Cast: Taro Yamamoto

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Yôsuke Kubozuka · Kou Shibasaki · Shinobu Otake · Taro Yamamoto

Synopsis Go (2001) follows the journey of Sugihara, a second-generation Korean immigrant navigating the complexities of life in Japan. Struggling to find a sense of belonging in either of the two cultures, Sugihara's existence is deeply influenced by violence, a legacy...

Direction Kinji Fukasaku

Cast Aki Maeda · Tatsuya Fujiwara · Chiaki Kuriyama · Taro Yamamoto

Synopsis Battle Royale (2000) follows a group of 42 rebellious high school students who are involuntarily enrolled in a brutal, state-mandated game of survival. Transported to a desolate island, each student is equipped with a random weapon and minimal supplies, tasked...

Direction Tôya Satô

Cast Ken'ichi Matsuyama · Tatsuya Fujiwara · Yûki Amami · Teruyuki Kagawa

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Zhang Ziyi · Jô Odagiri · Hiroko Yakushimaru · Mikijiro Hira

Synopsis Princess Raccoon (2005) follows the enchanting tale of Amechiyo, a prince who has been exiled from his kingdom. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Tanukihime, a captivating figure who is actually a raccoon dog princess in human...

Direction Takahisa Zeze

Cast Hyde · Wang Leehom · Gackt · Taro Yamamoto

Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Takako Tokiwa · Yusuke Iseya · Teruyuki Kagawa · Taro Yamamoto

Synopsis Red Moon (2004) unfolds against the backdrop of Manchukuo during the tumultuous period of World War II. The narrative delves into the lives of individuals navigating the complexities and hardships of a war-torn region, exploring themes of survival, resilience, and...

Direction Shunji Iwai

Cast Miyuki Matsuda · Kokoro Fujinami · Masashi Gotô · Tetsuya Iida

Synopsis Friends After 3.11 (2011) delves into the aftermath of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, which led to a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima power plant, sparking widespread discontent. Director Iwai Shunji presents a profoundly personal documentary, utilizing...

Direction Toshiyuki Mizutani

Cast Yuriko Hirooka · Satoshi Izumi · Haruko Katô · Yoichiro Kawakami

Synopsis Perfect Education 4: Secret Basement (2003) follows the story of a timid and introverted man named Takeru who discovers an unconscious schoolgirl named Lily in a Tokyo park. Compelled by a mix of concern and curiosity, he takes her to...

Direction Norio Tsuruta

Cast Yoshino Kimura · Taro Yamamoto · Noriko Nakagoshi · Kyusaku Shimada

Synopsis Blood (2008) is a cinematic adaptation of the classic Kazuo Umezu manga series that captivated readers from 1969 to 1970. The narrative centers around a young girl named Kazusa (Yoshino Kimura) and her envious younger sibling, Lisa (Noriko Nakagoshi). Lisa's...

Direction Yuzo Asahara

Cast Toshiyuki Nishida · Rentarô Mikuni · Misae Nagai · Akira Yasuda

Direction Banmei Takahashi

Cast Masato Hagiwara · Ren Osugi · Sansei Shiomi · Mansaku Ikeuchi

Direction Nobuo Mizuta

Cast Hideaki Ito · Seiyô Uchino · Takayuki Yamada · Yu Kashii

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Rena Tanaka · Satoshi Tsumabuki · Ayumi Ito · Shuji Kashiwabara

Synopsis A Day on the Planet (2003) follows a group of seven friends who come together for a lively gathering in Kyoto to honor Masamichi's acceptance into graduate school. Maki and her partner Nakazawa attend the celebration and quickly become inebriated...

Direction Hiroyuki Nasu

Cast Yoshida Eisaku · Isako Washio · Masayuki Tanaka · Taro Yamamoto

Synopsis Daida kyoushi akiba, shinken desu! (1991) is a captivating film that draws inspiration from the renowned comic book series crafted by Yoshiyuki Hayasaka and M.A.T. The movie delves into the world of a high school teacher who finds himself in...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Taro Yamamoto · Sosuke Takaoka · Tanroh Ishida · Shôta Sometani

Synopsis The Millennial Rapture (2012) is a cinematic interpretation of Kenji Nakagami's novel, “Sennen no yuraku,” which translates to “A Thousand Years of Pleasure.” This film presents a series of narratives centered around the reckless and adventurous young men from the...

Direction Jūzō Itami

Cast Nobuko Miyamoto · Masahiko Nishimura · Yuji Murata · Kazuya Takahashi

Direction Yoshino Hiroshi · Kunimoto Masahiro

Cast Inamori Izumi · Taro Yamamoto · Kakazu Issei · Yuka Itaya

Synopsis Aishiteru: Kaiyô (TV Series) (2009) follows the intertwined lives of two families living in the same neighborhood. Satsuki Noguchi, a dedicated mother, juggles her responsibilities as a wife to her hardworking husband Kazuhiko and a mother to their introverted fifth-grader,...

Direction Kazuki Omori

Cast Masatoshi Nakamura · Yûko Asano · Kazuhisa Kawaguchi · Miyoko Asada

Synopsis Run! Ichiro (2001) follows the interconnected stories of several people named Ichiro, each experiencing transformative moments in their lives while drawing inspiration from the renowned baseball player Ichiro. This heartfelt film delves into the lives of fans who support the...

Direction Hidenori Inoue · Kazuyuki Inoue

Cast Yûki Amami · Macoto Awane · Takashi Fujiki · Arata Furuta

Synopsis Goemon Rock 2: Rose and Samurai (2011) follows the intertwined journeys of a self-sacrificing woman and a determined man. The woman, driven by her love for her homeland, makes immense personal sacrifices to save her country from impending doom. Meanwhile,...

Direction Mitsutoshi Tanaka

Cast Toshiyuki Nishida · Shinobu Otake · Saki Fukuda · Kippei Shiina

Synopsis Castle Under Fiery Skies (2009) follows the inspiring journey of a skilled builder, carpenter, and architect who faces numerous challenges and hardships while constructing a magnificent castle for his patron, the renowned Japanese historical figure, Oda Nobunaga. The narrative delves...