the great thing about being a cinephile
is there’s always more to see
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
fantastic Asian cinema movies you
haven’t seen before we begin we publish
new content every day so be sure to
subscribe to our Channel and ring the
bell to get notified about our latest
videos for this list we’re looking at
some awesome movies from Japan China and
other Asian countries that may have
slipped under your radar number 10 dead
leaves have you ever been completely
convinced you knew the truth and you
found out everything you thought you
knew was just a load of crap this should
come as no surprise to fans of the genre
but anime can get more than a little
weird for a perfect example of the
irreverent madcap strangeness to be
found in Japanese animation look no
further than this 2004 anime film
directed by Hiroyuki imaishi telling the
story of two MTV act misfits named
Pandey and retro dead leaves sees the
pair go on a massive crime spree before
being jailed in the dead leaves prison
colony oh and did we mention retro has a
TV for a head and what about the fact
that anime can be really really weird
maybe that wasn’t clear number 9 the
tale of Princess Kaguya what is this
switching gears just a bit from the
insane to the beautiful this 2013
masterwork is a definite high note in
the career of Studio Ghibli director
Esau Takahata based on the Japanese
fable the tale of the woodcutter the
film sees a bamboo cutter find a small
girl inside a bamboo shoot he takes her
home and raises her as his daughter but
when she comes of age numerous suitors
begin competing for her attention
Princess Kaguya in truth you are to me
the only one whom I wish to dedicate my
heart the film is a beautiful poetic and
visually stunning example of the
artistic capabilities of not just anime
but also animation in general folklore
has never been more beautiful I’m
supposed to feel happy number 8 the
resistance
and nothing set during the Japanese
occupation of China by Imperial Japan
during World War two this Chinese war
flick sees a mysterious assassin called
the black dress killer cutting down
Japanese officers
this causes tensions to rise in war-torn
Beijing don’t let the low five special
effects fool you this little-known gem
combines martial-arts ninjas war movies
and character drama to craft a fun and
memorable action epic that isn’t afraid
to tackle some serious subject matter
you might not expect it but the film’s
director Huang Shang Lee is a genuine
Shaolin monk number seven no toy the
curse the found-footage horror craze may
be past its Golden Ears
but that shouldn’t stop you from
checking out this entry in the genre
from Japan following the exploits of a
paranormal investigator trying to
unravel a bizarre case involving ESP
demons and ectoplasmic worms this
j-horror staple should be noted for its
extremely involved and complicated plot
and its expansive cast it may not be the
most straightforward narrative to follow
but fans of Japanese horror and found
footage films would do well to seek this
one out the film’s director koji she
died she has directed numerous
found-footage horror films since many of
which are also worth seeking out number
six that’s awell the Iron Man looking
for some body horror are you well listen
there’s body horror and then there’s
this 1989 cult classic which takes body
horror to a whole new level shot on an
ultra-low budget with a small cast and
crew who mostly lived on set the film
sees an unnamed salaryman slowly and
graphically transforming into a walking
to say that this one is not for the
faint of heart might be under selling it
a bit but the film’s extreme violence
Gore lo-fi aesthetic and oppressive
atmosphere have earned it a dedicated
cult following as well as two sequels
just know what you’re getting into
seriously foodies
number five survive style 5 this 2004
Japanese film tells five stories each
one weirder than the last that cross
over weaving together to create an
insane basket of violence black humor
and the occasional musical number in one
story that a noble Asano’s character
repeatedly kills his wife only to have
her come back from the grave each time
another tale sees a normal businessman
hypnotized into believing he’s a bird
and through it all santer’s Vinnie Jones
as a professional killer
shouting and killing his way through
everything in his path given the film’s
madcap sensibilities it’s no wonder that
director Jen Sekiguchi got his start
directing Japanese TV commercials number
four ramped Anwar the name Adil go Rambo
or Rambo and romanized form may not be
too familiar to many North Americans put
in the world of Japanese mystery fiction
in fact he is hugely influential and
universally revered now decades after
his death bran Poe himself was heavily
inspired by Edgar Allen Poe so much so
that it’s pen name is inspired by the
American writer this 2005 film adapts
four of Ron post short stories all of
them twisted tales of death and the
with a different director helming each
