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80 Exploitative Japanese Pink Violence Films

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  1. 1Black AngelMovie · 1998 · 107mTokyo is a bleak, futuristic city of chrome and marble, controlled by Nogi, a ruthless yakuza leader known for drugs and violence. He seized power by killing the previous boss and marrying his daughter, Chiaki. But Ikko, Chiaki’s mysterious half-sister, poses a threat to his rule. Inspired by a famous assassin, Ikko becomes the Black Angel and intends to avenge her father's death with a brutal campaign of bloodshed.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.4
  2. 2Black Angel 2Movie · 1999 · 107mMayo, known as the Black Angel, is tasked with assassinating a prominent syndicate leader. The mission fails when the crime boss's bodyguard intervenes – Yamambe, who previously saved Mayo from a violent attack and has held a significant place in her heart ever since.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.5
  3. 3Blind Woman's CurseMovie · 1970 · 85m · Crime, Horror, DramaAkemi, a mysterious Yakuza leader with a distinctive dragon tattoo, navigates a dangerous world of rival gangs. A violent confrontation leaves her opponent blinded and a black cat drinking their blood. This incident ignites a vengeful quest as the injured man and the cat pursue Akemi's gang. They systematically eliminate the women in the organization, removing their dragon tattoos. The film is a dark story about power, revenge, and the strange connection between people and animals fueled by vengeance.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1
  4. 4Delinquent Girl Boss: Tokyo DriftersMovie · 1970 · 85mA group of rebellious girls helps a pregnant classmate escape their strict reform school and must then deal with the consequences. A year later, they reunite in Tokyo, where they encounter new problems involving the yakuza and street vendors.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.3
  5. 5Dangerous GamesMovie · 1970 · 84mWhen the assertive Henmi Ryoko joins Class A, 9th Grade at Shirobara Middle School, she quickly clashes with Masuda, the head of the preparation committee. Their struggle for dominance among the student gangs escalates, engulfing the entire school. The conflict involves fights, romantic entanglements, and connections to the Yakuza.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.0
  6. 6Girl Boss: Escape From Reform SchoolMovie · 1973 · 90mRuriko, a determined woman running a prison-industry business, and her fellow inmates break free from a corrupt reform school focused on financial fraud rather than rehabilitation. Driven by individual motivations, they scatter after escaping. With the assistance of a young, fellow fugitive mechanic, Ruriko pursues her ambition to leave Japan. However, the authorities relentlessly pursue her every move.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2
  7. 7Farewell to Rock'n RollMovie · 1973 · 83mA war rages between two girl gangs: the Akabane 100 Club and the Ikebukuro Cavalry. Yukiko, the Akabane's chief bodyguard known as the "Bankaku," is released from reform school and intends to settle a personal score with Arab Falcon and the entire Cavalry gang. Featuring a theme song by the 1970s Japanese "Group Sounds" band Carol, performed live, the film blends rock music and Sukeban culture for a unique and stylish cinematic experience.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.0
  8. 8Yakuza Ladies: The Final BattleMovie · 1990 · 115mThe wife of a powerful Yakuza boss and the widow of a murdered crime boss's leader find common ground in their desire for revenge.IMDb 6.4TMDB 3.5
  9. 9Cat's EyeMovie · 1997 · 91mThree sisters who specialize in burglaries must outwit the police and a Chinese criminal organization to save their father, who has been taken hostage.IMDb 4.3TMDB 3.5
  10. 10Rika 3: Juvenile's LullabyMovie · 1973 · 85mReform schools are presented as a solution for society by removing troublesome young people. However, these schools themselves can be corrupt. Rica, who has spent much of her life in and out of reform schools, knows this better than most. After being severely beaten and committed to a mental hospital with plans to be sold into slavery, Rica's friend Jun is taken to a remote cottage. There, Jun is forced to star in a hidden pornography film. Once again, Rica must confront this corrupt operation and stop it.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.0
  11. 11Karate GirlMovie · 2011 · 92mIn Okinawa, Ayaka Kurenai hails from a family with a legendary Karate lineage. As a child, her family was targeted by a mysterious group obsessed with obtaining their family's black belt. Her father, Soujiro Kurenai, was killed, and her younger sister was abducted before her eyes. Years later, Ayaka lives a seemingly ordinary life as a high school student in Yokohama, concealing her true identity and heritage. However, a recent event leads to a chance reunion with her long-lost sister. But the sister has been raised as a ruthless weapon by the very gang that took her.Stream onIMDb 5.3TMDB 5.3
