Best Japanese 3D Movies
Best Japanese 3D Movies
Released on Blu-ray 3D or 3D home media
Rated by 3D and story
Missing from IMDB:
Released on Blu-ray 3D or 3D home media
Rated by 3D and story
Missing from IMDB:
- Toei Heroes Great Gathering (1994) short
- Hipira: The Little Vampire (2009) short series
- May'n: The Movie - Phonic Nation (2011)
- Hayate the Combat Butler!! 2nd Season 3D OVA (2009) short
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- DirectorTony OliverRyuichi YagiTakashi YamazakiStarsWasabi MizutaMegumi ÔharaSatoshi TsumabukiWhat will happen to Nobita's life after Doraemon leaves?78 (3), 3D: 4/5
Won 1 2015 Japan Academy Prize: Best Animation
Native 3D & 2D-3D conversion animation
Blu-ray 3D [HK Intercontinental Video (2nd press): 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), ENG subs]
Blu-ray 3D [TWN Tai Sheng: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), ENG subs]
Blu-ray 3D [THA MVD: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), ENG subs]
Blu-ray 3D [HK Intercontinental Video (1st press): 5.1 DTS-HD MA (Cantonese dub), No JPN audio, ENG subs]
2D Streaming [Netflix: ENG dub - Bang Zoom!]
Toho, Shirogumi (animation), Robot Communications, Shin Ei Animation
QXD (3D conversion) - DirectorShinji AramakiStarsShun OguriHaruma MiuraYû AoiMankind is dying. Only one man can do anything about it, Space Captain Harlock, but the Gaia Coalition will stop at nothing to end him.69 (4), 3D: 3/5
Nominated for 1 2014 Japan Academy Prize: Best Animation
Won 1 2014 3D Society Award: Best International Animation
2D-3D conversion (95%) & native 3D (5%) motion capture animation
Blu-ray 3D [Twilight Time: JPN & International cuts, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN, ENG dub: Seraphim Digital), ENG subs, Region free, Making of, Interviews]
Blu-ray 3D [HK VII Pillars Entertainment: JPN cut, 6.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), ENG subs, Region free]
Blu-ray 3D [NL Just Bridge Entertainment: International cut, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (ENG dub), No JPN Audio, Region free]
Blu-ray 3D [UK Manga Home Entertainment: International cut, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (ENG dub), No JPN audio, Region B]
Blu-ray 3D [AUS Starz / Anchor Bay: International cut, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (ENG dub), No JPN audio, Region B]
Toei Animation (animation), Marza Animation Planet
Q-tec (3D conversion), Digital Hearts (3D render), CJ Powercast (3D VFX), Dynamo Pictures (3D models) - DirectorHiroaki MiyamotoStarsMayumi TanakaKazuya NakaiAkemi OkamuraLuffy and his pirates can't wait to board the glittering Sin City ship known as Gran Tesoro, but they soon find themselves in way over their heads.69 (6), 3D: 3/5
Nominated for 1 2017 Japan Academy Prize: Best Animation
2D-3D conversion animation
Blu-ray 3D [DE Kaze: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), No ENG]
2D Blu-ray [FUNimation Entertainment: 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (JPN, ENG dub: FUNimation), ENG subs, Mini-featurette]
Bandai Namco Entertainment, Toei Animation (animation)
Q-tec (3D conversion), QXD - DirectorHiroyuki SatôStarsChôTakahiro FujimotoKôhei FukuharaLuffy wakes up only to find out his precious straw hat is missing. Naturally, a wild chase ensues.67 (3), 3D: 4/5
Native 3D animation short (30min)
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Pony Canyon: 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (JPN), No ENG]
Blu-ray 3D [ESP Selecta Vision: 2.0 DTS-HD MA (JPN), No ENG]
Toei Animation (3D animation) - DirectorJun HirabayashiHideo WatanabeStarsMiyuki OhashiShinya ÔtakiKen'ichi OgataIn the future, a reporter and her android photographer investigate a mysterious satellite.57 (3), 3D: 4/5
Native 2D-3D animation (58min)
Color, 1.33:1, 4.0 Stereo (Dolby)
3D VHD [JPN JVC: No ENG]
