The Best Films From Japan Released in 2012

Films from Japan Released In 2012

Shinzo Egi is an asthma sufferer who does not want to be place on life support. As a last request, Shinzo Egi asks his doctor Ayano Orii if she could follow his wish. Doctor Ayano Orii is then questioned in a criminal case because of her decision.

The Terminal Trust (2012)

The life of a student named Kanou is transformed when a tiny man informs him that Earth will soon be annihilated. Kanou decides to do just as he pleases with the time he has left, leading to strange adventures that could be real -- or just a dream.

The Last Days of the World (2012)

Set within the devastated city of Eight City, the Eight Rangers protect the city and go against the evil Dark Kuruseido.

Eight Ranger (2012)

A chronicle of the life of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th century master of go who turned his attention to astronomy and created a new calendar for Japan. Based on the life of Santetsu Yasui (December 27, 1639-November 1, 1715), appointed as the first official astronomer in the Edo Period and would go on to create the Jokyo calendar at the imperial request.

Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer (2012)

Nyank The Movie 5, another film production from japan which tells the story of human and cats co-existing in harmony. Shot in documentary style, a fresh and natural approach, It details multiple touching stories of relationship between people and cats that certainly warms hearts.

Nyanko the Movie 5 (2012)

A single woman runs an unconventional service that rents housecats to lonely people.

Rent-a-Cat (2012)

Gentaro (Kamen Rider Fourze) aims to become friends with Kamen Rider Amazon in hopes of obtaining the Clear Drill Switch, which has crash landed in the Amazon River. However Amazon has been defeated by an upgraded Suddendath, and it's up to Kengo and Yuki to find Kamen Rider Amazon in the Rain forest, while Fourze takes on Suddendath!

Kamen Rider Fourze: Rocket Drill States of Friendship (2012)

Omnibus film "Bungo Sasayakana Yokubo" features 6 different short stories set under 2 different themes ("Mitsumerareru Shukujotachi" & "Kokuhaku Suru Shinshitachi").

Bungo: Stories of Desire (2012)

Sexy sword-fighter Beniko battles a pack of lecherous wolf-men in this "pinku eiga" version of the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale.

Red Sword (2012)

University student Nozomi tries to get a job. Back in her hometown, she was lazy, but now Nozomi is used to the quicker pace of Tokyo. Nozomi is also experiencing problems with her boyfriend Kameyama, who seems to be travelling at a different speed in life and work. Meanwhile, Saeko works very hard in the advertising field and she is faithful to her boyfriend Tomoya. Yet, on their first year anniversary, Saeko hear's woman's voice on Tomoya's cellphone. Based on the anthology manga of the same name.

Tokyo Nameless Girl's Story (2012)