segment the film is a beautiful collage
of styles visuals and murder gotta have
all three number three paprika and now
boys and girls it’s when director
Satoshi Kohn passed away in 2010 he left
behind a legacy most directors could
only dream of thanks to a slew of
genre-defining anime films made under
his practiced eye his final film this
2006 adventure is one of his most loved
what did my dreams reveal about me that
you’re impatient
our heroine uses a device that allows
her to enter people’s dreams as her
alter-ego paprika helping them to
overcome trauma and resolve emotional
issues
if this sounds kind of similar to a
certain leo dicaprio flick don’t worry
you’re not the first person to notice
colorful lively and impeccably crafted
this film is won every anime fan should
broken khomeini in the big city can be a
dangerous place especially for those
entering it for the first time few films
illustrate this better than this 1975
filipino drama from director leno Broca
after his beloved is lured to the city
by promises of a better life a young
country man sets out to rescue her
leaving his rural life behind for the
city of Manila but our hero gets more
than you bargained for as the city and
city life begin to take their toll
considered one of the greatest films to
come out of the Philippines this
harrowing drama might have you
reconsidering the city life in favor of
emotionally to Manila before we unveil
our number one pick here are some
Simon just do you know number one shall
we dance
wait for me a new set that up what’s
tonight you may remember the 2004 remake
starring Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez
but let’s face it the original is always
better at least this rule certainly
holds true in the case of this 1996
Japanese film which follows the tale of
a depressed unfulfilled businessman who
finds new confidence when he enrolls in
a ballroom dancing class Ito stay cool
mega casino sit on mine it’s mine see
each does not pick on yesterday the film
was a smash hit sweeping the Japanese
Academy Awards with wins in every
category it was eligible for and
garnering massive praise from critics
all over the world
no wonder you’d be hard-pressed to find
a film more charming heartwarming and
uplifting just don’t forget to bring
your dancing shoes
oh there’s dip knockoffs edit this much
like you do you agree with our picks
check out these other great clips from
WatchMojo and be sure to subscribe and
ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos
is there’s always more to see
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
fantastic Asian cinema movies you
haven’t seen before we begin we publish
new content every day so be sure to
subscribe to our Channel and ring the
bell to get notified about our latest
videos for this list we’re looking at
some awesome movies from Japan China and
other Asian countries that may have
slipped under your radar number 10 dead
leaves have you ever been completely
convinced you knew the truth and you
found out everything you thought you
knew was just a load of crap this should
come as no surprise to fans of the genre
but anime can get more than a little
weird for a perfect example of the
irreverent madcap strangeness to be
found in Japanese animation look no
further than this 2004 anime film
directed by Hiroyuki imaishi telling the
story of two MTV act misfits named
Pandey and retro dead leaves sees the
pair go on a massive crime spree before
being jailed in the dead leaves prison
colony oh and did we mention retro has a
TV for a head and what about the fact
that anime can be really really weird
maybe that wasn’t clear number 9 the
tale of Princess Kaguya what is this
switching gears just a bit from the
insane to the beautiful this 2013
masterwork is a definite high note in
the career of Studio Ghibli director
Esau Takahata based on the Japanese
fable the tale of the woodcutter the
film sees a bamboo cutter find a small
girl inside a bamboo shoot he takes her
home and raises her as his daughter but
when she comes of age numerous suitors
begin competing for her attention
Princess Kaguya in truth you are to me
the only one whom I wish to dedicate my
heart the film is a beautiful poetic and
visually stunning example of the
artistic capabilities of not just anime
but also animation in general folklore
has never been more beautiful I’m
supposed to feel happy number 8 the
resistance
and nothing set during the Japanese
occupation of China by Imperial Japan
during World War two this Chinese war
flick sees a mysterious assassin called
the black dress killer cutting down
Japanese officers
this causes tensions to rise in war-torn
Beijing don’t let the low five special
effects fool you this little-known gem
combines martial-arts ninjas war movies
and character drama to craft a fun and
memorable action epic that isn’t afraid
to tackle some serious subject matter
you might not expect it but the film’s
director Huang Shang Lee is a genuine
Shaolin monk number seven no toy the
