Grave of the Fireflies
In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.
Best Japanese movies on Netflix in the US
The highest-rated Japanese movies streaming on Netflix in the US, ranked by TMDB user score (at least 200 votes). 76 well-reviewed titles out of 184. Top picks right now: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, Grave of the Fireflies, Drawing Closer, Violet Evergarden: The Movie and Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion. Use the filters to narrow it down by actor, language, year or rating, and tap any poster for the trailer and where to stream it.
Top 20: Best Japanese movies on Netflix in the US
Updated · Ranked by average TMDB user rating, counting only films with at least 200 votes · Subscription titles only
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025) · ★ 8.8/10 · Animation, Action, Fantasy
The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final… - Grave of the Fireflies (1988) · ★ 8.5/10 · Animation, Drama, War
In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling… - Drawing Closer (2024) · ★ 8.4/10 · Romance, Drama
With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining. - Violet Evergarden: The Movie (2020) · ★ 8.3/10 · Animation, Drama, Fantasy
As the world moves on from the war and technological advances bring changes to her life, Violet still hopes to see her lost commanding officer again. - Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997) · ★ 8.3/10 · Animation, Science Fiction, Drama
SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the… - My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019) · ★ 8.1/10 · Animation, Action, Fantasy
Class 1-A visits Nabu Island where they finally get to do some real hero work. The place is so peaceful that it's more like a vacation... until they're attacked by a… - Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021) · ★ 8.1/10 · Animation, Action, Fantasy
Yuta Okkotsu is a nervous high school student who is suffering from a serious problem—his childhood friend Rika has turned into a curse and won't leave him alone. Since… - Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll (2019) · ★ 8.1/10 · Drama, Fantasy, Animation
Violet Evergarden, a former soldier returned from war, comes to teach at a women's academy and changes a young girl's life. - Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023) · ★ 8.1/10 · Animation, Fantasy, Action
As a lionhearted boy who can't wield magic strives for the title of Wizard King, four banished Wizard Kings of yore return to crush the Clover Kingdom. - Ultraman: Rising (2024) · ★ 8.0/10 · Animation, Science Fiction, Family
A star athlete reluctantly returns home to take over his father's duties as Ultraman, shielding Tokyo from giant monsters as he becomes a legendary hero. - Suzume (2022) · ★ 7.9/10 · Animation, Drama, Adventure
Suzume, 17, lost her mother as a little girl. On her way to school, she meets a mysterious young man. But her curiosity unleashes a calamity that endangers the entire… - A Whisker Away (2020) · ★ 7.9/10 · Animation, Drama, Romance
A peculiar girl transforms into a cat to catch her crush's attention. But before she realizes it, the line between human and animal starts to blur. - Stand by Me Doraemon 2 (2020) · ★ 7.8/10 · Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Nobita travels to the future to show his beloved grandma his bride, but adult Nobita has fled his own wedding. - Shoplifters (2018) · ★ 7.8/10 · Drama, Crime, Thriller
In the outskirts of Tokyo, a poor but close-knit group living on the fringes of society survives through shoplifting and odd jobs. When Osamu and his son take in a… - OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom (2024) · ★ 7.8/10 · Action, Adventure, Animation
Facing possible annihilation by the Demon Emperor's demi-human army, the Sacred Kingdom reluctantly seeks aid from the feared, undead Sorcerer King Ainz. - The First Slam Dunk (2022) · ★ 7.8/10 · Animation, Comedy, Drama
Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his… - One Piece: Adventure of Nebulandia (2015) · ★ 7.7/10 · Action, Animation, Adventure
The Foxy Pirates challenge Luffy’s crew in the New World, but the fun and games go belly-up when the Navy’s most brilliant tactician steps in. Before the Straw Hats even… - The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 1 (2022) · ★ 7.7/10 · Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
Tristan, the son of Meliodas and Elizabeth, inherits the power of the Goddess Clan and can heal people’s wounds and injuries, but he often ends up hurting others due to… - Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021) · ★ 7.7/10 · Action, Adventure, History
In 1879, Kenshin and his allies face their strongest enemy yet: his former brother-in-law Enishi Yukishiro and his minions, who've vowed their revenge. - Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) · ★ 7.7/10 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Shishio sets sail in his ironclad ship to bring down the government. In order to stop him, Kenshin trains with his old master to learn his final technique.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Japanese movies on Netflix in the US?
As of 9 October 2026, the highest-rated Japanese movies on Netflix in the US are Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025, rated 8.8/10), Grave of the Fireflies (1988, rated 8.5/10), Drawing Closer (2024, rated 8.4/10), Violet Evergarden: The Movie (2020, rated 8.3/10) and Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997, rated 8.3/10). The ranking uses TMDB user ratings and only counts films with at least 200 votes.
How many Japanese movies are on Netflix in the US?
There are 184 Japanese movies on Netflix in the US included with a Netflix subscription, as of 9 October 2026.
How is this list made and how often is it updated?
The list is rebuilt every day from The Movie Database (TMDB), with streaming availability supplied by JustWatch. Only titles included with a subscription are listed (no rentals or purchases). Films are ranked by average TMDB user rating, counting only films with at least 200 votes. Last updated 9 October 2026.