JVC, ACC Production Studio (3D animation) - DirectorToshifumi KawaseStarsKazuki YaoChieko HondaHôchû ÔtsukaFailed driver Makoto is ready to quit the business until he is approached by Hayami Go, who offers him a hyper-engine to change his fortunes. Claiming to be "Japan's first 3D anime," this curio using the VHD-3D system features 21st-century youngsters racing "FX" machines - predictable crosses between motorcycles and mechas.54 (3), 3D: 4/5
Native 2D-3D animation short (31min)
Color, 1.33:1, 4.0 Stereo (Dolby)
3D VHD [JPN JVC: No ENG]
2D HDTV Broadcast [JPN (7/23/2021): No ENG]
JVC, Sunrise (3D animation) - DirectorKeita AmemiyaStarsMiyavi MatsunoiAkira NakaoKanji TsudaA knight in a suit of golden armor battles with a magical beast out to destroy the world.64 (2), 3D: 5/5
Native 3D
(P+S Technik Freestyle), Color, 1.85:1, Dolby Digital
Blu-ray 3D [JPN TFC: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), No ENG]
2D Blu-ray [Kraken Releasing: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN, ENG dub), ENG subs]
Go! Cinema, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation - DirectorTakashi ShimizuStarsYûya YagiraTakashi YamanakaMisako RenbutsuA group of teenagers take a sick girl to a hospital only to find out it is a horrific labyrinth.45 (3), 3D: 4.5/5
Native 3D
Dual 1080p (Sony CineAlta HDC-F950), Color, 1.85:1, Dolby Digital
Blu-ray 3D [Well Go USA: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN, ENG dub), ENG subs, Interviews, BTS]
Blu-ray 3D [TWN: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), ENG subs]
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Toei: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), No ENG]
Asmik Ace Entertainment
Imagica (3D DI) - DirectorTakashi ShimizuStarsHikari MitsushimaTakeru ShibuyaTamaki OgawaDaigo doesn't go to school anymore. His sister, Kiriko, is worried and their father is no help. Now Daigo is missing. He's in danger, and Kiriko will have to follow him into a world of nightmares to discover the truth.48 (3), 3D: 4.5/5
Rabbit Horror (Tormented)
Spiritual sequel to The Shock Labyrinth
Native 3D
Dual 1080p (Panasonic AG-3DA1), Color, 1.85:1, Dolby Digital
Blu-ray 3D [Well Go USA: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), ENG subs]
Blu-ray 3D [JPN VAP: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), No ENG]
VAP, Phantom Film
Imagica (3D DI) - DirectorTsutomu HanabusaStarsSatomi IshiharaKôji SetoAi HashimotoThe spiteful ghost of Sadako, a murdered woman whose body was thrown down a well, reaches the Internet searching for a host in order to live once again.33 (3), 3D: 3/5
Native 3D & 2D-3D conversion
Dual 4.5K (Red One MX), Color, 1.85:1, Dolby Digital
Blu-ray 3D [Well Go USA: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), ENG subs]
Blu-ray 3D [HK Intercontinental Video: 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), ENG subs]
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Kadokawa: 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (JPN), No ENG]
Kadokawa, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation
QXD (3D conversion) - DirectorTsutomu HanabusaStarsMiori TakimotoKôji SetoItsumi ÔsawaFuko Ando (Miori Takimoto) is a 24-years-old graduate student in psychology. She is tasked to take care of her 4-year-old niece. Soon, mysterious events occur around her niece. She then learns of an incident involving a cursed video that took place 5 years earlier. Fuko Ando finds herself involved with the cursed video.42 (2), 3D: 3/5
Native 3D & 2D-3D conversion
Color, 1.85:1, Dolby Digital
Blu-ray 3D [HK Intercontinental Video: Out of print, 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), ENG subs]
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Kadokawa: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), No ENG]
Kadokawa, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation
QXD (3D conversion) - DirectorTakeo NakamuraStarsMichele LeeMelissa GilbertLurene TuttleClara finds herself in a magical world where her toys have come to life but must fight the evil mice who threaten the kingdom before she can return home.70 (4), 3D: 3.5/5
Nominated for 1 1980 Saturn Award: Best Fantasy Film
