Cast: Noriko Watanabe

Direction Nobuhiko Ôbayashi

Cast Kiwako Harada · Riki Takeuchi · Noriko Watanabe · Tomokazu Miura

Synopsis His Motorbike, Her Island (1986) follows the journey of Ko (Riki Takeuchi), who embarks on a solo adventure on his Kawasaki motorcycle after facing threats from his girlfriend's brother. During his travels, he crosses paths with Miiyo (Kiwako Harada), and...

Direction Haruki Kadokawa

Cast Honoka Matsumoto · Nao Honda · Mayumi Wakamura · Atsuko Asano

Synopsis Mio's Cookbook (2020) follows the journey of a young girl named Mio who, after experiencing the devastating loss of her parents in a catastrophic flood, also finds herself separated from her closest companion, Noe. In the aftermath of this tragedy,...

Direction Takashi Miike · Manabu Asô · Norio Tsuruta · Masato Tanno

Cast Reiko Igarashi · Masataka Kubota · Yûko Itô · Hiroshi Katsuno

Synopsis K-tai Investigator 7 (TV Series) (2008) follows Keita Amishima, a high school freshman who becomes entangled with Under ANCHOR, a group dedicated to apprehending cyber criminals through cutting-edge technology. Stepping into the shoes of a former Under ANCHOR agent, Keita...

Direction Ken Yoshida

Cast Hiroyuki Sanada · Sachiko Sakurai · Maki Mochida · Masaki Kyômoto

Synopsis High School Teacher (1993) follows the story of an educator whose life takes a tumultuous turn when he develops feelings for one of his troubled students. The series delves into the complexities of their relationship, as the teacher's personal misfortunes...

Direction Kazuyuki Izutsu

Cast Noriko Watanabe · Yôsuke Tagawa · Masataka Matsutouya · Mitsuyo Asaka

Direction Saito Kosei

Cast Hiroyuki Sanada · Noriko Watanabe · Jun Miho · Yuki Kazamatsuri

Synopsis The Ninja Wars (1982) follows a tale where a seer predicts that the one who weds the enchanting Ukio will gain global dominion. This revelation sparks intense interest, especially from the power-hungry Lord Donjo. The only hope to thwart Donjo's...

Direction Yoshikuni Matsunaga

Cast Noriko Watanabe · Ken Watanabe · Aiko Nagayama · Bengal

Direction Ten Shimoyama

Cast Kane Kosugi · Sho Aikawa · Masaya Kato · Misato Tachibana

Synopsis Blood Heat (2002) is set in the year 2009 and follows the story of Joe Jinno, a Navy SEAL who faces a court martial for defying orders. He is dispatched to Tokyo to aid Det. Aguri Katsuragi in halting the...

Direction Shosuke Murakami · Kawamura Yasuhiro

Cast Junpei Mizobata · Nao Minamisawa · Ryô Kimura · Rei Okamoto

Synopsis Akai Ito (TV Series) (2008) follows the narrative of a highly acclaimed novel from 2007, centering on the legendary "red thread of fate" that binds the young couple, Mei and Atsushi. The series delves into the challenges and obstacles they...

Direction Shusuke Kaneko

Cast Yôichi Yamamoto · Noriko Watanabe · Yôji Matsuda · Daijirô Harada

Cast Terunosuke Takezai · Megumi Sato · Ryôko Kobayashi · Akemi Omori

Synopsis Sunadokei (TV Series) (2007) follows the journey of a young girl named Ann, who, after her parents' divorce, relocates with her mother to her maternal hometown. In this new environment, Ann encounters Daigo, a boy who quickly becomes her first...

Direction Kazuki Omori

Cast Yuki Saito · Noriko Watanabe · Rikako Murakami · Naoko Amihama

Synopsis Totto Channel (1987) presents a nostalgic journey into the nascent era of Japanese television broadcasting. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of a naive young woman who embarks on a journey to become a contract actress. The film captures the...

Direction Saito Kosei

Cast Noriko Watanabe · Ayumi Ishida · Makoto Fujita · Ryuzo Hayashi

Synopsis Tsumiki kuzushi (1983) delves into the tumultuous relationship between a family and their rebellious daughter. The narrative unfolds as the parents grapple with their daughter's increasingly defiant behavior, leading to a series of tense and emotional confrontations. The film explores...