Cast: Ai Hashimoto

Direction Tetsuya Nakashima

Cast Takako Matsu · Masaki Okada · Yoshino Kimura · Yukito Nishii

Synopsis Confessions (2010) opens with a composed teacher addressing a class filled with apathy and chaos. She delivers a lengthy speech that culminates in a shocking disclosure: the incident that claimed her daughter's life was not an accident, but a deliberate...

Direction Junichi Mori

Cast Ai Hashimoto · Takahiro Miura · Mayu Matsuoka · Yôichi Nukumizu

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda · Hiroshi Okuyama · Takuma Satô · Megumi Tsuno

Cast Mayu Matsuoka · Ai Hashimoto · Nana Mori · Keiko Matsuzaka

Synopsis The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023) follows the journey of Kiyo, who takes on the role of a Makanai, or cook, at a residence where aspiring geishas, known as Maiko, reside and train together. The series delves into...

Direction Junichi Mori

Cast Ai Hashimoto · Mayu Matsuoka · Yôichi Nukumizu · Karen Kirishima

Synopsis Little Forest: Winter/Spring (2015) follows the journey of Ichiko, a young woman who trades the bustling city life for the tranquility of her small hometown, Komori, nestled in the mountains of the Tohoku region. Ichiko embraces a self-sufficient lifestyle, finding...

Direction Yoshihiro Nakamura

Cast Mansaku Fuwa · Ai Hashimoto · Ryô Narita · Kentarô Sakaguchi

Synopsis The Inerasable (2015) follows a mystery novelist who assists a student in unraveling the dark and tragic history of the previous residents of her apartment. The narrative delves into a web of intense emotions, including anger, hatred, murder, and suicide,...

Direction Tetsuya Nakashima

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Nana Komatsu · Satoshi Tsumabuki · Jô Odagiri

Synopsis The World of Kanako (2014) follows the story of a former police officer, Akikazu, who is approached by his ex-wife to find their missing daughter, Kanako. Kanako, a seemingly perfect high school student with excellent grades and a flawless image,...

Direction Takashi Yamazaki

Cast Shôta Sometani · Eri Fukatsu · Ai Hashimoto · Kazuki Kitamura

Synopsis Parasyte: Part 1 (2014) unfolds on a planet Earth that is stealthily infiltrated by extraterrestrial parasites. These creatures possess the chilling ability to enter human bodies through the nostrils or ear canals, ultimately seizing control of their hosts' minds and...

Direction Daihachi Yoshida

Cast Ryunosuke Kamiki · Ai Hashimoto · Suzuka Ohgo · Masahiro Higashide

Synopsis The Kirishima Thing (2012) follows the perplexing disappearance of Kirishima, the star player of the high school volleyball team. His girlfriend, Risa, is left bewildered as her text messages go unanswered. Hiroki, Kirishima's closest friend, struggles to comprehend his friend's...

Direction Takashi Yamazaki

Cast Shôta Sometani · Eri Fukatsu · Ai Hashimoto

Synopsis Parasyte: Part 2 (2015) delves into a world where humanity faces an existential threat from extraterrestrial parasites that can mimic human form and feed on human flesh. The narrative centers around a unique bond between a high school student and...

Direction Hatano Takafumi

Cast Erika Asakura · Akira Emoto · Motoki Fukami · Mari Hamada

Synopsis Oz Land (2018) follows Kurumi, who secures a position at a prestigious hotel but is unexpectedly assigned to a carnival linked to the same corporate network. Her new job is located in a rural area with limited entertainment options. Kurumi...

Direction Takeshi Furusawa

Cast Kento Yamazaki · Ai Hashimoto · Yoshihiko Hakamada · Ai Katô

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Kôji Seto · Satomi Ishihara · Tsutomu Takahashi · Shôta Sometani

Synopsis Sadako 3D (2012) follows Akane, a dedicated high school educator, as she encounters a chilling urban legend from her pupils. The tale involves a viral video of a suicide that supposedly compels viewers to take their own lives. Initially skeptical,...

Direction Atsushi Wada

Cast Ai Hashimoto · Rikako Sakata · Nako Mizusawa · Yuri Hane

Synopsis Abatâ (2011) follows the journey of a high school pupil who secures an uncommon avatar on a popular social media platform. As she becomes increasingly immersed in her online persona, the lines between her digital and real-life identities start to...

Direction Daihachi Yoshida

Cast Lily Franky · Kazuya Kamenashi · Ai Hashimoto · Tomoko Nakajima

Direction Daigo Matsui

Cast Jun Aonami · Ai Hashimoto · Yû Inaba · Marie Machida

Synopsis Wonderful World End (2015) is set in contemporary Japan, focusing on Hayano Shiori, a 17-year-old high school student who is deeply engrossed in her appearance and the fanbase she has cultivated through her blog, which she has maintained for three...

Direction Akiyoshi Kimata

Cast Ai Hashimoto · Renji Ishibashi · Kazushige Nagashima · Tatsuomi Hamada

Synopsis Home The House Imp (2012) follows the journey of a family in disarray as they find solace and healing through an extraordinary encounter with a "Zasikiwarashi," a benevolent Japanese spirit. This heartwarming tale explores how the family's interactions with the...

Direction Yoshihiro Fukagawa · Ken Iizuka · Isshin Inudô · Takahiro Miki

Cast Yûki Himura · Rondo Mimura · Haruka Kinami · Kii Kitano

Synopsis Irodori himura (TV Miniseries) (2012) is a captivating Japanese television series that aired in 2012, consisting of 10 engaging episodes. The show delves into the intricate world of a renowned detective who is tasked with solving a series of mysterious...

Direction Tsuyoshi Inoue · Teruyuki Yoshida · Tojo Kajihara

Cast Sôta Fukushi · Hiroko Yakushimaru · Kasumi Yamaya · Mio Yûki

Synopsis Amachan (TV Series) (2013) follows the journey of a young woman from the bustling city of Tokyo who decides to relocate to the serene and picturesque Tohoku region. Her goal is to embrace a new life and learn the traditional...

Direction Takeshi Yagi

Cast Takami Yoshimoto · Kurumi Hashimoto · Risa Saitô · Ai Hashimoto

Synopsis Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers (2008) follows the thrilling adventure where Ultraman Moebius reunites with a formidable team of heroes, including Ultraman, Ultra Seven, Ultraman Jack, and Ultraman Ace. Joining them are three additional Ultramen: Tiga, Dyna, and Gaia. Together, they...

Direction Rikiya Imaizumi · Daigo Matsui · Shô Miyake

Cast Hana Sugisaki · Ai Hashimoto · Ryôta Bandô · Ayano Moriguchi

Synopsis Sugisaki Hana no Satsukyu (2023) offers a glimpse into the leisurely moments of Hana Sugisaki's life, focusing on how she enjoys her downtime between drama and film shoots. The series captures the actress's relaxed and enjoyable activities during her breaks,...