Kinya Kitaoji
Biography: Early life: He was born in Kyoto, son of jidaigeki film star Ichikawa Utaemon, and graduated from Waseda University School of Letters, Arts and Sciences Ⅱ in Tokyo. Acting career: Kin'ya made his debut with his father in the 1956 Toei film Oyakodaka in the role of Katsu Kaishū. He is a contemporary of, and was taken to be a rival of, Hiroki Matsukata, who was also the son of a famous actor (Jūshirō Konoe). In 1964, Kin'ya made his first appearance on stage in Cyrano de Bergerac. The 1960s and 1970s saw him in many contemporary roles. He appeared in Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima and Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode as well as Karei naru Ichizoku. The title role in the 1975 film Takehisa Yumeji was his. On television, Kitaōji portrayed Miyamoto Musashi in the Nippon Television show of the same name. A major historical role was Sakamoto Ryōma in the year-long prime-time NHK Taiga drama Ryōma ga Yuku (1968). He landed the title role in the long-running cop show Zenigata Heiji, set in the Edo period. In the 1985 twelve-hour New Year special Fūun Yagyū Bugeichō, he played Yagyū Jūbei, and in the following year's special, he portrayed both Tokugawa Yoshimune and Yagyū Shinrokurō. The role of another shogun fell to him in the following new year as TV Tokyo tapped him to play Tokugawa Iemitsu. Kin'ya returned to NHK for the 1987 Taiga drama Dokuganryū Masamune as Date Terumune, father of title character Date Masamune. Another role he took had been created by his father. Saotome Mondonosuke was the title character in the series Gozonji! Hatamoto Taikutsu Otoko. It ran from 1988 to 1994 on TV Asahi. His father, Ichikawa Utaemon, had appeared in numerous films as Mondonosuke. Kin'ya reprised the part of Miyamoto Musashi in the 1990 New Year's special. Toshirō Mifune had portrayed Musashi in the earlier film, also based on the Eiji Yoshikawa story, that had won an Academy Award. He returned to the New Year's special in 1996, again as the famous swordsman, in Tokugawa Kengōden Sore kara no Musashi. His first portrayal of Ōishi Kuranosuke was in the 1996 Chūshingura. He took up the role again in 2004 for the NHK Saigo no Chūshingura and in 2007, in the New Year special Chūshingura Yōzei-in no Inbō. Other historical roles from the Sengoku period include Azai Nagamasa, Saitō Dōsan, and Yamamoto Kansuke. In addition to historical parts, he appeared in fictional series. His portrayal of Ogami Ittō in the Lone Wolf and Cub ( Kozure 2) Which was a series for Asahi TV in Japan is representative of these appearances. In 2008, Kitaōji revisited the role of Katsu Kaishū in the Taiga drama Atsuhime. He had portrayed Katsu in his 1956 debut. He won the award for best actor at the 10th Hochi Film Award for Fire Festival and Haru no kane. Kitaōji played one of the lead roles in Hideo Nakata's psychological thriller film The Incite Mill. In recent times, Kitaōji voices the Hokkaido-inu character of "Father" in SoftBank Mobile's White Family advertising campaign.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: February 23, 1943
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
Shadow Over Fuji
1957-10-29
Shadow Over Fuji
Overview: The year is 1805. Napoleon ruled Europe. Ienari is the 11th Tokugawa Shogun. An incident, which was an open official secret, took place on the foothills of Mt. Fuji. Fearing attacks from within and without, the Shogunate planned to build a training castle utilizing the most advanced techniques. Two master castle architects, Sato Kikutaro and Kumai Hakuten, were selected to compete for the honor of building this castle. Lord Mizuno Dewa has even ordered the townspeople to assist both sides with their land surveys and preparations. This leads to fear on the part of farmers that their land will be taken away from them, and sets off a series of events which rock the nation to its very roots. With an all-star cast, this is an important story with relevance to current times. One of Ichikawa Utaemon's finest performances, a true classic!
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-10-29
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Keepers of Order
1962-08-22
Keepers of Order
Overview: Chuji and his family become the primary target of gangs in Nikko headed by Hasshu marshal Nakayama and boss Sukegoro Iioka. Chuji is then aided by boss Shigezo Sasagawa, Ishimatsu, and a few young yakuza.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-08-22
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Kingdom of Youth
1958-05-20
Kingdom of Youth
Overview: An entertaining youth drama, which tells about the struggle of a young swordsman Yamanaka Shikanoske (Kinya Kitaoji) and his friends who resist the tyranny of the Mori clan in a war-torn country during the Sengoku period! The film starred teenage Toei company of that time.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-05-20
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The Incite Mill
2010-10-16
The Incite Mill
Overview: Drawn by the exorbitantly high hourly wage of 112,000 Japanese yen, ten men and women gather at a mansion. Everyone thinks the simple psychology experiment will get them some quick cash... until one of them winds up dead. The participants are overcome with frenzied suspicion. Various deadly weapons are left in their rooms and they are killed off one by one.
