Cast: Masaya Kato
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Masaya Kato. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 53
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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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...
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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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