Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 25, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Central Japan

If you loved Central Japan, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Jarhead: Law of Return

Jarhead: Law of Return

2019★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Central Japan for fans of War. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Major Ronan Jackson, an accomplished fighter pilot for the Israel Defense Forces and son of a U.S. Senator, is shot down while flying through Syrian airspace. After miraculously su...

#2
Crows Zero II

Crows Zero II

2009★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Central Japan for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Genji and his victorious G.P.S. alliance find themselves facing down a new challenge by the students of Hosen Academy, feared by everyone as 'The Army of Killers.' The two schools,...

#3
South Park: Post COVID: The Return of COVID

South Park: Post COVID: The Return of COVID

2021★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Central Japan for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

If Stan, Kyle and Cartman could just work together, they could go back in time to make sure Covid never happened. But traveling back to the past seems to be the easy answer until t...

#4
SlugTerra: Return of the Elementals

SlugTerra: Return of the Elementals

2014★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Central Japan for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A new member has joined Eli and the Shane Gang! Junjie, once the protector of the Eastern Caverns, is a master of the slugslinging art of Slug Fu! But even with the power of five s...

#5
K.G.F: Chapter 1

K.G.F: Chapter 1

2018★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Central Japan for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A period drama set in the 1970s, KGF follows the story of a fierce rebel who rises against the brutal oppression in Kolar Gold Fields and becomes the symbol of hope to legions of d...

#6
Baby's Meal

Baby's Meal

1895★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Central Japan for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A father, a mother and a baby are sitting at a table, on a patio outside. Dad is feeding Baby her lunch, while Mum is serving tea....