Genres: Drama Horror Thriller Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-10-16
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Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
1969-12-05
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor
Overview: Near the end of the nineteenth century, as the balance of power shifts from Shogunate towards the Emperor, Japan restlessly awaits the dawning of a new age. But not all are content...The Shinsengumi, a small army of samurai, farmers and peasants, band together to do battle against the tide of history. Their leader, Isami Kondo is a man who rises from farmer to fighter to head the fierce Shinsengumi brigade. Using a stern hand and a heart of gold, he rallies his men in defense of the tottering Shogunate. But bloodshed and treachery lurk around every corner.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-12-05
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Abandoned
1981-06-06
Abandoned
Overview: The film tells the story of a man who was washed ashore on an uninhabited island after a ship wrecked by a storm, and after twelve years, he returned to human society.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1981-06-06
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Admiral Borneo: Betting at the Equator
1969-06-28
Admiral Borneo: Betting at the Equator
Overview: Takeo (Kiniya Kitaoji), son of a wealthy car industry executive, is unhappy with his job and goes to Singapore to become a fisherman. At first ridiculed by the local fishermen, he eventually gets their respect but his rebel temper pushes him to find new adventures in Alaska.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-06-28
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The Peking Man
1997-12-20
The Peking Man
Overview: In 1929 the fossil of a 500,000 year old man is discovered in China. In 1941 the Japanese army confiscates this find, but during the war the remains disappear. Based on these factual events, this movie takes off with a science fiction story involving a space rocket which places a satellite in orbit containing a secret cargo. The satellite crashes on a remote island and footprints are found in the sand leading away from the crash site. A story of how an ancient primitive cave-dwelling family contends with the scientists who want to study them.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-12-20
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がん消滅の罠～完全寛解の謎～
2018-04-02
がん消滅の罠～完全寛解の謎～
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-04-02
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Spring Bell
1985-11-09
Spring Bell
Overview: Rokuheita Narumi is fascinated by oriental art and works as the director of the Saho Art Museum in Nara. His wife, Noriko, is unable to leave Tokyo, despite his wishes, and the two live separately. Feeling lonely and neglected by her husband, she immerses herself in the depraved life of the city and continues to have a loveless relationship with a doctor, Katsumori. One day, Narumi arrives in Tokyo and learns of Noriko's affair, but he cannot divorce her for the sake of their child, so he devotes himself to his work.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-11-09
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Fire Festival
1985-05-25
Fire Festival
Overview: Tatsuo, a reverent lumberjack, seeks to disrupt plans to build a marine park on his family land, instead promoting his traditions in reactionary ways.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-05-25
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Assassin's Target: Iemitsu
1995-07-11
Assassin's Target: Iemitsu
Overview: A vicious plot that would change the course of Japanese history is set in motion when assassins conspire to kill Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty. Things heats up as Iemitsu plans a journey across Japan where assassins lie in wait. Working with elder statesman Okubo Hikozaemon is Musashi Miyamoto who wants to unravel the mystery of who is behind this plot and things heat up further when some of them are the greatest swordsmen in the land!
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-07-11
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Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami
2009-07-19
Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami
Overview: Genjuro’s crime was assassination, his punishment was to survive a faked execution and lose his home, lose his identity, and emerge as Maboroshi Shinigami, the Phantom Assassin. When his wife is kidnapped and tortured to reveal his whereabouts and dragged to the executioner for crucifixion by corrupt clan officials, Genjuro faces an army of swords to save her. Evil men aim to frame Genjuro for another murder. For their scheme they need only one thing, Genjuro’s dead body. Genjuro will have to cut down their swordsmen and challenge Sarashina Gunpei, deadliest blade in Japan in a final blood-soaked battle.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-07-19
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Bored Hatamoto: The Kaga Conspiracy
1993-07-12
Bored Hatamoto: The Kaga Conspiracy
Overview: The crescent shaped scar on his forehead is a license given him by the Shogun to kill anyone he deems to be a villain. A strong performance that reflects well upon his father, with interesting stories, these films are required viewing. When Saotome hears rumors of a Daimyo's plot to overthrow the Shogun, he launches an investigation. With the help of his sister Kikuji, his stewart, Kinai and a mysterious woman they begin to unravel the web of treachery.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-07-12
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Mount Hakkoda
1977-06-04
Mount Hakkoda
Overview: Two infantry regiments of the Imperial Japanese Army—210 men overall—tackled Mt. Hakkoda in the winter of 1902 to prepare for war with Russia.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1977-06-04
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Asura
2012-09-29
Asura
Overview: Abandoned in the barren wasteland of Kyoto, a savage, enraged orphan does whatever it takes to survive in the wild. When he crosses paths with civilization, he must learn to tame the beast within.
Genres: Animation Drama History Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-09-29
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Sakura Housara
2014-01-01
Sakura Housara
Overview: Shonosuke Furukehashi (Hiroshi Tamaki) is a young samurai and the second son of Sozaemon (Bunchin Katsura) of Togane Domain, Kazusa Province. Sozaemon serves as an attendant, but one day, he is suddenly suspected of accepting bribes. Forged documents written in handwriting startlingly identical to his offer incontrovertible evidence. Framed for accepting bribes he knows nothing about, Sozaemon commits ritual suicide for his “crime”. Shonosuke’s elder brother Katsunosuke (Satoshi Hashimoto), an assistant instructor at the domain’s training hall, is placed under house arrest. Because of that, Shonosuke leaves for Edo alone in order to clear the name of his beloved father.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-01-01
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淋しい狩人
2013-09-20
淋しい狩人
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Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-09-20
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Yoka chigo zakura Make no wakamusha
1962-07-08
Yoka chigo zakura Make no wakamusha
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-07-08
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A Woman Called En
1971-05-29
A Woman Called En
Overview: Set at the end of the feudal period. A woman spends most of her early life in prison, incarcerated by political opponents of her father. When she is released at the age of 44, the power struggles of her clan continue to disturb her life and the man whom she loves.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-05-29
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Rise, Fair Sun
1973-10-27
Rise, Fair Sun
Overview: Though a farmer and his fellow villagers in this Japanese film resist the effort to turn the unspoiled region in which they live into a land development, they are ultimately unsuccessful.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-10-27
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Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode
1974-06-29
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode
Overview: While Hirono is in prison, his rival Takeda turns his own crime organization into a political party, whose two executives stir up new tensions in their thirst for power.
