Cast: Hibari Misora

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Zhang Ziyi · Jô Odagiri · Hiroko Yakushimaru · Mikijiro Hira

Synopsis Princess Raccoon (2005) follows the enchanting tale of Amechiyo, a prince who has been exiled from his kingdom. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Tanukihime, a captivating figure who is actually a raccoon dog princess in human...

Direction Yasushi Sasaki

Cast Hibari Misora · Tomisaburô Wakayama

Direction Kosaku Yamashita

Cast Koji Tsuruta · Yoshiko Fujita · Hibari Misora · Yasushi Sasaki

Synopsis Unperishable Sword (1960) is a cinematic adaptation of Renzaburo Shibata's novel, presenting a multifaceted narrative with vivid characters. This film transcends the typical revenge tale by following a samurai on a quest to avenge his master's demise. The story unfolds...

Direction Koji Shima

Cast Satsuki Arakawa · Hikaru Hoshi · Shinsho Kokontei · Hibari Misora

Synopsis Hibari no komoriuta (1951) unfolds during a summer camp where Hibari encounters a girl named Sumire, who bears an uncanny resemblance to her, as if they were identical twins. As they delve deeper into their shared history, they uncover the...

Direction Yasushi Sasaki

Cast Chiyonosuke Azuma · Hibari Misora · Ryutaro Otomo · Michiko Ôe

Synopsis The Swordman and the Actress (1955) presents a captivating tale set in feudal Japan, where renowned actress Koharu, brilliantly portrayed by Misora Hibari, finds herself entangled in a quest to uncover the Shogun's hidden treasure. Simultaneously, a skilled swordsman, masterfully...

Direction Masahiro Makino

Cast Chiyonosuke Azuma · Hibari Misora · Ryunosuke Tsukigata

Synopsis Goblin in Stirrups (1959) presents a captivating retelling of the Kurama Tengu legend, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous era in Japanese history. The story revolves around a mysterious samurai who fights to topple the Tokugawa Shogunate and usher...

Direction Tsuneo Kobayashi

Cast Kô Nishimura · Kenichi Enomoto · Mitsuru Hagiwara · Shin Ibuki

Direction Yûzô Kawashima

Cast Ichirô Arishima · Takiko Egawa · Kodayu Ichikawa · Kokinji Katsura

Direction Yasuki Chiba

Cast Kamatari Fujiwara · Yôko Katsuragi · Isao Kimura · Hibari Misora

Synopsis Weeping Doll (1951) is a poignant post-war shomin-geki (working-class-everyday-life genre) film helmed by director Chiba Yasuki. The narrative delves into the struggles and resilience of ordinary people navigating the challenges of life in the aftermath of World War II. Through...

Direction Tadashi Sawashima

Cast Hibari Misora · Tomisaburô Wakayama · Chie Ueki · Kunio Kaga

Synopsis Ishimatsu: The One-Eyed Avenger (1960) presents a thrilling and engaging narrative set in feudal Japan, featuring some of the most renowned actors of the jidai-geki genre. The film cleverly pairs the beloved Misora Hibari with the legendary samurai action hero...

Direction Kunio Watanabe

Cast Kenichi Enomoto · Nijiko Kiyokawa · Teruko Asahi · Kenji Mori

Direction Toshio Sugie

Cast Hibari Misora · Chiemi Eri · Izumi Yukimura · Akira Takarada

Direction Kunio Watanabe

Cast Hibari Misora · Yukiji Asaoka · Mikijiro Hira · Ken Takakura

Direction Yasushi Sasaki

Cast Hashizo Okawa · Ryutaro Otomo · Chiezô Kataoka · Hibari Misora

Direction Masahiro Makino

Cast Kinnosuke Nakamura · Hibari Misora · Katsuo Nakamura · Ryunosuke Tsukigata

Synopsis Bull's Eye of Love (1959) follows the journey of a young nobleman, Genjiro, who left his castle to live a simple life in Edo. He returns home to bring harmony to his family, which is torn apart by a dispute...

Direction Kunio Watanabe

Cast Hibari Misora · Jun Tazaki · Hiroshi Nawa · Jûshirô Konoe

Direction Sadatsugu Matsuda

Cast Chiezô Kataoka · Hibari Misora · Utaemon Ichikawa · Naoko Kubo

Direction Kunio Watanabe

Cast Toranosuke Ogawa · Junichiro Yamashita · Shirô Amakusa · Murasaki Fujima

Direction Masamitsu Igayama

Cast Hibari Misora · Ken Takakura

Synopsis Feisty Edo Girl Nakanori-san (1961) follows the journey of a resilient young woman, the offspring of a timber merchant in the bustling city of Edo. She is determined to safeguard her family's enterprise from the encroaching threats posed by a...

Direction Yasushi Sasaki

Cast Utaemon Ichikawa · Chiyonosuke Azuma · Hibari Misora · Kusuo Abe

Synopsis Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Cape (1963) unfolds at the remote Ryujin Misaki, a leprosy isolation ward on the outskirts of the Genkai Sea. When the skilled swordsman and Hatamoto, Saotome Mondonosuke, learns of a vanished physician, his curiosity is piqued....