I like sci-fi and fantasy
I do like comedy anime when it’s mixed with slice of life but I’m not sure if that will If I will like movies like that
I saw Godzilla Minus One recently and wow, that hit close to home. My mother grew up in post-war Japan and had the whole survivor guilt thing. Nearly tossed herself off a bridge.
Throne of Blood (1957)
It’s Macbeth, but in feudal Japan. One of the best films I’ve ever seen. I’m constantly reminded of it while watching Shōgun.
I like sci-fi and fantasy films, too, but most of the Japanese ones that come to mind are very well known already, so I’ll include some other stuff as well:
Seven Samurai (1954)
The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)
Tampopo (1985)
Minbo (1992)
Shall We Dance? (1996)
After Life (1998)
Spirited Away (2001)
5 Centimeters per Second (2007)
Your Name is one of my most favourite films, it’s about bodyswapping.
Evangelion 1-4 are incredible sci-fi, but the TV series it’s based on is arguably superior (or at least, should really be watched first).
Shin Ultraman is very fun if you like campy live action sci-fi.