curse the found-footage horror craze may
be past its Golden Ears
but that shouldn’t stop you from
checking out this entry in the genre
from Japan following the exploits of a
paranormal investigator trying to
unravel a bizarre case involving ESP
demons and ectoplasmic worms this
j-horror staple should be noted for its
extremely involved and complicated plot
and its expansive cast it may not be the
most straightforward narrative to follow
but fans of Japanese horror and found
footage films would do well to seek this
one out the film’s director koji she
died she has directed numerous
found-footage horror films since many of
which are also worth seeking out number
six that’s awell the Iron Man looking
for some body horror are you well listen
there’s body horror and then there’s
this 1989 cult classic which takes body
horror to a whole new level shot on an
ultra-low budget with a small cast and
crew who mostly lived on set the film
sees an unnamed salaryman slowly and
graphically transforming into a walking
to say that this one is not for the
faint of heart might be under selling it
a bit but the film’s extreme violence
Gore lo-fi aesthetic and oppressive
atmosphere have earned it a dedicated
cult following as well as two sequels
just know what you’re getting into
seriously foodies
number five survive style 5 this 2004
Japanese film tells five stories each
one weirder than the last that cross
over weaving together to create an
insane basket of violence black humor
and the occasional musical number in one
story that a noble Asano’s character
repeatedly kills his wife only to have
her come back from the grave each time
another tale sees a normal businessman
hypnotized into believing he’s a bird
and through it all santer’s Vinnie Jones
as a professional killer
shouting and killing his way through
everything in his path given the film’s
madcap sensibilities it’s no wonder that
director Jen Sekiguchi got his start
directing Japanese TV commercials number
four ramped Anwar the name Adil go Rambo
or Rambo and romanized form may not be
too familiar to many North Americans put
in the world of Japanese mystery fiction
in fact he is hugely influential and
universally revered now decades after
his death bran Poe himself was heavily
inspired by Edgar Allen Poe so much so
that it’s pen name is inspired by the
American writer this 2005 film adapts
four of Ron post short stories all of
them twisted tales of death and the
with a different director helming each
segment the film is a beautiful collage
of styles visuals and murder gotta have
all three number three paprika and now
boys and girls it’s when director
Satoshi Kohn passed away in 2010 he left
behind a legacy most directors could
only dream of thanks to a slew of
genre-defining anime films made under
his practiced eye his final film this
2006 adventure is one of his most loved
what did my dreams reveal about me that
you’re impatient
our heroine uses a device that allows
her to enter people’s dreams as her
alter-ego paprika helping them to
overcome trauma and resolve emotional
issues
if this sounds kind of similar to a
certain leo dicaprio flick don’t worry
you’re not the first person to notice
colorful lively and impeccably crafted
this film is won every anime fan should
broken khomeini in the big city can be a
dangerous place especially for those
entering it for the first time few films
illustrate this better than this 1975
filipino drama from director leno Broca
after his beloved is lured to the city
by promises of a better life a young
country man sets out to rescue her
leaving his rural life behind for the
city of Manila but our hero gets more
than you bargained for as the city and
city life begin to take their toll
considered one of the greatest films to
come out of the Philippines this
harrowing drama might have you
reconsidering the city life in favor of
emotionally to Manila before we unveil
our number one pick here are some
Simon just do you know number one shall
we dance
wait for me a new set that up what’s
tonight you may remember the 2004 remake
starring Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez
but let’s face it the original is always
better at least this rule certainly
holds true in the case of this 1996
Japanese film which follows the tale of
a depressed unfulfilled businessman who
finds new confidence when he enrolls in
a ballroom dancing class Ito stay cool
mega casino sit on mine it’s mine see
each does not pick on yesterday the film
was a smash hit sweeping the Japanese
Academy Awards with wins in every
category it was eligible for and
garnering massive praise from critics
all over the world
no wonder you’d be hard-pressed to find
a film more charming heartwarming and
uplifting just don’t forget to bring
your dancing shoes
oh there’s dip knockoffs edit this much
like you do you agree with our picks
check out these other great clips from
WatchMojo and be sure to subscribe and
ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos
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