Reviews from Japan

Superlative - everyone should see this

Great, a must-see if you like the genre

Good, a decent example of the genre

Watchable, but only for serious genre fans

Unwatchable

Half stars could have gone either way depending on mood.

Movie Name / Release Year	Summary	Date	Reviewer
Drive (2002)	Shut up and drive	2021-03-22	Simon
Love Exposure (2009)	It's holier than a hard-on. It's about love.	2021-01-16	Simon
Meatball Machine: Kodoku (2017)	One of the great works of cinema	2020-05-10	Simon
Zombie Ass: Toilet Of The Dead (2011)	Almost justifies all the other zombie movies existence(s)	2013-04-21	Simon
Party 7 (2000)	Bizarre, creative and hilarious	2003-08-05	Simon
Versus (2001)	Arguably my favourite film	2002-05-25	Simon
The Taste Of Tea (2004)	Something to remind you what films CAN be like	2012-05-22	Simon
Survive Style 5+ (2004)	Gorgeous, whimsical and hyper-stylised	2012-05-22	Simon
Kikujiro (1999)	Delightful little road movie	2002-01-28	Simon
Ichi The Killer (2001)	A dazzlingly unique and creative movie	2012-05-22	Simon
Chasuke's Journey (2015)	Another unique film from Sabu	2022-06-18	Simon
Dancing Mary (2019)	Another Sabu masterpiece	2022-01-09	Simon
Punk Samurai Slash Down (2018)	The most bonkers film I've seen in a while	2021-09-18	Simon
The Fable (2019)	Slick action comedy with blockbuster potential	2021-01-18	Simon
Monday (2000)	Just one of those days	2020-08-22	Simon
Hana and Alice (2004)	...read review...	2020-08-11	Simon
Boiling Point (1990)	Stylish and whimsical	2020-07-24	Simon
The Virgin Psychics (2015)	It's outrageous	2020-06-25	Simon
Fish Story (2009)	Can music save the world?	2013-05-03	Simon
Space Travellers (2000)	Very enjoyable hostage-based capers	2001-10-15	Simon
Robogeisha (2009)	A vehicle for an amazing imagination	2010-10-14	Simon
Zebraman (2004)	An accessible Miike film	2022-12-20	Simon
The Great Yokai War (2005)	Miike unleashes his imagination in less deviant lands	2005-11-13	Simon
Sharkskin Man and Peach Hip Girl (1998)	Clever, funny and well-made	2002-03-17	Simon
Gozu (2003)	Wonderful creativity	2004-06-05	Simon
Adrenaline Drive (1999)	Highly recommended!	2003-02-01	Simon
Baby Assassins 2 (2023)	Another adorable slice of assassination	2024-03-02	Simon
Roaring Fire (1981)	Tons of fun	2024-02-27	Simon
The Ninja War of Torakage (2015)	Fun and stylish ninja silliness	2023-03-25	Simon
Nuigulumar Z (2014)	Love is a teddy bear!	2022-02-12	Simon