Top Action Adventure Anime: Thrilling Japanese Films You Need to See
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Ghost KillerMovie · 2025 · 104m · Action, Comedy, FantasyA college student named Fumika Matsuoka is haunted by the ghost of Kudo, a vengeful hitman. She reluctantly agrees to help him complete his unfinished revenge mission.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.2 - 2
BECKMovie · 2010 · 145m · Drama, MusicYukio is an ordinary high school student, focused on school and avoiding trouble. His life changes when he meets Ryusuke, a talented guitarist. Along with Taira, Chiba, and Saku, Yukio forms the rock band BECK. As BECK gains popularity, Ryusuke's past begins to create dangerous problems for the band.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 3
HiGH&LOW The Movie 3: Final MissionMovie · 2017 · 118mTo hide past government wrongdoing, the Kyuryu group plans to demolish a street and construct a casino. In response, SWORD members begin to take action to stop them.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 4
Baby Assassins: Nice DaysMovie · 2024 · 113m · Action, Comedy, CrimeTeenage assassins Mahiro and Chisato travel to Miyazaki for a job and some downtime, but their plans change when they encounter a renowned assassin who wants to add them to his list of victims.IMDb 7.0TMDB 8.3 - 5
Gintama 2: Rules are Made to Be BrokenMovie · 2018 · 134m · Comedy, Action, Science FictionThe Yorozuya crew steps back into action to defend the nation's shogun as the Shinsengumi police face a critical situation.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.1 - 6
Crows ExplodeMovie · 2014 · 129m · Action, Adventure, CrimeA month after Genji Takiya's graduation, a new competition for the top position at Suzuran All-Boys High School starts. Transfer student Kaburagi Kazeo challenges Kagami Ryohei for the coveted title, all while tensions rise with rival Kurosaki Industrial High.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.1 - 7
Death Note: The Last NameMovie · 2006 · 140m · Fantasy, Thriller, MysteryIn the second film, Light Yagami encounters Misa Amane, a second Kira, and her Shinigami, Rem. Light teams up with L, Teru Mikami (a Kira follower), and Kiyomi Takada (another Kira follower) to defeat L. But will Light succeed? Or will the Shinigami Ryuk determine whether Light achieves victory or faces his demise?IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 8
Underdog: Part OneMovie · 2020 · 132mThe film follows three struggling boxers who are treated as expendable fodder. Former pro boxer Suenaga Akira, aiming for a comeback, finds himself fighting for every opportunity. Omura Ryuta, a young man with a difficult past, seeks a path to redemption. Miyagi Shun, a celebrity with privileged roots, enters the boxing ring for a television appearance. These three very different individuals risk everything in a brutal fight for dignity.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.1 - 9
Gonin SagaMovie · 2015 · 129mSeiji, a third-generation member of the "Gosei kai" gang, dedicates himself to strengthening the organization. At the same time, a journalist's investigation into a 19-year-old case leads him to Hayato, Daisuke, and Asami.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.1 - 10
Lesson of the EvilMovie · 2012 · 129m · Thriller, HorrorSeiji Hasumi is a well-liked English teacher at a private high school. However, he harbors a violent, sociopathic nature and devises a drastic plan to address the increasing bullying and misconduct among his students.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 11
Tokyo GhoulMovie · 2017 · 119m · Action, Drama, ThrillerA Tokyo college student is attacked by a ghoul, a human-like creature that feeds on people. He survives the attack, but is transformed into something part ghoul himself, forcing him to go into hiding.IMDb 5.7TMDB 7.1 - 12
Bad LandsMovie · 2023 · 143mA con artist and her impulsive brother acquire a large sum of money, but their illegal fortune makes them a prime target.IMDb 6.0TMDB 7.1 - 13
Hell DogsMovie · 2022 · 137m · Action, Crime, DramaHaunted by his past, a former police officer seeks vengeance and enters the world of a dangerous yakuza syndicate. He plans to do so by forging a friendship with one of the organization’s most volatile members.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.2 - 14
RE:BORNMovie · 2016 · 101m · Action, CrimeHaunted by his history, a retired special forces soldier battles his inner demons. He unleashes a brutal campaign of vengeance against a group of merciless assassins.IMDb 6.0TMDB 7.1 - 15
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend EndsMovie · 2014 · 135m · Action, Adventure, FantasyShishio sets out on an ironclad ship with the goal of overthrowing the government. To prevent this, Kenshin trains with his former master to master his ultimate technique.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.7 - 16
