Cast: Toru Tezuka

Direction Hideaki Anno

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Megumi Hayashibara · Akira Ishida · Kirari

Synopsis Love & Pop (1998) delves into the complex world of teenage relationships and societal pressures. The narrative revolves around a group of high school girls who engage in enjo-kosai, a practice where they receive money or gifts in exchange for...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Nao Omori · Shinya Tsukamoto · Pauline Suen

Synopsis Ichi the Killer (2001) delves into the chaotic world of the Anjo clan, where the enigmatic disappearance of their leader leaves a power vacuum. Kakihara, a deranged and masochistic underling, frantically seeks answers, honing in on the elusive Ichi. This...

Direction Shusuke Kaneko

Cast Shinobu Nakayama · Ai Maeda · Yukijiro Hotaru · Ayako Fujitani

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 Hideaki Anno

Cast Sôsuke Ikematsu · Minami Hamabe · Tasuku Emoto · Shinya Tsukamoto

Synopsis Shin Kamen Rider (2023) marks a fresh start for the iconic franchise, commemorating half a century since its inception with a thrilling reboot. This new installment pays homage to the original 1971 series while introducing modern elements to captivate a...

Direction SABU

Cast Ayaka Komatsu · Makoto Togashi · Toru Tezuka · Tarô Suruga

Synopsis Miss Zombie (2013) follows the peculiar events that unfold when a medical professional and his relatives receive an unusual package at their secluded rural residence. The delivery, sent by an old acquaintance, includes a firearm, a female zombie, and a...

Direction Noboru Iguchi

Cast Asami · Rina Takeda · Yûya Ishikawa · Kentarô Shimazu

Synopsis Dead Sushi (2012) follows Keiko, the offspring of a renowned sushi chef, who departs from her home to evade her father's intense training in both sushi crafting and martial arts. She secures a job at a secluded inn, where she...

Direction Hideaki Anno

Cast Eriko Sato · Mikako Ichikawa · Jun Murakami · Mitsuhiro Oikawa

Direction Higuchinsky

Cast Eriko Hatsune · Fhi Fan · Hinako Saeki · Ren Osugi

Synopsis Uzumaki (2000) unfolds in a quiet Japanese town where Kirie encounters her boyfriend's father secretly recording a snail. Initially, she dismisses the odd behavior. However, his fixation on spirals intensifies, culminating in a tragic suicide involving a washing machine that...

Direction Yudai Yamaguchi · Jun'ichi Yamamoto

Cast Issei Takahashi · Aoba Kawai · Kenichi Kawasaki · Shôichirô Masumoto

Direction Akihiko Shiota

Cast Hinako Saeki · Machiko Ono · Hiromi Kuronuma · Toru Tezuka

Synopsis Gips (2000) follows the story of Kazuko, a 22-year-old secretary who encounters Tamaki, a woman struggling with crutches and an ill-fitting shoe over her cast, on her way home from work. After assisting Tamaki to her feet, Kazuko accompanies her...

Direction Shûtarô Oku

Cast Kaede Aono · Ginpunchō · Arata Furuta · Naoya Gômoto

Synopsis Asura Girl: A Blood-C Tale (2017) unfolds in the tumultuous era preceding World War II, where a brutal clash erupts between a small village and the formidable Japan's Special Higher Police. The narrative delves into the intense struggle and the...

Direction Tsukahara Ayuko · Yamamuro Daisuke · Takahiro Aoyama

Cast Takuya Kimura · Kyoka Suzuki · Yûta Tamamori · Kan'ichirô Satô

Synopsis Grand Maison Tokyo (TV Series) (2019) follows the journey of a highly skilled Japanese chef specializing in French cuisine who has dedicated his life to the art of cooking. After establishing his own restaurant in Paris and securing two Michelin...

Direction Miwa Nishikawa

Cast Hiroyuki Miyasako · Miho Tsumiki · Sei Hiraizumi · Naoko Otani

Synopsis Wild Berries (2003) presents a narrative of a typical family whose equilibrium is disrupted by the return of their carefree son, Shuji, after an extended period away. The film delves into the dynamics of the family as they navigate the...

Direction Yukihiko Tsutsumi

Cast Yôsuke Eguchi · Masahiro Motoki · Yukie Nakama · Gou Ayano

Synopsis The Big Bee (2015) is a gripping thriller set in 1995, where a remotely controlled helicopter hovers ominously over a nuclear power plant. Simultaneously, a chilling ultimatum is sent via fax to the power company, government, and media outlets: shut...

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Tokiko Katô · Daijiro Kawaoka · Kaho Minami · Eihi Shiina

Direction Masatoshi Yamaguchi

Cast Jirô Satô · Mai Shiraishi · Saki Tateno · Takayuki Yamada

Synopsis Could Have Done It Committee (TV Series) (2018) follows the unique workings of a panel consisting of Yuzuru Nojima, Ayako Tsuki, and Oashisu. Individuals who harbor regrets about past inactions, believing they might have accomplished more, visit this committee to...

Direction Yukihiko Tsutsumi · Hitoshi One · Hiroaki Hobo · Hisashi Kimura

Cast Yukie Nakama · Hiroshi Abe · Katsuhisa Namase · Kazuki Maehara

Synopsis Trick (TV Series) (2000) follows the story of Naoko Yamada, a talented but financially struggling magician. She forms an unlikely alliance with Professor Ueda, who is enlisted by detectives Yabe and Ishihara to solve mysterious cases involving individuals who claim...

Direction Kenta Tanaka · Akihiko Watase · Katsuhiko Ikeda

Cast Hiroki Hasegawa · Masaki Okada · Ken Yasuda · Kyôko Yoshine

Synopsis Little Giants (TV Miniseries) (2017) follows Shinichiro Kosaka, a dedicated detective with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. After a career-defining error, he is reassigned to a smaller police station. Here, he encounters a team of detectives who, despite their perceived...

Direction Eiji Uchida

Cast Kazuyuki Aijima · Arata Furuta · Hannya · Masahiko Kawahara

Synopsis I Turn (TV Series) (2019) follows the story of Mister Komae, who is reassigned to an advertising agency's regional branch as a form of disciplinary action. This transfer forces him to live separately from his family, adding financial strain as...