Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Kiriko

If you loved Kiriko, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces

K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces

2008★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kiriko for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In an alternate version of 1949 Japan in which World War II never happened, the Japanese capital of Teito is home to both an ultra rich upper class and the dirt poor masses. The ci...

#2
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert

Zatoichi and the Chess Expert

1965★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kiriko for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Zatoichi makes friends with a dangerous chess player, while fending off angry yakuza and bloodthirsty relatives out for revenge, and trying to save a sick child. Meanwhile, his luc...

#3
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight

1964★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kiriko for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Blind swordsman/masseuse Zatoichi befriends a young woman returning home with her baby. When gangsters mistake her for Zatoichi and kill her, Zatoichi determines to escort the baby...

#4
Samaritan Zatoichi

Samaritan Zatoichi

1968★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kiriko for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Zatoichi is forced to kill a young man who owes a debt to a yakuza boss. Moments later, his sister Osode arrives with the money she earned (prostituting herself) to pay his debts. ...

#5
The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill

The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill

2021★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kiriko for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Akira is the legendary killer known as the Fable. Following the order of his boss and due to being overworked, he lives peacefully with his partner, Yoko, as ordinary siblings. Aki...

#6
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword

1964★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Kiriko for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebte...

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