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  • Crying Freeman (1995)

    1. Crying Freeman

    19951h 42m
    6.4 (14K)
    A beautiful artist anticipates dying at the hands of a hypnotized assassin for a Chinese Triad, but he instead becomes her lover and protector amid a brutal war with a Yakuza clan.
    DirectorChristophe GansStarsJulie CondraKevan OhtsjiMark Dacascos
    Canada-France Production
  • Jennifer Connelly, Christoph Waltz, Mahershala Ali, Eiza González, Rosa Salazar, Ed Skrein, and Keean Johnson in Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

    2. Alita: Battle Angel

    20192h 2mPG-1353Metascore
    7.3 (313K)
    A deactivated cyborg's revived, but can't remember anything of her past and goes on a quest to find out who she is.
    DirectorRobert RodriguezStarsRosa SalazarChristoph WaltzJennifer Connelly
    American Production::
  • Mark Hamill in Guyver (1991)

    3. Guyver

    19911h 28mPG-13
    4.9 (6.6K)
    Young man merges with mechanical device, becoming cyborg superhero. Strange creatures emerge, seeking to reclaim device. He uncovers plot to genetically engineer monstrous creatures.
    DirectorsScreaming Mad GeorgeSteve WangStarsGreg Joung PaikJimmie 'JJ' WalkerPeter Spellos
  • Guyver: Dark Hero (1994)

    4. Guyver: Dark Hero

    19942h 7mR
    5.8 (4K)
    Sean Barker, unwilling host to an alien bio-armor known as the Guyver, must fight the Kronos Corporation again before they discover the secrets of the Guyver's origin.
    DirectorSteve WangStarsDavid HayterKathy ChristophersonBruno Patrick
  • Nat Wolff in Death Note (2017)

    5. Death Note

    20171h 41mTV-MA43Metascore
    4.5 (93K)
    A high school student named Light Turner discovers a mysterious notebook that has the power to kill anyone whose name is written within its pages, and launches a secret crusade to rid the world of criminals.
    DirectorAdam WingardStarsNat WolffLaKeith StanfieldMargaret Qualley
  • Malcolm McDowell, Gary Daniels, and Costas Mandylor in Fist of the North Star (1995)

    6. Fist of the North Star

    19951h 43mR
    3.9 (3.7K)
    Based on a graphic novel, this apocalyptic adventure centers on a man who must reverse the cataclysmic conditions of his world.
    DirectorTony RandelStarsGary DanielsMalcolm McDowellCostas Mandylor
  • Scarlett Johansson in Ghost in the Shell (2017)

    7. Ghost in the Shell

    20171h 47mPG-1352Metascore
    6.3 (235K)
    In the near future, Major Mira Killian is the first of her kind: A human saved from a terrible crash, who is cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world's most dangerous criminals.
    DirectorRupert SandersStarsScarlett JohanssonPilou AsbækTakeshi Kitano
  • Chow Yun-Fat, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Eriko Tamura, and Jamie Chung in Dragonball Evolution (2009)

    8. Dragonball Evolution

    20091h 25mPG45Metascore
    2.5 (83K)
    The young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of seven magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power.
    DirectorJames WongStarsJustin ChatwinJames MarstersChow Yun-Fat
  • Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Newell Alexander, Kristen Bell, Freddie Highmore, Eugene Levy, Bob Logan, and Ryan Stiles in Astro Boy (2009)

    9. Astro Boy

    20091h 34mPG53Metascore
    6.2 (42K)
    When an android replica of a boy is rejected by his aggrieved creator, he goes off to find his own identity in an adventure that would make him the greatest hero of his time.
    DirectorDavid BowersStarsFreddie HighmoreNicolas CageKristen Bell
    Hong Kong-United States Production
  • Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Mark Dacascos, Mackenyu, Madison Iseman, Diego Tinoco, and Caitlin Hutson in Knights of the Zodiac (2023)

    10. Knights of the Zodiac

    20231h 52mPG-1335Metascore
    4.4 (17K)
    When a goddess of war reincarnates in the body of a young girl, street orphan Seiya discovers that he is destined to protect her and save the world. But only if he can face his own past and become a Knight of the Zodiac.
    DirectorTomasz BaginskiStarsMackenyuFamke JanssenMadison Iseman
  • Josh Brolin in Oldboy (2013)

    11. Oldboy

    20131h 44mR49Metascore
    5.8 (83K)
    Obsessed with vengeance, a man sets out to find out why he was kidnapped and locked into solitary confinement for twenty years without reason.
    DirectorSpike LeeStarsJosh BrolinElizabeth OlsenSamuel L. Jackson
    Remake of The South Korean Film
  • Matthew Fox and Emile Hirsch in Speed Racer (2008)

