Cast: Masatô Ibu

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Christian Bale · John Malkovich · Joe Pantoliano · Miranda Richardson

Synopsis Empire of the Sun (1987) follows the journey of a privileged British youngster who is abruptly cut off from his family as World War II commences and the Japanese Army takes over British-controlled regions in China. Forced to survive on...

Direction Izuru Narushima

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Hiroshi Abe · Hiroshi Tamaki · Teruyuki Kagawa

Synopsis Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet (2011) delves into the life and decisions of the Japanese naval leader who orchestrated the assault on Pearl Harbor. The narrative zeroes in on the final four years of this pivotal historical...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Ken'ichi Endô · Masatô Ibu · Renji Ishibashi · Hiroshi Mikami

Synopsis Negotiator (TV) (2003) follows the intense situation that unfolds when a routine convenience store heist spirals out of control, leading the criminals to take refuge in a Tokyo hospital with over thirty hostages. The renowned negotiator Shuhei Ishida is summoned...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Naoto Takenaka · Masaya Kato · Mickey Curtis · Takashi Miike

Synopsis Agitator (2001) delves into a narrative of ambition, integrity, and retribution within the yakuza underworld. The story revolves around an ambitious executive from the Tenseikai Syndicate who seeks to consolidate power by orchestrating a merger between two smaller rival gangs,...

Direction Shigemichi Sugita

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Koichi Sato · Masatô Ibu · Yoshi Oida

Synopsis The Last Chusingura (2010) follows a dedicated group of samurai who meticulously plan to avenge the wrongful execution of their beloved lord. This gripping tale of loyalty, honor, and retribution unfolds as the samurai navigate the complexities of their mission,...

Direction Haruki Kadokawa

Cast Takaaki Enoki · Masahiko Tsugawa · Atsuko Asano · Naomi Zaizen

Direction Kwak Jae-young

Cast Haruka Ayase · Keisuke Koide · Risa Ai · Yoshikazu Ebisu

Synopsis Cyborg She (Cyborg Girl) (2008) follows the story of Jiro (Keisuke Koide), a solitary individual who finds his mundane life disrupted on his 20th birthday. While shopping at a department store for a birthday gift, he encounters a peculiar young...

Direction Shunji Iwai

Cast Takako Matsu · Seiichi Tanabe · Kaori Fujii · Rumi

Synopsis April Story (1998) follows Uzuki Nireno, a young woman who departs from her tranquil rural life in Hokkaido to embark on her academic journey at a prestigious university in Western Tokyo. Despite the challenges of adapting to urban life, Uzuki...

Direction Kazuaki Kiriya

Cast Yôsuke Eguchi · Takao Osawa · Ryoko Hirosue · Jun Kaname

Synopsis Goemon (2009) is set in the tumultuous 16th century Japan, where a renowned ninja warrior and a daring bandit, Ishikawa Goemon (Eguchi), roams the land. Known for his Robin Hood-like antics, Goemon steals from the wealthy to support the impoverished....

Direction Shinji Sômai

Cast Noriko Hayami · Minori Terada · Kiriko Shimizu · Nobutaka Masutomi

Synopsis Love Hotel (1985) follows the unsettling journey of a man whose life takes a dark turn after he witnesses a horrific act of violence against his wife. Traumatized by the event, his mental state deteriorates, leading him to lash out...

Direction Miwa Nishikawa

Cast Jô Odagiri · Teruyuki Kagawa · Masatô Ibu · Keizo Kanie

Synopsis Sway (Yureru) (2006) follows the story of Takeru, a prosperous photographer enjoying the vibrant life in Tokyo. He is compelled to return to his hometown on the first anniversary of his mother's passing. During his visit, he stops by to...

Direction Nagisa Ôshima

Cast Ryuhei Matsuda · Tadanobu Asano · Takeshi Kitano · Yoichi Sai

Synopsis Gohatto (1999) is a cinematic exploration set against the backdrop of Japan's Shogun era, delving into the dynamics of a samurai training compound where young warriors hone their swordfighting skills. The narrative revolves around a series of interpersonal conflicts that...

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Aya Ueto · Shun Oguri · Hiroki Narimiya · Kenji Kohashi

Synopsis Azumi (2003) commences with the protagonist as the sole female among a group of ten warriors, all of whom have been rigorously trained since childhood by Jiji, an elderly samurai. One fateful day, Jiji informs them that they must undergo...

Direction Kichitaro Negishi

Cast Takako Matsu · Tadanobu Asano · Shigeru Muroi · Masatô Ibu

Synopsis Villon's Wife (2009) is a captivating period melodrama that delves into the complex relationship between a resilient woman and her gifted yet self-destructive writer husband in the aftermath of World War II in Tokyo. Adapted from Osamu Dazai's semi-autobiographical 1947...

Direction Satoshi Miki

Cast Juri Ueno · Yû Aoi · Ryô Iwamatsu · Jun Kaname

Synopsis Turtles Swim Faster Than Expected (2005) follows Suzume Katagura, a typical housewife whose husband is frequently away on business trips. Despite his regular calls, his primary concern seems to be the well-being of his pet turtle rather than his wife....

Direction Peter Webber

Cast Matthew Fox · Tommy Lee Jones · Kaori Momoi · Eriko Hatsune

Synopsis Emperor (2012) follows the pivotal moments after the Japanese Emperor Hirohito's capitulation to the United States. The narrative centers around Gen. Douglas MacArthur, portrayed by Academy Award® winner Tommy Lee Jones, and his aide, Gen. Bonner Fellers, played by Matthew...

Direction Taku Shinjo

Cast Toru Emori · Katsutaka Furuhata · Ichiro Hashimoto · Masatô Ibu

Direction Keishi Ohtomo

Cast Masatô Ibu · Mikako Ichikawa · Tomomi Maruyama · Shûhei Nomura

Synopsis Museum: The Serial Killer is Laughing in the Rain (2016) follows a chilling tale set in Tokyo, where a masked serial killer, donning a frog disguise, is wreaking havoc with his intricate and brutal crimes. Leading the investigation is Inspector...

Direction Taikan Suga

Cast Robert Baldwin · Masatô Ibu · Shihori Kanjiya · Takuji Kawakubo

Synopsis SaiKano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet (SaiKano Live-Action) (2006) follows the story of Shuji and Chise, two high school students who have recently begun a romantic relationship. Their world is abruptly shattered when a mysterious squadron of...

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Masahiro Matsuoka · Rei Kikukawa · Kazuki Kitamura · Don Frye

Synopsis Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) presents a thrilling narrative where malevolent extraterrestrial beings, known as the Xilians, release a multitude of Earth's most formidable monsters to devastate key global cities, such as Tokyo, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, and Paris. The fate...