Cast: Naomi Hosokawa

Direction Ikuo Sekimoto

Cast Miki Fujitani · Makoto Akatsuka · Naomi Hosokawa · Hairi Katagiri

Synopsis Nozomi Witches (1990) follows the story of Nozomi Egawa and Ryoutaro Shiba, two fresh faces at their new high school. During an unexpected meeting, Nozomi discovers Ryoutaro's extraordinary reflexes and keen eyesight, prompting her to encourage him to join the...

Direction Kôichi Saitô

Cast Ken Tanaka · Keiko Takeshita · Kentaro Akizuki · Naomi Hosokawa

Synopsis Bokyo (1993) unfolds in 1940, as the once-thriving family business, Kubota Shoten, faces financial ruin. The downfall is attributed to the extravagant and irresponsible lifestyle of its president, Kunimitsu Kubota. Following the bankruptcy, Kunimitsu returns to his hometown, while his...

Direction Kei Kumai

Cast Kiichi Nakai · Akira Terao · Naomi Hosokawa · Nagiko Tono

Synopsis Darkness in the Light (2001) follows the unsettling journey of a middle-aged salaryman who leads an ordinary life with his family in the tranquil city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. One fateful summer morning in 1994, his world is abruptly shattered...

Direction Shinichirô Sawai

Cast Sayuri Yoshinaga · Tetsuya Watari · Ryuzo Hayashi · Tomomi Satô

Synopsis Diary of Early Winter Shower (1998) follows the poignant story of Takanosuke Ushio and Tae Horikawa, two individuals who remain deeply connected despite their brief encounter and romantic involvement two decades prior. Their shared dream was to construct a tranquil...