Yûko Natori
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Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 18, 1957
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
La Sombra del Verano - Ilusion in Andalusia
1996-03-09
La Sombra del Verano - Ilusion in Andalusia
Overview: Set in Andalusia, Spain, the film depicts the fantastic journey of an ordinary housewife who leads an uneventful life in search of a missing writer. While dining out with her husband at a Spanish restaurant, Yoko hears that the writer, Mikiro Shimizu, has disappeared. Yoko comes forward and sets off alone to Andalusia, Spain, to look for Shimizu. On the way, she meets a young man named Yu, who is traveling around the country on a bicycle, and a mysterious woman named Aki, and the three of them follow Shimizu's trail, relying on a manuscript titled "False Blood" and the word "platelo" that he left in his room.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-03-09
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浅見光彦 軽井沢殺人事件
2022-02-28
浅見光彦 軽井沢殺人事件
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Genres: TV Movie Mystery Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-02-28
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Life of Don Matsugoro
1986-03-21
Life of Don Matsugoro
Overview: Children's movie about a dog that can type messages into a word processor. When his owner is kidnapped, the canine summons his fellow dogs to help in the rescue effort.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-03-21
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Like Madonna
1990-12-22
Like Madonna
Overview: Like Madonna 1990
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-12-22
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チーム・バチスタ第2弾 ナイチンゲールの沈黙
2009-10-09
チーム・バチスタ第2弾 ナイチンゲールの沈黙
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-10-09
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Sleeping Bride
2000-01-29
Sleeping Bride
Overview: Sleeping Bride is the story of a girl, Yumi, who since birth, has never been awake. A boy called Yuuichi finds the girl in the hospital while he is a patient there. A nurse remarks that the girl is 'Sleeping Beauty', and Yuuichi believes that a kiss from a prince will wake her, just like the story. Yuuichi returns to see Yumi every day, says 'Wake up, I'm the prince' and kisses her. Ten years later he restarts his daily ritual to see Yumi, one day she wakes up.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-01-29
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The Shootist
1989-08-17
The Shootist
Overview: Former policeman Matsushita Hiroshi is a professional marksman shootist. When his keen eye catches his target in the dry urban darkness, the hard, breathless action begins.
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-08-17
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巨悪は眠らせない 特捜検事の標的
2017-10-04
巨悪は眠らせない 特捜検事の標的
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-10-04
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Happily Ever After
2007-10-27
Happily Ever After
Overview: Director Yukihiko Tsutsumi wrings laughs out of an unlikely topic -- domestic violence -- in this dark comedy about noodle-shop waitress Yukie Morita (Miki Nakatani), who puts up with the fiery temper, gambling and cruelty of her shiftless, ex-gangster boyfriend (Hiroshi Abe). But as flashbacks reveal, there's a reason behind Yukie's unconditional love for her man. Yûko Natori and Mayumi Sada also star.
Genres: Drama Romance Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-10-27
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Ri Kôran
2007-02-11
Ri Kôran
Overview: Tells the story of Yamaguchi Yoshiko, a Japanese woman born and raised in China during the Japanese occupation of Manchuria. She debuts as the Chinese singer and actress Li Xianglan (Ri Kouran in Japanese), in the hopes that her efforts will work towards the benefit of both Japan and China. Hiding her true nationality, however, she slowly discovers herself becoming a puppet of the Japanese military's propaganda efforts in Manchuria, starring in "national policy" films that humiliate the Chinese people. But billed as the "star of Greater East Asia," her popularity soars across borders to Japan, where she holds a concert that draws thousands to the Nihon Gekijou Theatre and leads to a riot that injures several people. Based on her autobiography, this is the story of her personal struggle amidst military strife between her two homelands.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-02-11
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Marriage
1993-07-16
Marriage
Overview: An omnibus featuring the work of three different filmmakers.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-07-16
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Oar
1985-01-15
Oar
Overview: Drama about the difficult relationship between a former wrestler, his wife and their adopted children.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-01-15
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For Business
1986-08-22
For Business
Overview: Two TV salarymen uphold their duty by taking on a rival talent agency during the late-'80s bubble economy.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-08-22
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Tokyo Blackout
1987-01-16
Tokyo Blackout
Overview: Based on a science-fiction novel by Sakyo Komatsu. Tokyo is suddenly covered by a dome shaped electromagnetic cloud for an unknown reason and is totally blocked and isolated from other parts of the world. The temperature inside the cloud is slowly increasing. The Soviet Pacific fleet is getting closer. The U.S. is forcing Japan to form a new government. Scientists and research workers outside Tokyo have to race against time to find out how to get through the cloud in order to rescue the 12,000,000+ lives in Tokyo and the fate of the country.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-01-16
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Tokyo Bordello
1987-06-13
Tokyo Bordello
Overview: A ruined businessman was forced to sell his daughter, Hisano, to a brothel in Yoshiwara, the largest red-light district in Tokyo. The owner of the brothel has hopes to make her a great new addition which will attract the richest of customers. But after several months of training, she tries to flee Yoshiwara when the time has come for her to take her first customer...