    12. Speed Racer

    20082h 15mPG37Metascore
    6.1 (81K)
    Young driver, Speed Racer, aspires to be champion of the racing world with the help of his family and his high-tech Mach 5 automobile.
    DirectorsLana WachowskiLilly WachowskiStarsEmile HirschMatthew FoxChristina Ricci
  • John Cho, Mustafa Shakir, and Daniella Pineda in Cowboy Bebop (2021)

    13. Cowboy Bebop

    202110 epsTV-MATV Series
    6.7 (45K)
    A ragtag crew of bounty hunters chases down the galaxy's most dangerous criminals. They'll save the world--for the right price.
    CreatorChristopher L. YostStarsJohn ChoMustafa ShakirDaniella Pineda
    //TV Series//
  • Jeff Ward, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, Taz Skylar, and Iñaki Godoy in One Piece (2023)

    14. One Piece

    2023– 9 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.3 (175K)
    In a seafaring world, a young pirate captain sets out with his crew to attain the title of Pirate King, and to discover the mythical treasure known as 'One Piece.'
    CreatorsMatt OwensSteven MaedaStarsIñaki GodoyEmily RuddMackenyu
  • Higanjima: Escape from Vampire Island (2009)

    15. Higanjima: Escape from Vampire Island

    20092h 2m
    5.3 (834)
    Higanjima is an eerie island occupied by vampires, from where none has ever come back alive. When teenager Akira hears that his missing brother has been seen in the island, he decides to investigate with several friends.
    DirectorTae-gyun KimStarsAsami MizukawaKôji YamamotoMotoki Fukami
    South Korean Production::

    Higanjima
  • Ju Ji-hoon, Yoo Ah-in, Kim Jae-Wook, and Choi Ji-ho in Antique (2008)

    16. Antique

    20081h 47m
    6.8 (1.7K)
    Jin-hyeok opens a cake shop in an old antique shop, hiring Seon-woo, Korea's best pastry chef, who fell in love with him in high school. Also there, are Su-young, crushing on Seon-woo, ex-boxer Ki-beom, and Seon-woo's French ex-boyfriend.
    DirectorKyu-dong MinStarsJu Ji-hoonKim Jae-WookYoo Ah-in
    Antique Bakery
  • 200 Pounds Beauty (2006)

    17. 200 Pounds Beauty

    20062hNot Rated
    6.7 (9.1K)
    A talented but obese girl, who ghost-sings for a not-so-talented pop star, undergoes extensive plastic surgery to become a slender beauty with a new identity.
    DirectorKim Yong-hwaStarsJu Jin-moKim Ah-jungSung Dong-il
    Kanna's Big Success!
  • Oldboy (2003)

    18. Oldboy

    20032hR78Metascore
    8.3 (680K)
    After being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must track down his captor in five days.
    DirectorPark Chan-wookStarsChoi Min-sikYoo Ji-taeKang Hye-jeong
  • Gang Dong-won in Illang: The Wolf Brigade (2018)

    19. Illang: The Wolf Brigade

    20182h 19mTV-MA
    5.9 (6K)
    Set in the distant future where both North and South Koreas agree to establish a joint government, which has been in preparation for a duration of 7 years, the plot focuses on political uprisings on opposing sides which grow fierce when a special police unit is formed to stop the chaos.
    DirectorKim Jee-woonStarsGang Dong-wonHan Hyo-jooJung Woo-sung
    Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
  • Jang Keun-suk and Kim Ha-neul in You're My Pet (2011)

