Screenplay: Ikki Kajiwara
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Ikki Kajiwara. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 27
Direction Osamu Dezaki
Synopsis Tomorrow's Joe (TV Series) (1970) is a compelling television series that aired from 1970 to 1981, spanning 2 seasons and 82 episodes. The narrative revolves around Joe Yabuki, a homeless orphan who finds himself in the grimy underbelly of Tokyo....
7.8
110 votes
7.8
110 votes
Direction Yo Moriyama
Synopsis Megalo Box (TV Series) (2018) follows the journey of JD, a skilled boxer known by the moniker "Junk Dog," who fights in clandestine, rigged matches to make ends meet. One fateful day, as he steps into the ring once more,...
6.9
214 votes
6.9
214 votes
Direction Fumihiko Sori
Cast Yamashita Tomohisa · Teruyuki Kagawa · Karina · Yusuke Iseya
Synopsis Tomorrow's Joe (2011) follows the journey of a young orphan living in the grimy streets of Tokyo, where he frequently finds himself in trouble, engaging in fights and brawls, ultimately leading to his incarceration. However, his time behind bars reveals...
5.9
42 votes
5.9
42 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Ryuhei Matsuda · Masanobu Ando · Ryo Ishibashi · Renji Ishibashi
Synopsis Big Bang Love, Juvenile A (2006) follows the story of Jun, a reserved and quiet young man who finds himself incarcerated after taking the life of a patron at a bar. His cellmate, Shiro, has a history marked by violence...
5.8
608 votes
5.8
608 votes
Direction Seijun Suzuki
Cast Kyôko Enami · Yoshio Harada · Masumi Okada · Shûji Sano
Synopsis Story of Sorrow and Sadness (1977) marks the comeback of Seijun Suzuki after a decade-long hiatus from film directing. This peculiar narrative revolves around a young athlete who finds herself targeted by a powerful corporation, the media, and a jealous...
5.8
46 votes
5.8
46 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Hisao Maki · Masaru Matsuda · Daisuke Nagakura · Ren Osugi
Synopsis Bodyguard Kiba (1993) follows the story of a former inmate who enlists the services of the legendary bodyguard Kiba to shield him from the wrath of vengeful Yakuza members. As they journey across the country, their mission is to reach...
5.7
57 votes
5.7
57 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Satoshi Tsumabuki · Emi Takei · Tsuyoshi Ihara · Yo Hitoto
Synopsis The Legend of Love and Sincerity (2012) is a heartwarming tale of young love that bridges the gap between two distinct worlds. The narrative revolves around Makoto, portrayed by the talented Satoshi Tsumabuki, known for his roles in films like...
5.7
119 votes
5.7
119 votes
Direction Takeshi Tamiya
Synopsis Tiger Mask (TV Series) (1969) follows the journey of a former villainous wrestler known as the "yellow devil," who hails from the clandestine organization, Tiger's Cave. After turning against his former allies, the protagonist, now known as Tiger Mask, engages...
5.5
167 votes
5.5
167 votes
Direction Takashi Miike
Cast Takanori Kikuchi · Takeshi Yamato · Megumi Sakita · Noriko Arai
Synopsis Bodyguard Kiba 2: Apocalypse of Carnage (1994) continues the thrilling saga of the original film, delving deeper into the world of elite protection and high-stakes danger. The story follows the relentless pursuit of justice by a skilled bodyguard, Kiba, as...
4.5
34 votes
4.5
34 votes
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Direction Makoto Naito
Cast Etsuko Shihomi · Misa Ohara · Hiroshi Nawa · Tatsuya Nanjô
Synopsis 13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats (1975) follows the story of Maki, a formidable leader of a female gang dedicated to upholding justice. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is captured and sent to a brutal...
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Direction Tetsuo Imazawa
Synopsis Shin Kyojin no Hoshi (TV Series) (1977) is a captivating Japanese anime series that aired from 1977 to 1979, spanning 75 episodes. This series serves as a sequel to the original "Kyojin no noshi" anime, continuing the journey of the...
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Direction Osamu Dezaki
Synopsis Ashita no Joe 2 (1981) follows the story of Yabuki Joe, who finds himself in a state of despair and hopelessness following a tragic incident. In an effort to escape his past, Joe abandons his boxing gym and embarks on...
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Direction Yoichiro Fukuda · Yasuharu Hasebe
Synopsis Champion Joe (1980) follows the journey of a homeless, orphaned youth who, while incarcerated in a Tokyo juvenile detention facility, discovers the sport of boxing. His life takes a dramatic turn when he forms a bond with a fellow inmate...
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Direction Ken Ochiai
Cast Eiji Wentz · Natsuna Watanabe · Sho Aikawa · Aya Hirano
Synopsis The Tiger Mask (2013) follows the journey of Naoto Date, a wrestler meticulously groomed by the enigmatic Tiger's Cave to become the nefarious Tiger Mask. However, Naoto's altruistic act of donating his entire earnings to an orphanage leads to his...
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Direction Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
Cast Sonny Chiba · Kojiro Hongo · Hideo Murota · Masaru Shiga
Synopsis Karate for Life (1977) concludes the trilogy centered around Masutatsu Oyama. Oyama secures a position as a professional wrestler in Okinawa, but his integrity is tested when he learns he is supposed to throw a match. Disgusted, he resigns. However,...
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Direction Hideo Nanbu
Cast Hisao Maki · Hideji Ôtaki · Yôko Natsuki · Nobuo Kaneko
Synopsis Karate Wars (1978) follows the journey of Maki, a skilled karate practitioner who ventures from Japan to Hong Kong and Thailand. His mission is to demonstrate the dominance of Japanese karate over the local martial arts styles in these regions....
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Direction Mochitsugu Yoshida
Synopsis Ode to Judo (TV Series) (1974) follows the journey of Toshinta Tomoe, who decides to join his high school's judo club, inspired by his mother's legacy as a former judo champion. The series spans 27 episodes, chronicling Tomoe's experiences and...
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