2D-3D conversion stop motion animation remastered
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Sanrio Communications: Remastered version, Cut, 1.78:1, DNR, Color-boosted, New animation, New music & voice-over, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), No ENG]
2D Blu-ray [Discotek Media: Original JPN and International versions, Uncut, 1.33:1, 2.0 LPCM (JPN), Mono 2.0 LPCM (ENG dub: Samuel Goldwyn), ENG subs]
2D Streaming [YouTube: Remastered version, ENG dub]
Sanrio
Q-tec (3D conversion), QXD - DirectorKenji KamiyamaStarsChiwa SaitôDaisuke OnoHiroyuki YoshinoAll over the world, ordinary people are committing unspeakable acts of violence at the behest of an enemy known only as "His Voice." After years of lying dormant, it's up to the cyborgs to stop it--whatever it is.56 (5), 3D: 3.5/5
Native 2D-3D animation
Blu-ray 3D [UK Anime Ltd: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN, ENG dub: NYAV Post), ENG subs, Prologue, Interview]
Blu-ray 3D [AUS Madman Entertainment: No center channel audio glitch, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN, ENG dub), ENG subs]
Blu-ray 3D [JPN VAP: 5.1 LPCM (JPN), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [FUNimation Entertainment: 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (JPN, ENG dub), ENG subs, Prologue]
T-Joy, Production I.G (3D animation) - DirectorMakoto KamiyaStarsMatthew MercerDave WittenbergWendee LeeSpecial Agent Leon S.Kennedy goes against his superior's orders and works to destroy a series of biological weapons being used in a war zone in Europe.69 (4), 3D: 3/5
Native 3D & 2D-3D conversion motion capture animation
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Sony Pictures: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (ENG: Bang Zoom!, JPN dub), ENG subs, "Las Plagas" short, Making of]
2D Blu-ray [Sony Pictures: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (ENG), "Las Plagas" short, Making of]
Sony Pictures, Capcom
Digital Frontier (3D animation)
Sony PCL (3D conversion) - DirectorYoichi MoriStarsIsshin ChibaUnshô IshizukaYuki MatsuokaHigh school student Ling Xiaoyu is recruited by Anna Williams of G Corporation to transfer to Kyoto University and gather information on a student named Shin Kamiya.62 (4), 3D: 3/5
Won 1 2013 3D Society Award: International Jury Prize
Native 3D & 2D-3D conversion motion capture animation
Blu-ray 3D [Bandai Visual (PS3 Tekken Hybrid): 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN, ENG dub: Bang Zoom!), ENG subs, Discussion, BTS]
Asmik Ace Entertainment, Namco Bandai Games
Digital Frontier (3D animation)
Sony PCL (3D conversion) - DirectorKôichi KawakitaStarsMegumi HayashibaraIemasa KayumiTadashi NakamuraA spaceship called Earth is attacked by Godzilla, Mothra, and Rodan.70 (1), 3D: 5/5
Monster Planet of Godzilla (Monster Planet: Godzilla)
Native 3D short (6min)
Dual 65mm, Color, 1.85:1, 6-Track Stereo (70mm)
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Toho (Godzilla 2014 5-disc set): included in 3D on bonus disc, 1.78:1, 5.1 Dolby Digital (JPN), No ENG]
Toho, Sanrio - DirectorYoshiaki KobayashiStarsTetsuo KurataToshimichi TakahashiHirokazu ShojiThe story begins on a U.S. Platoon Army Base. Crisis Empire sent some soldiers there, which was a trap for Minami Kotaro (Black RX). Kotaro fights the 3 Skull Monsters (from the first 2 eps of Kamen Rider Black RX) and is sent back through time. Kotaro meets up with some more old enemies, specifically, the Golgom Priests! Kotaro, being back in time, became Black again! Black trying to survive is captured. BUT since Kotaro time traveled, his persona split up! Black RX came to save himself (Black). Later, Robo Rider (also Kotaro) shows up. And then, Bio Rider (who happens to be Kotaro as well). They join together to fight the Crisis Empire.57 (1), 3D: 5/5
Native 3D short (16min)
Color, 1.33:1, 4.0 Stereo
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Toei Video (Kamen Rider Box 1972-1988): 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (JPN), No ENG]
