Tokyo Story
Chishû Ryû, Chieko Higashiyama, Sô Yamamura
An old couple visit their children and grandchildren in the city, but receive little attention.
Why you'll love it
A classic film that reflects on family dynamics and the passage of time in post-war Japan.
Akira
Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama
A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a teenage biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath who can only be stopped by his best friend.
Why you'll love it
A groundbreaking anime that delves into themes of youth rebellion and the consequences of power in a dystopian Tokyo.
Battle Royale
Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Tarô Yamamoto
In a dystopian future, a group of students from a Japanese high school are forced by the government to compete in a battle, killing one another until only one is left standing.
Why you'll love it
A controversial film that explores survival and societal breakdown, set in a dystopian version of Japan.
Ringu
Nanako Matsushima, Miki Nakatani, Yûko Takeuchi
When her niece is found dead along with three friends after viewing a supposedly cursed videotape, reporter Reiko sets out to investigate. She finds the tape, watches it and receives a phone call informing her that she'll die in a...
Why you'll love it
A horror film that showcases the darker side of Tokyo, with a gripping story about a cursed videotape.