Direction: Tsutomu Hanabusa

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


Tokyo Revengers

2021 · Movie · 120 min. · Japan

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Kazuki Horike · Mio Imada · Hayato Isomura · Takumi Kitamura

Synopsis Tokyo Revengers (2021) follows Takemichi Hanagaki, who discovers through the news that his former middle school sweetheart, Hinata Tachibana, has been tragically killed by the notorious Tokyo Manji Gang. Living in a modest apartment with thin walls and a demanding...

5.6

32 votes

5.6

32 votes

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Minami Hamabe · Kiyo Matsumoto · Natsume Mito · Aoi Morikawa

Synopsis Kakegurui: Compulsive Gambler (TV Series) (2018) follows the elite students of Hyakkaou Private Academy, where the offspring of powerful political and business figures attend. The social order at this prestigious institution is determined through a series of high-stakes games. Those...

5.3

37 votes

5.3

37 votes

No Longer Heroine

2015 · Movie · 112 min. · Japan

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Mirei Kiritani · Kento Yamazaki · Kentarô Sakaguchi · Ayano Fukuda

Synopsis No Longer Heroine (2015) follows the story of Hatori Matsuzaki, a high school girl with a secret admiration for her childhood friend, Rita Terasaka. Hatori is convinced that Rita will eventually see her as his heroine, but her hopes are...

5.3

35 votes

5.3

35 votes

Sadako 3D

2012 · Movie · 96 min. · Japan

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Kôji Seto · Satomi Ishihara · Tsutomu Takahashi · Shôta Sometani

Synopsis Sadako 3D (2012) follows Akane, a dedicated high school educator, as she encounters a chilling urban legend from her pupils. The tale involves a viral video of a suicide that supposedly compels viewers to take their own lives. Initially skeptical,...

3.5

165 votes

3.5

165 votes

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Minami Umezawa · Asuka Saitō · Mizuki Yamashita · Riko Fukumoto

Synopsis Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (TV Miniseries) (2020) is a captivating live-action adaptation that spans 6 episodes, bringing the beloved anime series to life in a fresh and engaging format. The story follows a group of passionate high school students...

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Grand Blue Dreaming

2020 · Movie · 107 min. · Japan

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Ryô Ryûsei · Atsuhiro Inukai · Yûki Yoda · Aya Asahina

Synopsis Grand Blue Dreaming (2020) follows Iori Kitahara as he embarks on a new journey after relocating to a coastal town for his college years. His expectations are swiftly upended as he finds himself immersed in a world of underwater adventures...

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Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Riki Honda · Yukino Kishii · Keita Machida · Mahiro Takasugi

Synopsis Project Dreams: How to Build Mazinger Z's Hangar (2020) follows the journey of Maeda Corporation, a company renowned for its civil engineering projects like dams, as it ventures into uncharted territory. The company's marketing director, Asegawa, initiates a bold plan...

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Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Kento Nakajima · Yûna Taira · Yuri Chinen · Masahiro Takashima

Synopsis That Is Not a Child But a Minor (2017) follows the life of Karin Oriyama, who on her 16th birthday, is given an unexpected gift by her parents—marriage. The groom is Nao Tsurugi, her first love and a well-liked senior...

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3D Kanojo Real Girl

2018 · Movie · 114 min. · Japan

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Towa Araki · Yutaro Goto · Mari Hamada · Moka Kamishiraishi

Synopsis 3D Kanojo Real Girl (2018) follows the story of Hikaru Tsutsui, a high school student who finds solace in the virtual world of animation and video games, struggling to connect with his peers in reality. His life takes an unexpected...

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Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Minami Umezawa · Asuka Saitō · Mizuki Yamashita · Riko Fukumoto

Synopsis Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020) is a captivating compilation film that brings together the best moments from the live-action mini-series. This movie offers a condensed yet thrilling experience, showcasing the adventures and creative endeavors of the series' protagonists. It's...

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Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Nijiro Murakami · Ryô Yoshizawa · Yûki Yamada · Takumi Kitamura

Synopsis Tokyo Revengers 2, Part 1: Bloody Halloween - Destiny (2023) delves into the gripping narrative of Takemichi, who embarks on a perilous journey through time, leaping a decade into the past. His mission is to alter a pivotal event that...

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Asahinagu

2017 · Movie · 105 min. · Japan

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Miu Tomita · Noriko Eguchi · Mai Shiraishi · Nanase Nishino

Synopsis Asahinagu (2017) follows the journey of three high school freshmen who find themselves drawn into the world of naginata, a traditional Japanese martial art. The story begins with the girls selecting the naginata club, which in turn selects them. Under...

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Kakegurui: The Movie

2019 · Movie · 119 min. · Japan

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Minami Hamabe · Mahiro Takasugi · Aoi Morikawa · Yurika Nakamura

Synopsis Kakegurui: The Movie (2019) follows the story of Hyakaou Academy, an exclusive and prestigious institution that has served the affluent for over a century. The school's hierarchy is determined by the students' gambling prowess and winnings. Those at the top...

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Tori girl

2017 · Movie · 98 min. · Japan

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Tao Tsuchiya · Elaiza Ikeda · Mahiro Takasugi · Macaulay Callard

Synopsis Tori girl (2017) follows the journey of Toriyama Yukina, who has successfully secured a place at her dream university to pursue a career in science. After years of diligent study, she finally achieves her goal. However, her university experience does...

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Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Mimura

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