Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Irezumi List

• Kōri no Hana - Explores intense relationships and features intricate character development.
• In the Realm of the Senses - Delivers an intense portrayal of obsessive love and sexuality.
• Audition - Contains themes of obsession and the darker sides of human relationships.
• Flower of Flesh and Blood - A controversial exploration of violence and sexuality, similar to the provocative themes in Irezumi.
• Sallow - Explores similar dark and psychological themes, focusing on intricate storytelling.
• Stray Dog - Offers a mix of crime and deep character exploration set in Japan, sharing cultural themes.
• The Grudge - Combines horror and cultural folklore, similar to the darker elements present in Irezumi.
• Ringu - Incorporates psychological horror elements and folklore, akin to Irezumi's themes.
• The Tattooist - Focuses on tattoo culture and the relationships surrounding it, similar to Irezumi.
• Shame - Examines themes of sexuality and personal struggle, echoing the emotional depth found in Irezumi.
• The Skin I Live In - Features themes of obsession, identity, and transformation, akin to the narrative complexity of Irezumi.
• Piercing - Explores macabre themes and dark, psychological elements, similar to the atmosphere of Irezumi.
• Eraserhead - Delivers a surreal experience with disturbing themes of existence and identity.
• Tokyo Gore Police - Merges horror and societal critique with explicit content, akin to the provocative style of Irezumi.
• Lords of Chaos - Explores themes of obsession, violence, and the music scene with a dark twist.
• Tokyo Vampire Hotel - Incorporates horror and intricate relationships, resonating with the emotional depth of Irezumi.
• Audition - Intense psychological horror focusing on complicated relationships and extreme actions.
• Perfect Blue - Features psychological thriller elements with themes of identity and obsession.
• Parasite - Combines dark comedy with intense social commentary, similar to the narrative style of Irezumi.
• Oldboy - Offers a complex narrative with intense themes of revenge and personal struggle.
• The Handmaiden - Features intricate storytelling, betrayal, and complex relationships, akin to Irezumi.
• Cemetery Man - Combines dark humor with horror elements and commentary on life and death.
• Blue is the Warmest Colour - Explores deep emotional and sexual relationships, resonating with Irezumi's themes.
• Nymphomaniac - Delivers a raw and explicit examination of sexuality and personal stories.
• The Lover - Features themes of passionate and taboo relationships, similar to Irezumi's narrative.
• Kiss of the Spider Woman - Explores themes of love and identity in a complex narrative, akin to the emotional depth of Irezumi.
• Secret Love - Delivers a story of forbidden love, resonating with the themes of deep emotional connections.
• A Serbian Film - Known for its extreme content and disturbing themes, reflecting the provocative style of Irezumi.
• The Invitation - Psychological thriller with themes of tension and dark human behaviors.
• Love Exposure - Explores deep and complex themes of love, obsession, and sexuality.
• Requiem for a Dream - A harrowing look at obsession and dependency with intense emotional impacts.
• The Witch Who Came From the Sea - Explores dark themes of identity and psychosexual elements similar to Irezumi.
• Happiness of the Katakuris - A unique take on horror-comedy with striking visuals and dark humor.
• Cutting Moments - A disturbing examination of domestic life and the darker aspects of human relationships.
• Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom - Provocative and disturbing, exploring extreme human behavior similar to that in Irezumi.
• Gummo - Non-linear and unconventional storytelling that delves into dark themes of a struggling society.
• A Ghost Story - Explores themes of time, memory, and existential musings with an emotional core.
• The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover - Intense drama with dark themes revolving around relationships and morality.
• Hereditary - Explores family dynamics and secrets with horror elements, similarly dark as in Irezumi.
• The Eyes of My Mother - A psychological horror film that deals with themes of isolation and violence.