The Best Japanese Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked
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- 13 Feb 2023
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From giant radioactive monsters to cyborg body replacement, Japanese sci-fi films take on a staggering range of subjects. Let's rank the best of them.
When you think of Japanese science fiction, what comes to mind? Is it everybody's favorite giant lizard, Godzilla, or a particularly memorable anime? Either way, we're here to cover the best examples from the genre, whether they're live action or rendered in 2D or 3D animation. You'll find that there are very few subjects Japanese sci-fi movies won't tackle, and that's part of what makes them such an interesting departure from, say, American sci-fi and its obsession with outer space and aliens. On this list, we'll be looking at unhinged metal fetishists, TV screens that show the future, the philosophy of cyberbodies, and more. We've curated a list of seven representative examples of what Japanese science fiction is all about. You'll want to add these to your watchlist.
Gantz: O (2016)
Based on Hiroya Oku's famous manga series, Gantz: O is a stunning (and stunningly violent) showcase of 3D animation. The premise is simple but intriguing: certain people wake up after dying in a plain room. A black orb on the floor announces the beginning of a mission. What that mission is only becomes clear later, after the room's inhabitants have been teleported to a monster-infested city in Japan. The "Gantz" team's battles with these monsters make for spectacular set pieces and more gore than any one film really needs. The wildly creative monster design doesn't hurt either. Read More…
