Cast: Ryô Iwamatsu

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Takahiro Nishijima · Hikari Mitsushima · Sakura Ando · Hiroyuke Onoue

Synopsis Love Exposure (2008) follows the life of Yu (Takahiro Nishijima), a young man raised in a deeply religious household. After his mother's passing, his father, a priest, becomes emotionally distant and cruel, compelling Yu to confess sins he hasn't committed....

Direction Satoshi Miki

Cast Jô Odagiri · Tomokazu Miura · Kyôko Koizumi · Yuriko Yoshitaka

Direction Michihito Fujii

Cast Gou Ayano · Naoyuki Fernandez · Hayato Ichihara · Hayato Isomura

Synopsis A Family (2020) follows the life of Kenji Yamamoto, who spirals into despair after his father's death from a stimulant drug. Seeking solace, Kenji becomes involved with a criminal organization and crosses paths with the group's leader, Hiroshi Shibasaki. Hiroshi...

Direction Miwa Nishikawa

Cast Shôfukutei Tsurube · Eita · Teruyuki Kagawa · Haruka Igawa

Synopsis Dear Doctor (2009) is a heartwarming film directed by Miwa Nishikawa, known for her intricate storytelling and keen observations of life's complexities. Unlike her earlier works, such as "Wild Berries (Hebi Ichigo)," which delve into family dynamics and duplicity, this...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Megumi Kagurazaka · Miki Mizuno · Makoto Togashi · Kazuya Kojima

Synopsis Guilty of Romance (2011) follows Izumi, a woman trapped in a mundane marriage to a renowned romantic novelist. Seeking to escape her monotonous life, she ventures into the world of erotic modeling, posing nude and simulating intimate acts on camera....

Direction Hiroyuki Nakano

Cast Morio Kazama · Mitsuro Fukikoshi · Tomoyasu Hotei · Tamaki Ogawa

Synopsis Samurai Fiction (1998) is a captivating tale set three centuries ago, where a highly valued sword, bestowed by Shogun Tokugawa to a clan, is stolen by the notorious Kazamatsuri. The theft poses a significant threat to the clan's honor and...

Direction Takashi Ishii

Cast Naoto Takenaka · Kimiko Yo · Jinpachi Nezu · Kippei Shiina

Synopsis A Night in Nude (1993) follows Jiro, who is recruited by an alluring female yakuza to retrieve some mysterious luggage. The task, however, is far from ordinary, as the contents of the luggage entangle Jiro in a web of violence...

Direction Yû Irie

Cast Tatsuya Fujiwara · Mitsuru Hirata · Anna Ishibashi · Hideaki Ito

Synopsis Confession of Murder (2017) follows the intense pursuit of a notorious serial killer dubbed the Tokyo Strangler by a tenacious television reporter and a seasoned detective. The duo works tirelessly to unravel the mystery and bring the elusive criminal to...

Direction Satoshi Miki

Cast Kazuya Kamenashi · Yuki Uchida · Ryo Kase · Eri Fuse

Synopsis It's Me, It's Me (2013) follows the story of Hitoshi Nagano, portrayed by Kazuya Kamenashi, who is employed at an electronics store. One day, he finds a forgotten cellphone and decides to exploit the situation for personal gain. He contacts...

Direction Keisuke Toyoshima · Tomoyuki Furumaya · Kôta Yoshida

Cast Nijika Ishimori · Yui Imaizumi · Rina Uemura · Rika Ozeki

Synopsis Who Killed Daigorô Tokuyama? (TV Series) (2016) begins with a shocking discovery: students arrive at school to find their homeroom teacher, Tokuyama Daigoro, lifeless on the classroom floor. In a panic, the students decide to conceal their teacher's body, setting...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Tetsushi Tanaka · Yuna Natsuo · Jun Murakami · Jô Odagiri

Synopsis Into a Dream (2005) follows the story of Mutsugoro Suzuki, an unassuming and somewhat awkward actor in a theater troupe. He embarks on a surreal and introspective journey back to his hometown, driven by a mission to uncover the person...

Direction Satoshi Miki

Cast Juri Ueno · Yû Aoi · Ryô Iwamatsu · Jun Kaname

Synopsis Turtles Swim Faster Than Expected (2005) follows Suzume Katagura, a typical housewife whose husband is frequently away on business trips. Despite his regular calls, his primary concern seems to be the well-being of his pet turtle rather than his wife....

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...

Direction Shinji Higuchi

Cast Takumi Saito · Masami Nagasawa · Hidetoshi Nishijima · Koji Yamamoto

Synopsis Shin Ultraman (2022) follows the tale of an extraterrestrial being driven by a sense of justice, who chases a renegade criminal to Earth. Seeking redemption for past misdeeds, this alien bestows a powerful gift: the ability to transform a human...

Direction Ryosuke Hashiguchi

Cast Reiko Kataoka · Kazuya Takahashi · Seiichi Tanabe · Yoko Akino

Direction Hideaki Anno

Cast Eriko Sato · Mikako Ichikawa · Jun Murakami · Mitsuhiro Oikawa

Direction Yuko Hakota · Takeo Kikuchi

Cast Takumi Saito · Juri Ueno · Mariko Tsutsui · Ryô Iwamatsu

Synopsis He's Expecting (TV Series) (2022) unfolds in a unique universe where, on rare occasions, men have the ability to conceive and carry children. The narrative centers around Kentaro Hiyama, a highly successful advertising executive, who is astonished to discover that...

Direction Daisuke Miura

Cast Kazunobu Mineta · Mei Kurokawa · Ryuhei Matsuda · You

Synopsis Boys on the Run (2010) is a coming-of-age comedy inspired by the popular manga by Hanazawa Kengo, focusing on Tanishi (Kazunobu Mineta), a 29-year-old virgin employed as a "capsule toy salesman in Akihabara." Tanishi's life revolves around his infatuation with...

Direction Masaki Nishiura

Cast Kiichi Nakai · Yusuke Santamaria · Pierre Taki · Katsuhiko Watabiki

Synopsis Kinpika (TV Miniseries) (2016) is a captivating television series that aired in 2016, consisting of 5 compelling episodes. The show delves into the lives of its characters, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption. With a blend of drama and...

Direction Satoshi Miki

Cast Yusuke Iseya · Suzuki Matsuo · Rinko Kikuchi · Ryô Iwamatsu

Synopsis The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia (2007) follows a freelance journalist, played by Yusuke Iseya, who is given an unusual assignment: to undergo a near-death experience and document his findings. With the assistance of his laid-back friend Endo, portrayed by...