Direction: Toshio Hirata

Direction Akio Sakai · Toshio Hirata

Synopsis Barefoot Gen 2 (1986) follows the journey of Gen, now a fourth-grader, three years after the devastating bombing of Hiroshima. The city remains in ruins, and Gen's daily struggle involves scavenging for scrap metal to support his family. Despite the...

Direction Toshio Hirata · Osamu Tezuka

Synopsis The Fantastic Adventure of Unico (1981) follows the journey of Unico, a magical unicorn born with extraordinary abilities that bring joy to those around him. However, his powers provoke envy among certain gods, who command the West Wind to banish...

Direction Toshio Hirata · Hiroshi Hamasaki

Synopsis Pet Shop of Horrors (TV Miniseries) (2000) follows the enigmatic Count D, a pet shop proprietor in Chinatown who offers unique and elusive pets to those seeking something extraordinary. Each pet comes with a binding contract, and while adhering to...

Direction Toshio Hirata

Synopsis Chiisana koi no monogatari: Chicchi to Sarî hatsukoi no shiki (1984) follows the tender tale of a young girl named Chiiko who develops a deep affection for a classmate named Sally. Chiiko's imagination runs wild, leading her to believe that...

Direction Kyuma Oshita · Toshio Hirata

Synopsis Hiroshima ni Ichiban Densha ga Hashitta (TV) (1993) is a poignant television film that chronicles the life of a young woman employed on a streetcar in Hiroshima. The narrative spans the pivotal moments before and after the devastating atomic bombing...

Direction Toshio Hirata

Synopsis Bark! Bun Bun (1987) is a cinematic adaptation that brings the beloved "Bark! Bun Bun" anime series to the big screen. This remake captures the essence of the original series, offering a fresh take on the adventures and escapades of...

Direction Toshio Hirata

Synopsis Fair, then Partly Piggy (1988) centers around Noriyasu, a seemingly ordinary third-grader whose world takes a dramatic turn when his mother discovers his personal diary. To impress her, he starts penning extraordinary falsehoods, including tales of a colossal snake in...

Direction Toshio Hirata

Cast Shigeru Mizuki

Synopsis Yôkai gadan (1994) is a compilation of brief animated segments inspired by the artwork of Shigeru Mizuki. Each segment delves into the world of Yokai, supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore. The shorts vary in duration, typically lasting between one to...

Direction Toshio Hirata

Synopsis Bobby's Girl (1985) follows the journey of a young teenager known as "Bobby," who has a strong aversion to academics. Instead of pursuing education, Bobby decides to take on a job to forge his own path in life. The narrative...

Direction Toshio Hirata · Yoshiyuki Momose

Synopsis Girls in Summer Clothes (TV) (1988) is a poignant television film set in 1945, focusing on the second and third-year students of a Hiroshima girls' school who are relocated to work in war factories. The narrative centers on the 220...

Direction Satoru Namekawa · Toshio Hirata

Synopsis Rail of the Star - A True Story of Children (1993) follows the poignant journey of a young Japanese actress who reflects on her tumultuous childhood during the war in Korea. Her father departs to fight, her infant sister Miko...

Direction Masami Hata · Toshio Hirata

Direction Toshio Hirata · Eimei Kitano · Kôzô Masanobu · Moribi Murano

Synopsis Naughty Detective Club (TV Series) (1968) follows a dynamic group of young investigators, including a token girl and her younger brother, who band together to form a detective club. Each member contributes unique skills—from intelligence and physical prowess to inventive...

Direction Toshio Hirata

Synopsis The Phoenix: Chapter of Yamato (1987) is the second installment in the Kadokawa Haruki Office Co., Ltd. adaptation of Tezuka Osamu's renowned work, which delves into the myth of Yamatotakeru. This animated feature presents a more sophisticated take on the...

Direction Toshio Hirata

Synopsis Grimm's Fairy Tales - The Golden Bird (1987) begins with a golden apple being pilfered from the King's garden, leading the monarch to task his three sons with guarding the remaining apples and uncovering the culprit. When the youngest son,...

Direction Toshio Hirata

Synopsis Unico: Black Cloud White Feather (TV) (1979) introduces us to a magical unicorn who finds himself in a grimy, polluted metropolis shrouded in perpetual darkness due to the relentless smoke from a nearby factory. In this dismal environment, Unico forms...

Direction Mori Masaki · Toshio Hirata

Synopsis The Door Into Summer (1981) follows the journey of Marion, a young student who is deeply committed to a personal philosophy he terms "rationalism." This philosophy leads him to dismiss any form of emotional expression, including affection. However, his life...

Direction Toshio Hirata

Synopsis Easy Cooking Animation: Youth's Dining Table (TV Series) (1989) is a delightful television series that aired from 1989 to 1990, comprising 25 engaging episodes. Each episode focuses on the art of preparing home-cooked meals, offering a humorous take on the...