  12. 12Horrors of Malformed MenMovie · 1969 · 99m · Horror, MysteryA young medical student escapes an asylum seeking freedom, only to become caught in a complex mystery on a remote island. He notices a strong resemblance between himself and a dead man and uses this chance to take over his identity and explore this new place. But on the island, he finds it ruled by a mad scientist and populated by people with severe physical deformities. As he struggles through this unsettling world, he faces difficult choices and tries to uncover the island's dark history and his own link to it. This suspenseful film examines identity, obsession, and the dangers of unchecked scientific ambition.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 5.6
  13. 13Sugar: Howling of AngelMovie · 1996 · 79mFollowing the brutal murders of her husband and child, a woman transforms into a professional assassin.IMDb 4.0TMDB 4.0
  14. 14Japanese HellMovie · 1999 · 102mFrom acclaimed Japanese cult filmmaker Teruo Ishii comes a controversial film dramatizing real cases that shocked modern Japan, including the Aum Shinrikyo sarin gas attack, as the criminals face judgment in Hell. An emotionally troubled girl named Rika is taken to Hell by an elderly woman she meets in a park. There, she witnesses the agonizing punishment inflicted by Lucifer on those condemned for terrible crimes committed in life.Stream onIMDb 4.7TMDB 3.8
  15. 15Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl BossMovie · 1970 · 81mA hardened biker woman joins forces with a group of rebellious girls who are fighting a boxing match against a team of male voice actors.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0
  16. 16Okatsu the FugitiveMovie · 1969 · 84mOkatsu the Fugitive is the third installment in the "Ohyaku/Okatsu" series. Okatsu, a spirited young woman skilled with a sword, is arranged to marry. Meanwhile, farmers are being murdered by a ruthless group involved in tobacco smuggling. A man investigating their crimes is captured and tortured for information, but he reveals nothing. Soon, he and Okatsu's mother are dead, prompting Okatsu to embark on a path of revenge.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1
  17. 17Red Peony Gambler: Gambler's ObligationMovie · 1968 · 95mIn a quiet silk-farming town, a local yakuza boss offers kindness to a traveling gambler named Oryu, allowing her to stay with him. But when a rival yakuza gang murders him in an attempt to seize control of the town's businesses, Oryu finds herself responsible for protecting his children and his livelihood.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8
  18. 18Hard Revenge, MillyMovie · 2008 · 44mIn the near future, public order deregulation leads to relaxed gun control, and Asia becomes the world's new criminal hub. Violence escalates in Yokohama City, causing a population exodus. After witnessing the murder of her husband and daughter by the Jack Brothers, Milly dedicates herself to exacting revenge.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.3
  19. 19The World of KanakoMovie · 2014 · 118m · Mystery, Crime, ThrillerWhen Kanako, a model daughter and high-achieving student, vanishes, her mother enlists the help of her ex-husband, a former police officer with a history of violence, to find her. As he investigates, his perfect image of Kanako begins to crumble, revealing a hidden, darker side of the girl that her father never knew.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4
  20. 20Girl Boss Revenge: SukebanMovie · 1973 · 86mThe Kanto Gypsies, a formidable all-girl gang, are living off the grid in a contested territory when they are kidnapped by dangerous criminals. Once they escape, the girls are determined to get even. Miki Sugimoto plays Komasa, the ruthless and intelligent leader of the Kanto Gypsies, who is as beautiful as she is deadly.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.3
  21. 21Yakuza Ladies 2Movie · 1987 · 120mYuki, the wife of a prominent Domoto family member, steps into her husband's shoes as the new yakuza boss while he's in prison. She gains control and expands the organization's power. However, his release reveals a changed husband, unfit to lead. This creates conflict and puts their marriage to the test as ambition clashes with their relationship.IMDb 5.8TMDB 7.7
  22. 22Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat GamblerMovie · 1972 · 86mMeiko Kaji returns as Nami, a ruthless gang leader, in the second film of this action series. This time, martial arts icon Sonny Chiba plays Ryuji, Nami's trusted friend. Nami is now hunting for Hoshiden, the man who killed her father and destroyed her childhood. But Hoshiden is living under a false identity, making him difficult to find.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 7.9
  23. 23Dogra MagraMovie · 1988 · 109m · Horror, Mystery, FantasyOn his wedding day, a newlywed man commits a violent act against his bride, leading him to a breakdown and eventual confinement in an asylum with complete memory loss. There, two unusual doctors believe the cause of his condition is deeply connected to his biological makeup. The film explores questions of identity and memory while examining the repercussions of his actions, keeping audiences guessing about the dark secrets behind his tragic fate.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6
  24. 24All Night LongMovie · 1992 · 90mThree teenagers are deeply affected when they witness a high school girl's brutal murder committed by a disturbed salaryman. The shared trauma draws them together, forging a strong friendship. Seeking relief, they host a party, which is interrupted by a local gang. During the disruption, one of the teenagers sees his girlfriend assaulted. The teens respond to the gang's violence with extreme force.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.8
