Best thriller Japanese movies on Netflix in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
103 movies on Netflix in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.7. Newest addition: Kubi, added to Netflix on 21 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Princess Mononoke (1997)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 14m · Adventure, Fantasy · IMDb 8.3 (4.9L votes)
Visually stunningDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this confl
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2. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 36m · U/A 13+ · Animation, Action · IMDb 8.3 (88.4K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
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 battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.
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3. Castle in the Sky (1986)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 5m · Adventure, Fantasy · IMDb 8.0 (2.0L votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-pacedFamily-friendly
A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle.
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4. Warriors of the Wind (1984)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 35m · Adventure, Animation · IMDb 8.0 (2.0L votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seat
After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity a
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5. Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 27m · Animation, Science Fiction · IMDb 8.1 (79.6K votes)
TwistyVisually stunningDark & grittyMature
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 limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity.
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6. Godzilla Minus One (2023)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 5m · U/A 13+ · Science Fiction, Horror · IMDb 7.6 (2.3L votes)
Visually stunningDark & grittyEdge-of-seatMature
In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.
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7. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 44m · Animation, Action · IMDb 7.8 (13.4K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-paced
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 villain with an unfathomable Quirk! His power is eerily familiar, and it looks like Shigaraki had a hand in the plan. But with All Might retired and citiz
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8. One Piece Film: Z (2012)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 48m · Animation, Fantasy · IMDb 7.7 (12.0K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
Zephyr, now known as Z, rides the seas with only one goal: Destroy all pirates and their dreams at becoming King of Pirates. When Luffy and his crew encounter him at sea, not only are they utterly defeated by the man with an arm made of Seastone, Nami, Robin, and Chopper are turned 10 years younger due to Z's minion Ai
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9. Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 18m · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.5 (20.4K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-pacedDark & gritty
Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed, set on fire and left for dead. He survived, and is now in Kyoto, plotting with his gathered warriors to overthrow the new g
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10. Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 15m · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.5 (16.5K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-pacedDark & gritty
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.
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11. Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 14m · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.3 (31.9K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seat
In 1868, after the Bakumatsu war ends, the ex-assassin Kenshin Himura traverses Japan with an inverted sword, to defend the needy without killing.
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12. One Piece: Stampede (2019)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 41m · Animation, Action · IMDb 7.5 (10.2K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
The world's boldest buccaneers set sail for the great Pirate Festival, where the Straw Hats join a mad-dash race to find Gol D. Roger's treasure. There's just one little problem: An old member of Roger's crew has a sinister score to settle.
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13. Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street (2002)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 47m · Animation, Mystery · IMDb 7.8 (5.2K votes)
TwistyVisually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-paced
Noah's Ark, the latest innovation in VR technology, is set for a showcase to Japan's privileged children. However, their carefree fun is cut short when a company employee is found murdered, with his dying message pointing to a clue hidden within the Ark. Along with the Detective Boys and Ran Mouri, Conan Edogawa enter
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14. Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 18m · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.4 (12.9K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatDark & grittyMature
Before he was a protector, Kenshin was a fearsome assassin known as Battosai. But when he meets gentle Tomoe Yukishiro, a beautiful young woman who carries a huge burden in her heart, his life will change forever.
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15. My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 36m · Animation, Action · IMDb 7.3 (16.3K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
All Might and Deku accept an invitation to go abroad to a floating and mobile manmade city, called 'I-Island', where they research quirks as well as hero supplemental items at the special 'I-Expo' convention that is currently being held on the island. During that time, suddenly, despite an iron wall of security surroun
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16. Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 53m · U/A 13+ · Animation, Fantasy · IMDb 7.4 (10.6K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
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.
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17. One Piece Film: Strong World (2010)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 54m · Animation, Fantasy · IMDb 7.4 (8.8K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
20 years after his escape from Impel Down, the legendary pirate Shiki, the Golden Lion, reappears causing massive upheaval to the Marines. During his long seclusion, he was able to come up with a scheme to bring the World Government to his knees. On his way to execute the plan, Shiki crosses paths with the Straw Hat Pi
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18. Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 18m · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.2 (12.5K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-pacedMature
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.