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto InfernoMovie · 2014 · 138m · Action, Adventure, DramaKenshin has found peace living with Kaoru and his friends when he's asked for help by the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, once an assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed and left for dead. He survived and is now in Kyoto, gathering followers to challenge the new government. Despite Kaoru's protests, Kenshin agrees to go to Kyoto and prevent the country from descending into civil war.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.6 - 17
Baby AssassinsMovie · 2021 · 95m · Action, Drama, ComedyTwo high school seniors, secretly highly skilled assassins, find their friendship strained when ordered to share a room by their organization. Their tensions escalate when both girls become targets of the yakuza, forcing them to put aside their differences and rely on each other to survive.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 18
Genome HazardMovie · 2014 · 120m · Thriller, DramaIshigami returns home to find his wife has died. Moments later, he receives a phone call from her, leaving him bewildered. Strange events unfold as he desperately searches for her. He slowly comes to realize his memories are missing, and he's behaving like someone else. Who is he really?IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.9 - 19
Blade of the ImmortalMovie · 2017 · 140m · Action, Fantasy, AdventureAfter a legendary battle, samurai Manji is cursed with immortality. Haunted by the murder of his sister, he seeks to regain his soul by fighting evil. He agrees to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by the ruthless swordsmen led by Anotsu. This mission will profoundly change Manji.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 20
Platinum DataMovie · 2013 · 133mIn 2017, the Japanese government secretly tries to control people's DNA. Ryuhei Kagura, a leading DNA analysis scientist working for the National Police Agency, is caught in the middle. After the inventor of the DNA analysis system is murdered, Ryuhei's DNA is discovered at the crime scene, making him the main suspect. He's forced to flee, and veteran detective Reiji Asama is assigned to track him down.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.4 - 21
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: OriginsMovie · 2012 · 134m · Adventure, Action, FantasyFollowing the end of the Bakumatsu war in 1868, Kenshin Himura, a former assassin, journeys across Japan wielding his sword reversed. He dedicates himself to protecting the vulnerable, striving to do so without taking lives.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.5 - 22
ICHIMovie · 2008 · 120m · Action, Adventure, DramaIchi, a blind entertainer, journeys through the countryside with her guitar and cane, seeking the kind man who raised her. Her beauty, however, draws unwanted attention and trouble. Fortunately, Ichi is also a skilled swordswoman, concealing a deadly blade within her walking stick.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.8 - 23
KingdomMovie · 2019 · 133m · Action, Adventure, WarDuring the warring states period of the Qin Dynasty in ancient China, Shin, a war orphan, harbors a dream of becoming a great general. His life changes with a chance meeting with the young King Eisei, who is determined to unify China.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.3 - 24
Blue SpringMovie · 2001 · 83m · DramaAfter becoming the leader of his high school gang, Kujo finds himself disillusioned by the constant violence and animosity. He longs to step away from his role, but his position of authority paradoxically leaves him feeling helpless.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 25
The Yin Yang Master ZeroMovie · 2024 · 112m · Fantasy, History, MysteryIn the Heian period, Abe no Seimei studies magic but finds it uninspiring. His perspective shifts when he teams up with Minamoto no Hiromasa to investigate an unusual occurrence.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.4 - 26
Kingdom III: The Flame of DestinyMovie · 2023 · 129m · Action, Adventure, WarWhen their kingdom is unexpectedly invaded, a powerful general comes back to lead the fight, joined by a war orphan who has grown into a young man eager to prove himself.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.5 - 27
Death Note: Light Up the NEW WorldMovie · 2016 · 134m · Crime, Horror, Science FictionTen years after the conflict between Kira and L, death notes reappear, plunging the world into chaos. Tsukuru is part of a new Death Note task force, joining six other investigators including Matsuda, who worked the original Kira case. Mass killings using death notes occur in locations like Wall Street, New York, and Shibuya, Japan. Ryuzaki, L's successor, investigates these murders as well, uncovering evidence of six death notes in circulation. A computer virus called Kira spreads globally, urging the surrender of all six death notes. The individual possessing all six threatens to overwhelm the world, sparking a confrontation between those seeking Kira's return and those determined to stop them.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.4 - 28
Last of the WolvesMovie · 2021 · 139mFollowing Shogo Ogami's death in Hiroshima, Detective Shuichi Hioka executes Ogami's plan to control the yakuza, aiming to stop gang wars and protect civilians. Hioka successfully manages the criminal organizations, but the fragile peace is shattered when a dangerous individual is released from prison, leading to a drastic shift in power.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 29
