List of Japanese films of 2014

A list of Japanese films released in 2014.

Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref
January 18Black Butler Kentaro Otani, Keiichi Satou Hiro Mizushima, Ayame Gōriki Based on a manga [1]
January 25The Idolmaster Movie: Kagayaki no Mukogawa e! Atsushi Nishigori Eriko Nakamura, Akiko Hasegawa, Asami Imai Based on a video game [2]
January 25The Little House Yoji Yamada Takako Matsu, Haru Kuroki, Hidetaka Yoshioka Based on a novel [3][4][5]
February 1Killers Kimo Stamboel, Timo Tjahjanto (as the Mo Brothers) Oka Antara, Kazuki Kitamura, Rin Takanashi Nikkatsu Based on a light novel [6]
February 8Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace Tatsuo Sato Based on a light novel [7]
February 8Buddha 2: Tezuka Osamu no Buddha ~Owarinaki Tabi~ Toshiaki Komura Sayuri Yoshinaga, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Ken'ichi Matsuyama Based on a manga [8]
February 8Gekijō-ban Tiger & Bunny -The Rising Based on an anime [9]
15 FebruaryMogura no Uta Takashi Miike Toma Ikuta Based on a manga [10]
February 15The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji Takashi Miike Toma Ikuta, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Takashi Okamura Based on a manga
22 FebruaryGame Center CX: The Movie Based on a TV series [11]
February 22Giovanni's Island Mizuho Nishikubo Masachika Ichimura, Yukie Nakama, Kanako Yanagihara [12]
February 22Gekijouban Kamen Teacher Kentaro Moriya Taisuke Fujigaya, Fūma Kikuchi Based on a manga [13][14]
February 28Gun Woman Kurando Mitsutake Toshiya Agata, Kairi Narita, Asami Sugiura [15]
March 1Kiki's Delivery Service Takashi Shimizu Fūka Koshiba, Ryōhei Hirota Fantasy Based on a novel [16][17]
8 MarchDoraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon—Peko and the Exploration Party of Five Shinnosuke Yakuwa Based on a manga [18][19]
8 MarchPretty Rhythm Based on an arcade game[20]
8 MarchPuzzle Eisuke Naito Kaho, Shuhei Nomura, Kazuya Takahashi Based on a novel [21]
15 MarchEiga Precure All Stars New Stage 3: Eien no Tomodachi Based on an anime [22]
15 MarchSekai-ichi Hatsukoi: Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai Chiaki Kon Based on a manga [23]
29 MarchThe Snow White Murder Case Yoshihiro Nakamura Mao Inoue, Gou Ayano, Misako Renbutsu crime Based on a novel [24]
12 AprilL DK Yasuhiro Kawamura Ayame Goriki, Kento Yamazaki Romance Based on a manga [25]
19 AprilDetective Conan: Ijigen no Sniper Kobun Shizuno Minami Takayama, Wakana Yamazaki, Rikiya Koyama Based on a manga [26]
21 AprilKamisama no Karute 2 Yoshihiro Fukagawa Sho Sakurai, Aoi Miyazaki, Tatsuya Fujiwara [27][28]
26 AprilAibou: The Movie III Seiji Izumi Yutaka Mizutani, Hiroki Narimiya, Tsuyoshi Ihara mystery suspense crime Based on a TV series [29]
26 AprilSora no Otoshimono Final: Eternal My Master Hisashi Saitō Based on a manga [30]
26 AprilTamako Love Story Naoko Yamada Aya Suzaki, Atsushi Tamaru, Yūki Kaneko Based on an anime [31]
26 AprilThermae Romae II Hideki Takeuchi Hiroshi Abe Based on a manga [32]
10 MayLive Noboru Iguchi Yuki Yamada, Ito Ōno, Yūki Morinaga Horror, mystery, suspense [33]
16 MayUshijima the Loan Shark 2 Masatoshi Yamaguchi [34]
17 MayFlower and Snake: Zero Hajime Hashimoto Maiko Amano, Noriko Hamada, Rina Sakuragi Erotic drama [35]
17 MaySaikin, Imōto no Yōsu ga Chotto Okaishiin Da Ga. Yuki Aoyama Based on a light novel [36]
24 May A Bolt from the Blue Hitori Gekidan Yo Oizumi, Kō Shibasaki, Hitori Gekidan Comedy-drama Based on a novel [37]
24 May Kikaider Reboot Ten Shimoyam Jingi Irie Tokusatsu Based on Android Kikaider [38]
7 JuneJoshi Zu Yūichi Fukuda Mirei Kiritani, Mina Fujii, Mitsuki Takahata Tokusatsu, comedy [39]
14 JuneClimbing to Spring Daisaku Kimura Kenichi Matsuyama Drama [40]
14 JuneHigh Kick Angels Kazuhiro Yokoyama Martial arts [41]
