The best Junko Iwao’s movies

Junko Iwao

Junko Iwao

18/02/1970 (54 años)
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Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue
8/10
A retired pop singer turned actress' sense of reality is shaken when she is stalked by an obsessed fan and seemingly a ghost of her past.

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
8/10
In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka, and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There, each of them live a life far different from their days as an Evangelion pilot. However, the danger to the world is far from over. A new impact is looming on the horizon—one that will prove to be the true end of Evangelion.

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
7.9/10
Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
7.5/10
After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant monsters called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji's objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterious Evangelion mecha units. A remake of the first six episodes of GAINAX's famous 1996 anime series. The film was retitled "Evangelion: 1.01" for its home video version and "Evangelion: 1.11" for a release with additional scenes.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
7.2/10
Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.

Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Rikka Version

Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Rikka Version
6.4/10
Summary of the first season of the show, as seen from Rikka's perspective with new elements.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal
7.9/10
As the young girls have discovered the truth about the cruel fate of a magical girl, one magical girl after another is destroyed. Throughout it all, there is one magical girl who continues to fight alone - Homura Akemi. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal is a retelling of the second half of the TV anime series.

Evangelion: Death (True)²

Evangelion: Death (True)²
A highly experimental film presenting a story out of chronological order taking place 15 years after a near-apocalyptic catastrophe, about four traumatized 14 year olds who are tasked with piloting massive humanoid decisive weapons called Evangelion, the psychologically maladjusted adults who handle and command them, and the events and forces that affect them or which they take part in as they engage massive hostile invaders known as "Angels."

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion
7.8/10
Following Madoka's rewriting of the universe, sacrificing herself and her happy normal days to save all magical girls from the cruel fate that awaited them by wiping witches out of existence, the despair still manifest into creatures known as nightmares. Magical girl Homura Akemi continues to fight alone in the hope that she will be able to see Madoka smile again.

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card
7.8/10
All of the Clow Cards have been captured, and Sakura Kinomoto, the new Master of the Cards, is preparing to play the lead in the play for the town festival. However, a new evil force is causing mysterious events all over Tomoeda, including the disappearance of Sakura's cards. With Syaoran's help, Sakura must figure out the cause of these events, and save her town.

Revival of Evangelion

Revival of Evangelion
7.8/10
"Revival of Evangelion" was the third "Neon Genesis Evangelion" movie to be released in Japan. "Revival" is ultimately considered the final form of the "Evangelion" movies. It combines the movies, "Evangelion: Death (True)²" and "The End of Evangelion," into one long production. It is a "complete" ending.

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
7.2/10
Sakura Kinomoto, a Card Captor, wins a game of chance and is awarded a trip to Hong Kong, along with her best friend Tomoyo and her rival, Syaoran Li. It turns out that the ancient rival of Clow Reed, the creator of the mysterious and powerful Clow Cards, summoned them, and she's out for revenge. A battle ensues, and secrets are revealed about Clow Reed's shady past and Sakura's connection to him.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings
7.6/10
Madoka Kaname, an ordinary middle-schooler, along with her best friend Sayaka Miki, are offered the chance to have any wish they want granted by the mysterious Kyubey, and become magical girls and fight witches. However, fellow magical girl Homura Akemi seems intent on stopping Madoka from becoming a magical girl at any cost. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is a retelling of the first half of the TV anime series.

X: The Movie

X: The Movie
6.1/10
It's the year of destiny, and 15 year old Kamui Shiro, a powerful psychic, has returned to Toyko after a 6 year absence, having left when he was very young. He wants to be with his childhood friends, Fuma (his best friend) and Kotori, Fuma's little sister (and Kamui's possible girlfriend). He wants to protect them from all dangers, but destiny and fate are haunting Kamui and pulling in himself and his beloved childhood friends. It is his destiny and his sole decision to decide the fate of the world, no matter if he wants the role or not. Now it is a matter of if he will join the side of the Seven Seals and become the Dragon of Heaven to save mankind or join the Seven Angels and become the Dragon of Earth to destroy all civilization so the earth can heal itself from man's destruction.

Transformable Shinkansen Robot Shinkalion Movie: The Mythically Fast ALFA-X that Comes from the Future

Transformable Shinkansen Robot Shinkalion Movie: The Mythically Fast ALFA-X that Comes from the Future
6.7/10
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Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness

Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness
6.8/10
Mayuka is a girl who appears one day and claims to be Tenchi's daughter. As the initial shock wears off, everyone in the Masaki household gets used to Mayuka's presence. However, things only become more interesting as Washu tries to discover Mayuka's background. What Washu found involves demon, the Prince of Jurai, and unrequited emotions.

Leave it to Kero!

Leave it to Kero!
7.5/10
Following the events of Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed Card, Kero and Spinel share a plate of takoyaki (octopus balls). They get into a fight over who gets the last piece, and in the process send it flying out the window. They both chase the takoyaki, and each other, in a mighty effort to be the "takoyaki captor".

Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist

Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist
7.1/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 08/07/2021
  • Character: Herself
A subtle portrait of Japanese director Satoshi Kon by the specialist of Japanese cinema Pascal-Alex Vincent and a dive into a rich work. With interviews of the greatest Japanese, French and American directors inspired by his work.

Psycho Diver: Soul Siren

Psycho Diver: Soul Siren
5.5/10
Yuki Kano has it all: fame, wealth, the world at her feet. There's also something very wrong with her... from time to time, she's totally unable to sing (which, for a pop star, is not good). Enter Bosujima, a "psycho diver" with the capability to enter people's heads and straighten out what's wrong with them. Well, most of the time, anyway.

Go! Anpanman: Yakisobapanman and Black Sabotenman

Go! Anpanman: Yakisobapanman and Black Sabotenman
SL-Man transports food to the city, guarded by Melonpanna and Yakisobapanman. The train is ambushed by a gang of robbers led by Dokinchan, intent on robbing the food. The gang is driven away by Yakisobapanman, but Baikinman transforms the cactus man into Black Sabotenman and forces it to attack SL-Man as he passes through the oasis. Will the food arrive safely and will the cactus man return to normal?

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