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-06-13
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James Yama no Riran
1992-02-15
James Yama no Riran
Overview: The love between a young man and an older woman.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-02-15
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Ai wa kurosuoba
1987-11-14
Ai wa kurosuoba
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-11-14
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Team Batista the Movie: The Portrait of Kerberos
2014-03-29
Team Batista the Movie: The Portrait of Kerberos
Overview: Physician Kohei Taguchi and Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare investigator Shiratori soon become involved in major reforms to the death investigation system of the country and localities when a letter arrives threatening the destruction of Tojo University Hospital and Kerberos Tower in 3 months. Before the pair are able to uncover the truth, an unprecedented rash of suspicious deaths occur which can’t be explained through autopsy. On the day of the AI (Autopsy Imaging) Center’s opening and introduction of a revolutionary new MRI machine called “Leviathan”, further incidents rock the medical community.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-03-29
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MARKS
1995-04-22
MARKS
Overview: Assistant police inspector Aida is assigned to investigate the murder of a former gang member. When a justice ministry official is killed days later in a similar manner, he begins to suspect that something bigger is going on...
Genres: Thriller Mystery Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-04-22
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ホリデイ～江戸の休日～
2023-01-06
ホリデイ～江戸の休日～
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-01-06
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Kiri no hi
2008-08-25
Kiri no hi
Overview: Kiri no Hi (霧の火) is a Japanese television drama which originally aired on Nippon Television (NTV) on August 25, 2008. Directed by Nozomu Amamiya and with a screenplay by Yō Takeyama, it starred Etsuko Ichihara and Karina Nose. The story takes place in Maoka City, Karafuto, Japan (Currently Kholmsk, Sakhalin, Russian Federation) during the final year of the Pacific War. Nine telephone operators in Maoka took their own lives by taking potassium cyanide when the Soviet Union invaded the city on August 20, 1945.
Genres: TV Movie War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-08-25
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Saga of the Phoenix
1989-12-19
Saga of the Phoenix
Overview: Hell Virgin is granted permission to live on earth for 7 days, if she promises not to cause armageddon whilst she's there. She accepts and tries to enjoy her remaining time. but Hell Concubine has other plans.
Genres: Fantasy Action Adventure
Original Language: cn
Release Date: 1989-12-19
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Ganryujima: Kojiro and Musashi
1992-01-01
Ganryujima: Kojiro and Musashi
Overview: In the 16th Year of Keityo (1611), the lord of Ogura Castle in Kyushu admitted Sasaki Kojiro's because of his great sword techniques. However, a group within the feudal clan which supported to use guns considered Kojiro an obstacle in their goals and has the well-known ronin, Miyamoto Musashi, fight him. Now because of political gain and greed, two honorable men are to fight to the death on Ganryu Island.
