15 Movies Like Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai

Loved Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
#1

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

On the Beach
#2

On the Beach

In a summer in Shonan village, Sumiko is the daughter of an important upper-class Shikishima family, she loves to paint pictures, is going through a cooling-off of an arranged marriage that did not work out. However, she feels attraction for Nishina a rough and obscene man ... On the other hand, the younger sister, Naomi Sumiko is envious of her sister for her beauty. Naomi feels ugly since all men seem to like Sumiko. Both sisters then become embroiled in a major problem in discovering the real intentions of Nishina, a man who hides behind a mask to rape women.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
#3

Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc

In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's world, and he faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

Your Name.
#4

Your Name.

High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution
#5

JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution

A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, steps into the chaos. But lying in wait are curse users and spirits scheming to seal him away. Yuji Itadori, accompanied by his classmates and other top-tier jujutsu sorcerers, enters the fray in an unprecedented clash of curses — the Shibuya Incident. In the aftermath, ten colonies across Japan are transformed into dens of curses in a plan orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo. As the deadly Culling Game starts, Special Grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu is assigned to carry out Yuji's execution for his perceived crimes. A compilation movie of Shibuya Incident including the first two episodes of the Culling Games arc.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway
#6

Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway

When a string of deadly highway incidents begin, Conan Edogawa's investigations point towards an orchestrated plot rather than mere accidents. As he uncovers a conspiracy involving hidden identities and advanced technology, the case escalates into a high-speed race against time to stop a calculating mastermind before more lives are lost.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express - the Movie
#7

Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express - the Movie

Six delinquents are tasked with cleaning a train as part of a community service program. But when the train suddenly takes off, chaos ensues.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

Perfect Days
#8

Perfect Days

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

Nun in Rope Hell
#9

Nun in Rope Hell

A woman gets caught by the wife of her lover which results in a stabbing. Feeling guilty she runs away and joins a nunnery. But she soon discovers that several nuns and a well known author have turned the place into their own personal S&M playground.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-
#10

Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-

Over a decade after 'gates' connecting worlds appeared, awakening 'hunters' with superpowers, weakest hunter Sung Jinwoo encounters a double dungeon and accepts a mysterious quest, becoming the only one able to level up, changing his fate. A catch-up recap of the first season coupled with an exclusive sneak peek of the first two episodes of the highly anticipated second season in one momentous theatrical fan experience.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

Godzilla Minus One
#11

Godzilla Minus One

In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

Door II: Tokyo Diary
#12

Door II: Tokyo Diary

Ai is a call girl that makes good money for what she does but there’s always at risk no matter how good the money is.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

The Last Samurai
#13

The Last Samurai

Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

Midori
#14

Midori

After losing her parents, young flower selling Midori is put up by a fairground group. She is abused and forced to slavery, until the arrival of an enigmatic magician of short stature, who gives her hope for a better future.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.

Zatoichi
#15

Zatoichi

Blind traveler Zatoichi is a master swordsman and a masseur with a fondness for gambling on dice games. When he arrives in a village torn apart by warring gangs, he sets out to protect the townspeople.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.