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8 Recommendations for Japanese Thriller Movies, Full of Tension and Bloodshed

8 Recommendations for Japanese Thriller Movies, Full of Tension and Bloodshed

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8 Recommendations for Japanese Thriller Movies, Full of Tension and Bloodshed

Japanese films in the thriller genre always manage to present captivating tension and mystery. You can find various stories filled with intrigue, psychopaths, and difficult puzzles to solve.

Here is a list of recommendations for films in the exciting Japanese thriller genre. Each film offers a tense storyline, with the main characters involved in major conflicts that change their lives.

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Japanese thriller film, THE MASTER PLAN (2021) tells the story of Kida and Makoto, who have been friends since childhood, falling into the criminal world after a tragic incident destroys their lives. Now, they plan to take revenge on the fate that has changed their lives. This film presents deep tension about revenge and betrayal. The film has a rating of 7.9 on MyDramalist.

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LESSON IN MURDER (2022) is a Japanese thriller film that tells the story of Masaya, an ordinary university student, who receives a letter from a serial killer named Haimura. Haimura claims to be innocent of an unsolved murder case. You can follow Masaya's investigation filled with surprises, with a rating of 7.7 on MyDramaList.

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Who doesn't know DEATH NOTE (2006)? This Japanese thriller film tells the story of Light Yagami discovering a notebook that has the power to kill anyone whose name is written in it. You will be involved in an intellectual battle between Light and the mysterious detective L. This film has a rating of 7.7 on MyDramaList, and is perfect for those of you who enjoy a puzzle-filled thriller.

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KILLERS (2014) is a Japanese thriller film in collaboration with Indonesia, telling the story of a psychopath named Shuhei Nomura who spreads murder videos on the internet. Bayu, an Indonesian journalist, gets involved in a crazy plan with Nomura. You can watch it on Prime Video with a rating of 7.1 on MyDramaList.

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Based on a true story, COLD FISH (2011) tells the tale of Nobuyuki Shamoto who gets trapped in the world of psychopaths after his son gets involved with a serial killer. You will be presented with tension as Shamoto is forced to erase traces of crime. This film has a rating of 7.3 on MyDramaList.

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LESSON OF THE EVIL (2012) tells the story of Hasumi Seiji, a popular teacher who turns out to be a psychopath, becoming the center of this film's narrative. He helps a student who is being bullied, but his method is to kill those who stand in his way. The film provides tension as Hasumi kills one by one. It has a rating of 7.3 on MyDramaList.

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PRIOR CONVICTIONS (2022) tells the story of Kayo Agawa, a rehabilitation worker, whose life is turned upside down when her client, Makoto Kudo, goes missing after being suspected of involvement in a murder. You can follow this thrilling investigative story available on streaming platforms, with a rating of 7.9 on MyDramaList.

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DON'T CALL IT MYSTERY: THE MOVIE (2023) is about Kuno Totono, a genius university student who is very intelligent but has minimal social life. He becomes involved in a major mystery in Hiroshima related to a family inheritance dispute. You can watch it on Netflix, and this film has a rating of 7.9 on MyDramaList. Find other interesting Japanese movie recommendations at kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?