Genres: TV Movie Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories
1981-07-31
Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories
Overview: In Edo, a group of masked samurai stormed a seafood wholesaler, killing the head clerk and robbing the money. They then crossed paths with Ichi, a blind masseur and master swordman. However, upon recognizing his blindness, they decided to leave without confrontation. The next day, a woman known to Ichi and her samurai customer was found murdered at a brothel, leading to the wrongful apprehension of Ichi as the culprit. However, a few days later, when another couple was found murdered in a similar manner, Ichi was released. With his friend, they began their search for the real culprits.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-07-31
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Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories 2
1981-10-16
Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories 2
Overview: Sabu, a low-ranking samurai, finds himself unable to apprehend the ruthless leader of a violent gang of thieves, which leads to a scolding from his fellow friend and leaves him feeling disheartened. Meanwhile, Ichi, a blind masseur is called upon to provide a massage while passing by the residence of Iwashiroya, a prominent tea wholesaler in Edo. To his surprise, one of Iwashiroya's mistresses, Oshin, reacts unexpectedly upon seeing Ichi's face. Later that night, while returning home drunk, Ichi faces an attack by a ronin, whom he successfully overpowers and kills. Later Ichi accompanied by Sabu, revisits the scene, only to discover that the victim was not a ronin but rather an ordinary townsman. Subsequently, it comes to light that the victim was the sole heir of Iwashiroya. They have fallen into a trap. As rumors circulate that Ichi is the culprit, he is captured and subjected to torture, resulting in him being left critically injured...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-10-16
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Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories 4
1982-12-10
Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories 4
Overview: During a gathering of detectives, Satake is the only one not indulging in the hospitality of a wealthy money exchanger. His senior, Yasuke, leaves the gathering and warns Satake they will soon be targeted by a powerful figure. Yasuke is later tortured and killed by an unknown assailant. Satake learns from Yasuke's wife, Osaki, that Sagamiya was targeting him. A female pickpocket, Oyu, reveals Sagamiya's malevolent nature. When Oyu steals from Sagamiya and gives the wallet to Satake, he finds a promissory note for 10,000 ryo borrowed by a young magistrate from Sagamiya. Realizing his colleague, Constable Tanabe Seiichiro, is being manipulated by Sagamiya, Satake faces a dire situation. Midori suspects Satake of having a relationship with Oyu, and Ichi is of no help. Leaving the island for Edo, he is pursued by three ruthless individuals and Sagamiya's sinister bodyguard.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-12-10
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Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories 3
1982-04-23
Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories 3
Overview: In the town of Edo, a series of bizarre incidents occur, where people are kidnapped, have fox masks placed on their faces, and are then thrown out, dragged by white horses. Those who experience this report being suddenly abducted and losing their sight during the ordeal. What's strange is that all the victims are individuals who have come to Edo, struggling to make a living, and aren't even listed in the population registry.Satake, a low-ranking official, suspects that someone with access to the registry in the magistrate's office is behind these crimes. Amidst this, Satake's boss, Saheiji, who had been looking forward to his daughter Midori's wedding, is murdered by men wearing fox masks.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-04-23
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Carmen 1945
1988-04-09
Carmen 1945
Overview: Prostitutes in burnt out Tokyo ghetto of post-WWII Japan peddle their flesh and save one-third of their money for a proposed dancehall to be named Paradise. The hookers live in a bombed-out building, but they accept the precarious situation with typical resolve.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-04-09
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Yume-Chiyo
1985-06-08
Yume-Chiyo
Overview: Yumechiyo, a geisha house madam recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, yearns to do something constructive with the little time she has left. Though her responsibility lies in taking care of her girls, she finds purpose in helping a man wrongfully accused of murder and in the process discovers love.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-06-08
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Appassionata
1984-01-14
Appassionata
Overview: This story is based on the novel "Jo no mai" by Tomiko Miyao which is based on the life of painter Shōen Uemura (1875–1949), the first woman to be awarded the Order of Culture. The title refers to the masterpiece bijinga ("picture of a beautiful woman") that Uemura painted at the age of 61. The main character, Tsuya Shimamura, is born in Kyoto as the second daughter of a tea trader who dies before her birth. Tsuya, who loves painting more than anything and is hopeless at housework, attends art school and at age 15 receives the name Shōsui (from the characters for "pine" and "green") from her teacher. The crown prince of England purchases one of her works, propelling her to fame overnight. The novel portrays the remainder of her stormy life, during which she is impregnated by her teacher and raises a fatherless child; through it all she devotes herself to her painting, undaunted.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-01-14
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The Discarnates
1988-09-15
The Discarnates
Overview: Harada is a successful scenario writer, and his best buddy has just announced an intention to propose to Harada's ex-wife. Recovering from the shock, Harada indulges in melancholy, mainly on his failure as a husband and father, and goes to a 'Rakugo' show, where a friendly man in the audience invites him home. Harada is puzzled at the strong resemblance of this man and his wife to his own parents, who were killed nearly 30 years ago when he was twelve.