Genres: Action Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-06-29
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Dohten
1991-01-26
Dohten
Overview: Jubei is a Japanese merchant who learns tricks from Western merchants to get ahead in the game.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-01-26
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THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY
2023-01-27
THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY
Overview: Oda Nobunaga and Nōhime were originally married to mend a hostile relationship between neighbouring regions. Unfortunately, they were like oil and water, making for a somewhat unhappy marriage. When Oda's enemy, Imagawa Yoshimoto, attacks Owari with his vast army, Oda is devastated by the overwhelming gap in military strength. However, Nohime encourages him not to despair, and the pair draw up a tactical plan that will allow them to overcome the odds.
Genres: History Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-01-27
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The Second Is a Christian
1985-09-14
The Second Is a Christian
Overview: The story of beautiful Christian nun, Kyoko who is the object of affection for two very different men - one the happy-go-lucky yakuza gangster, Haruhiko who is the next-in-line to takeover the ragtag "Tenryu Gumi" gang and the other bumbling police detective Kumashiro. The Tenryu Gumi is a collection of misfits and other troublemakers but are relatively peaceful due to their Christian beliefs. Their bitter rivals are the more traditional "Kuroiwa Gumi", a much more sadistic and violent group led by godfather Kuroiwa.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-09-14
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Genkuro Yoshitsune
1962-05-16
Genkuro Yoshitsune
Overview: An exciting historical drama that dynamically depicts the life of Minamoto no Yoshitsune from the period of his stay on Mount Kurama to his reconciliation with his brother Yoritomo.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-16
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River of Forever
1967-02-19
River of Forever
Overview: Pure love story
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-02-19
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Tokugawa Ieyasu: The Conqueror of Japan
1992-01-03
Tokugawa Ieyasu: The Conqueror of Japan
Overview: The life story of Japan’s greatest leader, Tokugawa Ieyasu, whose shogunate ruled the nation for almost 300 years has never been told like this before. From the early days as a supporter of Imagawa Yoshimoto, then on to his days with Oda Nobunaga, leading to his wars against and ultimate victory over the Toyotomi to become shogun is a fascinating tale of his military genius coupled with a native intelligence that allowed him to become the last of the great warlords and ultimately the leader of the nation. With great performances from an all-star cast featuring names like Kitaoji Kinya and Takahashi Hideki this is history come to life on the screen.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-01-03
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Winter's Flower
1978-06-17
Winter's Flower
Overview: Kanno is a Yakuza. He had to kill Matsuoka who betrayed their boss. Kanno knew Matsuoka had a 3-year-old daughter named Youko. Before he gave himself to the police, he asked his trusted man to take care of her. While in prison, Kanno kept sending letters to Youko, disguising as an uncle in Brazil. 15 years later, Kanno is released. He is determined to live legitimately, however the Yakuza has not forgotten his wicked deed!
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-06-17
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Monument to Holy Service
1978-09-23
Monument to Holy Service
Overview: A rural high school takes part in a mountain-climbing exercise and are caught in a sudden typhoon.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-09-23
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Eternal First Love
2010-09-11
Eternal First Love
Overview: Takeshi (Takashi Tsukamoto), an Italian restaurant chef, and Ruri (Saki Aibu) could have been lovers, but Takeshi was too comfortable with their current relationship that he chose to stay best friends with her. Now, Ruri is engaged to another man and Takeshi is deep in regret. He runs through the night of Tokyo to tell her his true feelings before it’s too late, but right as he stands in front of Ruri, an unfortunate accident takes his life away. However, a twist of fate brings them back together once again in an ironic situation. "Eternal First Love" unfolds as a bittersweet story of an everlasting "first love."
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-09-11
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Future War 198X
1982-10-30
Future War 198X
Overview: An American scientist constructs a laser satellite with hopes of preventing any nuclear conflicts from occurring. However, after a fatal error from both the US and the USSR governments, war breaks out and humanity faces a new bloodshed.
Genres: Drama War Action Science Fiction Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-10-30
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Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute
1958-08-12
Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute
Overview: Master swordsman and loya 'Hatamoto' (direct vassal to the Shogun), Saotome Mondonosuke, is sent to investigate an intrigue centering on the Date Clan. The 300th film in the long and illustrious career of Ichikawa Utaemon, one of the most popular Japanese film stars of the period; it brought out an all-star cast as well.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-08-12
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さすらい署長風間昭平スペシャル 塩屋岬いわき殺人事件
2022-01-24
さすらい署長風間昭平スペシャル 塩屋岬いわき殺人事件
Overview: Shohei Kazama (Kinya Kitaoji), who travels all over the country and works as a special police chief, is new to the Iwaki Tokiwa Police Station in Fukushima Prefecture. Kenichi Nishino (Yuma Nakayama) and Kanji Takizaki (Hiroki Okada), the head of the criminal division, express their repulsion. Dai Kuramochi (Hiroshi Katsuno), an alumnus of the Fukushima Prefectural Police, tries to calm him down, but for some reason he continues to show hostility. At that time, Hisashi Ono's (Ichiro Ogura) body is found.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-01-24
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Chushingura〜Sono Otoko, Oishi Kuranosuke
2010-12-25
Chushingura〜Sono Otoko, Oishi Kuranosuke
Overview: In the spring of Genroku 14 (1701), Oishi Kuranosuke (Tamura Masakazu), the chief retainer of the Asano family in Ako domain is shocked to learn that his feudal lord, Asano Takumi-no-kami Naganori (Tamayama Tetsuji), had stabbed Kira Kozukenosuke Yoshinaka (Nishida Toshiyuki), the master of ceremonies, at Edo castle. Lord Asano was ordered to commit ritual suicide and the Ako clan abolished. Facing up to the gravity of this unfair ruling, since only one party was being punished instead of both as would be usual, Oishi decides to lead the loyal former retainers in an attack on Lord Kira so that he could take Kira’s head to his lord’s gravesite so that Lord Asano could finally rest in peace.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-12-25
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Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel
2014-01-19
Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel
Overview: In 1959, a body of a flight attendant of an international airline is found, strangled. Detective Rokuro Fujisawa takes charge of the investigation with a young detective Ichimura and his investigations lead him to Father Tolbeck as a suspect. But the police are forced to move very discreetly as the time was right after the Second World War, when a sensitive situation that involves Western people and religion is likely to become an international issue. The investigation leads to an unexpected discloser of a shadowy business behind the church that reflects the uncertainty of the time.
