Where to start with Junji Shimizu

Junji Shimizu has 10 films in our catalog with a 6.5+ score. The reasonable entry order is below — most approachable first, deep cuts last. Skip ahead if you already know the early work.

10 films · curated from the catalog · ordered by critical consensus

Futari wa Precure Max Heart Movie 2: Friend of Yukizora

2005 · ★ 7.1

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One Piece: The Movie

2000 · ★ 7.1

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One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom

2008 · ★ 7.1

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Mazinger Z: Infinity

2017 · ★ 6.9

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh!

1999 · ★ 6.9

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One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure

2001 · ★ 6.9

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One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals

2002 · ★ 6.7

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Pretty Cure All Stars: Spring Carnival

2015 · ★ 6.7

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Futari wa Precure Splash☆Star the Movie: Tic-Tac Crisis Hanging by a Thin Thread!

2006 · ★ 6.6

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Zatch Bell! 101st Devil

2004 · ★ 6.5

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