Movie

Pulse

“Do you want to meet a ghost?”

★ 6.7(671)20011h 59m

Pulse is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Pulse

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Release date: 2001-02-03
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $318,451
Budget: $25,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Daiei Film

Pulse — trailer

About Pulse

Pulse is a 2001 movie in the Horror, Thriller and Mystery genres, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, starring Kumiko Aso, Haruhiko Kato and Koyuki. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 671 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pulse in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the immense city of Tokyo, the darkness of the afterlife lures some of its inhabitants desperately trying to escape the sadness and isolation of the modern world.

Cast

Kumiko Aso

Michi Kudo

Haruhiko Kato

Ryosuke Kawashima

Koyuki

Harue Karasawa

Kurume Arisaka

Junko Sasano

Masatoshi Matsuo

Toshio Yabe

Shinji Takeda

Yoshizaki

Kenji Mizuhashi

Taguchi

Shun Sugata

Boss

Ken Furusawa

Convenience Store Employee

Teruo Ono

Doroningen

Show Aikawa

Employee

Koji Yakusho

Ship Captain

Themes & keywords

depressionsuicideisolationafterlifealienationflashbacklonelinessinternettokyo, japanco-workers relationshipatmosphericmissing personurban decayghostfound footage

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pulse in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Pulse on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD and Google Play Movies.

Is Pulse on Netflix?+

Pulse is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Pulse?+

Pulse has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in Pulse?+

Pulse stars Kumiko Aso, Haruhiko Kato, Koyuki, Kurume Arisaka and Masatoshi Matsuo.

When did Pulse come out?+

Pulse is a 2001 movie directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.

What genre is Pulse?+

Pulse is Horror, Thriller and Mystery film.

Who directed Pulse?+

Pulse was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.