Genres: TV Movie Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-01-19
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Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru
1975-11-01
Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru
Overview: Based on the life of artist Yumeji Takehisa
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-11-01
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Will to Conquer
1970-10-17
Will to Conquer
Overview: The struggles of a low-ranking samurai (Nakamura) coming to terms with the end of the Tokugawa shogunate and the end of Japan's feudal age with the 1868 Restoration.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-10-17
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Sakurada Gate Incident
2010-10-16
Sakurada Gate Incident
Overview: Mito Domain Samurai Seki Tetsunosuke must pay the consequences for his role in the assassination of Great Elder Ii Naosuke. Based on true events.
Genres: History Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-10-16
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Shag
1978-03-31
Shag
Overview: Shiro Akitsu goes on a relentless search for his abducted 7-year-old daughter, with the aid of an Ainu dog summoned by a whistle she gave him.
Genres: Crime Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-03-31
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The Alaska Story
1977-01-22
The Alaska Story
Overview: A Japanese sailor finds a colony of Eskimos in the Arctic and decides to stay with them. He comes off at a certain moment to look for his luck in the gold rush in Alaska. But he does not forget them.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1977-01-22
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Sushi King Goes to New York
2008-04-19
Sushi King Goes to New York
Overview: A genius sushi chef travels to New York to battle it out with the local competition there.
Genres: Drama Comedy Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-04-19
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Zero
1984-08-11
Zero
Overview: Two young men are recruited into the Japanese air force just before outbreak of WW2 by the test pilot of Japans new super fighter - the Zero. The movie is told in reverse from the point of one of the young men who don't qualify for the pilot training and instead joins the ground crew. It chronicles the entire history of the famous fighter from the first prototype test flights all through the war.
Genres: War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-08-11
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Glowing Autumn
1978-12-23
Glowing Autumn
Overview: A very beautiful Japanese woman is in love with Persian carpets. She is being chased by lecherous Saburi Shin and a handsome young photographer. Lecherous Saburi Shin knows what she wants, and is able to produce it for her.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-12-23
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Gambling Den Heist
1975-06-21
Gambling Den Heist
Overview: After eight years in prison, Takeshi’s mission is a big heist from his own clan’s gambling parlor.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-06-21
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Wolves, Pigs & Men
1964-08-26
Wolves, Pigs & Men
Overview: Sabu and his pals hold a pauper's funeral for Sabu's mother. His brother Jiro arrives home, fresh out of jail, and Sabu pointedly states that Jiro is not invited. Jiro meanwhile is planning a big job - steal 40 million in cash and drugs, and he invites Sabu and gang to act as decoys, for 50,000 each. The sting is a success, but the double-crossing starts almost immediately. Sabu discovers how little of the take they were promised and hides the stash. Jiro and his slimy partner pressure the kids to fess up. Meanwhile, their respectable elder brother Ichiro is being leaned on by the town's big boss, whose money it was.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-08-26
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Akumyo: Notorious Dragon
1974-04-24
Akumyo: Notorious Dragon
Overview: About small-time gangster Asakichi's chaotic life in the 1930s. His gambling addiction means that he must not continue working in the family business. Instead he supports himself by arranging cockfights. He becomes ex-geisha Okinu's patron and lover, and falls directly into disfavor with the yakuza.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-04-24
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The Day the Sun Rose
1968-11-23
The Day the Sun Rose
Overview: Shinkichi, a peasant employed as a cloth-dyer, has a dream: in the midst of the civil war which ravages Japan, he hopes to revive the long-banned custom of the Kyoto Gion Festival, and by doing so, bring together the warring clans and rampaging brigands in peaceful celebration.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-11-23
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The Last Revenge
2011-02-26
The Last Revenge
Overview: This is the true story of the last officially recorded case of adauchi, when a young man avenged the death of his father by brutally killing the murderers in broad daylight. Samurai revenge killings, or adauchi, was considered a rightful and noble act of honor and virtue.But all that changed abruptly on February 7, 1873, when adauchi became prohibited as part of the Meiji Restoration’s goal to Westernize Japan.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-02-26
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Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu
1965-01-03
Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu
Overview: In turbulent 16th-century Japan, the leaders of a minor fief have their child taken from them as a political hostage. His mother and his clan endure years of tribulations until he can return.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-01-03
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Legal High SP
2013-04-13
Legal High SP
Overview: Kazuhiko Kogure, who is a 2nd grade student in middle school, falls off from one of the school's rooftop. There were other male students on the roof when Kazuhiko Kogure fell off. According to the other students there, Kazuhiko Kogure tried to jump to another school building, but missed. Fortunately, Kazuhiko Kogure only fractured his leg and ribs. According to Kazuhiko Kogure's mother Hidemi, the school insists it was students playing around and did not involve bullying. Hidemi though, doesn't believe it, because Kazuhiko Kogure has a fear of heights. Hidemi goes to see attorney Machiko Mayuzumi and Machiko decides to take her case, but she asks for fellow attorney Kensuke Komikado's help. Meanwhile, the school hires attorney Teshigahara Isao.