Genres: Fantasy Drama Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-09-15
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I'm Dandy
1989-08-12
I'm Dandy
Overview: A middle-aged salaryman tries to revitalize his career.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-08-12
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Nemuri Kyōshirō 3: The Man with No Tomorrow
1996-04-20
Nemuri Kyōshirō 3: The Man with No Tomorrow
Overview: In the continuing adventures of Nemuri Kyoshiro, noted film actor Tamura Masakazu stars again as the red-haired ronin with foreign blood in his veins. The son of a foreign missionary and a samurai's daughter. His mother died when he was a child, and he was forced to bury her himself, praying that her soul would rest in peace. He became an expert at swordsmanship, despite being in the shadow of isolation and nothingness, and walks the bloody path of destruction carrying his only friend, a razor sharp sword made by the Master, 'Peerless Masamune' to go with his unique Full Moon Sword style. After being accused of being a government spy, he falls ill and accepts the aid of a prostitute who nurses him back to health. As he prepares to leave the Chief Retainer of the Akita Clan asks him to help save the clan from an evil plot. Kyoshiro's deadly full moon cut will have to come into play against many who seek his life!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-04-20
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Four Days of Snow and Blood
1989-06-17
Four Days of Snow and Blood
Overview: Based on the "2.26 Incident", an attempted coup d'état in Japan 1936, launched by radical ultra-nationalist parts of the military. Several leading politicians were killed and the center of Tokyo was briefly held by the insurgents before the coup was suppressed.
Genres: Drama War History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-06-17
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Sure Death 5
1991-12-23
Sure Death 5
Overview: Fifth movie in the Hissatsu (Sure Death!) Series. At the behest of a corrupt bureaucrat, a mysterious band of murderers wage a bloody battle against three deadly assassins.
Genres: Drama Crime Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-12-23
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Sure Death 6
1996-05-25
Sure Death 6
Overview: When an artist dies, the official cause of death is judged to be a stroke, but his daughter suspects foul play. She recruits the services of an assassin, who by chance encounters an old friend...
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-05-25
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Crest of Betrayal
1994-10-22
Crest of Betrayal
Overview: Weaving two storylines together: the first is the story of 18th-century shogunate intrigue and loyalty, and the second is a ghost story about a beautiful woman who falls victim to passion and evil.
Genres: Horror Drama Action History Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-10-22
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Yojo no jidai
1988-10-29
Yojo no jidai
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Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-10-29
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Stranger
1991-02-08
Stranger
Overview: After serving time for bank fraud, Kiriko now lives a quiet life as a taxi driver working night shifts... but her peace is shattered by a relentless stalker in a Land Cruiser.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-02-08
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Goto shi kabushiki gaisha
1993-05-08
Goto shi kabushiki gaisha
Overview: Based on the comic of the same name that ran in Manga Pachinkā.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-05-08
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Take It Easy
1986-04-12
Take It Easy
Overview: Coming of age film about rock musicians.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-04-12
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Happy Family Plan
2000-09-16
Happy Family Plan
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-09-16
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Taikoki
1987-01-01
Taikoki
Overview: Rising from the lowliest of country samurai to the heights of power as Taiko, Toyotomi Hideyoshi is one of the pivotal figures of the Sengoku period.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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The Street of Desire
1984-04-14
The Street of Desire
Overview: A valet at a fancy nightclub hatches a plot to punish those responsible for his father's death.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-04-14
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Forensics Classroom Incident Files 13
2001-02-03
Forensics Classroom Incident Files 13
Overview: Izumi, a woman who is troubled by dreams of the same murder every night... Saki is asked to conduct an autopsy on the body in that dream! In her dream, Izumi relives the incident as it happened 25 years ago and is possessed by the murdered woman!?
