Cast: Yûko Asano

Direction Natsuki Imai

Cast Yui Aragaki · Haruma Miura · Yûko Asano · Yôsuke Asari

Synopsis Sky of Love (2007) follows Mika, a new high school student who begins exchanging messages with an enigmatic boy. Her world is turned upside down when he discloses his identity—Hiro, a notorious troublemaker from her own school. Unbeknownst to Mika,...

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Yûko Asano · Kiichi Nakai · Hisashi Igawa · Koji Ishizaka

Synopsis Fusa (1993) unfolds in the tumultuous 16th century, where a driven young samurai secures his place in a prestigious noble household through adoption. This strategic move grants him the social standing required to wed the castle warden's daughter. However, the...

Direction Hiroshi Ando

Cast Jun Matsumoto · Nana Eikura · Yûta Hiraoka · Ayaka Komatsu

Synopsis My Sister, My Love (2007) delves into a controversial narrative centered around the complex emotions and societal perceptions surrounding a forbidden bond between twin siblings. This film is not merely about physical intimacy but rather explores the profound feelings that...

Direction Jun Fukuda

Cast Kensaku Morita · Yûko Asano · Ryo Ikebe · Masaya Oki

Synopsis Wakusei daisenso (1977) presents a thrilling narrative where our planet faces an imminent threat from extraterrestrial vessels originating from Venus. In response to this dire situation, a brilliant Japanese researcher has ingeniously developed a cutting-edge spacecraft known as the Gohten....

Direction Yukihiko Tsutsumi

Cast Erika Toda · Ryu Kase · Yûko Asano · Ken'ichi Endô

Synopsis Gekijouban SPEC: Kurôzu - Kou no hen (2013) continues the narrative from the previous film, delving deeper into the intricate world of the SPEC series. This installment follows the characters as they navigate through a complex web of mysteries and...

Direction Yukihiko Tsutsumi

Cast Erika Toda · Ryo Kase · Kasumi Arimura · Saki Fukuda

Synopsis SPEC: Life (TV) (2012) follows the return of Takeru Sebumi, who reunites with his investigative unit. The team welcomes a fresh addition, bringing new dynamics and perspectives to their ongoing inquiries.

Direction Yukihiko Tsutsumi

Cast Erika Toda · Ryo Kase · Kasumi Arimura · Chiaki Kuriyama

Synopsis Gekijouban SPEC: Kurôzu - Zen no hen (2013) delves into a web of enigmas, with cryptic phrases such as "Simple Plan" and "Third Secret of Fatima" taking center stage. The narrative unfolds as characters grapple with these mysterious elements, each...

Direction Shunichi Kajima

Cast Takanori Jinnai · Johnny Okura · Miwako Fujitani · Masayuki Watanabe

Direction Yoshimitsu Morita

Cast Takaaki Ishibashi · Noritake Kinashi · Narumi Yasuda · Kaoru Kobayashi

Synopsis For Business (1986) follows the escapades of two dedicated 'salarymen' employed by an Advertising Agency. The film is a buddy comedy that delves into the competitive world of advertising, where the duo faces off against the unethical tactics of a...

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Etsushi Toyokawa · Yûko Asano · Yu Ji Chin Ye · Hisashi Igawa

Synopsis Village of the Eight Tombs (1996) follows a group of samurai warriors who impose a curse on a family's wealth, leading to centuries of frustration for the heir. Set in an Asian landscape, the film exudes a powerful gothic atmosphere...

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Koji Ishizaka · Yôko Tsukasa · Reiko Ohara · Mitsuko Kusabue

Direction Buichi Saito

Cast Hisaya Morishige · Yûko Asano · Katsuyo Asari · Shinsuke Ashida

Synopsis Ruten no umi (1990) chronicles the life journey of Kumago Matsuzaka, a character inspired by the real-life experiences of novelist Miyamoto Teru's father. The film delves into the first half of Matsuzaka's life, offering a deeply personal and introspective look...

Direction Kazuki Omori

Cast Masatoshi Nakamura · Yûko Asano · Kazuhisa Kawaguchi · Miyoko Asada

Synopsis Run! Ichiro (2001) follows the interconnected stories of several people named Ichiro, each experiencing transformative moments in their lives while drawing inspiration from the renowned baseball player Ichiro. This heartfelt film delves into the lives of fans who support the...

Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Yûko Asano · Sae Isshiki · Yui Natsukawa · Hidetoshi Nishijima

Synopsis Kura (1995) follows the inspiring journey of Retsu, a resilient young woman who, despite being blind, defies a centuries-old tradition that bars women from working in a sake brewery. Driven by her determination to preserve her family's sake business, Retsu...

Direction Shinichirô Sawai

Cast Toru Kazama · Isako Washio · Ryo Amamiya · Go Kato

Synopsis Bloom in the Moonlight (1993) follows the journey of Rentaro Taki, a gifted young man from Kyushu who travels to Tokyo in April 1895 to enroll in the esteemed National Academy of Music, aiming to become a renowned pianist. At...

Direction Michio Konishi · Shinji Murayama · Itaru Orita · Takaharu Saeki

Cast Kenichi Sakuragi · Sonny Chiba · Yûko Asano · Hiroshi Miyauchi

Direction Tôru Hayashi

Cast Yukie Nakama · Hidetoshi Nishijima · Yûko Asano · Haruka Igawa

Direction Kon Ichikawa

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Yûko Asano · Bunta Sugawara · Ryudo Uzaki

Synopsis Alley Cat (Playboy) (2000) follows the story of Samurai Koheita Mochizuki, known by the moniker Dora-Heita, which translates to "alley cat" or "playboy." Dora-Heita poses as a drunk magistrate, but in reality, he is a representative dispatched by the daimyo...