The 100 Most Popular Movies From Japan

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These are the 100 most voted movies with Japanese language listed on IMDb that also has Japan as country of origin. The list shows which movies have generated the most votes on IMDb and therefore can be said to be the most "popular", but not necessarily the best. An essential list for any fan of Japanese cinema.

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  1. 1 -

    Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi

    2001 — a.k.a. Spirited Away, in 39 top lists Check
  2. 2 -

    Shichinin no samurai

    1954 — a.k.a. Seven Samurai, in 36 top lists Check
  3. 9 -

    Rashômon

    1950 — a.k.a. Rashomon, in 34 top lists Check
  4. 38 +3

    Tôkyô monogatari

    1953 — a.k.a. Tokyo Story, in 27 top lists Check
  5. 3 -

    Mononoke-hime

    1997 — a.k.a. Princess Mononoke, in 18 top lists Check
  6. 5 -

    Tonari no Totoro

    1988 — a.k.a. My Neighbor Totoro, in 23 top lists Check
  7. 14 -

    Ran

    1985, in 25 top lists Check
  8. 6 +1

    Hotaru no haka

    1988 — a.k.a. Grave of the Fireflies, in 21 top lists Check
  9. 25 +1

    Ikiru

    1952, in 25 top lists Check
  10. 8 -

    Akira

    1988, in 22 top lists Check
  11. 77 -2

    Ugetsu monogatari

    1953 — a.k.a. Ugetsu, in 25 top lists Check
  12. 93 -2

    Suna no onna

    1964 — a.k.a. Woman in the Dunes, in 22 top lists Check
  13. 16 -

    Yôjinbô

    1961 — a.k.a. Yojimbo, in 19 top lists Check
  14. 4 -

    Hauru no ugoku shiro

    2004 — a.k.a. Howl's Moving Castle, in 18 top lists Check
  15. 56 -1

    Seppuku

    1962 — a.k.a. Hara-Kiri, in 16 top lists Check
  16. 59 -2

    Tengoku to jigoku

    1963 — a.k.a. High and Low, in 16 top lists Check
  17. 7 -1

    Batoru rowaiaru

    2000 — a.k.a. Battle Royale, in 9 top lists Check
  18. 101 -2

    Sanshô dayû

    1954 — a.k.a. Sansho the Bailiff, in 21 top lists Check
  19. 30 +1

    Kumonosu-jô

    1957 — a.k.a. Throne of Blood, in 16 top lists Check
  20. 11 -

    Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä

    1984 — a.k.a. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, in 10 top lists Check
  21. 13 -

    Kôkaku Kidôtai

    1995 — a.k.a. Ghost in the Shell, in 12 top lists Check
  22. 17 -

    Ôdishon

    1999 — a.k.a. Audition, in 11 top lists Check
  23. 110 -1

    Banshun

    1949 — a.k.a. Late Spring, in 16 top lists Check
  24. 10 -

    Tenkû no shiro Rapyuta

    1986 — a.k.a. Castle in the Sky, in 10 top lists Check
  25. 37 -1

    Pâfekuto burû

    1997 — a.k.a. Perfect Blue, in 13 top lists Check
  26. 99 -2

    Onibaba

    1964, in 13 top lists Check
  27. 57 -4

    Gojira

    1954 — a.k.a. Godzilla, in 12 top lists Check
  28. 24 -1

    Paprika

    2006, in 7 top lists Check
  29. 102 -2

    Kaidan

    1964 — a.k.a. Kwaidan, in 13 top lists Check
  30. 15 -

    Majo no takkyûbin

    1989 — a.k.a. Kiki's Delivery Service, in 8 top lists Check
  31. 81 -2

    Ai no korîda

    1976 — a.k.a. In the Realm of the Senses, in 16 top lists Check
  32. 97 -2

    Hausu

    1977 — a.k.a. House, in 8 top lists Check
  33. 19 -

    Ringu

    1998, in 12 top lists Check
  34. 58 new

    Kimi no na wa.

    2016 — a.k.a. Your Name., in 12 top lists Check
  35. 51 +9

    Kaguya-hime no monogatari

    2013 — a.k.a. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, in 8 top lists Check
  36. 45 -

    Kagemusha

    1980, in 10 top lists Check
  37. 23 +1

    Kaze tachinu

    2013 — a.k.a. The Wind Rises, in 4 top lists Check
  38. 75 -2

    Tetsuo

    1989 — a.k.a. Tetsuo, the Iron Man, in 10 top lists Check
  39. 48 -

    Hana-bi

    1997 — a.k.a. Fireworks, in 11 top lists Check
  40. 12 -

    Gake no ue no Ponyo

    2008 — a.k.a. Ponyo, in 3 top lists Check
  41. 21 +1

    Kurenai no buta

    1992 — a.k.a. Porco Rosso, in 3 top lists Check
  42. 43 -

    Kakushi-toride no san-akunin

    1958 — a.k.a. The Hidden Fortress, in 9 top lists Check
  43. 92 -2

    Akahige

    1965 — a.k.a. Red Beard, in 10 top lists Check
  44. 50 -1

    Tsubaki Sanjûrô

    1962 — a.k.a. Sanjuro, in 7 top lists Check
  45. 106 -2

    Tampopo

    1985, in 10 top lists Check
  46. 34 -

    Mimi wo sumaseba

    1995 — a.k.a. Whisper of the Heart, in 4 top lists Check
  47. 95 -2

    Nora inu

    1949 — a.k.a. Stray Dog, in 9 top lists Check
  48. 64 -3

    Dare mo shiranai

    2004 — a.k.a. Nobody Knows, in 8 top lists Check
  49. 72 -2

    Sennen joyû

    2001 — a.k.a. Millennium Actress, in 7 top lists Check
  50. 80 -2

    Sonachine

    1993 — a.k.a. Sonatine, in 10 top lists Check
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Last updated on Feb 27, 2017 by Zeltaebar;