Cast: Kitaro

Direction Shûichi Okita

Cast Kengo Kora · Yuriko Yoshitaka · Jun Kunimura · Gou Ayano

Synopsis A Story of Yonosuke (2013) explores the profound impact of a single individual on the lives of those around him. The narrative delves into the personal journeys of various characters, each of whom has crossed paths with Yonosuke. Through a...

Direction Kan Eguchi

Cast Wataru Ichinose · Shôta Sometani · Shiori Kutsuna · Tomorô Taguchi

Synopsis Sanctuary (2023) follows the journey of a man pushed to the brink, convinced that wealth, love, and renown are hidden within a mysterious ring. His quest leads him to an unexpected encounter with a sumo wrestler, setting the stage for...

Direction Jūzō Itami

Cast Yasuo Daichi · Nobuko Miyamoto · Kôichi Ueda · Mirei Asaoka

Direction Shûichi Okita

Cast Masato Sakai · Kengo Kora · Kōsuke Toyohara · Katsuhisa Namase

Synopsis The Chef of South Polar (2009) follows the journey of Nishimura, a dedicated chef who finds himself on an unexpected adventure. He is suddenly tasked with serving as the head chef at the remote Dome Fuji station in the South...

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...

Direction Hiroyuki Nakano

Cast Masanobu Ando · Megumi Okina · Kumiko Aso · Jun Murakami

Synopsis Red Shadow: Akakage (2001) follows the journey of three skilled ninjas, Aka Kage, Aoi Kage, and Asuka, who are entrusted with perilous covert operations by their master. Despite both Aka and Aoi harboring romantic feelings for Asuka, their deep bond...

Direction Hiroyuki Nakano

Cast Masatoshi Nagase · Akiko Monou · Tamaki Ogawa · Kumiko Aso

Synopsis Stereo Future (2001) follows Keisuke, an ambitious actor seeking to make a name for himself in the world of samurai films. He secures a significant part in an upcoming movie but faces a challenging director who openly disdains him while...

Direction Yukihiko Tsutsumi · Kaneko Fuminori

Cast Tomoya Nagase · Ai Katô · Yôsuke Kubozuka · Ryûta Satô

Synopsis Ikebukuro West Gate park (TV Series) (2000) is an 11-episode TV series set in a neighborhood notorious for youth crime. The story revolves around Makoto, a 21-year-old who is closely associated with King, the leader of the youth gang known...

Direction Yûichi Fukuda

Cast Yûya Yagira · Mizuki Yamamoto · Tsuyoshi Muro · Tomoya Nakamura

Direction Kôji Shiraishi

Cast Kitaro · Kokoro Morita · Zen Kajiwara · Hana Kondô

Synopsis House of Sayuri (2024) follows a family who relocates to a seemingly idyllic residence, only to uncover that the home is haunted by the vengeful spirit of a young girl who met a tragic end. As they settle into their...

Direction Sion Sono · Tsuyoshi Muro · Satoshi Miki · Ryota Nakano

Cast Yuzu Aoki · Yukino Kishii · Makiko Watanabe · Takumi Saito

Synopsis State of Emergency (2020) is a compilation of five distinct short films, each offering a unique director's perspective on the global Covid-19 pandemic. The anthology includes "Delivery 2020" directed by Ryota Nakano, "Lonely 19:00" by Sion Sono, "DEEPMURO" by the...

Direction Yukihiko Tsutsumi · Yûsuke Itô · Shin Katô · Arata Kato

Cast Osamu Mukai · Fumino Kimura · Jirô Satô · Shin Takuma

Direction Teruo Ishii

Cast Shiro Sano · Mayo Kawasaki · Kitaro · Kaoru Mizuki

Synopsis Gensen-Kan Inn (The Master of the Gensenkan Inn) (1993) is an anthology film inspired by the works of renowned manga artist Yoshiharu Tsuge. The central figure across all four segments is Tsube, an aspiring cartoonist. In the opening segment, Tsube...

Direction Tetsu Maeda

Cast Kiyoshi Maekawa · Yû Yamada · Shôno Hayama · Kurumi Shimizu

Direction Asako Hyuga

Cast Ryô Iwamatsu · Akiko Kikuchi · Kitaro · Toshinobu Matsuo

Direction Nozomu Amamiya · Marie Iwasaki · Ryo Nishimura

Cast Naomi Akimoto · Gackt · Yûta Hiraoka · Sô Hirosawa

Synopsis Time Spiral (TV Miniseries) (2014) follows the life of Natsuki Aizawa, a young woman who, as a child, endured the trauma of being kidnapped. Growing up, she found solace and support in her friend Kentaro Yuki. Now pursuing a degree...

Direction Shûichi Okita

Cast Tsutomu Yamazaki · Munetaka Aoki · Yoichi Hayashi · Mitsuro Fukikoshi

Synopsis Mori, the Artist's Habitat (2018) follows the daily life of painter Morikazu, whose lush garden is a sanctuary for various creatures that inspire his artwork. Among these are a multitude of insects and cats, which he observes and paints daily....

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Ken'ichi Endô · Masato Hagiwara · Kitaro · Ryuhei Matsuda

Synopsis Demon Pond (2005) follows the contemporary journey of a man on a quest to find his vanished friend, intertwining a fantastical narrative featuring peculiar beings, a sorrowful princess, and an unbreakable agreement. The story grapples with the tensions between belief...

Direction Izuru Kumasaka · Ryûichi Honda · Kentarô Moriya · Masahiko Kiki

Cast Hirofumi Arai · Miwako Ichikawa · Kitaro · Takahiro Miura

Synopsis Prince Charming Best Age For Pure Love (TV Miniseries) (2013) follows the story of Kotaro Ozu, a 25-year-old former salaryman who transitions into a teaching role at an all-girls high school. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses...

Direction Hideyuki Hirayama

Cast Kyôzô Nagatsuka · Nene Ohtsuka · Mickey Curtis · Jun Kunimura