Cast: Sho Aikawa
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Sho Aikawa. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 64
Direction Shôhei Imamura
Cast Kôji Yakusho · Misa Shimizu · Mitsuko Baisho · Akira Emoto
Synopsis The Eel (1997) begins with Takuro Yamashita, portrayed by Koji Yakusho, a man who appears to lead an ordinary life as a salaryman, discovering that his wife might be unfaithful. In a moment of rage, he stabs both his wife...
7.0
2K votes
7.0
2K votes
Direction Banmei Takahashi
Cast Kantarou Nakamura · Yuki Uchida · Sho Aikawa · Tatsuya Fujiwara
7.0
271 votes
7.0
271 votes
Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Cast Sho Aikawa · Teruyuki Kagawa · Hua Rong Weng · Yûrei Yanagi
6.7
126 votes
6.7
126 votes
Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Cast Kôji Yakusho · Hidetoshi Nishijima · Shun Sugata · Lily
Synopsis License to Live (1998) follows the journey of Yoshi, a 24-year-old who emerges from a decade-long coma. Upon regaining consciousness, Yoshi embarks on a mission to create a fresh start and mend the bonds with his family, navigating the challenges...
6.7
51 votes
6.7
51 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Sho Aikawa · Aiko Satô · Ken'ichi Endô · Sei Hiraizumi
Synopsis Sun Scarred (2006) follows Mr. Katayama as he concludes a challenging workday and eagerly anticipates celebrating his birthday with his wife and young daughter at home. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a group of teenagers...
6.6
172 votes
6.6
172 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Kazuki Kitamura · Sho Aikawa · Ryuushi Mizukami · Tomorô Taguchi
Synopsis Ley Lines (1999) follows a group of restless young troublemakers from a quiet town who embark on a journey to the bustling metropolis of Tokyo. Expecting to find excitement and adventure, they soon realize that the city's underworld is far...
6.6
119 votes
6.6
119 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Sho Aikawa · Lianmei Chen · Jianqin He · Tomorô Taguchi
Synopsis Rainy Dog (1997) follows the narrative of Yuuji, a professional assassin who finds himself unexpectedly burdened with the care of his young son. This film serves as the second chapter in the gripping 'The Triad Society Trilogy,' delving into the...
6.4
159 votes
6.4
159 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Hideki Sone · Sho Aikawa · Kimika Yoshino · Shôhei Hino
Synopsis Gozu (2003) follows Minami, a loyal member of the Azamawari gang, who holds deep admiration for his Aniki (older brother) Ozaki, who once saved his life. However, Ozaki's recent peculiar behavior, such as his insistence that a Chihuahua is a...
6.3
2K votes
6.3
2K votes
Direction Mika Ninagawa
Cast Erika Sawajiri · Kaori Momoi · Anne Suzuki · Kiko Mizuhara
6.3
149 votes
6.3
149 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Sho Aikawa · Shiro Sano · Yu Tokui · Midoriko Kimura
Synopsis Shangri-La (2002) follows the story of Umemoto Insatsu, a modest printing company situated on the outskirts of Osaka. The company's owner, Umemoto (Yu Tokui), enjoys a tranquil life with his family until their largest client, Uwazoko-Ya, declares bankruptcy. This sudden...
6.2
29 votes
6.2
29 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Riki Takeuchi · Sho Aikawa · Renji Ishibashi · Hitoshi Ozawa
Synopsis Dead or Alive (1999) kicks off with a high-speed sequence of two rival gangs—one Japanese, the other ethnic Chinese—engaging in a brutal, bloody showdown. The narrative commences when a police officer issues a directive to apprehend anyone who appears suspicious,...
6.1
2K votes
6.1
2K votes
Direction Yasuharu Ishii
Cast Yamashita Tomohisa · Sho Aikawa · Maki Horikita · Mao Daichi
6.0
55 votes
6.0
55 votes
Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Cast Sho Aikawa · Dankan · Ren Osugi · Sadao Abe
6.0
59 votes
6.0
59 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Sho Aikawa · Kyoka Suzuki · Atsuro Watabe · Yui Ichikawa
Synopsis Zebraman (2004) follows Shinichi, a man struggling with his roles as a teacher and family provider. To cope with his mundane life, he adopts the persona of "Zebraman," a superhero inspired by a canceled TV series. Despite the show's short...
5.8
624 votes
5.8
624 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Sho Aikawa · Riki Takeuchi · Ken'ichi Endô · Shinya Tsukamoto
Synopsis Dead or Alive 2: Tôbôsha (2000) follows the intertwined journey of two skilled assassins who unexpectedly encounter each other while executing the same assignment. As they recognize each other as long-lost childhood friends, they pause their lethal careers to revisit...
5.8
789 votes
5.8
789 votes
Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Cast Haruhiko Kato · Kumiko Aso · Koyuki · Shun Sugata
Synopsis Pulse (Kairo) (2001) follows a group of young individuals in Japan who delve into a mysterious sequence of suicides. Their investigation leads them to an enigmatic internet webcam, which offers users the eerie opportunity to communicate with the deceased. As...
5.7
2K votes
5.7
2K votes
Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Cast Kôji Yakusho · Jun Fubuki · Tsuyoshi Kusanagi · Hikari Ishida
Synopsis Seance (Ko-Rei) (TV) (2000) follows the chilling tale of a psychic housewife and her spouse who find themselves entangled in a terrifying ordeal when a kidnapped girl, fleeing from her captor, seeks refuge in their home. Junko, the housewife, refuses...
5.4
308 votes
5.4
308 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Kazuki Kitamura · Goro Kishitani · Sho Aikawa · Yosiyoshi Arakawa
Synopsis Like a dragon (2007) unfolds in the sweltering summer heat of Tokyo, where detectives, including the witty veteran Makoto Date (Yutaka Matsushige), are on the scene of a peculiar bank heist. The robbers, clad in balaclavas, target a nearly empty...
5.2
160 votes
5.2
160 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Sho Aikawa · Riisa Naka · Tsuyoshi Abe · Masahiro Inoue
Synopsis Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City (2010) is set in 2025, where Tokyo has been rebranded as Zebra City. The city implements a peculiar "Zebra Time" from 5:00 AM/PM for five minutes, allowing the Zebra Police to target anyone deemed...
5.1
144 votes
5.1
144 votes
Direction Sakichi Satô
Cast Tadanobu Asano · Sho Aikawa · Arata Furuta · Erika Okuda
Synopsis Tokyo Zombie (2005) follows the escapades of two unlikely heroes, Aikawa, known for his bald head, and Asano, recognized by his impressive afro. Working together at a fire extinguisher factory, their lives take a dramatic turn when they encounter a...
5.0
215 votes
5.0
215 votes