Recomened me some Japanese movies with English subtitles
Recomened me some Japanese movies with English subtitles
I like sci-fi and fantasy
I do like comedy anime when it's mixed with slice of life but I'm not sure if that will If I will like movies like that
Throne of Blood (1957)
It's Macbeth, but in feudal Japan. One of the best films I've ever seen. I'm constantly reminded of it while watching Shōgun.
I like sci-fi and fantasy films, too, but most of the Japanese ones that come to mind are very well known already, so I'll include some other stuff as well:
Seven Samurai (1954)
The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)
Tampopo (1985)
Minbo (1992)
Shall We Dance? (1996)
After Life (1998)
Spirited Away (2001)
5 Centimeters per Second (2007)
I highly recommend Perfect Days. Lovely little movie.
Everyone should see this film.
I saw Godzilla Minus One recently and wow, that hit close to home. My mother grew up in post-war Japan and had the whole survivor guilt thing. Nearly tossed herself off a bridge.
I have seen Godzilla Minus one and that Is what got me into wanting to find more live action movies and tv shows from Japan
Monster (2023). Went under the radar for mainstream audiences, but it's an excellent film.
Battle Royale (2000)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_Royale_(film)
One of my favourite movies.
Read the plot and I don't like that
The plot sounds depressing
Actually, Battle Royale is more like a dark comedy. The acting during violent and action scenes is way too wacky. People get shot and killed but overreact. One could argue that the movie is a satire because of its social commentary. Maybe the death scenes are wacky so that it is easily more palatable to address some of the more serious undertones about the relationship between adults and adolescents.
Well, I'd say, dont judge a book by its cover. This movie is a classic. Its not lighthearted fun if thats what you are after but it is a great movie.
If you are looking at the other end of the spectrum, I guess Princess Mononoke or Spirited Away might suit you better.
The IMDB top 100 lists are always full of pointers. https://www.imdb.com/list/ls064895701/
I like Red Lion. It isn't either genre, but it is a feudal Japanese film that is filled with a surprising amount of comedy. Could be of interest to you if you can tolerate older movies. Shin Gojira and Gojira Minus One are also both good, but unfortunately don't fit in the genres you suggested either.