  25. 25Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards GameMovie · 1969 · 98mThe third installment of the ‘Red Peony Gambler’ series follows Red Peony Oryu as she embraces her womanhood with a red peony tattoo and navigates the world of yakuza honor in Meiji-era Nagoya. While traveling the country to restore her family's name, Oryu arrives at the Nishinomaru family with a letter of introduction from Kumatora. The Nishinomaru family is preparing for their traditional gambling competition at the Netsuda Shrine Festival, but the ruthless Kinbara family schemes to seize control. Consequently, Oryu finds herself drawn into their conflict.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0
  26. 26Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling RoomMovie · 1969 · 110mOryu, a wandering female yakuza, is on a journey of self-discovery following her father's death. After rescuing her ailing follower from prison, she finds refuge with a fishing village. Grateful for their kindness, she agrees to stay and work for them, vowing to abandon her past. However, when a dispute over gambling rights for the village festival leads to threats from a rival gang, Oryu is forced to choose between honoring her promise and defending the people who welcomed her.IMDb 6.9TMDB 5.9
  27. 27Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71Movie · 1971 · 87mIn *Swansong*, Kaji is framed by her boyfriend's father and imprisoned. With the aid of a group of hippies, she fights to reunite with him.Stream onIMDb 5.9TMDB 5.5
  28. 28Delinquent Girl Boss: Ballad of Yokohama HoodsMovie · 1971 · 84mIn Yokohama's port, powerful yakuza gangs are challenged by a bold biker gang led by a woman in black leather and a cowboy hat – a figure evoking the spirit of past victors. Old rivalries fuel escalating conflicts between the two female gangs. But when a leader is killed, the women find themselves uniting against the male gangsters who manipulated them. The story culminates in an epic battle along the coast.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.8
  29. 29Lady Hunter: Prelude to MurderMovie · 1991 · 78mA former soldier returns to active duty when a young boy is kidnapped and exploited for political gain.IMDb 5.7TMDB 3.9
  30. 30Red Peony Gambler: Here to Kill YouMovie · 1971 · 93mThis, the seventh installment in the acclaimed Hibotan Bakuto series, follows Oryu the Red Peony years after her father's death, as she continues her journey of self-discovery. While traveling, she encounters villagers whose lives are ruined by pollution from a nearby factory. An agreement is made, but Oryu must intervene when the factory owner and corrupt politicians break their promises and betray the villagers.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.3
  31. 31Bad Girl MakoMovie · 1971 · 83mIn a city controlled by a ruthless gang, Mako spends her nights at a nightclub with her rough friends. She meets Hideo, and they share a brief encounter that blossoms into love. Tragically, Hideo is murdered by the gang, and Mako vows to avenge his death.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2
  32. 32All Night Long 3: The Final ChapterMovie · 1996 · 83mA bellboy becomes obsessed with a woman who regularly visits the hotel where he works, following her movements.IMDb 5.4TMDB 3.7
  33. 33Ohyaku: The Female DemonMovie · 1968 · 90mOhyaku, a con artist, develops feelings for a thief who enlists her in a scheme to steal a shipment of government gold. The heist fails, landing Ohyaku in jail. Determined to escape and exact revenge on those who double-crossed her and the man she loves, she will do whatever it takes.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8
  34. 34Girl Boss Blues - Queen Bee's ChallengeMovie · 1972 · 84mTwo powerful women, leading rival groups, find their conflict escalating. Equally matched in strength and ambition, their feud proves intractable. A Yakuza boss offers a disturbing solution: a sexual contest to determine which is the superior leader. Forced to comply, they become victims of his lust and sadistic abuse. They manage to escape by uniting against the Yakuza, but the alliance comes at a terrible cost – one woman dies, despite having previously been friends with her former adversary.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.8
  35. 35Wandering Ginza ButterflyMovie · 1972 · 86mCult film icon Meiko Kaji plays Nami, a former gang leader who went to prison after killing a yakuza member. Released after three years, she finds herself ostracized, living in the underworld of sex clubs and street gangs. She returns to the city to live with her uncle, a billiard hall owner, and befriends Ryuji, a pimp. Nami takes a job at a hostess club in Ginza, where luxury hides a dangerous reality of crime and sexual exploitation. When a rival gang tries to take over the club, Nami is drawn into a violent conflict. She must use her pool skills to protect her uncle's business and ultimately resorts to deadly force to avenge herself on her enemies.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7
  36. 36The Blind CatMovie · 1993 · 81mThis is the first movie about Kiriko, a woman who is blind but a skilled swordsman.
