Cast: Miyoko Akaza

Direction Toshiya Fujita

Cast Meiko Kaji · Toshio Kurosawa · Masaaki Daimon · Miyoko Akaza

Synopsis Lady Snowblood (1973) chronicles the tale of a skilled assassin who embarks on a relentless quest for retribution. The narrative revolves around her mission to bring justice to the ruthless outlaws responsible for the brutal assault on her mother and...

Direction Hideo Gosha

Cast Noboru Andô · Akira Kobayashi · Isao Natsuyagi · Ryoji Hayama

Synopsis Violent Streets (1974) follows the story of a former yakuza member who finds himself entangled in a burgeoning feud between two opposing factions. As tensions escalate, he must navigate the dangerous waters of his past to protect himself and those...

Direction Yoshishige Yoshida

Cast Mariko Okada · Isao Kimura · Yukio Ninagawa · Miyoko Akaza

Synopsis Affair in the Snow (1968) follows Yuriko, a barbershop proprietor in Sapporo, as she embarks on a journey with her paramour, Sugino. Amidst the frosty and snowy landscape, Yuriko reveals her intention to end their relationship. Driven by jealousy and...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Hiroko Yakushimaru · Ryôichi Takayanagi · Miyoko Akaza · Fumi Dan

Synopsis School in the Crosshairs (1981) follows the journey of Mitamura Yuka, an unassuming and introverted middle school student who possesses extraordinary psychic abilities. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when a new student, also gifted with similar powers, manipulates the...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Miyoko Akaza · Kumiko Akiyoshi · Toru Minegishi · Hiroyuki Watanabe

Synopsis Lovely Devil (TV) (1982) follows the story of Ryoko, a young woman who, while studying music in Europe, tragically loses her lover in a car accident. Consumed by guilt, Ryoko becomes convinced that her psychic abilities were responsible for her...

Direction Satsuo Yamamoto

Cast Miyoko Akaza · Kojiro Hongo · Hajime Koshikawa · Kô Nishimura

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Hiroshi Katsuno · Hikari Ishida · Yôji Matsuda · Toshinori Omi

Synopsis Haruka, nosutarujii (1993) follows the journey of Ayase Shinsuke, portrayed by Hiroshi Katsuno, a renowned author known for his series of novels featuring young girls. The story begins as Shinsuke returns to his hometown of Otaru, a place filled with...

Direction Yuki Tanada

Cast Hiromi Nagasaku · Renji Ishibashi · Fumi Nikaidou · Masaki Okada

Synopsis Mourning Recipe (2013) follows the journey of a family as they navigate through grief and healing. After the sudden loss of his wife, Ryohei finds himself in a state of despair, struggling to find the will to live. Two weeks...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Miki Fujitani · Tomorô Taguchi · Miyoko Akaza · Hitoshi Ômae

Synopsis Goodbye for Tomorrow (1995) follows a diverse group of individuals, including a high-school student, a middle-aged businessman, and a yakuza chief, who each receive enigmatic messages from loved ones who perished three months prior in a tragic shipwreck. The messages...

Direction Yukio Ninagawa

Cast Kenichi Hagiwara · Keiko Takahashi · Masako Natsume · Aiko Morishita

Direction Yôichi Higashi

Cast Reiko Ohara · Kaoru Kobayashi · Reiko Nakamura · Kenzo Kawarazaki

Synopsis Second Love (1983) centers around Kazumi, a woman whose emotional intelligence and resilience enable her to navigate the complexities of her second marriage. Her younger and less experienced husband, Hideo, struggles with trust issues, often questioning her loyalty. Despite his...

Direction Kazuki Omori

Cast Kôji Kikkawa · Tatsuo Yamada · Yoko Katori · Miyoko Akaza

Synopsis Sukanpin walk (1984) follows the journey of Yuji, a young man who leaves his home with the ambition to become a successful actor. During his travels, he crosses paths with Yoshio, a budding rock musician, and Ami, a popular idol...

Direction Ryûichi Inomata · Tôya Satô · Ishio Jun · Higurashi Ken

Cast Nanako Matsushima · Hiroki Hasegawa · Saki Aibu · Shiori Kutsuna

Synopsis Kaseifu no Mita (TV Series) (2011) follows the story of Mita Akari, an enigmatic and introverted housekeeper known for her exceptional skills in managing a household. Despite her reserved demeanor, Akari is meticulous in her duties and will carry out...

Direction Kosaku Yamashita

Cast Tomisaburô Wakayama · Shingo Yamashiro · Bin Amatsu · Bunta Sugawara

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Miyoko Akaza · Tomoyo Harada · Wakaba Irie · Shigeru Izumiya

Synopsis The Island Closest to Heaven (1984) follows the journey of a teenage girl who embarks on a trip to the enchanting island of New Caledonia. During her stay, she encounters a series of extraordinary and magical experiences that transform her...

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Ryo Kase · Toshie Negishi · Takehiro Murata · Saki Terashima

Synopsis The Reason (2004) delves into a chilling mystery where four individuals meet their untimely end in an apartment complex. The intricate plot unfolds as investigators struggle to find any apparent links between the victims, leaving them baffled and the community...

Direction Daisuke Tajima

Cast Ken Watanabe · Hiroshi Tamaki · Miyoko Akaza · Saki Fukuda

Direction Kazuki Omori

Cast Yûko Kotegawa · Junko Sakurada · Ryûji Takasaki · Masahiro Takashima

Direction Michiyoshi Doi · Mitsuo Murayama

Cast Toshirô Mifune · Chûsha Ichikawa · Kozuki Noboru · Miyoko Akaza

Synopsis Epic Chushingura (TV Series) (1971) unfolds the renowned Japanese tale of Lord Asano's compelled suicide and the heroic endeavor of his forty-seven devoted samurai to seek retribution for their unjustly treated master. This narrative serves as the foundation for a...

Direction Toshio Masuda

Cast Tetsuya Watari · Emi Shindô · Masayuki Mori · Jiro Tamiya

Synopsis Sword and Flower (1972) is a captivating film directed by Masuda Toshio, featuring the talents of Watari Tetsuya and Mori Masayuki. The story revolves around a solitary and independent individual, portrayed by Watari, who embarks on a journey to find...