Cast: Masaya Kato

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Masaya Kato. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Brother

2000 · Movie · 114 min. · Japan

Direction Takeshi Kitano

Cast Takeshi Kitano · Omar Epps · Claude Maki · Masaya Kato

Synopsis Brother (2000) follows the journey of a Japanese Yakuza gangster who is banished to the United States. Takeshi, the protagonist, lands in Los Angeles, where his younger half-brother resides. Despite the unfamiliar territory, Takeshi discovers that the dynamics of power...

7.0

9K votes

7.0

9K votes

Kingdom 4: Return of the Great General

2024 · Movie · 145 min. · Japan

Direction Shinsuke Sato

Cast Kento Yamazaki · Ryô Yoshizawa · Kanna Hashimoto · Nana Seino

Synopsis Kingdom 4: Return of the Great General (2024) follows the ongoing struggle of Qin as it strives to unify the region. Meanwhile, a neighboring country launches a surprise invasion from the north, threatening the stability and progress of Qin.

6.7

23 votes

6.7

23 votes

Agitator

2001 · Movie · 150 min. · Japan

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,...

6.6

131 votes

6.6

131 votes

Gozu

2003 · Movie · 127 min. · Japan

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Hideki Sone · Sho Aikawa · Kimika Yoshino · Shôhei Hino

Synopsis Gozu (2003) follows Minami, a loyal member of the Azamawari gang, who holds deep admiration for his Aniki (older brother) Ozaki, who once saved his life. However, Ozaki's recent peculiar behavior, such as his insistence that a Chihuahua is a...

6.3

2K votes

6.3

2K votes

Baramui Fighter (Fighter in the Wind)

2004 · Movie · 120 min. · South Korea

Direction Yang Yun-ho

Cast Yang Dong-kun · Aya Hirayama · Masaya Kato · Tae-woo Jeong

Synopsis Baramui Fighter (Fighter in the Wind) (2004) delves into the extraordinary life of Choi Bae-Dal, a renowned Korean martial artist who left an indelible mark on the world of martial arts from 1922 to 1994. The film chronicles his journey,...

6.3

913 votes

6.3

913 votes

The Mystery of Rampo

1994 · Movie · 100 min. · Japan

Direction Rintaro Mayuzumi · Kazuyoshi Okuyama

Cast Masahiro Motoki · Naoto Takenaka · Michiko Hada · Teruyuki Kagawa

Synopsis The Mystery of Rampo (1994) follows the story of Edogawa Rampo, a renowned author whose most recent literary work is suppressed by the government due to its unsettling and potentially harmful content. Despite destroying his drafts, Rampo's publisher presents him...

6.1

24 votes

6.1

24 votes

Talking Head

1992 · Movie · 105 min. · Japan

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Cast Shigeru Chiba · Tomoko Ishimura · Yoshikazu Fujiki · Keishi Hunt

Synopsis Talking Head (1992) follows the intriguing narrative of a renowned director, Mamoru Oshii, whose sudden disappearance leaves a studio in turmoil. The search for a replacement director begins, but the situation escalates when members of the studio staff start meeting...

6.1

46 votes

6.1

46 votes

Karate Kill

2016 · Movie · 89 min. · Japan

Direction Kurando Mitsutake

Cast Jeffrey James Lippold · Katarina Leigh Waters · Yuu Asakura · Asami

Synopsis Karate Kill (2016) follows the story of a solitary and enigmatic figure, Kenji, who is a highly skilled karate master. When his younger sister vanishes without a trace in the bustling city of Los Angeles, Kenji embarks on a relentless...

6.1

38 votes

6.1

38 votes

Aragami

2003 · Movie · 78 min. · Japan

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Takao Osawa · Masaya Kato · Kanae Uotani · Tak Sakaguchi

Synopsis Aragami (2003) is set in ancient Japan, where two injured samurai seek refuge in a peculiar old temple nestled deep in the mountains. A captivating and enigmatic woman greets them and invites them in. Overwhelmed by exhaustion, they collapse. One...

5.8

118 votes

5.8

118 votes

Shinjuku Incident

2009 · Movie · 119 min. · Hong Kong

Direction Derek Yee

Cast Jackie Chan · Naoto Takenaka · Daniel Wu · Xu Jinglei

Synopsis Shinjuku Incident (2009) follows the journey of a determined tractor mechanic from rural China, known as Steelhead (Jackie Chan), who ventures into Japan in the early 1990s to reunite with his beloved Xiu Xiu (Xu Jinglei). Steelhead and his companion,...