  37. 37Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: GraduationMovie · 2016 · 112mIzumi Hoshi is a high school senior with a hidden past: she once led a small yakuza group. After killing her uncle's killer with a machine gun, the group dissolved, and Izumi now lives a normal life, working at a cafe. But a dangerous situation is about to disrupt her ordinary existence.IMDb 4.9TMDB 6.0
  38. 38Delinquent Boss: Wolves of the CityMovie · 1969 · 89mKosaka Hiroshi is a low-level con artist and the leader of a motorcycle gang in Shinjuku. Driven solely by financial gain, he’s never achieved significant success until he becomes involved with the daughter of a Yakuza boss. However, when he participates in a plot to blackmail both a Yakuza group and a land developer, he discovers he's now in far deeper trouble than he ever imagined.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0
  39. 39Step on the Gas!Movie · 1970 · 86mNewly released from prison on parole, Yūji encounters a stranger named Nao who requests his help.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.0
  40. 40Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of VengeanceMovie · 1974 · 89m · Action, Drama, ThrillerAmidst political turmoil, Lady Snowblood is caught in a dangerous plot after being arrested for seeking revenge for her family. Facing execution, she's offered a chance at survival: a perilous mission to assassinate important revolutionary leaders. As she undertakes this dangerous path, questions of loyalty and justice arise during a time of upheaval. The story unfolds as a tale of vengeance, sacrifice, and the unclear boundaries between right and wrong during a revolution.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4
  41. 41Zero Woman: Red HandcuffsMovie · 1974 · 88mAgent Zero is a police officer known for her unconventional approach to crime. Following an unlawful killing, she is imprisoned and loses her badge. Shortly after, the daughter of a wealthy politician is kidnapped by a dangerous gang. Agent Zero is released from prison with a mission: go undercover, find the missing girl, and bring her home. Armed with her distinctive red handcuffs, she systematically eliminates the criminals.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4
  42. 42Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation CeremonyMovie · 1969 · 95mJapan experiences rapid change with the arrival of the railroad. The new railway threatens the livelihoods of boatmen, sparking conflict with the railroad construction workers. Oryu, the Red Peony, returns to her family home in Kumamoto to assume her role as the next leader of the Yano Family. However, her acceptance is disrupted by violence between the local boatmen and railroad workers, suggesting a rival family is manipulating the situation from the shadows.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.2
  43. 43Red Peony Gambler: Oryu's ReturnMovie · 1970 · 100mOryu is searching for a blind child she abandoned and becomes entangled in a violent Yakuza power struggle within the Tokyo Theater.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3
  44. 44Red Peony Gambler: Execution of DutyMovie · 1972 · 96mThis is the concluding part of the Hibotan Bakuto story. Oryu the Red Peony visits a dying elder of a partner family, promising to assist in guiding their new leader. Simultaneously, a gang war erupts. When the family suffers a betrayal and the opposing gang escalates violence, Oryu intervenes directly.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.4
  45. 45Stray Cat Rock: Sex HunterMovie · 1970 · 86m · Action, ThrillerIn a tense world, Mako and her friends face a power struggle against The Eagles, a cruel street gang led by the Baron. The Eagles, who are racist and target those of mixed heritage, want Mako and her friends to leave their town, especially when one of Mako's friends starts dating Kazuma, a half-breed. Mako and her friends resist the Eagles’ intimidation and fight for justice and equality. They team up with Kazuma as he searches for his missing sister, caught in the middle of the gang war. The story explores friendship, loyalty, and determination in the face of adversity. Mako and her friends refuse to let hatred control their lives and fight to protect their community and loved ones, aiming to end the Eagles' violence.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  46. 46Hard Revenge, Milly: Bloody BattleMovie · 2009 · 74mIn the ruins of Yokohama, Milly finds a fragile peace after killing Jack, the villain from the previous film, and avenging her family. But her moment of respite is short-lived. She is suddenly hunted by mysterious individuals seeking retribution for Jack's death.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.7
