Cast: Hiroshi Kanbe

Direction Masaharu Take · Hayato Kawai · Eiji Uchida

Cast Takayuki Yamada · Lily Franky · Takenori Goto · Itsuji Itao

Synopsis The Naked Director (TV Series) (2019) is a captivating drama set in the vibrant and tumultuous 1980s. The narrative revolves around Toru Muranishi (Takayuki Yamada), an innovative AV Director who left an indelible mark on Japan's adult video industry during...

Direction Hiroyuki Nakano

Cast Morio Kazama · Mitsuro Fukikoshi · Tomoyasu Hotei · Tamaki Ogawa

Synopsis Samurai Fiction (1998) is a captivating tale set three centuries ago, where a highly valued sword, bestowed by Shogun Tokugawa to a clan, is stolen by the notorious Kazamatsuri. The theft poses a significant threat to the clan's honor and...

Direction Kôki Fukuyama

Cast Tomoko Tabata · Sugichan · Jyonmyon Pe · Hiroshi Kanbe

Synopsis Children of Iron (2016) follows the story of two classmates who find themselves thrust into an unexpected family dynamic when their parents decide to tie the knot. Initially, the duo devises a scheme to disrupt the newly formed couple, but...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Rino Katase · Hidetaka Yoshioka

Synopsis Tora-san 47: Tora-san's Easy Advice (1994) marks the forty-seventh installment in the beloved and enduring Otoko wa Tsurai yo franchise. This film continues the heartwarming and comedic journey of the lovable, wandering salesman, Torajiro Kuruma, affectionately known as Tora-san. In...

Direction Ryûichi Inomata · Noriyoshi Sakuma · Nobuyoshi Yamada

Cast Tôru Nakamura · Ayako Imoto · Yûdai Chiba · Zen Kajiwara

Synopsis Your Home is My Business (TV Miniseries) (2016) is a captivating mini-series that spans 20 episodes, focusing on the life and work of Machi Sangenya, a highly skilled real estate agent. Known for her exceptional dedication, Machi goes above and...

Direction Takumi Saito

Cast Cookie · Yoshikazu Ebisu · Lily Franky · Seiji Fukushi

Synopsis Blank 13 (2017) follows the journey of a young man who, after the passing of his estranged father, uncovers a hidden world and a life he never knew his father had. As he delves deeper into his father's past, he...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chieko Baisho · Ruriko Asaoka · Hidetaka Yoshioka

Synopsis Tora-san 48: Tora-san to the Rescue (1995) marks the final chapter in the beloved and enduring Otoko wa Tsurai yo franchise, serving as the forty-eighth installment. This film brings the iconic series to a close, wrapping up the adventures of...

Direction Naoto Takenaka

Cast Naoto Takenaka · Jun Fubuki · Kotaro Santo · Miyako Yamaguchi

Synopsis Nowhere Man (1991) follows the journey of Sukezo, a dedicated farmer who also creates manga comics. In an attempt to diversify his income, he ventures into the art rock business by establishing a small shop in a riverside shed. Despite...

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Toshiyuki Nishida · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Ayumi Hamasaki · Hiroshi Kanbe

Direction Yôji Yamada

Cast Toshiyuki Nishida · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Yûko Tanaka · Kunie Tanaka

Synopsis The Rainbow Seeker (1996) follows the story of a shy cinema proprietor who harbors unspoken affection for a regular customer. As he grapples with his emotions, he also faces the mounting challenges of keeping his financially struggling theater afloat.

Direction Daisuke Tengan

Cast Haruhiko Kato · Rie Tomosaka · Chiaki Hara · Akiko Kunouchi

Synopsis Aiki (2002) follows the inspiring journey of a young man confined to a wheelchair who, against all odds, embarks on a transformative path as a martial arts student. The film delves into his struggles, triumphs, and the profound impact of...