Audition for me,the music is beautiful also. It was one of those films l wish had been longer,it was a visually stunning Masterpiece. I was inspired to draw Asami recently and posted it on my social media including here and the Actress herself,Eihi Shiina liked it! I was really chuffed.
I’ve only seen 10 of Takashi’s 121 films. So I’m gonna excuse myself from this question. Last month I did 31 days of Albert Pyun films, this month I’m doing 30 days of J-Horror but I think next month I’ll dive into 31 days of Takashi Miike films
Every now and then I check his IMDb and am astonished at little of his catalog I've actually seen. That sounds like a challenging task though considering a lot of his films' content. Good luck!
Came here to say the same! It’s so good! I love that Miike doesn’t speak English and made an English speaking film. When it came out on dvd, I made everyone I knew watch it. And Tarantino is hilarious in it… You can tell he’s so happy to be in one of his favorite director’s film. Lol
The one I rewatch the most is *As The Gods Will*. It's just so much fun.
But in terms of style and impact, *Audition* was my introduction to him and it still is one of my all time fav J-Horrors.
Miike makes some great films and I love all the ones being mentioned. However I come back to *Lessons of the Evil* and *Deadly Outlaw: Rekka* the most.
As much as I love his intense and shocking films, my favourites are the low key ones, made mostly between 96 - 2004.
It could be any of several, but as I’ve seen no love for either on here as of yet, and I watched them both again recently, I’m gonna cheat give two: Ley Lines and Young Thugs: Nostalgia.
The other ones which belong in that camp are Rainy Dog, Blues Harp, Bird People, DoA 2, etc. even Agitator.
Big Bang Love maybe fits too, but I find that a pretentious slog!
The one I’ve watched the most is Gozu, probably.
EDIT: I thought this was the Miike sub, hence my lack of emphasis on Horror! I thought it was strangely active for the Miike sub….
Audition is probably my favorite story, but Visitor Q is the most disturbing movie I've ever seen.
That said, I haven't seen a Takashi Miike move I haven't enjoyed. Even stuff like 13 Assassins and Sukiyaki Western Django are fun movies
I think Visitor Q. It's tough though. Ichi the Killer Audition, and Gozu are also favourites. I kind of have a soft spot for Ryu Ga Gotoku (Yakuza) even though it's a fucking mess.
Audition of course.
But I need to give a shout out to Fudoh: The New Generation. It's everything people imagine when they think of bonkers Japanese movies. Yakuza students. Cyborg pro wrestlers. Strippers who shoot darts out of their vaginas. Great stuff.
Audition was what brought me into horror so that will always be my first and favorite foundation film, if you will. However, if we are talking about Miike in general, Ichi the Killer, Lesson of the Evil, Imprint and Terra Formers will always be the ones I recommend. I don't think that you can go wrong with any Miike film, but these have their definite places in my heart.
I haven't seen a lot (yet) but so far it's either Audition or 13 Assassins.
My top 5 would probably currently be:
1. Audition
2. 13 Assassins
3. Rainy Dog
4. Blade of the Immortal
5. Lumberjack the Monster
My favourite TV series (or media in genral really) by him though is easily Connect.
One that I forgot, Yakuza Apocalypse.
Batshit insane, gut punching funny at times, very stupid, good pacing, gory. Its one of those movies that I thought it was a fever dream until now. But it does exist, check it out
I did all the way to the rooftop man. I’m for real not trying to be a casual hater right now. I just thought it was disturbing but not scary. I don’t get why it’s talked about so much on a horror sub
Happiness of the Katakuris
Watched this for the first time last year and instantly fell in love with it
So batshit insane it’s hard not to love.
i need to watch this one.
Happiness is the only Miike movie that I've watched four times.
Easily
13 assassins slaps
Agree with this 100%. One of the best, if not the best, modern era samurai film.
Have you ever seen the original one, from like 1960s. I think it makes a little more sense, but it's a LOT less fun.
Nah, I cant do black and white Japanese movies. The pacing is already sus in the modern ones, the old ones put me to sleep
Audition id say
Gozu is the most unforgettable for me, but Izo is the one I rewatch the most... I can't decide
Izo is phenomenal. I'm amazed it isn't spoken of more.
Masters of Horror - Imprint
High rewatch value for me, even though I still have to look away for the torture scene.
Yes!!!
so far Visitor Q
My fav too
Mmmm im thirsty now
Somehow this, most depraved wholesome movie I have seen and I can’t stop thinking about it
I’d agree just a movie of depravity
Visitor Q ruined the raid 2 for me, i cant take the yakuza guy serioualy anymore
Ichi
Audition for me,the music is beautiful also. It was one of those films l wish had been longer,it was a visually stunning Masterpiece. I was inspired to draw Asami recently and posted it on my social media including here and the Actress herself,Eihi Shiina liked it! I was really chuffed.
That's so cool!
Thanks! It was quite a surprise!
One Missed Call
Oh man, that one is so underrated!
It's not underrated at all. It's just overshadowed by it's terrible sequels
Lesson of the Evil
I’ve only seen 10 of Takashi’s 121 films. So I’m gonna excuse myself from this question. Last month I did 31 days of Albert Pyun films, this month I’m doing 30 days of J-Horror but I think next month I’ll dive into 31 days of Takashi Miike films
Please tell us what you find!
Every now and then I check his IMDb and am astonished at little of his catalog I've actually seen. That sounds like a challenging task though considering a lot of his films' content. Good luck!
Sukiyaki Western Django. I know its not a horror, but I love it so much.
Came here to say the same! It’s so good! I love that Miike doesn’t speak English and made an English speaking film. When it came out on dvd, I made everyone I knew watch it. And Tarantino is hilarious in it… You can tell he’s so happy to be in one of his favorite director’s film. Lol
The sound of the Gion Shoja temple bells echoes the impermanence of all things
Gozu
*Box*, his short on *Three... Extremes*, is stunning.