  47. 47Village of Eight GravestonesMovie · 1977 · 151mA man who is set to inherit his family's wealth learns that a curse has been placed upon it. Centuries ago, a group of samurai warriors enacted this curse. Based on the novel by Seishi Yokomizo.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.7
  48. 48XX: Beautiful Killing MachineMovie · 1996 · 94mCheryl, a skilled bodyguard, encounters a former associate who is now a hit man. To evade him, she must rely on her abilities, including using seduction to survive.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8
  49. 49All Night Long 2Movie · 1995 · 76mIn downtown Japan, a solitary computer expert seeks a quiet life but finds himself relentlessly pursued by a group of gay men with disturbing intentions. They desire to exploit him in violent S&M acts.IMDb 5.6TMDB 4.4
  50. 50Snake Woman's CurseMovie · 1968 · 85mA man dies of a broken heart when his land is threatened by a ruthless landlord. After his death, he begins haunting the landlord. Because the deceased man died in debt, his wife and daughter are forced into indentured servitude, working in the landlord’s factory.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.5
  51. 51Rika: The Mixed-Blood GirlMovie · 1972 · 92mThis is the first film in a trilogy charting the intense life of Rika, a woman of mixed Japanese and American heritage. She rises to become the formidable leader of a crime syndicate comprised entirely of women.IMDb 6.2TMDB 4.9
  52. 52Rika 2: Lonely WandererMovie · 1973 · 85mSeeking a new beginning, Rica leaves her friends and past behind, but trouble follows her. She discovers a terrifying pattern: anyone who survives the explosion of a sunken ship and then interacts with her dies. Rica's only hope of uncovering the truth about the disaster lies in finding an old friend who was aboard the ship the night it sank.IMDb 5.9TMDB 4.0
  53. 53Quick-draw OkatsuMovie · 1969 · 89mThe film centers on Okatsu, the adopted daughter of a renowned swordsman. She is a more skilled swordsman than her brother, who is also her father's biological son. His gambling habit causes financial ruin when he loses heavily in a rigged dice game. Unable to repay the debt, he’s blamed by their father, who is then murdered. This event sets Okatsu on a path of vengeance.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.9
  54. 54XX: Beautiful BeastMovie · 1995 · 86mRan arrives in Japan and quickly makes a striking entrance by assassinating a Yakuza boss and his men while they are eating in a restaurant.IMDb 5.3TMDB 6.0
  55. 55Panic in High SchoolMovie · 1978 · 94mWhen a high school administration dismisses the death of a student as unavoidable, a student organizes a violent uprising among his classmates.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7
  56. 56Black SnowMovie · 1965 · 89mBlack Snow is the story of a troubled young man who, after witnessing his mother with a Black soldier, develops a disturbing need to handle a loaded gun to feel sexual arousal. That night, he murders the soldier and then goes on a violent rampage through his family home, culminating in the killing of his mother's sister.IMDb 6.3TMDB 4.9
  57. 57Red Peony GamblerMovie · 1968 · 98mOrphaned at a young age and raised by his gambler father in Kumamoto, Kyushu, Ryuko's world is shattered when her father is murdered by a stranger. At eighteen, she breaks ties with her yakuza family and journeys across the country seeking revenge, armed only with the wallet left by the killer. Five years later, known as the defiant and courageous "Red Peony Oryu" – marked by a red peony tattoo – she encounters Katagiri, a fellow gambler; Kumatora, a family boss in Shikoku; and Otaka, the female boss of the Doman Family in Osaka. With their assistance, she finally confronts the man responsible for her father's death.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 7.4
  58. 58Girl Boss: Diamond ShowdownMovie · 1974 · 87mDriven by vengeance, Keiko Aizawa embarks on a journey to avenge her older sister's death.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5
  59. 59Lady SnowbloodMovie · 1973 · 97m · Action, Crime, DramaYuki's life is defined by a thirst for vengeance. Her family was nearly destroyed when she was born, as a brutal criminal group subjected her mother to horrific abuse. After surviving the kidnapping and a prison sentence, her mother spends her life planning revenge, even using her pregnancy to execute her scheme. Yuki grows up without love, surrounded by violence and the desire for retribution. The film examines loss, survival, and the complicated nature of revenge in a harsh world.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5