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-02-03
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Hanaikusa
2007-11-23
Hanaikusa
Overview: The tale of hardship, love, determination and life of Mineko, a young maiko (apprentice geisha) in the Gion district of Kyoto.
Genres: Drama History TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-11-23
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Nemuri Kyōshirō: The Final
2018-02-17
Nemuri Kyōshirō: The Final
Overview:
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-02-17
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She-Shogun
1990-01-20
She-Shogun
Overview: The rise to power of the famed Lady Kasuga no Tsubone, who established the 'Ooku' (the women's quarters at Edo castle) and acted as nursemaid to Tokugawa Iemitsu, the future 3rd Shogun is chronicled in this historical drama. Intrigue and suspicion abound as the two brothers Iemitsu and Tadanaga vie for the post of Shogun, while behind the scenes the remnants of the defeated Toyotomi faction, lead by Lord Ishida Mitsunari attempt to discredit the Tokugawa Shogunate and regain their former position as rulers of the nation. The hidden battles between Shogun Hidetada's wife and mistresses of the 'Ooku' come to light as they force the two brothers into a life or death struggle.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-01-20
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Taira no Kiyomori
1992-07-25
Taira no Kiyomori
Overview: The tale of Taira Kiyomori who started as a young inexperienced warrior who led the Heike into the battle against the brutal pirates on Setouchi.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-07-25
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Koya Choken-bou oboegaki
1993-12-04
Koya Choken-bou oboegaki
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-12-04
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The Reason Why I Became Ill
1990-08-11
The Reason Why I Became Ill
Overview: An omnibus comedy movie consisting of three short stories. The themes are "My Sweet Little Cancer," "Langerhans Connection" and "Hypertension Road," respectively.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-08-11
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Forensic Classroom Case File #43
2017-06-29
Forensic Classroom Case File #43
Overview: The mystery of a corpse that suddenly kisses? A female doctor's son is suspected of murder ... Nail patterns and unsolidified blood reveal a perfect crime. When Aisuke, the son of forensic scientist Saki Ninomiya and a newspaper reporter, was interviewing the president of a building management company and his eldest son at a glass-walled cafe, a young woman who approached the store suddenly collapses and died...
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-06-29
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Let's Shoot Ridiculously
1991-05-10
Let's Shoot Ridiculously
Overview: Takashi Kashiwagi, who once participated in Koshien as a high school baseball player, is now a member of the Mutsumi Imai Federation
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-05-10
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Toyama Shōgawa kai satsujin jiken
2024-06-24
Toyama Shōgawa kai satsujin jiken
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-06-24
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Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda
1996-01-03
Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda
Overview: In Tensho 9, as Oda Nobunaga nears the unification of Japan, he assigns trusted generals to conquer remaining regions. Meanwhile, a peasant farmer named Sahei, resembling Nobunaga, is chosen by Hideyoshi and Sen no Rikyu to act as Nobunaga’s shadow. Furious at the idea of a double, Nobunaga confronts Sahei, who courageously performs the "Atsumori" dance, impressing Nobunaga enough to accept him as his Kagemusha. Sahei’s first test as the shadow warrior comes at a memorial service for the Oda family.
Genres: Drama History TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-01-03
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Takeda Shingen
1991-01-01
Takeda Shingen
Overview: During the 16th century, Japan was involved in the Sengoku Period, an era of civil wars and the powerful warlords who fought them. One of the earliest and strongest of these men was the Lord Takeda Shingen, a tremendous military genius.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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The Man Who Became The Don
1991-05-11
The Man Who Became The Don
Overview:
Genres: Drama Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-05-11
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