Genres: Drama Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-04-13
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The Notorious Bored Samurai 2
1988-12-29
The Notorious Bored Samurai 2
Overview: The Satsuma clan conspires with key figures in the shogunate to overthrow the government. However, the head inspector, Naito Yamashiro no Kami, cannot find the sworn statement of rebellion and takes responsibility by ending his own life. This deeply affects Mondonosuke Saotome, who was close to Yamashiro no Kami and who is known for his restless nature. Seeking an audience with Shogun Tsunayoshi to request a view of the sworn statement, Mondonosuke Saotome is granted permission to go to Satsuma. He sets off on this journey accompanied by Sasao Kinai and Yamashiro no Kami's sister, Shizue . However, on the way, they are attacked by a group of mountain monks. Mondonosuke Saotome manages to repel the monks in a brawl but becomes separated from Kinai and Shizue. Afterward, he encounters a mysterious woman named Oren, and with her guidance, he finally arrives in Satsuma.
Genres: Drama History Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-12-29
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The Notorious Bored Samurai
1988-08-11
The Notorious Bored Samurai
Overview: Mondosuke ventures alone into the land of Nagasaki. There, he encounters young lady named Kinue, the daughter of Nagasaki's former magistrate office constable, Shusuke Kaneko. Monsuke has received information that Shusuke has been captured on charges of embezzlement, prompting him to head to the magistrate's office. However, the arrival of the Chief Inspector, Shigehide Ogiwara , obstructs Monsuke's actions.
Genres: Drama History Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-08-11
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The Notorious Bored Samurai 3
1989-08-10
The Notorious Bored Samurai 3
Overview: One night, Sawatari Shusui saves a geisha named Osode from a ninja attack. Osode's mother is said to be carrying the child of the shogun, Tsunayoshi, and has hidden herself on Hachijo Island. Shusui heads to Hachijo to verify the truth. Meanwhile, Shusui had heard from Tsunayoshi that he was planning to appoint the Kofu Chancellor, Tokugawa Tsunatoyo, as the next shogun, but Sumi's father, Makino Bizen no Kami, whose daughter was pregnant with Tsunayoshi's child, was planning to have his daughter's child ascend to the shogunate and seize real power. Amidst all this, Shusui, along with Osode and his servant, Sasao Yoshinari , sets foot on Hachijo Island and meets Tsunayoshi's son, Kotaro, who was born to Osode's mother. But then a group of ninjas attacks.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-08-10
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The Notorious Bored Samurai 6
1991-08-15
The Notorious Bored Samurai 6
Overview: Sawatari Shusui was told about 7,000 ryo of buried gold by Osuke, who claimed to be a princess of the Fujiwara family. Shusui speculates that powerful people in the Date family and the shogunate are planning to overthrow the shogunate using buried gold and gets excited about a major national crisis. He gets separated from Osuke due to interference but with the help of his sister Kikuji and others he tracks down Osuke's whereabouts. He then realizes that Osuke is not from the Fujiwara family but is actually the daughter of Edo elder Itakura Shōken who has been confined under the pretext of an epidemic disease. Having promised to help Osuke, Shusui goes up to Edo Castle and advises shogun Tsunayoshi not to visit Nikkō Tōshō-gū Shrine which has been restored by Date family because "evil spirits are attached". However, Tsunayoshi is furious and orders him to stay under house arrest.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-08-15
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The Notorious Bored Samurai 7
1992-05-26
The Notorious Bored Samurai 7
Overview: The great merchant of Kaga Daitokuya , had taken control of the domain with his wealth and by holding onto the weakness of Lord Maeda Tsunanori , and was planning to rule over Japan as well. In order to free the lord from evil spirits and monsters, Sawatari Shusui heads towards Kaga Hyakumangoku. On his way, Shusui helps a girl named Oyumi who was about to be bullied by a ronin. Oyumi claims to be the daughter of Daitokuya, but she is actually the daughter of Lord Maeda Tsunanori's concubine. Daitokuya, who had taken control of power by raising Oyumi on behalf of Tsunanori who could not make it public because of his legal wife, was secretly storing weapons and ammunition and was pressuring Tsunanori to sign a letter of rebellion.
Genres: Action Drama Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-05-26
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The Notorious Bored Samurai 5
1990-10-06
The Notorious Bored Samurai 5
Overview: Sawatari Shusui saved Princess Hiroko of the Konoe family, who was about to be married to Tokugawa Tsunatoyo. However, Hiroko, a tomboy, disappears. As someone is after Hiroko's life, Shusui pursues her whereabouts... Meanwhile, Sasao Yoshinari and Shusui's sister, Kikuji, who were following Shusui, meet a young man and Kikuji is captivated by him, but they do not realize that he is Hiroko in disguise as a young man. Shusui is set to search for Hiroko with her attendant Orui, but that night they are attacked by a group of ninjas at their inn.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-10-06
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The Notorious Bored Samurai 9
1994-01-03
The Notorious Bored Samurai 9
Overview: The one who hurriedly ascended the castle upon hearing news of Shogun Tsunayoshi's illness was Saotome Mondonosuke. However, instead of an illness, he was prompted to consider a marriage proposal with Yaehime, a daughter of the Date clan. Yet, this was merely a pretext, as he was requested to investigate the truth behind the rumors of rebellion within the Date clan. Mondonosuke, who took on this task to stave off boredom, accompanied by his retainer Kinai, departed for Mutsu, following the procession of Yaehime returning to her home province. However, remnants of the Toyotomi faction, already plotting the overthrow of the shogunate, had gathered under Kii Koya Bunzaemon…
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-01-03
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The Notorious Bored Samurai 8
1993-03-27
The Notorious Bored Samurai 8
Overview: The two ronin that Sawatari Mondonosuke saved were secret envoys from Ryukyu. They could not stand the tyranny of the Satsuma clan and were trying to appeal to the shogunate. But they were captured by someone afterwards. Mondonosuke’s boredom bug started to stir… Mondonosuke rescued the two who were imprisoned in the mansion of the chief elder, Okubo Iga-no-kami , as well as a senior official, Mamoru, and his niece, Reika , who had also escaped from Ryukyu. The Satsuma clan hired Wakura Juro to assassinate Mondonosuke through his daughter O-Ran, who is a spy …
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-03-27
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The Notorious Bored Samurai 9
1994-01-03
The Notorious Bored Samurai 9
