Top 10 overlooked Asian films

“no cult following films”

said Duong Ngo 5 years ago

“There are many Asian films that are good but also get overlooked in the worldwide marketing”

said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“I searched all these titles on YouTube and added their trailers below”

said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

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1Shall we Dance? (Japanese film 1996)

“An all time classic that didn't even got mentioned on top 10 Japan movie from one of watch mojo clips ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/zQWEhPYwuY4 ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

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2The Resistance (Chinese film 2011)

“It's one of the few Chinese movies that became a top seller on DVD that actually is from Mainland China and not from Hong Kong ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/UDKdLo4KU9o ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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3Azumi (2003 Japanese film)

“An interesting heroine movie that brings classic samurai style and at the same time learn history, Azumi is a forgotten crown jewel that made Japan into international marketing ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/9omq3Ptx80A ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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4Street Fighter II The Animated Movie (1994 from Japan) suggested byJeffthehammer

“Also this nominated version is the Japanese dub, not the American dub ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Japanese trailer: http://youtu.be/C6C49q44FTQ ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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5Natural City (South Korean film 2003)

“How can this movie be forgotten? It's a sci fi movie with the same noir feeling like blade runner but somehow it only got 5.8 in IMDB and only about 2000 people has voted and this movie was out since 2002, it deserves more credit ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/nJbdBho7dCU ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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6Legend of eight samurais (Japanese film 1983)

“An epic samurai fantasy that even back in the 80s was unknown, nowadays it start to grow fans but it still one of the forgotten blockbusters from Japan ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: https://youtu.be/MvDY26_-dxI ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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7Romantic Blue (Thai film 1995)

“One of the greatest 90s Thai movie that never got into DVD sell abroad, but it was a huge success in its home country and its a cute and adventuress story starring the that pop star Kemgald. ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Music video trailer: http://youtu.be/0Rk3FfHw6QE ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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8Princess Blade (Japanese film 2001)

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/T7siAEiySqo ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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9K20 Legend of the Black Mask (2008 Japanese film)

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/O-h6C7LI1sY ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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10Shiri (South Korean film 1998)

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/RPL0vM71vrc ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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11Sword with no name (2009 south Korean film) suggested byRegina_supermodel1

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/Z5l2m5Ka9gw ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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12Heneral Luna suggested byKasel Lasam

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/I_T1ykhy3Fg ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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13R2B Return To Base (South Korean film)

“Official music video for this movie with RAIN: http://youtu.be/wsFJTybrgRI ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/xATFbtjomjo ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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14Shadowless Sword (2005 South Korean film) suggested byRegina_supermodel1

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/Ho0ExxMfrWc ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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15Metropolis (2001 Japanese film) suggested byRegina_supermodel1

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/lJLcOW4vzPY ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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16Sky High (2003 Japanese Film)
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172009 lost memories (South Korean film 2002)

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/oIJW9r_iLAo ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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18Angel Dust (1994 Japanese Film) suggested bymac121mr0

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/tNLyhnZZwOo ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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19Magic Cop (1990 Chinese Film) suggested bymac121mr0

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/RFjUqIr6f9Y ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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20Urusei Yatsura the Movie 2: Beautiful Dreamer suggested byJack Walrath

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/aPIJpz9zh-4 ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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21Cyborg Girl (a Japanese movie from 2008) suggested byMrSaunders1964

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/iAkzga9mA6k ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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22Returner (2002 Japanese film) suggested byRegina_supermodel1

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/etNb0Qkh9U8 ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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23Shinobi (2005 Japanese film)

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/VEHvaRMS3Ok ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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24Perkawinan Nyi Blorong (1983 Indonesian Film) suggested byDuong Ngo

“I think this is the right trailer for this film: http://youtu.be/-bioI7HVqbk ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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25Owl's Castle (Japan movie 1999) suggested byMountainbiker

“Could not find the trailer but here is one scene: http://youtu.be/su_k0GxWBtg ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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26The Host suggested byorsonrandy

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/lKZ55OiHl9w ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“South Korean horror movie 2006 ”
said orsonrandy 5 years ago
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27Uzumaki (2000 Japanese Film) suggested bymac121mr0

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/6r1_ZoQmqxM ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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28Wolf Children suggested byDirector22

“Is this movie really overlooked? ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/ed1xwAtF728 ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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29Space battleship Yamato (2010 Japanese film) suggested byRegina_supermodel1

“Trailer(Spanish dub): http://youtu.be/D1vJ9sVgyNg ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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30I can hear the ocean (Japanese film from 1993) suggested byYochou

