Cast: Naho Toda

Direction Sogo Ishii

Cast Shinsuke Aoki · Rena Komine · Kou Machida · Reiko Matsuo

Synopsis August in the Water (1995) follows the journey of a teenage girl named Isuku who, following a sudden accident, discovers she has acquired extraordinary abilities. As she grapples with her newfound powers, Isuku begins to comprehend that her life has...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Rie Miyazawa · Machiko Ono · Aoi Yû · Suzu Hirose

Synopsis Like Asura (2025) is a fresh take on the classic 1979 Japanese series, which was previously adapted into a film in 2003. This new iteration brings a modern perspective to the original story, offering a unique blend of nostalgia and...

Direction Hideyuki Hirayama

Cast Etsushi Toyokawa · Megumi Seki · Chizuru Ikewaki · Jun Murakami

Direction Masahiro Kobayashi

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Eri Tokunaga · Hideji Ôtaki · Kin Sugai

Synopsis Haru's Journey (2010) follows the heartwarming tale of a retired fisherman, portrayed by Tatsuya Nakadai, who embarks on a memorable road trip with his granddaughter, played by Eri Tokunaga. Their journey is not just a simple adventure but a mission...

Direction Takehiko Shinjo · Takeo Kikuchi

Cast Oji Suzuka · Sara Minami · Rinka Kumada · Shôhei Miura

Synopsis From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke (2023) follows the journey of Sawako, a young girl who struggles to connect with her peers due to her somber disposition. Her life takes a positive turn when a friendly and outgoing classmate...

Direction Kazuaki Ue

Cast Mao Inoue · Jonathan Sherr · Ryoko Kuninaka · Naho Toda

Synopsis My Darling Is a Foreigner (2010) presents an offbeat narrative centered around a Japanese manga artist, Saori (Mao Inoue), and an American language enthusiast, Tony (Jonathan Sherr), who form an unlikely bond. Tony, captivated by the Japanese language, travels to...

Direction Mizuta Narihid · Matsuyama Hiroaki

Cast Mikio Date · Yukina Kinoshita · Fumiyo Kohinata · Junpei Mizobata

Synopsis Hachi wan daibâ (TV Series) (2008) follows the journey of Kentaro Sugata, a former promising trainee in the world of professional Japanese chess, or Shogi. After a crushing defeat in his final exam, Kentaro's life takes a sharp turn, leading...

Direction Satoru Nakajima

Cast Kazuya Kamenashi · Seiichi Tanabe · Riisa Naka · Naho Toda

Direction Yûichirô Hirakawa

Cast Ryôsuke Yamada · Misako Renbutsu · Kyôko Yoshine · Min Tanaka

Synopsis Kiokuya (2020) follows the story of Ryoichi Yoshimori, who finds himself in a perplexing situation after his girlfriend vanishes without a trace. Days turn into a desperate search until he finally encounters her again. However, Kyôko Sawada, his girlfriend, has...

Direction Shinji Sômai

Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Naoki Sakata · Yasutaka Oh · Ken'ichi Makino

Synopsis The Friends (1994) is a heartwarming and poignant tale of personal growth. During one eventful summer, three young boys become captivated by an unusual elderly man who resides in solitude within a house enveloped by an untended garden. The boys...

Direction Yoshimitsu Morita

Cast Kuranosuke Sasaki · Muga Tsukaji · Miyuki Nakajima · Takako Tokiwa

Direction Shunya Ito

Cast Masahiko Tsugawa · Scott Wilson · Ronny Cox · Gitan Ôtsuru

Synopsis Pride: The Fateful Moment (1998) delves into the historic Tokyo Trial of 1946, where Prime Minister Hideki Tojo and twenty-seven other Japanese officials faced charges for war crimes. The narrative unfolds the intricate details and personal stories behind this pivotal...

Direction Shinsuke Sato

Cast Nao Matsushita · Kaho · Shunya Isaka · Sôsuke Ikematsu

Direction Yoshinori Kobayashi

Cast Kaho · Yasufumi Terawaki · Naho Toda · Yûsuke Yamamoto

Synopsis Police Dog Dream (2010) is inspired by a genuine account. The narrative follows Kyoko Mochizuki, an 18-year-old aspiring to become a police dog trainer. Kyoko secures a spot at a prestigious police dog training academy, where she encounters a young...

Direction Hayato Kawai · Kôjirô Hashimoto · Kengo Takimoto

Cast Yûma Nakayama · Tsubasa Honda · Hokuto Matsumura · Airi Suzuki

Synopsis Piece (TV Series) (2012) follows Mizuho Suga, a university student who receives the sad news that her former high school classmate, Haruka Origuchi, has passed away due to an illness. During Haruka's funeral, Mizuho crosses paths with another former classmate,...

Direction Hiroshi Yoshino

Cast Ryoko Shinohara · Rie Tomosaka · Jin Akanishi · Masaya Kato

Synopsis Anego (TV Series) (2005) follows the life of Naoko Noda, an employee at a trading firm who is affectionately referred to as "anego" by her younger colleagues. The term "anego" translates to "older sister," reflecting Naoko's nurturing and supportive role...

Direction Takayoshi Watanabe

Cast Takuya Kimura · Toshiaki Karasawa · Kunihiro Matsumura · Yoshihiko Hakamada

Direction Tetsu Maeda

Cast Satoshi Tsumabuki · Ren Osugi · Tomoko Tabata · Seiji Ikeda

Direction Shusuke Kaneko

Cast Naho Toda · Eisei Amamoto · Sadao Abe · Michiko Hada

Direction Tetsu Maeda

Cast Kenichi Matsuyama · Masami Nagasawa · Ouji Suzuka · Maki Sakai

Synopsis Do Unto Others (2023) kicks off with a grim discovery: two lifeless individuals, a senior citizen and their caregiver, are found in a residence on a quiet morning. Shiba Munenori, a dedicated caregiver employed by the same home health care...