BleachMovie · 2018 · 108m · Action, Fantasy, AdventureIchigo Kurosaki is a typical high school student with a hidden ability: he can see ghosts and fleeting images from his mother's mysterious death. His ordinary life is shattered when he encounters Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6 - 30
Hara-Kiri: Death of a SamuraiMovie · 2011 · 128m · Drama, HistoryThis is a story about revenge, honor, and shame. It follows a poor samurai who learns what happened to his son-in-law, a wandering warrior. This discovery triggers a dangerous confrontation with the family of a powerful feudal lord.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 31
Tokyo Revengers 2 Part 1: Bloody Halloween - DestinyMovie · 2023 · 90mHinata is killed by the Tokyo Manjikai Gang while Takemichi witnesses the event. To save him, Takemichi time travels back ten years. He must alter a pivotal event – a tragic incident involving six men who would later become the founders of the Tokyo Manjikai Gang – in order to prevent Hinata's death.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.9 - 32
Tokyo Revengers 2 Part 2: Bloody Halloween - Final BattleMovie · 2023 · 96mDetermined to protect his friends and save Hinata, Takemichi Hanagaki joins a gang war, hoping to change his destiny and build a better future for everyone.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.8 - 33
Tokyo RevengersMovie · 2021 · 120m · Action, Drama, CrimeWhen an unemployed man discovers his ex-girlfriend has been murdered, he's unexpectedly sent back to his middle school years. He now has the opportunity to alter the past and prevent her death. To do so, he must infiltrate and rise through the ranks of the school's most violent gang.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.8 - 34
FacelessMovie · 2024 · 120mAfter being arrested as a suspect in a violent murder, Kaburagi escapes and goes on the run across Japan. He encounters Sayaka, Kazuya, and Mai during his flight. Detective Matanuki pursues Kaburagi, questioning those who have met him, but each account paints a conflicting picture. Kaburagi has been missing for 488 days. The question remains: who is he really, and what is he planning?IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3 - 35
GintamaMovie · 2017 · 130m · Action, Comedy, Science FictionWhen aliens invade and conquer feudal Tokyo, a young samurai struggles to survive by taking on any job he can find.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.8 - 36
Crows ZeroMovie · 2007 · 130m · Action, Comedy, CrimeAt Suzuran High, students vie for the prestigious King of School title. A former yakuza member, now working as a hitman, is tasked with assassinating the son of a powerful criminal. However, the assignment forces him to confront his past, as the target's son deeply reminds him of his own youth.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 37
Baby Assassins: 2 BabiesMovie · 2023 · 101m · Action, Comedy, CrimeTo avoid losing their membership in their assassin guild, Chisato and Mahiro have four years of overdue fees to pay. They take on part-time work, but unexpectedly get caught in the middle of an armed robbery. Suddenly, they find themselves being hunted by rival assassins.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6 - 38
High & Low The Worst XMovie · 2022 · 119mWhen students from Oya High are attacked by a coordinated group of fighters from three other schools, a brawl erupts. The Oya High students fight back to defend themselves.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.4 - 39
First LoveMovie · 2019 · 108m · Crime, Action, ComedyIn Tokyo, a young boxer named Leo falls for Monica, a sex worker who is in prison. Their lives become entangled when they get involved in a drug smuggling operation. Suddenly, they are being hunted by a corrupt police officer, a rival yakuza gang, their enemy, and a deadly female assassin.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 40
Knuckle GirlMovie · 2023 · 107m · Action, DramaRan discovers her younger sister Yuzuki is involved in something dangerous and joins a deadly, unregulated deathmatch to find out more. Facing constant threats, Ran must use street fighting tactics instead of boxing to protect her sister. Can she save Yuzuki?IMDb 5.3TMDB 6.9 - 41
Bad CityMovie · 2022 · 118m · Action, CrimeKensuke Sonomura directs Hitoshi Ozawa in this action film. The city of Kaiko is struggling with poverty and crime. A corrupt businessman seeking the mayoralty begins eliminating his rivals from the mafia. To stop him, a former police captain, recently released from prison on a murder charge, is secretly put in charge of a special task force tasked with arresting the businessman.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.9 - 42
