Japanese Movies in 2009
Feb 16th, 2009 by Dina
Even as I slowly run out of things to look forward to in life, here’s my list on what movies I will be watching out for from Japan in 2009. Included links to more info and including trailers for most movies 
Heaven’s Door
http://asianmediawiki.com/Heaven%27s_Door for more info and trailer
For no other reason besides the fact that the director for the film directed Tekkon Kinkreet as well, the lovely cover of the theme song and obviously for Nagase Tomoya
Twentieth Century Boys: Chapter Two – The Last Hope
http://asianmediawiki.com/Twentieth_Century_Boys:_Chapter_Two for more info and trailer
I’ve not watched the first movie for this but this topped Benjamin Button in the Japanese box office so its gotta be worth something.
Shonen Meriken Sakku
http://asianmediawiki.com/Shonen_Meriken_Sakku for more info and trailer
As a general rule, I try not to miss anything that was written by Kudo Kankuro, his stories are always quirky, amusing and fun to watch. If you enjoyed Memories of Matsuko, 69, Ping Pong and Go, don’t miss this one
On a side note: Kudo Kankuro reminds me of desmond….
Yattâman
http://asianmediawiki.com/Yatterman for more info and trailer
Directed by Takashi Miike who is better known for his more gory and sadistic films like Ichi the Killer, Audition and other action-cool flicks like Zebraman and Crows: Episode 0 shows us once more that he is capable of directing any movie genre.
Sakurai Sho from Arashi (my all-time favourite boy band) acts in this as well
Plastic City
http://asianmediawiki.com/Plastic_City for more info
Ok, the story does not sound that appealing…too complicated for my taste..but I can watch anything with Odagiri Joe, anything.
On a side note, Anthony Wong acts in this movie as well. Seems promising…
Fish Story
http://asianmediawiki.com/Fish_Story for more info and trailer
This show believes the world is set to end by 2012, like me..haha, this is a story of how one song saved the world…go figure
Honokaa Boy
http://asianmediawiki.com/Honokaa_Boy for more info and trailer
Ahhh, just watching the trailer made me want to head to Hawaii. A story about a young college student who travels to Hawaii and falls in love with a hot japanese-caucasian lady (i recognized her as one of the models from ViVi magazine..haha)
So nicceeee!
Gelatin Silver Love
http://asianmediawiki.com/Gelatin_Silver%2C_Love for more info and trailer
The trailer caught me for this one, its beautiful. A story about a photographer’s obsession with the beautiful and mature lady next door.
Waiting for Good News
http://asianmediawiki.com/Waiting_for_Good_News for info and trailer
i just like the title for this show… kinda reflects my hopes and dreams for the moment.
Dumb Animal
http://asianmediawiki.com/Dumb_Animal for more info and trailer
This one is written by Kudo Kankuro too, although the premise for this plot doesn’t sound as fun as Shonen Meriken Sakku, I’ll still watch it
Drop
http://asianmediawiki.com/Drop_(2009-Japan) for more info and trailer
Ok, this one is in ONLY because I feel Narimiya Hiroki looked amazing with red hair…reminds me of a shorter version of Sakuragi from Slam Dunk.
Oppai Volleyball
http://asianmediawiki.com/Oppai_Volleyball for more info and trailer
A big-boob teacher attempts to motivate the sucky volleyball team by promising them she would show them her boobs if they win one game…haha
P.S: This is not AV…i think…
Crows Zero II
http://asianmediawiki.com/Crows_Zero_2 for more info and trailer
looking cooler and stronger than the last…a must watch
Jyuryoku pierrot
http://asianmediawiki.com/Jyuryoku_Pierrot for more info and trailer
this one feels like a good family drama, focusing on a younger brother who has gravity defying abilities
Ultra Miracle Love Story
http://asianmediawiki.com/Ultra_Miracle_Love_Story for more info and trailer
i really didn’t need to watch the trailer, how can anyone not want to watch this after looking at this poster 
Hmmm…the lead feels like Shi Xiang…haha
Tsurikichi Sanpei
http://asianmediawiki.com/Tsurikichi_Sanpei for more info and trailer
i have my doubts.. but since I’ve never read or watched a Japanese manga/movie about fishing, I’ll be looking out for this one
Goemon
http://asianmediawiki.com/Goemon for more info and trailer
I’m almost 100% sure this will suck as bad as Shinobi despite the pretty graphics, the trailer plays out like any PS3 ninja game intro with way too much 3D animation to feel realistic at all.
But hell, I’m watching this, Ryoko Hirosue has never looked more like a doll anywhere else
Kamui
http://asianmediawiki.com/Kamui_gaiden for more info and trailer
1. Kudo Kankuro
2. the guy who played L in Death Note is the lead
3. The trailer beats Goemon’s, even if it feels too much like Azumi
4. Watch first, comments later
Nodame Cantabile
http://asianmediawiki.com/Nodame_Cantabile_(2009-Japan) for more info
The story continues after the special!!! Banzai!!!
One Million Yen and the Nigamushi Woman
http://asianmediawiki.com/One_Million_Yen_and_the_Nigamushi_Woman for more info and trailer
Actually this movie is from 2008 but since I’ve not watched it, its in this list as well. I like the idea of earning enough money to skip from town to town, sounds like a unique way of living…
今日の報告終了、また来週、是非見てね！
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What a great movie list, Dina! How will you get your hands on these movies? I would love to watch them too! Especially Honokaa Boy!
yeah.. i can just copy ur list and make them my to-watch-2009 too!
let me know which is most worth watching or most boliao…
Hey what’s mine belongs to all my friends too, I’ll be sure to spread the love when I get hold of any of these movies
P.S: Honokaa Boy really gave me good vibes too!
I heard that there would be a movie named 502 or 202.its quite a good show.
hey is there any chance to watch this movies online or to download them ???
great website and movie line up. arigatou
I disagree, Goemon was a pretty intense movie ! It’s been a while since I was blown away by visual effects, and this movie was pretty awesome ! The storyline was pretty well done, too, considering the fact that it had ties with the real life legend of Goemon, and the Warring States-Era.
was searching for some japanese movies and also looking for a review of the movie TAJOMARU. nice compilation of movies, but will have to see before i can comment.
thanks for the effort and the links to asianmediaWIKI
hey…that guy in the ultra miracle love story,,,isnt it he L in death note…he looks weird their though…nice line-up too…
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that’s sweet, sure thing, my username on twitter is dinamon , can i have ur twitter too?