21 June Lupin the IIIrd: Daisuke Jigen's Gravestone Takeshi Koike [42]
21 JuneMission Impossible: Samurai Katsuhide Motoki Kuranosuke Sasaki, Kyoko Fukada, Tsuyoshi Ihara Jidaigeki comedy [43][44]
28 JuneNozoki Ana Ataru Ueda, Kensuke Tsukuda Atsumi, Chocolat Ikeda, Beni Itoh Erotic, romance, comedy Based on a manga [45][46]
28 JuneOnna no Ana Kōta Yoshida Naoho Ichihashi, Yumi Ishikawa, Yūkichi Kobayashi Youth, erotic, science fiction Based on a manga [47]
4 JulyThe World of Kanako Tetsuya Nakashima Kōji Yakusho, Nana Komatsu, Satoshi Tsumabuki Suspense [48]
5 JulyAo Oni Anna Iriyama Horror Based on a video game [49]
5 JulySoreike! Anpanman: Ringo Bō Ya To Min'Nano Negai Jun Kawagoe Keiko Toda, Ryūsei Nakao, Mao Inoue Anime children's fantasy adventure [50][51]
12 JulyK Based on an anime series [52]
19 JulyThe Cocoon of Destruction Kunihiko Yuyama [53]
19 JulyThe Torture Club Kota Yoshida Noriko Kijima Romance Based on a manga [48]
JulyMarching: Ashita e Shinichi Nakada Dori Sakurada Drama [54]
AugustShin Gekijō-ban Initial D Based on a manga [55]
23 AugustOver Your Dead Body Takashi Miike Ichikawa Ebizō XI, Kō Shibasaki Supernatural horror [48]
30 AugustLittle Forest Part 1 Junichi Mori Ai Hashimoto Based on a manga [56]
30 AugustLupin III Ryuhei Kitamura Shun Oguri, Meisa Kuroki, Tetsuji Tamayama Based on a manga [57][58]
summerWhen Marnie Was There Hiromasa Yonebayashi Based on a novel [59]
summerPersona 3 The Movie: Chapter 2, Midsummer Knight's Dream Based on a video game
summerStand by Me Doraemon Takashi Yamazaki, Ryūichi Yagi Based on a manga [60]
6 SeptemberHōzuki-san Chi no Aneki Rikya Imaizumi Tomoya Maeno, Momoko Tani, Kayo Satō Romantic comedy Based on a manga [61]
6 SeptemberA Record of Sweet Murder Kōji Shiraishi Yeon Je-Wook, Kim Kko-Bbi, Tsukasa Aoi Thriller [62]
13 SeptemberGekijōban Cardfight!! Vanguard Takashi Motoki, Shin Itagaki anime/live action[63]
26 SeptemberFatal Frame Mari Asato Ayami Nakajō, Aoi Morikawa Horror Based on a video game [64]
27 SeptemberMother Kazuo Umezu Kataoka Ainosuke VI, Kimie Shingyōji [65]
11 OctoberCape Nostalgia Izuru Narushima Sayuri Yoshinaga, Hiroshi Abe, Yūko Takeuchi Drama [66][67]
11 OctoberHappinessCharge PreCure! the Movie: The Ballerina of the Land of Dolls Based on an anime [68]
11 OctoberKin Kyori Renai Naoto Kumazawa Tomohisa Yamashita, Nana Komatsu, Nozomu Kotaki Based on a manga [69]
fallAkira No. 2 Ryōta Ozawa, Yasuhiro Kidō Based on a manga [70]
1 NovemberClover Takeshi Furusawa Emi Takei, Tadayoshi Okura Based on a manga [71]
15 NovemberKamisama no Iu Toori Takashi Miike Sota Fukushi, Hirona Yamazaki Thriller Based on a manga [72]
22 November Attack on Titan Part 1: Crimson Bow and Arrow Tetsuro Araki Based on a manga [73]
22 November Hibi Rock Yū Irie Shuhei Nomura, Fumi Nikaidō Youth music comedy Based on a manga [74][75]
6 DecemberThe Last: Naruto the Movie Tsuneo Kobayashi Anime action adventure Based on a manga [76][77]
6 DecemberUchū Senkan Yamato 2199: Hoshi-Meguru Hakobune Aya Uchida, Takayuki Sugo Science fiction anime Based on an anime [78]
13 December Aikatsu! anime Based on a game [79]
20 December Yo-kai Watch the Movie Based on a game [80]
DecemberParasyte Part 1 Takashi Yamazaki Based on a manga [81]
Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Taika-hen Keishi Ōtomo Takeru Satoh Samurai Based on a manga [82]
Rurouni Kenshin: Densetsu no Saigo-hen Keishi Ōtomo Takeru Satoh Samurai Based on a manga [82]
Girls und Panzer Based on an anime [83]
Hot Road Takahiro Miki Rena Nōnen Based on a manga [84]
The Idolmaster Movie: Kagayaki no Mukōgawa e Atsushi Nishigori Based on a video game [85]
Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary Keiichi Satou Based on a manga [86]
Yume wa Hatou wo Koete - Tenmei ni Ikita Otoko: Suminokura Ryōi [87]

See also

References

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