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10 Best Movies Like NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017

If you loved NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

1956★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A humble and simple Takezo abandons his life as a knight errant. He's sought as a teacher and vassal by Shogun, Japan's most powerful clan leader. He's also challenged to fight by ...

#2
The Great Yokai War

The Great Yokai War

2005★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A young boy with a troubled home life becomes "chosen," and he stumbles into the middle of a great war of yōkai (a class of mythological creatures), where he meets a group of frien...

#3
Gantz: Perfect Answer

Gantz: Perfect Answer

2011★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 for fans of Action. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Summoned by the black sphere, Kei and Masaru fight against extraterrestrials until Masaru grows tired of fighting and refuses to continue....

#4
BLACKPINK: Arena Tour 2018 'Special Final in Kyocera Dome Osaka'

BLACKPINK: Arena Tour 2018 'Special Final in Kyocera Dome Osaka'

2018★ 8.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

BLACKPINK in Kyocera Dome! The K-pop girl group had eight shows in three cities for their 2018 Japan arena tour, and became the first overseas girl group to hold a concert at Osaka...

#5
The Outsider

The Outsider

2018★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A former American G.I. joins a yakuza family after his release from prison in post-World War II Osaka....

#6
Samurai Assassin

Samurai Assassin

1965★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Japan, 1860. The men of the Mito clan, victims of the Ansei purge, anxiously prowl around the Sakurada Gate of Edo Castle with the intention of assassinating Naosuke Ii of Hikone, ...

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