Movies like Itohan Monogatari
If Itohan Monogatari's mix of taisho period stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what Itohan Monogatari's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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Hachiko
1987 · Directed by Seijiro Koyama · 107 min7.8
Why you'll like itShares: taisho period · Also a Japanese drama
The tragic, true story about Hachikō, an Akita dog who was loyal to his master, Professor Ueno, even after Ueno's death.
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Samurai Rebellion
1967 · Directed by Masaki Kobayashi · 121 min8.3
Why you'll like itAlso a Japanese drama
The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to rescue her.
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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
2013 · Directed by Isao Takahata · 137 min8.1
Why you'll like itAlso a Japanese drama
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her.
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BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-
2024 · Directed by Shunsuke Ishikawa · 91 min7.6
Why you'll like itAlso a Japanese drama
When apathetic gamer Nagi agrees to join his rich classmate Mikage in soccer, their partnership leads to the famous Blue Lock program — and to changes.
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From Up on Poppy Hill
2011 · Directed by Goro Miyazaki · 91 min7.5
Why you'll like itAlso a Japanese drama
Yokohama, 1963. Japan is picking itself up from the devastation of World War II and preparing to host the 1964 Olympics—and the mood is one of both optimism and conflict as the young generation struggles to throw off…
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The Ballad of Narayama
1983 · Directed by Shōhei Imamura · 130 min7.5
Why you'll like itAlso a Japanese drama
In a small village in a valley everyone who reaches the age of 70 must leave the village and go to a certain mountain top to die. If anyone should refuse they would disgrace their family. Old Orin is 69.