Cast: Yasunori Danda

Direction Tôya Satô

Cast Hoshi Ishida · Mao Sasaki · Yasunori Danda · Mayuko Fukuda

Synopsis Grave of the Fireflies (TV) (2005) is a poignant and heart-wrenching television adaptation that delves into the harrowing experiences of an aunt as she battles to endure the hardships of World War II in Japan. The narrative centers around her...

Direction Masaki Nishiura · Kimura Tatsuaki

Cast Tomoya Nagase · Ryoko Shinohara · Anju Suzuki · Yuko Takeuchi

Synopsis Mukodono! (TV Miniseries) (2001) is a captivating Japanese television series that aired in 2001, consisting of 12 engaging episodes. The show delves into the lives of a group of young individuals navigating the complexities of love, friendship, and personal growth...

Direction Akiyoshi Kimata

Cast Ai Hashimoto · Renji Ishibashi · Kazushige Nagashima · Tatsuomi Hamada

Synopsis Home The House Imp (2012) follows the journey of a family in disarray as they find solace and healing through an extraordinary encounter with a "Zasikiwarashi," a benevolent Japanese spirit. This heartwarming tale explores how the family's interactions with the...

Direction Rieko Miyamoto · Kozo Nagayama · Michiko Namiki

Cast Maki Shinta · Akifumi Uchida · Maika Yamamoto · Eita

Synopsis Soredemo, ikite yuku (TV Series) (2011) follows the story of Fukami Hiroki, whose life is forever changed when his younger sister is tragically taken from him by a friend. Fifteen years later, he crosses paths with Toyama Futaba, the sister...

Direction Akira Uchikata

Cast Fumino Kimura · Munetaka Aoki · Ikkei Watanabe · Toshiyuki Kitami

Synopsis Ishi no mayu (TV Miniseries) (2015) follows a chilling narrative where a grisly murder occurs, leaving the victim encased in cement. The audacious killer, identifying himself as Toremi, taunts the police by calling the department and revealing his identity. When...

Direction Shusuke Kaneko

Cast Yuki Saito · Kaoru Kobayashi · Yoshiyuki Ohsawa · Tsuyoshi Ihara

Direction Zhang Liling

Cast Yasunori Danda

Synopsis Nakinagara ikite (TV) (2006) chronicles the journey of a resilient family from Shanghai over a span of 15 years. The documentary captures their struggles and triumphs as they navigate through extraordinary challenges. Despite facing insurmountable obstacles, the family remains steadfast...

Direction Shosuke Murakami · Takao Kinoshita · Yasushi Ueda

Cast Minami · Nagisa Katahira · Ryunosuke Kamiki · Yasunori Danda

Synopsis Kanojotachi no Christmas (TV) (2002) presents a collection of four distinct narratives, each focusing on a different woman's experiences on Christmas Eve. One tale involves a housewife who receives an unexpected bouquet of flowers from a mysterious teenage girl. Another...

Direction Tonkô Horikawa

Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Yûki Amami · Toru Kazama · Morio Kazama

Synopsis Genji: A Thousand-Year Love (2001) is a captivating period drama that delves into the intricate world of the Heian court. The narrative centers around Murasaki Shikibu, a renowned author of the era, who guides a young woman through the complexities...