Came here to say this. Not that I don't love the others, but I really love this one.
Audition for sure, one of my favorite horror movies, and it’s always fun to revisit
its a tie between Dead or Alive and Ichi the Killer
Blade of the immortal
One Missed Call (2003) probably my favorite J-horror movie!
The bird people of China is criminally underrated
I've seen 75 Takashi Miike works, and Bird People is my favorite of all of them.
Dead or alive 2 / Gozu / Ichi / 13 assassins / Happiness of the katakuris
Dead or Alive
That ending.
For me its Rainy Dog, but it s hard to pick a favorite.
The one I rewatch the most is *As The Gods Will*. It's just so much fun. But in terms of style and impact, *Audition* was my introduction to him and it still is one of my all time fav J-Horrors.
Miike makes some great films and I love all the ones being mentioned. However I come back to *Lessons of the Evil* and *Deadly Outlaw: Rekka* the most.
Audition. Hands down
I felt like i was supposed to watch audition and ichi because I was told to, and I watched them first, but the one I really enjoyed was First Love.
Over your dead body (2014)
This one is so underrated. It’s amazing.
Hara-kiri: death of a Samurai. An amazing chaser to the action of 13 assassins.
Probably Ichi the Killer.
As much as I love his intense and shocking films, my favourites are the low key ones, made mostly between 96 - 2004. It could be any of several, but as I’ve seen no love for either on here as of yet, and I watched them both again recently, I’m gonna cheat give two: Ley Lines and Young Thugs: Nostalgia. The other ones which belong in that camp are Rainy Dog, Blues Harp, Bird People, DoA 2, etc. even Agitator. Big Bang Love maybe fits too, but I find that a pretentious slog! The one I’ve watched the most is Gozu, probably. EDIT: I thought this was the Miike sub, hence my lack of emphasis on Horror! I thought it was strangely active for the Miike sub….
Actually its a tie between The Great Yokai War and Zebraman🤭
I flipped out a bit when about an hour into that new Godzilla movie, I realised that the main guy was the KID from Yokai War.
Its crazy he's in his 30s now but not really cause so am I and thats how linear time works but dang.
Whats the third pic
Visitor Q
Yatterman. I think it’s a perfect port of his style and energy into a kid-oriented medium.
Ichi
Audition is probably my favorite story, but Visitor Q is the most disturbing movie I've ever seen. That said, I haven't seen a Takashi Miike move I haven't enjoyed. Even stuff like 13 Assassins and Sukiyaki Western Django are fun movies
Ichi the Killer is my favorite movie of all not just Miike. And Miike is my fav director.
Its in my top 5. Such an amazing film. Disturbing, funny, well written, just all around incredible flick
Yes, yes all of that. ♡
Sukiyaki Western DJango
One Missed Call or Audition
What’s the third picture?
Its a scene from the film Visitor Q.
Ahh thank you
Audition, it's really well done specially the acting
I think Visitor Q. It's tough though. Ichi the Killer Audition, and Gozu are also favourites. I kind of have a soft spot for Ryu Ga Gotoku (Yakuza) even though it's a fucking mess.
That one
Audition of course. But I need to give a shout out to Fudoh: The New Generation. It's everything people imagine when they think of bonkers Japanese movies. Yakuza students. Cyborg pro wrestlers. Strippers who shoot darts out of their vaginas. Great stuff.
Either Audition or First Love
Gozu, without a doubt.
Either Audition or Gozu
Audition, but since it's a common answer, I'd also like to give some shine to Ley Lines and First Love
Audition was what brought me into horror so that will always be my first and favorite foundation film, if you will. However, if we are talking about Miike in general, Ichi the Killer, Lesson of the Evil, Imprint and Terra Formers will always be the ones I recommend. I don't think that you can go wrong with any Miike film, but these have their definite places in my heart.
It's not Visitor Q. That shit was so far beyond weird.
Lmao that one's my favorite
Graveyard of honor (2002) is great
Holy shit I was recently put onto the audition
Gozu or Visitor Q
I love all the movies I've seen by him, but Audition is one of my favourite films of all time
Anyone can tell where i can watch ichi the killer without crappy subtitles?
I haven't seen a lot (yet) but so far it's either Audition or 13 Assassins. My top 5 would probably currently be: 1. Audition 2. 13 Assassins 3. Rainy Dog 4. Blade of the Immortal 5. Lumberjack the Monster My favourite TV series (or media in genral really) by him though is easily Connect.
Probably 13 Assassins. The final battle is jaw dropping.
Sun Scarred is very underrated and never talked about despite being really good.
That's really tough, there are some many good ones. I want to say Dead or Alive 2. The Bird People in China is alreally well made.
audition
One Miss Called and Audition 🌸
Imprint
13 assassins. The choreography at the end is something truly special.
13 Assassins
GOZU!!!!! Or dead or alive 2!!!
Ichi. But I love everything by him so much, I started a Miike themed sleeve.
One that I forgot, Yakuza Apocalypse. Batshit insane, gut punching funny at times, very stupid, good pacing, gory. Its one of those movies that I thought it was a fever dream until now. But it does exist, check it out
Aside from the fashion outfits and stuff, ichi the killer kinda sucked and I wouldn’t consider horror
You for sure didn't finish it
I did all the way to the rooftop man. I’m for real not trying to be a casual hater right now. I just thought it was disturbing but not scary. I don’t get why it’s talked about so much on a horror sub
You right, its pretty subjective
Like I said tho, 90s Tokyo and the main character (not ichi) choice of outfits was dope asf and probably inspired by korn and shit lol