A collection of must-watch Abema movies that will capture your heart! The perfect companion for tonight
Video services boast a rich lineup, but have you ever found yourself unsure what to watch because there are simply too many titles? Many of us want to sink into a fulfilling story during a relaxing weekend or at the end of the day.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended movies you can watch on Abema.
From emotionally stirring masterpieces to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, there’s plenty to choose from! Find your favorite pick and enjoy a wonderful time at home!
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A collection of must-watch Abema movies that will grab your heart! Your companion for tonight (1–10)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie – Mugen TrainNEW!
A masterpiece that will go down in anime film history, blending breathtaking visual beauty with a profoundly moving human drama.
Continuing from the TV series, this installment is set on the “Mugen Train,” where many passengers have mysteriously gone missing in a short span of time.
Tanjiro Kamado and his companions join forces with Kyojuro Rengoku, the Flame Hashira, to face a formidable foe who manipulates dreams.
As dreams and reality collide in a tense battle, you can’t look away from the portrayals of love for family and inner conflict.
And in the latter half, Rengoku’s unwavering struggle as he fights with every last ounce of his life is guaranteed to move anyone to tears.
LiSA’s theme song “Homura,” with its beautiful melody, gently envelops the lingering emotions of the fierce battles.
It’s a fiery work that will bring tears to your eyes, celebrating the preciousness of finite life and the will that is passed down.
Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Goryokaku (Guiding Star)NEW!
Set in Hakodate, Hokkaido, “Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Five-pointed Star” pits Kaito Kid against Heiji Hattori.
The mystery centers on a Japanese sword connected to Toshizo Hijikata from the late Edo period, and the action racing through Hakodate’s landmarks is exhilarating! The film delves into why Kid is after the sword and the riddle of someone who looks just like Shinichi Kudo—must-see developments for fans abound.
Heiji and Kazuha’s tantalizingly slow-burn romance will set your heart pounding, too.
Local cop played by Yo Oizumi shines, and the lingering notes of the theme song “Soshi Soai” sung by aiko add beautiful color.
Savor this blockbuster filled with puzzles and romance that will leave you thoroughly satisfied!
Shino-chan Can’t Say Her Own NameNEW!
Let me introduce a moving coming-of-age film that delicately portrays the fragile emotional landscape of adolescence.
Sara Minami plays Shino Oshima, a girl struggling with a stutter.
Ayaka Makita portrays her classmate Kayo Okazaki, who loves music but is extremely tone-deaf and carries a complex about it.
Shino, who couldn’t even manage a proper self-introduction and had become isolated, meets Kayo and gradually begins to change through starting a band together.
Based on the real-life experiences of the original author, Shuzo Oshimi, this story vividly captures the pain and inferiority that come from not being able to express oneself well.
You’ll surely be moved by the way these girls free themselves not through words, but through music.
Don’t miss their singing voices, brimming with the beauty that comes from imperfection.
A Collection of Must-Watch Abema Movies That Will Grab Your Heart! Tonight’s Companion (11–20)
samuraiNEW!
Le Samouraï, a crime film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and starring Alain Delon.
It’s a masterpiece of noir that portrays the austere aesthetic of Jeff Costello, a solitary hitman living in the cold streets of Paris.
After arranging the perfect alibi and assassinating his target, Jeff’s fate begins to quietly unravel when a female pianist at a club sees his face.
Hounded relentlessly by both the police and the underworld, what path will he ultimately choose…? With psychological exposition pared down to the extreme, its visual poetry—told through cool tones, silence, and Delon’s refined movements—will surely captivate you.
Enjoy this stylish world that remains as fresh as ever!
John Wick: ParabellumNEW!
John Wick: Parabellum, the third installment in the blockbuster action series starring Keanu Reeves, is perfect for anyone looking for a thrilling experience at the end of the day.
After breaking the rules of the underworld in the previous film, the protagonist John has a massive $14 million bounty placed on his head and becomes the target of assassins worldwide.
The film’s greatest appeal lies in director Chad Stahelski’s breathtaking action sequences.
In addition to the signature combat style that fuses gunplay and hand-to-hand fighting, this entry features a dazzling array of high-impact battles involving horses, motorcycles, and even coordinated moves with dogs, ensuring you can’t take your eyes off the screen.
You’ll be captivated by John as he pushes past his limits, battered and bruised, to survive.
Penguin HighwayNEW!
One day, a flock of penguins suddenly appears in the suburban town where Aoyama-kun, an eager and logical elementary school student, lives.
Fascinated by this mysterious phenomenon occurring far from both the sea and any zoo, Aoyama-kun begins an investigation with his friends.
Before long, he witnesses the very moment when a juice bottle thrown by the dentist’s young lady he admires transforms into a penguin.
What is the connection between her mysterious power and the enigmatic sphere called “the Sea” deep in the forest? You’ll surely be drawn into a world where the joy of scientific inquiry coexists with ineffable mystery.
Director Hiroyasu Ishida’s clear, gentle summer vistas and the unique dynamism of animation are captivating as well.
Savor the thrill as the everyday suddenly shifts into the extraordinary, accompanied by the voice of Hikaru Utada.
Forgiven ChildrenNEW!
“Forgiven Children” carefully portrays a boy who caused a classmate’s death through bullying, along with his family and those around them.
Directed by Eisuke Naitō, it’s a socially conscious drama that provokes deep reflection.
You’ll be drawn in by the raw, realistic performances: Yu Uemura as the immature protagonist and Yoshi Kuroiwa as the mother who tries to protect him no matter what.
The film confronts viewers with the offender who faces no legal punishment, the unending grief of the victim’s family, and the fierce online backlash.
It poses weighty questions about what justice is and how we should face guilt.
The storyline defies simple judgments of good and evil, sure to leave you unsettled.
It’s a perfect choice for a night when you want to immerse yourself in a thoughtful narrative.