MonsterzMovie · 2014 · 90mThis is a dark paranormal thriller that presents a fresh take on the classic story of two men with extraordinary powers forced into a deadly conflict. The story centers on one man who can control others with a glance, and the only person he cannot influence. When their paths collide, a fight for survival ensues. Two men bound by destiny face a desperate struggle to live.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.6 - 43
Crows Zero IIMovie · 2009 · 133m · Action, Adventure, CrimeGenji and his G.P.S. alliance encounter a new threat: the students of Hosen Academy, known as 'The Army of Killers.' The two schools have a long history of rivalry, and old resentments are about to erupt, ending the fragile peace they've maintained.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 44
High & Low The MovieMovie · 2016 · 129m · ActionChiku is a ravaged town controlled by five warring gangs. A major conflict between Mugen and the Amamiya Brothers resulted in Mugen's dissolution.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5 - 45
Shinobi: Heart Under BladeMovie · 2005 · 107m · ActionGennosuke and Oboro are secretly in love, but they come from rival ninja villages. At an annual conference with the Lord, a deadly competition is announced: a fight to the death between the five best shinobi from each village. The situation becomes even more complicated when Gennosuke and Oboro are both chosen to lead their village's team.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 46
Death NoteMovie · 2006 · 126m · Fantasy, Mystery, ThrillerLight Yagami discovers a notebook that allows him to kill anyone whose name is written in it. Believing he can build a perfect world by eliminating criminals, he begins a secret campaign of death. The world's top detective, known only as "L," is brought in to investigate the mysterious killings. A high-stakes battle of wits ensues between Light and L, with the ultimate prize being control over the fate of humanity.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 47
Kingdom 2: Far and AwayMovie · 2022 · 134m · Action, Adventure, WarThis story centers on a young man aspiring to a military career and Ying Zheng, driven by the ambition to unify the country.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.3 - 48
A FamilyMovie · 2021 · 136m · Crime, DramaKenji was taken in by the yakuza as a child and remains fiercely loyal to his traditional boss. He commits to upholding the family's strict code of conduct, even as the world around them evolves.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 49
HiGH&LOW The Movie 2: End of SkyMovie · 2017 · 124mSWORD defeats Wangan Rengogun, a group led by Kohaku, restoring peace to the city. However, new, violent gangs – Doubt and Prison Gang – emerge, seeking to take control of SWORD's territory.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 50
Demon CityMovie · 2025 · 106m · Action, Crime, FantasyAfter being wrongly accused of murdering his family and left for dead, a former assassin seeks vengeance against the masked figures who now control his city.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.9 - 51
Tokyo Ghoul 'S'Movie · 2019 · 97m · Action, Horror, Science FictionKen Kaneki, now part of the Anteiku coffee shop community, finds himself increasingly drawn to the ghouls around him. He secretly trains his abilities to defend his new home from those who hunt ghouls. However, his efforts are severely tested when the notorious gourmet ghoul, Shū Tsukiyama, sets his sights on Kaneki, desiring to taste his half-ghoul nature.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.5 - 52
OUTMovie · 2023 · 129mAfter serving time for his past as a gang leader, Tatsuya tries to leave his old life behind. But he's quickly pulled back into the world of gang violence. He unexpectedly connects with Kaname, a member of a rival gang, and Chihiro, the sister of a deceased gang leader. Together, they try to survive in this dangerous environment.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.0 - 53
Blazing FistsMovie · 2025 · 120mAfter meeting in juvenile detention, Ikuto and Ryoma form a strong bond. Inspired by Mikuru Asakura, they decide to compete in the martial arts tournament, Breaking Down. However, existing rivalries pose a significant obstacle to achieving their goal.IMDb 5.8TMDB 3.0 - 54
MelancholicMovie · 2019 · 114mKazuhiko, a recent university graduate, is unfulfilled with his life until he takes a job at a bathhouse. He soon discovers the baths are secretly used as a place to kill people after the public hours have ended.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.5 - 55
SmugglerMovie · 2011 · 114mRyōsuke Kinuta, a struggling actor with a debt to a dangerous loan shark, takes on a perilous job: smuggling bodies under the cover of darkness. His latest cargo, however, includes a live, highly skilled assassin.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 56
Bullet Train ExplosionMovie · 2025 · 137m · Action, Thriller, CrimeOn a high-speed train heading for Tokyo, chaos breaks out when it's revealed the train will detonate if it drops below 100 kilometers per hour. Authorities must work urgently to ensure the safety of everyone traveling inside.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.9 - 57
