Cast: Asami Usuda

Direction Natsuki Imai

Cast Yui Aragaki · Haruma Miura · Yûko Asano · Yôsuke Asari

Synopsis Sky of Love (2007) follows Mika, a new high school student who begins exchanging messages with an enigmatic boy. Her world is turned upside down when he discloses his identity—Hiro, a notorious troublemaker from her own school. Unbeknownst to Mika,...

Direction Chiang Hsiu-Chiung

Cast Hiromi Nagasaku · Nozomi Sasaki · Hiyori Sakurada · Miyoko Asada

Synopsis The Furthest End Awaits (2014) follows Misaki as she journeys back to her father's hometown after news of his passing. She establishes a cozy coffee shop by the seaside and forms a bond with her neighbor, Eriko, and their kids,...

Direction Kei Ishikawa

Cast Mari Hamada · Mitsuru Hirata · Yui Ichikawa · Keisuke Koide

Synopsis Traces of Sin (2016) follows Tanaka, a dedicated investigative journalist, as he navigates personal and professional challenges. Struggling to support his younger sister Mitsuko, who has been incarcerated, Tanaka delves into a chilling cold case involving a gruesome murder. A...

Direction Sion Sono

Cast Tetsushi Tanaka · Yuna Natsuo · Jun Murakami · Jô Odagiri

Synopsis Into a Dream (2005) follows the story of Mutsugoro Suzuki, an unassuming and somewhat awkward actor in a theater troupe. He embarks on a surreal and introspective journey back to his hometown, driven by a mission to uncover the person...

Direction Atsushi Funahashi

Cast Marika Matsumoto · Riki Miura · Takahiro Miura · Yûshi Ozawa

Synopsis Cold Bloom (2012) follows the journey of Shiori, a young woman grappling with the sudden loss of her husband in a small industrial town still reeling from the devastating 3.11 Tsunami. Initially, Shiori struggles to accept her growing feelings for...

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 Michiko Namiki · Yusuke Kato · Tomonobu Moriwaki

Cast Yoko Maki · Masahiro Higashide · Fumi Nikaidou · Mayu Matsuoka

Synopsis The Restaurant with Problems (TV Miniseries) (2015) follows the journey of Tanaka Tamako, who navigates the challenges of a male-dominated restaurant industry. After being betrayed by her boyfriend, who was hired as the chef, and facing legal troubles due to...

Direction Hideo Nakata

Cast Hiroshi Tachi · Hitomi Kuroki · Ryoko Hirosue · Asami Usuda

Synopsis Life in Overtime (2018) follows Sosuke Tashiro, a once-promising banker who finds himself unexpectedly demoted to a subsidiary company as he approaches retirement. After years of unwavering commitment to his career, Sosuke struggles to find purpose in his new, idle...

Direction Kiyoshi Yamamoto

Cast Yuria Haga · Asami Usuda · Tasuku Nagaoka · Rina Matsuki

Synopsis End Call (2008) revolves around a chilling premise where the devil can be reached via a specific phone number. If you dial this number on your mobile phone precisely at midnight, he will fulfill your deepest desire. However, there's a...

Direction Kei Ishikawa

Cast Mayu Matsuoka · Matsuzaka Tori · Win Morisaki · Oji Suzuka

Synopsis Listen to the Universe (2019) follows the journeys of four distinct pianists as they compete in the preliminary round of a prestigious international piano competition. Each contestant brings a unique narrative to the stage. Among them is a former child...

Direction Koto Nagata

Cast Masami Nagasawa · Ryô Katsuji · Asami Usuda · Sawa Suzuki

Synopsis Bunshin (TV Series) (2012) follows Mariko, a woman dedicated to studying child welfare in Hokkaido, who has always harbored doubts about her mother's affection. Her mother, who passed away nine years ago, bore no resemblance to her, fueling Mariko's curiosity...

Direction Edmund Yeo

Cast Nana Komatsu · Hio Miyazawa · Asami Usuda · Himi Satô

Synopsis Moonlight Shadow (2021) follows Satsuki, who is devastated by the abrupt loss of her beloved Hitoshi. Unable to cope with her grief, she becomes consumed by profound sorrow. In her despair, Satsuki recalls a peculiar occurrence known as the Moonlight...

Direction Akiko Ohku

Cast Non · Kento Hayashi · Asami Usuda · Takuya Wakabayashi

Synopsis Hold Me Back (2020) delves into the intricate dynamics of a love story that is as close as 10 centimeters but feels worlds apart. The narrative centers around Mitsuko, a 31-year-old woman who has adapted to a solitary existence and...

Direction Akiko Ohku

Cast Atsuko Hirata · Shinpei Ichikawa · Mei Kurokawa · Seminosuke Murasugi

Synopsis Marriage Hunting Beauty (2018) follows the journey of Takako, a talented and attractive designer in her thirties who has experienced heartbreak in the past. Determined to find lasting love, she signs up on a matrimonial website. Keiko, who becomes intrigued...

Direction Masanori Tominaga

Cast Asami Usuda · Taiga Nakano · Kôdai Asaka · Ken Mitsuishi

Synopsis Pumpkin and Mayonnaise (2017) follows the journey of a talented but unemployed musician who resides with his girlfriend. His life takes an unexpected turn when he uncovers the truth about how she has been managing their rent payments. This revelation...

Direction Akihiko Shiota

Cast Hideaki Ito · Mimura · Kin'ya Aikawa · Chieko Baisho

Synopsis A Heartful of Love (2005) follows a group of individuals who inexplicably journey back in time by two decades. Among them is Hiroshi, a 30-year-old businessman who sees this unexpected turn of events as a chance to assist a young...

Direction Masaya Kakei · Hoshino Kazunari · Kazuhisa Imai

Cast Yutaka Takenouchi · Bakarhythm · Nao Minamisawa · Nana Seino

Synopsis Time Taxi (TV Miniseries) (2014) follows the adventures of Eda, the charismatic driver of Sen Taxi, an extraordinary vehicle with the unique ability to transport passengers back to pivotal moments in their lives. Eda's laid-back demeanor and chatty nature contrast...

Direction Yôsuke Okuda

Cast Sei Andô · Yasushi Fuchikami · Ken Mitsuishi · Nao Omori

Synopsis Tokyo Playboy Club (2011) follows the story of Katsutoshi, who, after a heated altercation at his workplace, flees to Tokyo and finds solace in a salon managed by his old friend, Seikichi. This establishment is known as the "Tokyo Playboy...

Direction Hideyuki Hirayama

Cast Toshiki Ayata · Bengaru · Yuriko Hirooka · Kintarô Hara

Direction Mitsuru Kubota · Shintarô Sugawara

Cast Ayami Nakajô · Shô Kasamatsu · Marie Iitoyo · Makita Sports

Synopsis Love You as the World Ends (TV Series) (2021) follows the gripping journey of a skilled car mechanic who must navigate a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the living dead. Amidst the chaos and danger, he clings to the hope of...