Cast: Daisuke Iijima

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Mickey Curtis · Daisuke Iijima · Hiroyuki Ikeuchi · Akira Ishige

Synopsis Blues Harp (1998) follows the story of Kenji, an ambitious yakuza member who forms an unlikely bond with Chuji, a harmonica-playing bartender with a secret side job as a drug dealer for a rival gang. As Kenji's aspirations for higher...

Direction Nagisa Ôshima

Cast Ryuhei Matsuda · Tadanobu Asano · Takeshi Kitano · Yoichi Sai

Synopsis Gohatto (1999) is a cinematic exploration set against the backdrop of Japan's Shogun era, delving into the dynamics of a samurai training compound where young warriors hone their swordfighting skills. The narrative revolves around a series of interpersonal conflicts that...

Direction Kôji Wakamatsu

Cast Shinobu Terajima · Shima Ohnishi · Keigo Kasuya · Emi Masuda

Synopsis Caterpillar (2010) is a film directed by Koji Wakamatsu, known for his uncompromising and politically charged cinema. Set during the tumultuous period of World War II, the narrative revolves around a Japanese soldier who returns home after being severely injured...

Direction Takashi Ishii

Cast Yûki Amami · Takeshi Yamato · Reiko Kataoka · Yôzaburô Itô

Synopsis Black Angel vol. 2 (1999) follows the story of a skilled assassin named Mayo, who is hired to eliminate a yakuza boss but accidentally takes the life of an innocent person instead. In the aftermath, Mayo encounters the yakuza's bodyguard,...

Direction Takashi Ishii

Cast Riona Hazuki · Reiko Takashima · Jinpachi Nezu · Kippei Shiina

Synopsis The Black Angel (1997) follows the harrowing journey of Ikko, a six-year-old girl whose life is forever altered when she witnesses the brutal murder of her parents, who are yakuza gang leaders. Ikko narrowly escapes the same fate thanks to...

Direction Takashi Ishii

Cast Harumi Inoue · Shingo Tsurumi · Kazuki Kitamura · Matsuoka Shunsuke

Synopsis Freeze Me (2000) follows the harrowing journey of Chihiro, who, after being sexually assaulted by three men and having the ordeal recorded, leaves her hometown to start anew. Five years later, she is on the verge of marrying a colleague...

Direction Takashi Ishii

Cast Ken Ogata · Shinobu Otake · Kimiko Yo · Mai Kitajima

Direction Takao Nakano

Cast Sora Aoi · Io Aikawa · Saori Andô · Kaworu Asakusa

Synopsis The Big Tits Dragon (2010) follows the tale of five unique exotic dancers—voluptuous performer Lena Jodo (portrayed by AV star Sora Aoi), alluring redhead goth Maria (Mari Sakurai), former inmate Ginko (Risa Kasumi), foreigner Darna (Io Aikawa), and seasoned stripper...

Direction Tsubota Yoshifumi

Cast Kenji Mizuhashi · Marie Machida · Shoichi Honda · Anji

Direction Hisayasu Sato

Cast Tomori Abe · Shun Asada · Kei Fujiwara · Daisuke Iijima

Synopsis Hana-Dama: The Origins (2014) follows the story of Mizuki, a transfer student who faces relentless bullying from her peers. Despite the constant harassment, Mizuki remains calm and collected. Kirie, another student who is also a target of bullying, develops a...

Direction Kazuki Omori

Cast Kôji Kikkawa · Tatsuo Yamada · Yoko Katori · Miyoko Akaza

Synopsis Sukanpin walk (1984) follows the journey of Yuji, a young man who leaves his home with the ambition to become a successful actor. During his travels, he crosses paths with Yoshio, a budding rock musician, and Ami, a popular idol...

Direction Takahisa Zeze

Cast Fujiko · Daisuke Iijima · Yoichiro Ito · Takehito Kotani

Synopsis A Gap in the Skin (2005) is a visually striking and nearly dialogue-free film directed by Japanese 'pink' filmmaker Takahisa Zeze, blending brutal and erotic elements with arthouse cinema. The story follows two young fugitives, Hidenori and Sunako, portrayed by...

Direction Takashi Ishii

Cast Harumi Inoue · Machiko Kochi · Shinobu Otake · Hiroko Satô

Synopsis A Night in Nude: Salvation (2010) follows the tale of a captivating mother and her two daughters who operate a bar in a small town. Their ambition is to amass wealth, renovate their establishment, and live the life of celebrities....

Direction Genji Nakamura

Cast Miki Takakura · Kazuhiro Yamaji · Maya Itô · Daisuke Iijima

Synopsis Beauty in Rope Hell (1983) revolves around a mailman who develops an unhealthy fixation on a young, attractive wife. Driven by his obsession, he abducts the woman and subjects her to a horrifying ordeal. He imprisons her in a basement...

Direction Takashi Ishii

Cast Maiko Kawakami · Jinpachi Nezu · Noriko Hayami · Shingo Tsurumi

Synopsis Red Lightning (1994) follows the story of Nami, a photographer working on the set of an adult film. During the filming of a disturbing scene depicting a teacher assaulting a schoolgirl, Nami's discomfort grows as the scene triggers memories of...

Direction Takahisa Zeze

Cast Kokone Sasaki · Shima Ohnishi · Tomori Abe · Daisuke Iijima

Synopsis Maria’s Breast (2014) follows the story of Masao (Kokone Sasaki), a former celebrity known for her supernatural abilities, who now earns a living as a sex worker. Her unique power allows her to sense the imminent death of others through...

Direction Shinji Imaoka

Cast Minami Aoyama · Shirô Shimomoto · Mutsuo Yoshioka · Masataka Matsubara

Synopsis Uncle’s Paradise (2006) is a whimsical comedy that delves into the extraordinary life of Haruo Maekawa, a young man who earns his living by catching squid. Haruo is driven by an intense desire to capture a mythical giant squid said...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Kazuhiko Nishimura · Kentarô Nakakura · Megumi Kanzaki · Ren Osugi

Synopsis Da kane otoko-tachi no gekijô (1994) follows the intense journey of Tachibana Wataru, a gifted but troubled bicycle racer who is on a mission to secure a single, decisive victory. The film, directed by Kurosawa, vividly portrays Wataru's relentless determination...

Direction Shunya Ito

Cast Min Tanaka · Mizuki Doki · Ken Furusawa · Daisuke Iijima

Direction Isao Yamada

Cast Cosmosco · Kinue Fuji · Ginpachi Ginza · Daisuke Iijima

Synopsis The Soul Odyssey (2003) is a visually striking and surreal cinematic experience, inspired by the renowned Japanese fantasy book illustrator Yoshiharu Tsuge. Directed by Isao Yamada, a visionary filmmaker with a unique artistic vision, the film is a kaleidoscopic journey...