Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan List
- Samurai Jack - Animated series featuring a lone samurai fighting against evil, exploring themes of honor and battle.
- The Last Samurai - A film centered on the samurai culture and the conflict between traditional values and modernization.
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Martial arts film that explores honor, loyalty, and warrior's way, reflecting similar themes.
- Shogun - Historical drama miniseries depicting the clash of cultures in feudal Japan.
- 47 Ronin - A retelling of a famous historical event involving samurai, loyalty, and vengeance.
- Hero - Visual epic that explores the nature of conflict and honor in ancient China, similar to samurai lore.
- The Seven Samurai - Classic film tackling themes of heroism and the plight of the samurai struggling against injustice.
- Ringu - While primarily horror, this film features elements of Japanese culture and storytelling akin to samurai themes.
- The Samurai - Historical action film depicting the life of a samurai, exploring traditional Japanese values.
- 13 Assassins - A period action film about a group of samurai plotting to kill a corrupt lord, embodying samurai ethics.
- Blood: The Last Vampire - An animated film blending action with Japanese mythos and samurai elements.
- The Twilight Samurai - A character-driven story of a low-ranking samurai facing internal and external conflicts.
- Ikiru - Explores deep human themes in post-war Japan, resonating with the ethical dilemmas found in samurai narratives.
- Yojimbo - Classic film featuring a ronin who manipulates rival gangs, reflecting cunning samurai tactics.
- Mushishi - Anime series that delves into folklore and nature, resonating with the philosophical aspects of samurai culture.
- Rurouni Kenshin - Anime series about a wandering samurai seeking to atone for his violent past, similar themes of redemption.
- The Assassin - A visually stunning film that combines martial arts with a deep narrative about the art of assassination.
- Kubo and the Two Strings - An animated film steeped in Japanese culture and folklore, featuring adventure and a hero's journey.
- Ninja Scroll - An action-packed anime film combining samurai culture with supernatural elements.
- Sword of the Beast - A samurai film focused on themes of betrayal and survival, reflecting the harsh realities of samurai life.
- Onmyoji - A period fantasy film that intertwines magic with ancient Japanese legends and samurai ethics.
- The Last Ronin - A narrative about the final samurai struggling to maintain his way in a changing world.
- Shin Godzilla - A modern take on Japanese culture and warfare, exploring themes of conflict and national identity.
- Lady Snowblood - A revenge film showcasing the life of a female assassin in a samurai-era Japan, similar violent themes.
- The Battle of Okinawa - A historical war film depicting the consequences of battle, including samurai philosophy on loss.
- The Hunted - A thriller that involves samurai ethics in a modern day context, portraying the fight for honor.
- Pathfinder - An action film about a lone warrior defending his culture from invaders, echoing samurai values.
- The Last Duel - A historical drama about honor and betrayal, framed within a revenge narrative reflective of samurai stories.
- Empire of the Sun - A film exploring the impact of war on the human spirit, resonating with samurai themes of resilience.
- The Crown and the Dragon - A medieval fantasy that shares themes of battle for honor and loyalty alongside a historical backdrop.
- The Outrage - A modern retelling of the classic 'Rashomon' story that explores perspectives in a conflict.
- The Warrior's Way - A unique blend of Western and martial arts narratives, bringing samurai-esque themes of honor.
- Drunken Master - Martial arts comedy that emphasizes traditional fighting styles and the philosophy of chi.
- Miyamoto Musashi - Historic samurai film that focuses on the life of Japan's most famous swordsman.
- The Swordsman - A period action film that highlights the life of a master swordsman navigating through political intrigues.
- The Magnificent Seven - A remake that carries themes of defending a community and righteousness, reminiscent of samurai ideals.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2001 | United States of America | Action | 60560 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 2 |
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2003 | New Zealand | Drama | 476104 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 3 |
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2000 | China | Adventure | 283356 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 4 |
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2024 | United States of America | Adventure | 161665 | 8.7 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 5 |
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2013 | Japan | Action | 172637 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 6 |
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2002 | China | Drama | 188490 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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2014 | Germany | Fantasy | 1723 | 5.7 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 8 |
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2010 | Japan | Action | 69117 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 9 |
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2000 | Japan | Action | 13419 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 10 |
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2002 | Japan | Drama | 25755 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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1952 | Japan | Drama | 89104 | 8.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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1961 | Japan | Action | 132842 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 13 |
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1996 | Japan | Action | 20757 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 14 |
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2015 | China | Action | 18133 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 15 |
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2016 | United States of America | Action | 139511 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 16 |
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1993 | Japan | Action | 41263 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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1965 | Japan | Action | 3125 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2023 | Japan | Action | 442 | 6.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 19 |
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2010 | Japan | Drama | 416 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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2016 | Japan | Action | 38714 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 21 |
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1973 | Japan | Action | 16616 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 22 |
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1971 | Japan | Drama | 473 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 23 |
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2003 | United States of America | Action | 51919 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 24 |
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2007 | United States of America | Adventure | 46493 | 5.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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2021 | United States of America | Action | 185511 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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1987 | United States of America | Drama | 135404 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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2013 | United States of America | Adventure | 985 | 3.8 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 28 |
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1964 | United States of America | Crime | 2545 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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2010 | India | Adventure | 27358 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 30 |
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1978 | Hong Kong | Action | 44441 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 31 |
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2014 | Japan | Drama | 298 | 7.6 | Serie | Ended | |
| 32 |
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2020 | South Korea | Action | 5556 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 33 |
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2016 | United States of America | Action | 231023 | 6.9 | Movie | Released |