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19. Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the Century (1999)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 40m · Adventure, Animation · IMDb 7.6 (4.0K votes)
Visually stunningTwistyFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
Kaitou Kid dares to challenge the police once more, setting his sights on the Russian Imperial Easter Egg. With the date, time, and place, the Osaka police force scrambles to stop him. But this time, Kid may have bitten off more than he can chew—Conan Edogawa, Heiji Hattori, and numerous others are also trying to get t
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20. Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven (2001)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 40m · Animation, Action · IMDb 7.6 (3.8K votes)
Visually stunningTwistyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
As a pair of towers in Tokyo are being prepared for their grand opening, there is a series of murders of people connected to the towers. Conan suspects that the mysterious Syndicate may also be involved.
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21. GANTZ:O (2016)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 35m · Animation, Science Fiction · IMDb 7.1 (18.1K votes)
Visually stunningMatureFast-pacedDark & gritty
After being brutally murdered in a subway station, a teen boy awakens to find himself resurrected by a strange computer named Gantz, and forced to fight a large force of invading aliens in Osaka.
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22. Monsters 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation (2024)
Movie · Japanese · 26m · U/A 16+ · Animation, Action · IMDb 7.7 (3.2K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seat
A samurai's path leads him to a young waitress whose hometown was destroyed by a dragon. He doesn't want any trouble — but it finds them anyway.
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23. Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper (1997)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 34m · Animation, Crime · IMDb 7.4 (4.9K votes)
Visually stunningTwistyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
Once brilliant teenage detective Shinichi Kudo was given a poison that reverted him to a 4-year-old. He's adopted the pseudonym Conan Edogawa so no one (save for an eccentric inventor) will know. Now he's got to solve a series of bombings before his loved ones become victims. Who is this madman and why is he doing this
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24. Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes (2000)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 40m · Animation, Crime · IMDb 7.5 (4.0K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatVisually stunning
Police officers around Tokyo are being murdered by an unknown assailant. When Ran witnesses an attempt on the life of one of her friends in the police, she loses her memory. Now, Conan and Inspector Megure must find the murderer while Ran attempts to regain her lost memories.
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25. One Piece Film: GOLD (2016)
Movie · Japanese · 2h · Action, Animation · IMDb 7.1 (9.2K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
The glittering Gran Tesoro, a city of entertainment beyond the laws of the government, is a sanctuary for the world’s most infamous pirates, Marines, and filthy rich millionaires. Drawn by dreams of hitting the jackpot, Captain Luffy and his crew sail straight for the gold. But behind the gilded curtains lies a powerfu
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26. Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target (1998)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 40m · Animation, Crime · IMDb 7.3 (4.0K votes)
TwistyVisually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-paced
Ran’s secret past revealed! Ten years ago, something happened between her mom and dad. Now, plagued by nightmares, Ran is starting to remember… Meanwhile, a murderous card dealer breaks out of jail to seek revenge. His target: Ran’s father. Can Conan stop him in time and save his girlfriend’s family?
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27. My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (2021)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 45m · Animation, Action · IMDb 7.0 (8.2K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
A mysterious group called Humarize strongly believes in the Quirk Singularity Doomsday theory which states that when quirks get mixed further in with future generations, that power will bring forth the end of humanity. In order to save everyone, the Pro-Heroes around the world ask UA Academy heroes-in-training to assis
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28. The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky (2018)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 39m · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.0 (6.5K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-paced
Traveling in search of the rare ingredient, “sky fish” Meliodas and Hawk arrive at a palace that floats above the clouds. The people there are busy preparing a ceremony, meant to protect their home from a ferocious beast that awakens once every 3,000 years. But before the ritual is complete, the Six Knights of Black—a
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29. Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine (2023)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 50m · Animation, Action · IMDb 7.2 (3.1K votes)
Visually stunningTwistyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
While visiting Hachijo-jima, Conan sneaks aboard a security boat heading to the Pacific Buoy, an off-shore facility constructed near the coasts built to connect surveillance cameras used by police forces around the world. However, an engineer gets abducted! An eerie sound of a propeller hums underwater as a dark figure
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30. Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser (2009)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 51m · Animation, Crime · IMDb 7.2 (2.8K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seatTwisty
A new member from the Black Organization that shrunk Shinichi's body manages to find out about Shinichi's transformation into Conan. This discovery starts to put those around him in danger as Gin and the other Black Organization members start to take action.
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