    20. You're My Pet

    20111h 50mNot Rated
    5.6 (1.3K)
    Eun-Yi (Kim Ha-Neul) works as an editor for a fashion magazine. She keeps failing in relationships with men, but doesn't get along with her colleagues. In-Ho (Jang Keun-Suk) was a promising ballet dancer. Two years ago he lifted a female dancer, but dropped her on accident. Because of this accident the woman was unable to dance any further and, now, In-Ho won't dance with women anymore. In-Ho now hopes to become a musical choreographer. Unfortunately for In-Ho, he doesn't have a place to stay. He goes to a bar where his friend Eun-Soo (Choi Jong-Hoon) works. Later that night, Eun-Soo takes In-Ho over to his older sister's house (fashion magazine editor Eun-Yi). When Eun-Yi arrives at her home, she walks into the bathroom and sees someone brushing her teeth. As she walks by she pats him on his rear end, assuming the guy is her younger brother Eun-Soo. When the guy turns around she's shocked that it is a complete stranger. Eun-Soo then asks his older sister Eun-Yi if In-Ho can stay at her place temporarily, telling her that he's really good with household chores. Eun-Yi disapproves of the idea, but that night Eun-Soo accepts money from In-Ho to stay at her sister's place. The next evening, on a rainy night, Eun-Yi walks home and finds a large blue box on front of her home. When she looks inside of the box she's shocked again to see the guy the from the other day, In-Ho, sitting in the box. Ji-Eun brings sopping wet In-Ho into her apartment, while she tries to contact her younger brother. Her younger brother doesn't answer her calls. Oddly enough, In-Ho reminds Eun-Yi of her former pet dog Momo. Eun-Yi then comes up with an arrangement. She will let In-Ho stay at her apartment if he will become her pet dog named Momo. As they become more familiar and comfortable with each other, Eun-Yi's first love Cha Woo-Sung (Ryu Tae-Joon) comes to her office looking for her .
    DirectorByeong-gon KimStarsKim Ha-neulJang Keun-sukRyu Tae-joon
    Tramps Like Us
  • Liar Game (2014)

    21. Liar Game

    201412 epsTV Mini Series
    7.4 (648)
    Kind Nam Da Jung gets selected to participate in 'Liar Game', a reality show that gives its contestants money they have to cheat each other out of. To succeed, she seeks help from Cha Woo Jin, a convicted swindler and living lie detector.
    CreatorShinobu KaitaniStarsJo Jae-yoonKim So-eunSin Seong-rok
    //TV Series//
  • Dr. Jin (2012)

    22. Dr. Jin

    201222 epsTV-YTV Series
    6.5 (317)
    A brilliant neurosurgeon falls into a time portal and lands in 1860 Korea. Without his modern medical tools, he must figure out a way back to the present day, saving a few Joseon-era people along the way.
    CreatorMotoka MurakamiStarsSong Seung-heonPark Min-youngLee Beom-su
    Jin
  • Bae Doona, Kim Soo-ro, Yoo Seung-ho, Oh Yoon Ah, Ko Ah-sung, and Park Ji-yeon in Kongbu-ui Shin (2010)

    23. Kongbu-ui Shin

    201016 epsTV Series
    7.1 (225)
    Kang Seok-Ho (Kim Soo-Ro) is an ordinary lawyer and former bike gang member. He then takes a position to revive a third rate high school named "Byeong-Mun High School". To revive the school, Kang Seok-Ho needs his students to become accepted into prestigious universities. Because of this, Kang Seok-Ho decides to teach a bunch of rebellious students (Hwang Baek-Hyeon, Kil Pul Ip, Hong Chan-Du, Na Hyeon-Jeong, and Oh Bong-Ku). He promises to get five of them into their most prestigious colleges in the country. Kang Seok-Ho takes students who have bad scores, and guides them to improve not only their scores but their outlook on life. One such student is Hwang Baek-Hyeon (Yoo Seung-Ho) a defiant and headstrong student who is similar to Kang Seok-Ho at that age. Their strong personalities causes them to have clashes, but gradually, Hwang Baek-Hyeon opens up to Seok-Ho's teaching methods and eventually becomes the best student in the class.
    StarsKim Soo-roBae DoonaYoo Seung-ho
    Dragon Zakura
  • Hong Jong-hyun, Yeo Jin-goo, Bang Minah, Choi Sung-won, and Seo-Young Hong in My Absolute Boyfriend (2019)

    24. My Absolute Boyfriend

    201940 epsTV Series
    6.9 (436)
    Dan Dan, is a woman who works as a special effects make-up artist but has a very cold-heart. She then, unexpectedly, falls in love with Yeong Goo, a humanoid robot programmed to be a perfect boyfriend. Yeong Goo begins to develop human emotions, and they end up in a love triangle with her famous actor childhood friend, Ma Wang Joon, who also falls for her.
    StarsYeo Jin-gooBang MinahHong Jong-hyun
    Absolute Boyfriend
  • To the Beautiful You (2012)

    25. To the Beautiful You

    201216 epsTV-YTV Series
    7.2 (2.3K)
    Goo Jae-hee is infatuated with Kang Tae-joon, a track and field athlete. When Tae-joon gets severely injured, she transfers to his all-boys high school disguising as a boy.
    CreatorHisaya NakajôStarsKang Ha-neulKim Ji-wonChoi Min-ho
    Hana-Kami: For You in Full Blossom

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