Overview: The one who hurriedly ascended the castle upon hearing news of Shogun Tsunayoshi's illness was Saotome Mondonosuke. However, instead of an illness, he was prompted to consider a marriage proposal with Yaehime, a daughter of the Date clan. Yet, this was merely a pretext, as he was requested to investigate the truth behind the rumors of rebellion within the Date clan. Mondonosuke, who took on this task to stave off boredom, accompanied by his retainer Kinai, departed for Mutsu, following the procession of Yaehime returning to her home province. However, remnants of the Toyotomi faction, already plotting the overthrow of the shogunate, had gathered under Kii Koya Bunzaemon…
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-01-03
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Kukai
1984-04-13
Kukai
Overview: The life and times of Kûkai, a Japanese monk who studies Esoteric Buddhism in the far reaches of India, China and Tibet, then uses their combined influence to establish the Shingon school during the Heian period in early 9th Century AD.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-04-13
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The Second Is a Christian
1985-09-14
The Second Is a Christian
Overview: The story of beautiful Christian nun, Kyoko who is the object of affection for two very different men - one the happy-go-lucky yakuza gangster, Haruhiko who is the next-in-line to takeover the ragtag "Tenryu Gumi" gang and the other bumbling police detective Kumashiro. The Tenryu Gumi is a collection of misfits and other troublemakers but are relatively peaceful due to their Christian beliefs. Their bitter rivals are the more traditional "Kuroiwa Gumi", a much more sadistic and violent group led by godfather Kuroiwa.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-09-14
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Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki
1995-10-07
Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki
Overview: In the 14th year of the Genroku period, Asano, the head carpenter of Edo Castle, attacked Kira, the master of ceremonies, with a sword, leading to Asano's forced suicide and Kira's punishment being overlooked. Over a year later in Edo city, Shimohashi Hyogo, a carefree ronin and the nephew of Yagyu Yoshitaka, is ordered by his uncle to investigate the activities of the Ako Ronin, a group sympathetic to Asano's cause. However, Hyogo, who sympathizes with the Ronin's plight, helps out in times of need, rescuing Oishi Kuranosuke and Horibe Yahei from danger. He also teams up with Yaenosuke, a newspaper publisher, and Otaki, a geisha, to plan an attack on Kira's estate.
Genres: Drama Action History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-10-07
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A Revengeful Raid
1962-09-22
A Revengeful Raid
Overview: In this tale of bravery and honor among the roving gamblers of old Japan, the heroic Jirocho, Boss of the Tokaido is called upon to help a young yakuza named Eijiro after he runs afoul of the new samurai officials who have taken over his hometown. Expertly portrayed by Kitaoji Kinya (son of the all-time great star Ichikawa Utaemon), this young man stands up for the townspeople and puts his life on the line. Jirocho, played by superstar Nakamura Kinnosuke, a boss known for his honor and valor soon finds himself involved in the feud which will only end in a brutal showdown.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-22
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Dynamite Don-Don
1978-10-07
Dynamite Don-Don
Overview: Yakuza Gang War is at the height in North Kyūshū Area in the summer of 1950, particularly between the Okagen Group and the rising Hashiden Gang. Now with the mediation/interference of the Americans, they decide to settle it in a peaceful, *democratic* way, that is, to settle it with a baseball game. Now, with its money and power, The Hashiden group soon recruits a group of gamblers known to be good at baseball from the whole country. So, what is the Okagen Gumi gonna do?
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-10-07
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Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Saga
1980-04-05
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Saga
Overview: The 224-minute compilation edition of Battles Without Honor and Humanity compiles these four movies: Battles Without Honor and Humanity, Deadly Fight in Hiroshima, Proxy War, Police Tactics.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-04-05
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Men and War III: The Final Chapter
1973-08-11
Men and War III: The Final Chapter
Overview: Final part of epic drama about war and its effects upon human beings, follows the fortunes of the Godai family through the Sino-Japanese War through the Soviet Union's sudden attack upon Japanese troops at the end of the war.
Genres: Drama War History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-08-11
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Law in Ghost Island
1961-08-13
Law in Ghost Island
Overview: Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals representing rival gangs to lend his services to them. Branded an enemy for his refusal to become involved with either side, he soon finds himself caught up in an intrigue extending beyond petty gang rivalries, involving a plot by Daimyo in Kyoto to overthrow the government.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-08-13
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Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku
1961-07-18
Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku
Overview: The story of two young men whose ambition is to become the personal bodyguards to the Shogun's uncle, Lord Mito Komon. Portrayed by a pair of up and coming stars, Sasaki Sukesaburo (Matsukata), the son of a widower and Atsumi Kakunoshin (Kitaoji), whose mother is a widow find themselves constantly in trouble and are forced to become two of the most powerful fighters in all Japan. The stories about Mito Komon and his travels througout Japan are many, but this is one that had yet to be told. The struggles of Suke-san and Kaku-san faced in order to join the Elder in his quest to fight against injustice and corruption during the samurai era.
Genres: Action Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-07-18
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The Mansion of Intrigue
1957-12-28
The Mansion of Intrigue
Overview: A swordsman must foil a minister's sinister plan to assassinate the shogun.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-12-28
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One Piece Film: GOLD
2016-07-23
One Piece Film: GOLD
Overview: The glittering Gran Tesoro, a city of entertainment beyond the laws of the government, is a sanctuary for the world’s most infamous pirates, Marines, and filthy rich millionaires. Drawn by dreams of hitting the jackpot, Captain Luffy and his crew sail straight for the gold. But behind the gilded curtains lies a powerful king whose deep pockets and deeper ambitions spell disaster for the Straw Hats and the New World alike.
