Direction: Naoto Kumazawa

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


Rainbow Song

2006 · Movie · 118 min. · Japan

Direction Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Hayato Ichihara · Yû Aoi · Juri Ueno · Wakana Sakai

Synopsis Rainbow Song (2006) follows the journey of two aspiring filmmakers who cross paths and develop a romantic connection while collaborating on an academic assignment. As they work together, their shared passion for cinema and personal chemistry deepen, leading to an...

6.5

28 votes

6.5

28 votes

Yurigokoro

2017 · Movie · 128 min. · Japan

Direction Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Yuriko Yoshitaka · Tae Kimura · Kaya Kiyohara · Ken'ichi Matsuyama

Synopsis Yurigokoro (2017) is a gripping tale inspired by Mahokaru Numata's 2011 novel. The story unfolds around Ryosuke and his family as they grapple with the revelation of a diary belonging to their father, who is battling terminal cancer. As they...

5.8

26 votes

5.8

26 votes

From Me to You

2010 · Movie · 128 min. · Japan

Direction Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Mikako Tabe · Haruma Miura · Misako Renbutsu · Haru Aoyama

Synopsis From Me to You (2010) centers around a young woman who bears a striking resemblance to the chilling character "Sadako" from the iconic horror film "Ring." This similarity causes her peers to shun her, creating an atmosphere of fear and...

5.7

63 votes

5.7

63 votes

Direction Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Tomohisa Yamashita · Nana Komatsu · Hirofumi Arai · Seika Furuhata

Synopsis A Short Distance Relationship (2014) follows the story of a bright high school student who develops romantic feelings for her new, attractive English teacher. The narrative unfolds as she starts receiving personalized tutoring sessions from him, leading to a complex...

5.4

35 votes

5.4

35 votes

Tokyo Noir

2004 · Movie · 127 min. · Japan

Direction Masato Ishioka · Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Bengaru · Ken'ichi Endô · Fumina Hara · Toru Minegishi

Synopsis Tokyo Noir (2004) delves into the shadowy underbelly of Tokyo, where a woman constrained by her sexual inhibitions discovers a sense of freedom through nocturnal encounters. Meanwhile, a sex worker is caught off guard when her former partner unexpectedly reappears...

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Letters from Kanai Nirai

2005 · Movie · 113 min. · Japan

Direction Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Aoi Yû · Manami Higa · Yuta Kanai · Hitomi Kawai

Synopsis Letters from Kanai Nirai (2005) follows the journey of Fuki, a young girl residing on Taketomi Island, Okinawa, with her grandfather Shoei. Fuki harbors a deep aspiration to become a cameraman. Her childhood was marked by the absence of her...

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Dive!!

2008 · Movie · 115 min. · Japan

Direction Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Kento Hayashi · Sôsuke Ikematsu · Junpei Mizobata · Asaka Seto

Synopsis Dive!! (2008) follows the journey of three young men in the world of competitive diving. At the center is Yoichi Fujitani, portrayed by Sosuke Ikematsu, a prodigious diver burdened with the expectations of his entire diving club due to his...

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Jinx!!!

2013 · Movie · 123 min. · Japan

Direction Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Hyomin · Kurumi Shimizu · Kento Yamazaki · Su-kyeong Jeon

Synopsis Jinx!!! (2013) follows the story of Yoon Ji-ho, a South Korean exchange student who arrives in Japan with a mission. She sets her sights on fostering a romantic connection between two of her classmates: the reserved and uptight Kaede, and...

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Romantic Prelude

2009 · Movie · 119 min. · Japan

Direction Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Junichi Okada · Kumiko Aso · Mitsuki Tanimura · Yoshinori Okada

Synopsis Romantic Prelude (2009) follows the story of Nojima Satoshi, portrayed by Okada Junichi, a photographer whose livelihood is intricately linked to his friend Shingo, a model grappling with a significant career crossroads. As Shingo navigates his professional uncertainties, Satoshi finds...

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Anthem of the Heart

2017 · Movie · 119 min. · Japan

Direction Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Anna Ishii · Kento Nakajima · Yosiyoshi Arakawa · Kyôko Yoshine

Synopsis Anthem of the Heart (2017) follows Takumi (voiced by Anna Ishii), a member of his class's community outreach group. Their teacher expands the group, introducing a student who has chosen to remain silent due to a past incident. The class...

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Vanished

2006 · Movie · 96 min. · Japan

Direction Naoto Kumazawa

Cast Ken Miyake · Ayumi Ito · Ken'ichi Matsuyama · Runa Nagai

Synopsis Vanished (2006) follows a group of eight school friends who come together to participate in a seemingly harmless game. The game promises to grant their deepest desires if played correctly. However, as they delve deeper, they realize that errors in...

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