5.6

808 votes

5.6

808 votes

Re: Born

2016 · Movie · 115 min. · Japan

Direction Yûji Shimomura

Cast Tak Sakaguchi · Yura Kondo · Takumi Saito · Hitomi Hasebe

Synopsis Re: Born (2016) follows the journey of a renowned covert operative whose enigmatic history is shrouded in secrecy. Driven by a deep sense of purpose, this formidable soldier awakens the dormant power within him to champion the causes he holds...

5.4

27 votes

5.4

27 votes

Bad City

2022 · Movie · 118 min. · Japan

Direction Kensuke Sonomura

Cast Mitsu Dan · Hitoshi Ozawa · Lily Franky · Rino Katase

Synopsis Bad City (2022) follows the story of a dedicated and justice-driven veteran inspector, Torada (Ozawa Hitoshi), who finds himself at odds with the deeply rooted criminal underworld of the city. The narrative unfolds as Torada confronts the formidable influence of...

5.2

157 votes

5.2

157 votes

Drive

1997 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Steve Wang

Cast Mark Dacascos · Kadeem Hardison · John Pyper-Ferguson · Brittany Murphy

Synopsis Drive (1997) follows the thrilling escapades of a prototype enhanced human who finds himself in a desperate fight for survival. Pursued relentlessly by Chinese-hired hit men, he forms an unlikely alliance with a bystander sporting dreadlocks. Together, they navigate a...

4.7

129 votes

4.7

129 votes

Like a Dragon: Yakuza

2024 · Series · 45 min. · Japan

Direction Masaharu Take · Kengo Takimoto

Cast Ryoma Takeuchi · Munetaka Aoki · Kento Kaku · Yumi Kawai

Synopsis Like a Dragon: Yakuza (2024) is a gripping TV miniseries set to air in 2024, comprising one season with six episodes. The narrative unfolds across two distinct timeframes, 1995 and 2005, chronicling the life of a formidable and unmatched Yakuza...

4.6

200 votes

4.6

200 votes

Godzilla

1998 · Movie · 130 min. · United States

Direction Roland Emmerich

Cast Matthew Broderick · Jean Reno · Maria Pitillo · Hank Azaria

Synopsis Godzilla (1998) unleashes a colossal, destructive force upon New York City, as a gigantic, mutated reptile wreaks havoc on the urban landscape. This high-stakes, action-packed film, while boasting impressive special effects and a substantial budget, struggles with character development and...

4.3

29K votes

4.3

29K votes

Terra Formars

2016 · Movie · 113 min. · Japan

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Rinko Kikuchi · Rila Fukushima · Kane Kosugi · Emi Takei

Synopsis Terra Formars (2016) follows a daring mission to Mars, initiated by 21st-century scientists who introduced algae and cockroaches to the planet. The algae was intended to harness sunlight and cleanse the atmosphere, while the cockroaches were tasked with dispersing the...

4.1

1K votes

4.1

1K votes

Unfair the End

2015 · Movie · 108 min. · Japan

Direction Shimako Sato

Cast Ryoko Shinohara · Koichi Sato · Kento Nagayama · Sadao Abe

Synopsis Unfair the End (2015) follows the story of Ryoko Shinohara, a dedicated single mother and relentless detective, as she makes her comeback in the concluding chapter of the thrilling 'Unfair' series.

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See Hear Love

2023 · Movie · 132 min. · Japan

Direction John H. Lee

Cast Tomohisa Yamashita · Yûko Araki · Mahiro Takasugi · Maika Yamamoto

Synopsis See Hear Love (2023) follows the journey of Izumimoto Shinji, a renowned manga artist facing the gradual loss of his vision just as his series reaches its peak. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Aida...

Not rated

Not rated

The Emperor's Cook (TV Miniseries)

2015 · Series · 54 min. · Japan

Direction Yûichirô Hirakawa · Yûji Nakamae · Shingo Okamoto · Daisuke Yamamuro

Cast Takeru Satō · Haru Kuroki · Sei Ashina · Ryû Morioka

Synopsis The Emperor's Cook (TV Miniseries) (2015) follows the journey of a young man named Akiyama Tokuzo, who struggles to find his purpose in life. His world changes when he first tastes a meat cutlet, sparking an intense fascination with Western-style...

Not rated

Not rated

Blue Hearts ga kikoeru

2017 · Movie · 159 min. · Japan

Direction Noboru Iguchi · Ken Iizuka · Shin'ichi Kudô · Lee Sang-il

Cast Masatoshi Nagase · Kiko Mizuhara · Machiko Ono · Masaya Kato

Synopsis Blue Hearts ga kikoeru (2017) is a compilation of short films, each crafted by a different director, all drawing inspiration from beloved tracks by the iconic Japanese punk rock band. The collection features segments titled "Be Kind to Others," "Love...

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Not rated