  60. 60Delinquent Girl Boss: Blossoming Night DreamsMovie · 1970 · 89mRika is released from a juvenile detention facility and unexpectedly arrives at a lounge bar where she discovers her former classmates are working. The bar is managed by Junko Miyazono.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8
  61. 61Kichiku: Banquet of the BeastsMovie · 1997 · 107mWith their leader imprisoned, a woman takes control of his leftist group, but struggles to lead them effectively. Following the leader's suicide in jail, the group descends into despair and confusion, leading to a violent and vengeful outburst.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.1
  62. 62Girl Boss: Crazy Ball GameMovie · 1974 · 87mAfter being released from reform school, a determined young woman and her close friends find themselves at odds with a rival group. This other gang is connected to a powerful Yakuza boss, setting the stage for a confrontation.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.7
  63. 63IrezumiMovie · 1966 · 86m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerOtsuya, a young woman from a wealthy merchant family, runs away with her lover, Shinsuke, who works for her father's company. Their escape is interrupted when they meet Seikichi, a mysterious master tattoo artist. Captivated by Otsuya's beauty, Seikichi tattoos her back with an elaborate demonic spider design. This act changes Otsuya, altering her personality and her relationships. As she struggles with her new identity and the fallout from her choices, Otsuya finds herself viewed as both a defiant lover and a woman marked by a symbol, connected to Seikichi in ways she doesn't understand.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8
  64. 64Love and CrimeMovie · 1969 · 92mThis collection of short stories explores unusual crimes committed by women throughout Japan's Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods. It profiles four notorious female murderers: Takahashi Oden, the final woman to be executed by beheading in Japan; Sada Abe, driven by obsessive love; Kunihiko Kodaira, a rapist and killer; and the Toyokaku case, a woman determined to acquire a hotel at any cost.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.9
  65. 65Yakuza LadiesMovie · 1986 · 120mAfter her husband, a crime boss, is imprisoned, a woman steps up to lead one of Japan's most powerful gangs.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.3
  66. 66Stray Cat Rock: Machine AnimalMovie · 1970 · 82mTwo Japanese men assist a Vietnam War deserter in fleeing Japan for Sweden. Their plan to finance the escape involves selling LSD. However, news of their drug operation attracts unwanted attention, leading them into conflict with rival gangs.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1
  67. 67The GeishaMovie · 1983 · 144mYokiro was the most prominent geisha house in Western Japan during the first half of the 20th century, and it's still operating today. At its height, Yokiro housed over 200 geisha, but beneath the glamorous surface, there was a lot of conflict – among family, between men and women, and with organized crime. Momokawa was sold to Yokiro at the age of 12, and despite becoming the top geisha, her complex relationships create constant difficulties throughout her dazzling yet troubled life.IMDb 6.9TMDB 5.5
  68. 68Stray Cat Rock: Wild JumboMovie · 1970 · 84mA group of impulsive young people kidnap a wealthy woman. She finds herself drawn to one of her captors. When she reveals she's involved with a religious leader, he and his friends decide to rob her partner.Stream onIMDb 6.0TMDB 5.5
  69. 69Cat Girls Gamblers: Abandoned Fangs of TriumphMovie · 1966 · 80mYukiko is traveling to meet Boss Gunji. She looks like an ordinary young woman on a commuter train, but few would guess she's the only woman who can defeat Japan's top professional players. Few would also know she bears a tattoo of the man who loved her and died protecting her.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2
  70. 70KuronekoMovie · 1968 · 100m · Drama, Fantasy, HorrorSet during Japan's warring Sengoku period, this story follows a young hero tasked with restoring peace to a land ravaged by civil war. A mother and daughter were brutally murdered by soldiers, and their vengeful spirits, known as Onryō, haunt the region. Samurai are found dead with strange wounds, fueling widespread fear. While traveling through the haunted countryside, the hero encounters the ghostly figures of the murdered woman and child, trapped between worlds and seeking justice. Their ethereal presence reveals the supernatural forces at work. To appease these spirits, the hero must undergo a spiritual purification to prepare for a final confrontation. He faces the wrath of the Onryō in an intense climax, battling to protect the living and deliver justice to the lost souls caught in the chaos of war. The confrontation tests him physically and emotionally as he confronts the vengeful ghosts.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4
