Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Sharaku

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

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#1
Miss Hokusai

Miss Hokusai

2015★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sharaku for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A daughter is constantly overshadowed by her famous father, but she is determined to make her own mark in the world....

#2
Bushido

Bushido

2024★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sharaku for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Kakunoshin, renowned for his skills with a sword and in the game of go, embodies the samurai code. Falsely accused of a theft, he is forced to become a lowly ronin. Years later, wh...

#3
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

1955★ 7.1

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

After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan's greatest fencer, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for him, yet he has come not for her but to challenge the leader...

#4
Tenchu!

Tenchu!

1969★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Sharaku for fans of Drama & History. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A ronin desperately seeks a way out of financial straits; he allies with the Tosa clan under the ruthless leader Takechi, who quickly takes advantage....

#5
13 Assassins

13 Assassins

1963★ 7.4

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

A sadistic Daimyo (feudal lord) rapes a woman and murders both her and her husband, but even when one of his own vassals commits suicide to bring attention to the crime, the matter...

#6
Killing

Killing

2018★ 7.1

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

In mid-19th century Edo period, a masterless rōnin named Ikematsu Sosuke resides in a peaceful village among those he helps. However, as the prevalent peace and tranquility are sur...

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