“I guess it's overlooked, it's a Hayao Miyazaki film but very few talk about this ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/tfkHiHjrqa8 ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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31Whisper of a heart (Japanese film from 1995) suggested byYochou

“I think this one is famous too ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/0pVkiod6V0U ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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32Mulan: rise of a warrior (2009 Chinese film) suggested bySupersuflee

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/u16pNDu8GDw ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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33Big Bullet (Hong Kong film 1996) suggested byterrysavage

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/kKmDPWGl_RY ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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34Triple Tap (Hong Kong film 2010) suggested byterrysavage

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/ee7EBuGgJ6I ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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35Jet Li's Twin Warriors suggested byDaniel John

“Not a trailer but a scene from the movie: http://youtu.be/ldlW7UewHFQ ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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36Memories of Murder (2003), South Korea suggested byjkellis

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/dTnyhLywdJc ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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37Windstruck suggested byKasel Lasam

“Korean Film ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/B5BqUquq0jU ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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38Nausicaa valley of the wind suggested byDirector22

“No no no, this one is not overlooked, it's too famous ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/6zhLBe319KE ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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39Rakshak (Bollywood India 1996) suggested byMountainbiker

“One of the songs in this musical film: http://youtu.be/vk4Yg1s0WSk ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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40For Love's Sake (Japanese film 2012)

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/CpLycp1k0cI ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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41Myn Bala - Warriors of the Steppe (Kazakhstan film 2012)

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/V7eZNjzgzEo ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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42The Monkey King (2014 Hong Kong Film) suggested byDuong Ngo

“I think this is true, I think only in asia knows this characters story, so this one is ok ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/zCj-XP5cjOY ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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43Cyber Ninja (Japan movie 1988) suggested byMountainbiker

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/Acu7L5fBi2c ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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44Red eagle (Thailand movie 2010) suggested byorsonrandy

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/ToPPIe7yv3A ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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45Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013 South Korean Film) suggested bymac121mr0

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/rAsBlmSIksk ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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46Reign of assassin (2013 Hong Kong film) suggested byRegina_supermodel1

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/0N2K8M0lmdA ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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47The Tower (South Korean film 2008) suggested byMountainbiker

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/BCQ1EemWIxo ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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48Bichunmoo (2000 South Korean film) suggested byRegina_supermodel1

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/qMLCLEEw_Gc ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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49The Tales of Princess Kaguya suggested byDirector22

“Come on this one can't be overlooked? ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/tM6hcHp0_kU ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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50The Magic Serpent (Japanese classic 1966) suggested byorsonrandy

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/-HxjNgrgGvk ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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51The Curse (2005 Japanese Film) suggested bymac121mr0

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/7A5VNsEeAMY ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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52Grave of the Fireflies suggested byDirector22

“Are you sure this movie is overlooked? ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/4vPeTSRd580 ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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53Chocolate (2008 Thai Film) suggested bycharlzbarnz

“Trailer: youtu.be/CqzLHcwGEPA ”
said charlzbarnz 5 years ago
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54Departures (2008 Japanese Film) suggested bycharlzbarnz

“Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_QlkOHzldQ ”
said charlzbarnz 5 years ago
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55The Lady Assassin (Hong Kong film 1983) suggested byterrysavage

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/GXc2VyWPXZo ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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56Himala (Philippine Film) suggested byKurtsymon Cruz

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/5UjKtENR5xU ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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57Maynila: Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag (Philippine Film) suggested byKurtsymon Cruz

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/qwLYo04lD7I ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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58My Rainy Days (Japanese film from 2009) suggested byYochou

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/RsQDgatVpaA ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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59Tokyo.Sora (Tokyo Sky - 2002 Japanese film) suggested byYochou

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/1zUdNGKSXfc ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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60Casshern (2004 Japanese film) suggested byRegina_supermodel1

“Trailer: http://youtu.be/kk9fGI90qdM ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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61Henge (2012 Japanese Film) suggested bymac121mr0

“Trailer(but warning, this is a horror movie): http://youtu.be/7G0Zfh5bgeI ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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62Guts of a Beauty (1986 Japanese Film) suggested bymac121mr0

“Video clip of this film: http://youtu.be/NGArrMywTmM ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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63Ebola Syndrome (1996 Chinese Film) suggested bymac121mr0

“Trailer(warning horror movie): http://youtu.be/V-mDnmYIans ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago
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64We're Going to Eat You (1980 Chinese Film) suggested bymac121mr0

“Trailer(warning horror movie): http://youtu.be/oMHF3Di0D2M ”
said scott.jitszu 5 years ago