Sanada 10 BravesMovie · 2016 · 135m"Sanada Ten Braves," set during the transition from the Sengoku to the early Edo period, tells the story of ten members of a ninja unit who all pledge service to the samurai warrior Yukimura Sanada.IMDb 5.2TMDB 7.6 - 58
Joker GameMovie · 2015 · 108mDuring a fictional World War II, in a major Asian city, Lieutenant Colonel Yuki in Japan proposes the establishment of a spy training school called "D Kikan." Simultaneously, Kato faces execution for disobeying an order. He is then recruited by "D Kikan," undergoes rigorous training, and undertakes his first mission as a spy: to obtain the American ambassador Graham's confidential documents, known as the "Black Note," by infiltrating the international city. A struggle for the "Black Note" develops between Kato, a mysterious woman named Rin, the British Spy Agency, the Soviet Spy Agency, and a radical Japanese army.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.8 - 59
High & Low The Red RainMovie · 2016 · 110mOne year after their older brother Takeru vanished, Masaki and Hiroto Amamiya continue their search. Having lost their parents at a young age, the three brothers have always depended on each other. On the anniversary of their parents' death, Masaki and Hiroto hope Takeru will return. Instead, they encounter someone who may know where he is.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 60
Under NinjaMovie · 2025 · 123mFollowing World War II, the respected Japanese Ninja community dissolved after disbandment by GHQ. However, ninjas secretly persist, with rumors suggesting 200,000 still exist. Elite ninjas operate covertly in national affairs. Meanwhile, many grassroots ninjas struggle to find work, and Yun Yin Jiu Lang lives a life akin to a NEET. But now, a significant event is unfolding around Ninomaru!IMDb 5.5TMDB 7.3 - 61
High & Low The WorstMovie · 2019 · 125mRival street fighting crews from Oya High and Housen Academy find themselves in escalating conflict, appearing to target each other in a series of confrontations.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.4 - 62
Rurouni Kenshin: The FinalMovie · 2021 · 138m · Action, Adventure, HistoryIn 1879, Kenshin and his allies confront their most formidable foe: Enishi Yukishiro, Kenshin's former brother-in-law, and his followers, who are determined to exact revenge.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.7 - 63
Exit 8Movie · 2025 · 95m · Horror, MysteryA man is trapped in a seemingly endless, sterile subway tunnel and must find Exit 8. His only instructions are to pay close attention to anything unusual: discover an anomaly, and turn back. Ignore it, and he must continue. Only by exiting at Exit 8 will he succeed. But even a small mistake sends him back to the start. Can he ever escape this infinite corridor and reach his destination?IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.9 - 64
Why Don't You Play in Hell?Movie · 2013 · 130m · Drama, Action, ComedyIn Japan, a group of unconventional filmmakers devise a complex strategy with three goals: revive an actress's flagging career, resolve a violent conflict between yakuza gangs, and create a successful film.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.4 - 65
Outrage CodaMovie · 2017 · 104m · Action, Crime, ThrillerFive years after a devastating war between the Sanno and Hanabishi crime families, Otomo, a former yakuza boss, works as a fixer in South Korea for Mr. Chang. When tensions escalate between Chang and the Hanabishi, putting his life at risk, Otomo returns to Japan to resolve the conflict.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.8 - 66
Beyond OutrageMovie · 2012 · 112m · Action, CrimeWhen the police aggressively target organized crime, a major conflict erupts between the Sanno and Hanabishi yakuza clans. This internal power struggle from *Outrage* has escalated into a full-blown war across the country in *Outrage Beyond*.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 67
Kingdom: Return of the Great GeneralMovie · 2024 · 146m · Action, AdventureThis film continues the story of the Battle of Mayang, the large-scale war against the country of Zhao that Shin and Wang Ki fought in previously.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 68
Ajin: Demi-HumanMovie · 2017 · 109m · Action, Horror, MysteryAfter a car accident, Kei Nagai discovers he's an Ajin – a type of immortal. Hunted by humans, he's captured by the government and subjected to brutal experiments. While escaping, he encounters other demi-humans and goes on the run with them.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.3 - 69
13 AssassinsMovie · 2010 · 141m · Adventure, Drama, ActionIn the final years of Japan's feudal period, a band of jobless samurai are recruited for a dangerous mission: to defeat a cruel lord and stop him from seizing power, potentially leading the nation into widespread conflict.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 70
Shinjuku SwanMovie · 2015 · 139mShiratori Tatsuhiko is a talent scout for Burst, a company based in Kabukichō, a district known for its nightlife. In this competitive world where financial success is paramount, Tatsuhiko navigates a persistent conflict between competing talent agencies and the yakuza.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.5
