Direction: Kôtarô Terauchi

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Kôtarô Terauchi. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Boys Love

2006 · Movie · 84 min. · Japan

Direction Kôtarô Terauchi

Cast Yoshikazu Kotani · Takumi Saito · Hiroya Matsumoto · Masashi Taniguchi

Synopsis Boys Love (2006) follows the story of Akira Mamiya, a reserved and traditional young magazine editor, who is assigned to create a profile on the enigmatic teen model, Kisaragi Noeru. Mamiya's initial interest in Noeru deepens as he becomes captivated...

5.5

79 votes

5.5

79 votes

A Slit-Mouthed Woman 2

2008 · Movie · 98 min. · Japan

Direction Kôtarô Terauchi

Cast Rin Asuka · Yukie Kawamura · Yôsuke Saitô · Mayuko Iwasa

Synopsis A Slit-Mouthed Woman 2 (2008) follows the lives of three sisters who reside on a chicken farm in a quaint town in Gifu. The eldest, Yukie Sawada, is set to marry, while the middle sister, Sachiko, works at a beauty...

5.2

23 votes

5.2

23 votes

Shaolin Grandma

2008 · Movie · 72 min. · Japan

Direction Kôtarô Terauchi

Cast Chiyoko Asami · Nao Nagasawa · Kazuyuki Senba · Keisuke Urushizaki

Synopsis Shaolin Grandma (2008) unfolds in the secluded and mysterious Shaolinji temple, where Miyoko, affectionately called Shaolin Grandma, has dedicated her life to mastering martial arts alongside her family. Her world is upended when she faces a humiliating defeat at the...

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Schoolboy Crush

2007 · Movie · 88 min. · Japan

Direction Kôtarô Terauchi

Cast Yoshikazu Kotani · Atsumi Kanno · Yuuki Kawakubo · Kazunori Tani

Synopsis Schoolboy Crush (2007) follows Kairo Aoi, a handsome young educator who is shocked to discover that his new pupil, Sora Amakami, is the captivating teenage escort he previously engaged. The chaos unfolds as the esteemed academy transforms into a seething...

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Maria Watches Over Us

2010 · Movie · 90 min. · Japan

Direction Kôtarô Terauchi

Cast Nana Akiyama · Haru · Kaoru Hirata · Alice Hirose

Synopsis Maria Watches Over Us (2010) follows the journey of Yumi Fukuzawa, a typical first-year student at Lillian Girls’ Academy. Yumi's life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Sachiko Ogasawara, a second-year student vying for the prestigious Red...

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Demekingu

2009 · Movie · 99 min. · Japan

Direction Kôtarô Terauchi

Cast Chiyoko Asami · Manami Honjou · Guts Ishimatsu · Ryoma Ito

Synopsis Demekingu (2009) unfolds in 1969, when a young man stumbles upon a mysterious letter sealed within a glass bottle. The letter prophesies the catastrophic emergence of a celestial beast, referred to as Demeking. Driven by this chilling revelation, the young...

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Tokyo Shutter Girl

2013 · Movie · 92 min. · Japan

Direction Motoyuki Kobayashi · Kôtarô Terauchi · Macoto Tezuka

Cast Kôhei Hiramitsu · Noriyuki Ohashi · Takemi Fujii · Yûsei Kiyota

Synopsis Tokyo Shutter Girl (2013) follows the journey of three high school students who are part of their school's photography club, capturing the essence of Tokyo through their lenses. The narrative is divided into three distinct segments, each centering on a...

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