Cast: Ken'ichi Endô

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Ken'ichi Endô · Masatô Ibu · Renji Ishibashi · Hiroshi Mikami

Synopsis Negotiator (TV) (2003) follows the intense situation that unfolds when a routine convenience store heist spirals out of control, leading the criminals to take refuge in a Tokyo hospital with over thirty hostages. The renowned negotiator Shuhei Ishida is summoned...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Sho Aikawa · Aiko Satô · Ken'ichi Endô · Sei Hiraizumi

Synopsis Sun Scarred (2006) follows Mr. Katayama as he concludes a challenging workday and eagerly anticipates celebrating his birthday with his wife and young daughter at home. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a group of teenagers...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Masaya Sato · Shôko Aida · Naomi Akimoto · Narimi Arimori

Synopsis The Man in White (2003) follows Asuzam, a fiercely devoted and relentless Yakuza member, as he embarks on a brutal quest for vengeance after his boss is assassinated by a hired gunman. The narrative is filled with intense action, including...

Direction Kwak Jae-young

Cast Haruka Ayase · Keisuke Koide · Risa Ai · Yoshikazu Ebisu

Synopsis Cyborg She (Cyborg Girl) (2008) follows the story of Jiro (Keisuke Koide), a solitary individual who finds his mundane life disrupted on his 20th birthday. While shopping at a department store for a birthday gift, he encounters a peculiar young...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Arata Iura · Yusuke Iseya · Susumu Terajima · Seminosuke Murasugi

Synopsis Distance (2001) follows the aftermath of a tragic event orchestrated by a cult inspired by Aum Shinrikyo, where they contaminate a city's water supply and subsequently take their own lives near a lake. On the anniversary of their deaths, relatives...

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...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Hayato Ichihara · Mitsuki Tanimura · Jun Kunimura · Ken'ichi Endô

Synopsis God's Puzzle (2008) is a delightful blend of comedic mishaps, youthful romance, and a touch of science fiction. The story centers around a young, laid-back individual who finds himself in a peculiar situation. He agrees to stand in for his...

Direction Hideo Nakata · Masaki Nishiura

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Yutaka Takenouchi · Fumiyo Kohinata · Kaoru Kobayashi

Synopsis The Days (2023) is a gripping TV miniseries consisting of 8 episodes that delves into the complex narratives of individuals associated with the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. The series explores the contrasting perceptions of these individuals, who are either vilified...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Ken'ichi Endô · Fujiko · Jun Moto · Shoko Nakahara

Synopsis Visitor Q (2001) delves into the chaotic lives of a dysfunctional family, where a once-prominent television reporter, now disgraced, attempts to create a documentary exploring the themes of violence and sexuality among young people. The narrative takes a dark turn...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Riki Takeuchi · Ryôsuke Miki · Ken'ichi Endô · Mika Katsumura

Synopsis Violent Fire (Deadly Outlaw: Rekka) (2002) follows the story of Kunisada, portrayed by Riki Takeuchi, whose Yakuza leader and mentor meets a tragic end. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, Kunisada teams up with his loyal friend, played by Kenichi...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Shun Oguri · Takayuki Yamada · Kyôsuke Yabe · Sosuke Takaoka

Synopsis Crows: Episode 0 (2007) is set in the notorious Suzuran Senior High School for Boys, a place infamous for its low academic standards and high levels of violence, earning it the moniker "The School of Crows." The students, known as...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Kenji Sawada · Keiko Matsuzaka · Shinji Takeda · Yoshiyuki Morishita

Synopsis The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001) follows the Katakuri family as they embark on a new venture by opening a guesthouse nestled in the mountains. Their inaugural guest, however, meets an untimely end by taking his own life, prompting the...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Riki Takeuchi · Mickey Curtis · Ken'ichi Endô · Renji Ishibashi

Synopsis Yakuza Demon (2003) follows the story of Seiji and Yoshifumi, the last remaining members of the Muto faction within the Date Family. The duo holds deep respect and affection for their leader, Mr. Muto, viewing him as a paternal figure,...

Direction Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Aya Ueto · Shun Oguri · Hiroki Narimiya · Kenji Kohashi

Synopsis Azumi (2003) commences with the protagonist as the sole female among a group of ten warriors, all of whom have been rigorously trained since childhood by Jiji, an elderly samurai. One fateful day, Jiji informs them that they must undergo...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Kôji Kikkawa · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Ken'ichi Endô · Hua Rong Weng

Synopsis The Guys from Paradise (2000) is a gripping prison drama set in the Philippines, inspired by real events, that delves into a world marred by corruption, drug trafficking, and pedophilia. The narrative revolves around Kohei Hayakawa (Koji Kikkawa), a talented...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Sho Aikawa · Riki Takeuchi · Ken'ichi Endô · Shinya Tsukamoto

Synopsis Dead or Alive 2: Tôbôsha (2000) follows the intertwined journey of two skilled assassins who unexpectedly encounter each other while executing the same assignment. As they recognize each other as long-lost childhood friends, they pause their lethal careers to revisit...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Ryuhei Matsuda · Masanobu Ando · Ryo Ishibashi · Renji Ishibashi

Synopsis Big Bang Love, Juvenile A (2006) follows the story of Jun, a reserved and quiet young man who finds himself incarcerated after taking the life of a patron at a bar. His cellmate, Shiro, has a history marked by violence...

Direction Shusuke Kaneko

Cast Aya Ueto · Yûma Ishigaki · Chiaki Kuriyama · Shun Oguri

Synopsis Azumi 2: Death or Love (2005) follows the journey of skilled assassins Azumi and Nagara as they strive to avert a looming civil war. Their quest leads them to pursue Masayuki Sanada, a formidable target shielded by both a powerful...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Kazuki Kitamura · Goro Kishitani · Sho Aikawa · Yosiyoshi Arakawa

Synopsis Like a dragon (2007) unfolds in the sweltering summer heat of Tokyo, where detectives, including the witty veteran Makoto Date (Yutaka Matsushige), are on the scene of a peculiar bank heist. The robbers, clad in balaclavas, target a nearly empty...

Direction Tomijiro Mitsuishi

Cast Sayaka Yamaguchi · Yôsuke Kubozuka · Ken'ichi Endô · Makoto Togashi

Synopsis Tomie: Replay (2000) follows a young girl who stumbles upon her father's cryptic notes detailing his final experiment before his descent into madness. The notebook appears mundane until the final pages, where the handwriting becomes erratic and the name "Tomie"...