Toei - DirectorKatsuya WatanabeStarsYuuta MochizukiHiroshi TsuchikadoRikako AikawaThis film teams Kamen Rider ZO and J up against Shadowmoon. Shadowmoon can also be seen on the tv shows, Kamen Rider Black, and Kamen Rider Black RX, as well as another KR film. Shadowmoon becomes resurrected, and plans to eliminate ZO and J to take over Japan. Shadowmoon grows at the end, and J has to take him on.52 (1), 3D: 5/5
Native 3D short (8min)
Color, 1.33:1, 4.0 Stereo
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Toei Video (Kamen Rider Box 1972-1988): 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (JPN), No ENG]
Toei - DirectorKatsuya WatanabeStarsShirô IzumiTeruaki OgawaSatomi HiroseThe Ninja Sentai Kakurenjâ must team up with for other Super Sentai teams in order to stop Emperor Daidas from taking over the world.63 (1)
Native 3D short (9min)
Color, 1.33:1, 4.0 Stereo
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Toei Video (Super Sentai Box 1976-1995): Mono Dolby TrueHD (JPN), No ENG]
Toei - DirectorKosuke MuroiStarsMasanori MizunoSaki NakajimaRisa Niigaki59 (2), 3D: 4.5/5
Scary True Stories: The Movie (Gekijouban hontou ni atta kowai hanashi)
2D with native 3D segment (only Episode 5: Gaze - 31min)
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Broadway: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (JPN), No ENG, Making of (JPN)]
Paru Kikaku, Broadway - DirectorJunji ShimizuStarsTetsuya KakiharaRyôtarô OkiayuRomi ParkTaking place before the TV series; A kid named Peck seeks the help of the famous Gourmet Hunter Toriko in order to save his village from a wild Gerold beast, however, it will not be their only challenge.62 (3), 3D: 3.5/5
2D-3D conversion animation (40min)
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Pony Canyon: 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (JPN), No ENG]
Toei Animation (animation)
Q-tec (3D conversion) - DirectorYoshikazu MiyaoAkihiro HinoStarsYuzuru FujimotoAyumi FujimuraJun FukuyamaThe Raimon team has been invited by Fifth Sector strangely to a soccer camp. When they agree, things go out of hand since it was revealed that Fifth Sector wants to eliminate them once and for all in the island called God Eden.77 (3), 3D: 3.5/5
2D-3D conversion animation
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Geneon Universal Entertainment: 5.1 Dolby TrueHD (JPN), No ENG]
Toho
Oriental Light and Magic (animation & 3D conversion)
QXD (3D conversion) - DirectorKen'ichi TakeshitaStarsGregory AbbeyMatthew LabyorteauxDan GreenYugi, Jaden and Yusei must travel through time and team up to save a children's card game.72 (3), 3D: 3/5
2D-3D conversion animation (60min)
Blu-ray 3D [UK Manga Home Entertainment: International version, 5.1 DTS-HD MA (ENG dub: 4Kids), No JPN, No subs]
2D Blu-ray [UK Manga Home Entertainment: International and JPN versions, 2.0 LPCM (JPN), 5.1 DTS-HD MA (ENG dub), ENG subs]
2D Blu-ray [Cinedigm: International and JPN versions, 2.0 DTS-HD MA (JPN), 5.1 DTS-HD MA (ENG dub), ENG subs]
Nihon Ad Systems, Studio Gallop (animation)
Q-tec (3D conversion) - DirectorHidetoshi KitamuraStarsDaisuke BanHajime IzuJun MizunoeKikaider fights the robot monsters of the Dark Demolition Corps in this theatrical episode shot in 3-D.69 (1)
Flying at Ya, Android Kikaider
Theatrical film taking place after episode 34 of TV series
2D (16mm, Color) with native 3D (Dual 35mm, B&W) segments, 2.39:1, Mono
(Released anaglyph 3D)
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Toei Video (Kikaider: Android of Justice Box Vol. 1): Mono 2.0 LPCM (JPN), No ENG]
Toei - DirectorJunji KurataTetsuya YamanouchiStarsYûzaburô SakaguchiYoshinobu KanekoFuyukichi MakiA strange cult spreads its evil influence across the country, and it's up to Akakage to find out what the nefarious organization is up to.Theatrical film re-edit of TV episodes with added 3D segments
2D (16mm, Color) with native 3D (Dual 35mm, B&W) segments (7min), 1.33:1, Mono
(Released anaglyph 3D)
Blu-ray 3D [JPN Toei Video (Masked Ninja Akakage Box Vol. 1): Mono 2.0 LPCM (JPN), No ENG]
Toei