Genres: Action Animation Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-07-23
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Lake of Illusions
1982-09-11
Lake of Illusions
Overview: A woman works as a prostitute and attendant to make a living at a bathhouse. She is athletic and is an avid runner. She has met and adopted a white dog and the two have become inseparable. It is the biggest tragedy and calamity when the dog is found dead, killed, murdered. The woman swears to find justice by finding the murderer and making things right.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-09-11
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Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima
1973-04-28
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima
Overview: Repeatedly beat to a pulp by gamblers, cops, and gangsters, lone wolf Shoji Yamanaka finally finds a home as a Muraoka family hitman and falls in love with boss Muraoka's niece. Meanwhile, the ambitions of mad dog Katsutoshi Otomo draws our series' hero, Shozo Hirono, and the other yakuza into a new round of bloodshed.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-04-28
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Sayonara Debussy - Pianist Tantei Misaki Yosuke
2016-03-18
Sayonara Debussy - Pianist Tantei Misaki Yosuke
Overview: Yosuke Misaki used to be a promising prosecutor, but he suddenly quit his job. He begins a new career as a pianist. He knocks on the door of wealthy man Kentaro Katsuki who lives in a peaceful area of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Kentaro Katsuki lives with his housekeeper Michiko Tsuzuruki (Midoriko Kimura). Kentaro allows Yosuke Misaki to stay at his home. Near Kentaro Katsuki's home, lives the Sanada family. At their home, Haruka aspires to become a pianist. One day, a fatal fire breaks out at the Sanada's house. Later, Yosuke helps Haruka to play the piano again.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-03-18
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Father of the Kamikaze
1974-09-14
Father of the Kamikaze
Overview: Vice Admiral Takajiro Ohnishi could see that Japan's defeat in WWII was inevitable. He came to realize that the only way to force a negotiated solution was to convince the Americans that invading Japan would cause massive casualties on both sides. The cold logic of suicide attacks, where one man and one plane could kill hundreds, seemed the only solution. In one of the cruel ironies of fate, Ohnishi actually succeeded; he convinced the Americans that invading Japan would be too costly in lives. But what he could not foresee was that America had another way of ending the war.
Genres: War Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-09-14
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The Acrobats of Death
1959-01-09
The Acrobats of Death
Overview: Saotome, a sword master and guard of the Shogunate, pursues the mystery of a deadly aerial weapon that is responsible for the multiple deaths in town.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-09
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I Don't Want to Kidnap Anyone Anymore
2012-01-03
I Don't Want to Kidnap Anyone Anymore
Overview: Ohno plays the role of Tarui Shotaro, an ordinary guy who dreamed of becoming a hero when he was a child, but now gets by as a part-time worker. The unexpected story unfolds when one day, the daughter of a yakuza boss asks him to plan a make-believe kidnapping. Sato Ryuta plays Shotaro's co-worker who helps him with the kidnapping. Kanjiya Shihori plays Satsuki, the eldest daughter of the Hanazono yakuza clan, while Narimiya Hiroki plays Satsuki's college senpai who joined the Hanazono clan after graduation. Takahashi Katsumi plays the head of a rival organization who has fallen in love with Satsuki. Kitaoji Kinya plays Satsuki's father and the head of the Hanazono clan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-01-03
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Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2
1993-01-30
Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2
Overview: Recently released from prison for a murder sentence, a yakuza boss's wife leaves Hong Kong for a fresh start, but a betrayal leads to her return.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-01-30
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Whistling Drifter
1961-09-23
Whistling Drifter
Overview: Friendship between good samurais and aborigines in Hokkaido.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-09-23
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Young Lord and Second Son
1961-11-01
Young Lord and Second Son
Overview: A lord explores the lives of common people.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-11-01
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Fine Man
1961-06-11
Fine Man
Overview: A young son of a master of the Kuwana clan gets disowned for his rebellious behavior. After he goes from the mountains to the ocean defeating the evil, he becomes a fine man.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-06-11
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The Blossom and the Sword
1973-11-17
The Blossom and the Sword
Overview: Tai Kato’s early 20th century set yakuza epic about an ordinary merchant girl (Hiroko Maki) who crosses paths with an assassin (Tetsuya Watari). The encounter sends her to jail as a suspected accomplice. Years later she marries a yakuza boss, whose gang is affiliated with working class people.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-11-17
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The Orphan Brother
1961-07-19
The Orphan Brother
Overview: After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments. While Anju falls into a lake and is transformed into a swan, Zushio escapes and after being adopted to a nobleman grows to a young man. He will then fight to defeat the evil Dayu and free all the slaves.
Genres: History Animation Family Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-07-19
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Shimane Prison Riot
1975-06-07
Shimane Prison Riot
Overview: Japan, 1948: Hiroki Matsukata stars as a man facing a nine year prison sentence. He incites prisoners of Shimane Prison to the biggest riot in jail history. A fighter by heart, he sees a way out of any situation, but will he survive this, the gutsiest assault ever attempted?