  71. 71Girl Boss Blues: Queen Bee's CounterattackMovie · 1971 · 86mDuring the 1970s, the Japanese youth movement influenced the yakuza. A young woman rising through the ranks faces challenges to her authority within the all-female gang and from the powerful Yakuza boss. She commands fierce loyalty from her followers – both women and men – who are willing to die for her in a world of violence, featuring knife fights, car chases, and deadly confrontations.Stream onIMDb 5.9TMDB 4.1
  72. 72The Red Silk GamblerMovie · 1972 · 86mHaunted by a past love, gambler Okatsu, known as the Tiger Lily, journeys from one gambling den to another, armed with only a short sword and medicine. She is accompanied by Omon, a blind outlaw gambler; Onaka, a thief seeking revenge for his father's death against Okatsu; Ohide, a tattoo artist with a prominent dragon tattoo; and Oryu, a young woman forced into prostitution by a gambling family.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.7
  73. 73Play It CoolMovie · 1970 · 94mThis Japanese melodrama follows the story of a geisha and her beautiful daughter. The geisha dedicates herself to ensuring her daughter has a promising future. However, the young woman's aspirations to become a dressmaker are destroyed. She ultimately becomes a nightclub hostess, where she plays cards with customers, using her body as the wager.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 4.0
  74. 74Sailor Suit and Machine GunMovie · 1981 · 131mA teenage girl unexpectedly inherits a struggling yakuza group and takes on the challenge of revitalizing the organization as its new leader.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 7.0
  75. 75Delinquent Girl Boss: Worthless to ConfessMovie · 1971 · 86mReiko Oshida plays a young woman eager to join the criminal world, recently released from reform school. She seeks out the father of a former classmate, who owns an auto repair shop targeted by the local Yakuza for takeover. She begins working for him. Meanwhile, a recently released and ailing Yakuza member tries to start anew with his girlfriend, a friend of Reiko's, also newly graduated from reform school. A tragic car accident throws Reiko and the Yakuza member together, leading them both into conflict with the ruthless Yakuza clan, resulting in a path of violent revenge.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.1
  76. 76Girl Boss GuerillaMovie · 1972 · 84mSachiko leads a girl gang from Shinjuku who travel to Kyoto with the ambition of conquering the city's existing girl gangs.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.9
  77. 77Toriko: Eyes of a RapistMovie · 1995 · 86mA dangerous man is terrorizing women by breaking into their apartments and brutally raping and killing them, always dressed in black with a black mask. He targets a care worker, raping her but then unexpectedly developing feelings for her instead of killing her. He continues to return and rape her repeatedly. This is a particularly difficult ordeal for her, given a past experience of gang rape as a schoolgirl (revealed in flashbacks). She develops feelings for the detective investigating the crimes, while the perpetrator remains at large.IMDb 6.3TMDB 1.0
  78. 78New Female Prisoner Scorpion: Special Cellblock XMovie · 1977 · 84mA nurse is wrongly accused of killing a politician who was about to reveal widespread corruption within the hospital. After escaping from jail, she's recaptured and returned, leading to harsher punishments for the other inmates. Adding to her troubles, a new, stricter head of security takes over.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.1
  79. 79Scorpion: Double VenomMovie · 1998 · 90mNami Matsushima, a doctor, is imprisoned for killing the man responsible for her sister's rape and murder. Inside a notoriously harsh women's prison in Japan, she confronts dangerous gangs, a predatory warden, and the emotional strain of a friend facing the death penalty. Nami must prepare for a difficult ten-year ordeal.IMDb 5.8TMDB 3.4
  80. 80Scorpion: Double Venom 2Movie · 1998 · 90mNami Matsushima breaks out of prison and becomes fixated on finding the one-armed man who killed her sister fifteen years ago. Nami isn't a typical action hero, and the story's plot is often illogical, culminating in an unbelievable coincidence. To gain access, Nami uses her medical skills to become the prison doctor at a women's correctional facility. As in the previous film, the inmates are frequently depicted nude.IMDb 4.5TMDB 3.2