Cast: Gen Hoshino

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Jun Kunimura · Shin'ichi Tsutsumi · Fumi Nikaidou · Hiroki Hasegawa

Synopsis Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2013) follows the intertwined lives of two rivals, Muto and Ikegami, whose mutual animosity sets the stage for a chaotic and unpredictable narrative. Muto is driven by an intense desire to see his daughter,...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Megumi Kagurazaka · Kumiko Aso · Toshiyuki Nishida · Miyuki Matsuda

Direction Isshin Inudô

Cast Gaku Hamada · Gen Hoshino · Yutaka Matsushige · Masahiko Nishimura

Synopsis Samurai Shifters (2019) follows the journey of the esteemed Katagiri Harunosuke, a man of dual prowess as both a formidable warrior and a dedicated scholar. Serving his lord or Daimyo, Harunosuke is entrusted with a delicate and unexpected mission: to...

Direction Fuminori Kaneko

Cast Munetaka Aoki · Yui Aragaki · Nana Asakawa · Arata Furuta

Synopsis We Married as a Job Special (TV) (2021) follows the journey of Mikuri and Hiramasa as they navigate the unexpected challenges of parenthood. When Mikuri discovers she is expecting, Hiramasa opts to take paternity leave, which complicates his professional commitments,...

Direction Nobuhiro Doi

Cast Shun Oguri · Gen Hoshino · Mikako Ichikawa · Meiko Kaji

Synopsis The Voice of Sin (2020) follows Eiji Akutsu, a tenacious newspaper reporter, as he delves into a decades-old cold case that involved a criminal group blackmailing multiple corporations. The extortionists sent ominous cassette tapes to their targets, and Eiji stumbles...

Direction Kaneko Fuminori · Yasuharu Ishii · Nobuhiro Doi

Cast Yui Aragaki · Gen Hoshino · Ryôhei Ohtani · Takashi Fujii

Synopsis The Full-Time Wife Escapist (TV Series) (2016) follows the journey of Moriyama Mikuri, a recent university graduate who finds herself unemployed after a series of setbacks. Initially taking on temporary work, she is eventually let go and finds herself in...

Direction Naoki Kato · Kentaro Takemura · Ayuko Tsukahara

Cast Gou Ayano · Kumiko Aso · Philip Hersh · Gen Hoshino

Synopsis MIU404 (TV Series) (2020) follows the journey of a seasoned detective who joins the Mobile Investigative Unit (MIU) of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. This detective, known for their distrust in others, teams up with a rookie detective to tackle...

Direction Katsuro Onoue · Yuki Takafumi · Masae Ichiki · Tsuyoshi Inoue

Cast Kantarou Nakamura · Takeshi Kitano · Mirai Moriyama · Kanji Furutachi

Synopsis Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story (TV Series) (2019) presents a compelling narrative that intertwines the history of Tokyo with the Olympic Games. The series delves into the journey of Kanakura Shizo (Nakamura Kankuro), a marathon runner of Olympic caliber, as he...

Direction Kaneko Fuminori · Katayama Osam · Toshio Tsuboi

Cast Gen Hoshino · Aoi Yû · Junichi Okada · Tomoya Nagase

Synopsis Tiger & Dragon (TV Series) (2005) delves into the world of Rakugo, a classic Japanese comedic storytelling art form with a rich history spanning four centuries. The narrative follows a Yakuza member who visits a Rakugo performer to settle outstanding...

Direction Masataka Ueno

Cast Gen Hoshino · Masayasu Wakabayashi

Synopsis Lighthouse (2023) follows two prominent figures in the entertainment industry as they engage in an informal yet profound conversation. The documentary delves into their personal struggles and anxieties, offering a candid glimpse into their lives. Throughout the film, the duo...

Direction Hitoshi One

Cast Shunsuke Kazama · Tôma Ikuta · Yûki Himura · Gen Hoshino

Direction Ichii Masahide

Cast Gen Hoshino · Kaho · Sei Hiraizumi · Ryôko Moriyama

Synopsis Blindly in Love (2013) follows the story of Kentaro, a 35-year-old man who struggles with social interactions and has never been in a relationship. Living with his parents and working a modest job at city hall, Kentaro's life takes an...

Direction Setsurô Wakamatsu

Cast Tetsuya Watari · Reiko Takashima · Mikihisa Azuma · Makiko Esumi

Synopsis Brother (TV Miniseries) (2004) delves into the extraordinary lives of the renowned Ishihara brothers, each having made a significant mark in their respective fields. The series chronicles the journey of one brother, a former mayor of Tokyo, and the other,...

Direction Nobuhiro Doi · Kaneko Fuminori · Naoki Kato

Cast Gou Ayano · Mayu Matsuoka · Yo Yoshida · Kentarô Sakaguchi

Synopsis Kounodori (TV Series) (2015) follows the life of Kounotori Sakura, a skilled obstetrician-gynecologist at the Persona General Medical Centre who also possesses a remarkable talent for playing jazz piano. Raised in an orphanage after his mother's tragic death during childbirth,...

Direction Osamu Takayama · Akihiro Karaki

Cast Ryunosuke Kamiki · Seiichi Tanabe · Yasuko Mitsuura · Seishirô Katô

Synopsis 11 nin mo iru! (TV Series) (2011) follows the story of Kazuo Sanada, portrayed by Ryûnosuke Kamiki, who is the eldest in a family of ten. Kazuo, driven by a sense of duty, prioritizes his family's well-being over his own...

Direction Kazuyoshi Kumakiri

Cast Maki Sakai · Gen Hoshino · Shingo Tsurumi · Kanji Tsuda

Synopsis Nonko 36-sai (kaji-tetsudai) (2008) follows the journey of Nobuko, an aspiring actress who sought fame and fortune in Tokyo but found limited success. After marrying her manager and subsequently divorcing, Nobuko, now in her mid-30s, decides to return to her...