Best Japanese-Language Movies & TV Series of the 1930s

The 15 best-rated Japanese-language movies and TV series of the 1930s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum 1939 ★ 7.8

Humanity and Paper Balloons 1937 ★ 7.9

The Only Son 1936 ★ 7.4

Tange Sazen and the Pot Worth a Million Ryo 1935 ★ 7.4

Sisters of the Gion 1936 ★ 7.1

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations 1938 ★ 6.9

Mr. Thank You 1936 ★ 7.1

Every-Night Dreams 1933 ★ 7.2

The Masseurs and a Woman 1938 ★ 6.9

Osaka Elegy 1936 ★ 6.7

Passing Fancy 1933 ★ 6.6

What Did the Lady Forget? 1937 ★ 6.3

Walk Cheerfully 1930 ★ 6.1

The Lion Dance 1936 ★ 6.0

Christopher Strong 1933 ★ 5.9