Every week, Prime Video adds new films to its catalogue in Japan. Here's what dropped during May 25–May 31, 2026 — each title links to a full editorial page on Movie OTT with cast, crew, and where to watch.
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New on Prime Video Japan — May 25–May 31, 2026
Fresh Prime Video releases this week in Japan. 25 new films, auto-curated from official streaming-availability data.
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- #21
Wuthering Heights
1939 · 0 min
A servant in the house of Wuthering Heights tells a traveler the unfortunate tale of lovers Cathy and Heathcliff.
- #22
I Am Waiting
1957 · 0 min
Dive into the shadowy world of 1957's *I Am Waiting*, a cornerstone of Japanese noir from director Koreyoshi Kurahara. This gripping crime drama, starring Yūjirō Ishihara, offers a raw look at a boxer's quest for redemption amidst Tokyo's underworld. It's an essential watch for fans of classic genre cinema.
- #23
The Clan's Heir is a Trans Woman
2013 · 0 min
Hitoshi Ozawa's 2013 action flick, *The Clan's Heir is a Trans Woman*, throws a transgender protagonist into the brutal world of the yakuza, challenging genre conventions. It's a bold, if divisive, cinematic statement, blending traditional Japanese gang warfare with a uniquely modern identity narrative.
- #24
Charade
1963 · 0 min
Before she can finalize her divorce, Regina Lampert’s husband turns up dead and she soon finds herself pursued in Paris for the fortune he’d stolen.
- #25
House of Flying Daggers
2004 · 0 min
The Tang Dynasty is fighting to keep control over China, a battle they are losing to several rebel groups. One such group is the House of Flying Daggers, who steal from the wealthy and give to the poor. Two police deputies working with the
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