Genres: Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-06-07
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Love and Separation in Sri Lanka
1976-05-29
Love and Separation in Sri Lanka
Overview: A Japanese businessman is sent to Sri Lanka and meets a beautiful Japanese woman with a past. They befriend an old Japanese-Indian widow who has an estranged son in Japan.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1976-05-29
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Whistleblower
2019-02-01
Whistleblower
Overview: A seemingly lazy salaryman is tasked with managing a company secret.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-02-01
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The Story of a Man Among Men
1984-11-17
The Story of a Man Among Men
Overview: During the Showa era, a young yakuza survives war and injury and rises to become a clan boss with the help and respect of his sworn brothers.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-11-17
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Love on the Rainbow
1965-03-31
Love on the Rainbow
Overview: A seamstress seeks the love of her life while helping a troubled couple.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-03-31
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Roving Police Chief Kazama Shohei 2 - Lake Tazawa Murder Case
2004-02-01
Roving Police Chief Kazama Shohei 2 - Lake Tazawa Murder Case
Overview: A couple died in Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture, in an apparent double suicide, the circumstances of which were unclear.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-02-01
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Case 17
2016-06-04
Case 17
Overview: One evening, a married couple comes to the Itami Law Office. Narumi Suzumura, six months pregnant, and her husband Takuya have come to ask Itami to take the case of Narumi's mother, Kimiko Torii, indicted for the murder of her second husband, company president Takefumi Torii. Kimiko married Takefumi 19 years ago, making him Narumi's stepfather. The couple are questioning whether Kimiko had the intent to kill...
Genres: Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-06-04
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One Day at Summer's End
1968-11-30
One Day at Summer's End
Overview: A Yasuzō Masumura film about a love affair starring Ayako Wakao. The literal title is The Two Who Got Wet.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-11-30
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Castle of Sand
2019-03-28
Castle of Sand
Overview: A bruised and battered corpse in Shibuya, Tokyo has the attention of the local cops. A veteran detective is assigned to the case. The last utterance of the victim is one clue that detective Imanishi has to work on. Yet, the case becomes more tangled quickly. Elsewhere, a prodigy named Waga Eiryo is composing an orchestral piece. Remake of The Castle of Sand (1974).
Genres: Drama Crime Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-03-28
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The Navy
1963-08-13
The Navy
Overview: A tale of two best friends in the WWII era Japan. Takao is a young man enthusiastic about joining the navy to fight for his country. He convinces his best friend Shinji to join him. As it turns out, however, Takao's poor health prevents him from entering the navy while his friend is chosen instead. As time goes by, Takao becomes a painter and changes his mind about the meaningfulness of war and fighting, while his friend goes the opposite path. Meanwhile Takao's sister falls in love with Shinji.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-08-13
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The Highest Honour
1982-05-15
The Highest Honour
Overview: After a highly successful raid on Singapore Harbour, soldiers of Z Special Unit lead a new expedition in Singapore, with disastrous results.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-05-15
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Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return
1960-01-09
Bored Hatamoto: Island of No Return
Overview: Part of the Bored Hatamoto series. The most popular samurai in Edo, Saotome Mondonosuke, known to most as the "Bored Hatamoto" is the only one who can save the shogunate from the dastardly plot to take over the country.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-01-09
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Tokaido Fullhouse
1963-01-03
Tokaido Fullhouse
Overview: When Kanbe Nagakichi has his turf taken over by Ano-Toku, the father-in-law of his sworn brother Kira Nikichi sets in motion one of the most violent gang battles in Japanese history. Forced by the situation to choose between family and yakuza honor, Nikichi faces off against the vile combination of Ano-Toku and Kurokoma Katsuzo, villains so low as to ambush their foes using snipers. Nikichi, who owes allegiance to Boss Jirocho of Shimizu asks Jirocho to spare Ano-Toku’s life until events force a showdown between the 30 member Shimizu gang and a force of over 200 men fighting on Ano-Toku’s behalf. Meanwhile, a mysterious samurai may hold the key to deciding the outcome of this battle!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-01-03
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The Confidence Man JP – Episode of the Princess –
2020-07-23
The Confidence Man JP – Episode of the Princess –
Overview: Set in Langkawi, Malaysia, professional scammers Dako (Masami Nagasawa), Boku-chan (Masahiro Higashide), and Richard (Fumiyo Kohinata) target the Fuu Family for their next heist. Raymond Fuu, who was the head of the Fuu Family, passed away and he left behind 10 trillion yen. Dako, Boku-chan and Richard scheme to gain the inordinate inheritance. --asianwiki
Genres: Comedy Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2020-07-23
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Virtue in Spades
1956-05-03
Virtue in Spades
Overview: Adaptation of the novel by Kan Shimozawa.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-05-03
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Knightly Advice
1962-01-31
Knightly Advice
Overview:
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-31
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Sensei
1989-04-08
Sensei
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-04-08
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Bloody Battle at Dawn
1959-10-10
Bloody Battle at Dawn
Overview: A story of revenge between two samurai families on the Igagoe Road. Araki Mataemon born in the province of Iga. He studied the art of the sword under the Yagyu family. He helped the younger brother of his wife Watanabe Kazuma take revenge on his enemy Kawai Matagoro. Ichikawa Utaemon plays Araki Matemon and his son Kinya Kataoji plays Kazuma.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-10-10
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Avenging Father
1956-10-17
Avenging Father
Overview:
Genres: Drama Action History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-10-17
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Shadow Conspirator
1982-11-26
Shadow Conspirator
Overview: One night, Genjiro Tsurumi, a former ronin comes across a man being attacked by a group of assassins. The dying man is an official secret agent carrying a secret letter addressed to General Matsudaira. Genjiro meets with Matsudaira, who informs him of the existence of a mysterious group, the Hachitake... who aims to overthrow the Shogunate.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-11-26
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The Corporation
1976-08-14
The Corporation
Overview:
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1976-08-14
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Date Masamune: The One-Eyed Dragon
1993-01-03
Date Masamune: The One-Eyed Dragon
Overview: Biopic of Date Masamune. Young Masamune upon learning of the death of Nobunaga decides that he is the man to fill those sainted clogs. The fastest way to do this is to subjugate the neighboring warlords. This is an action that results in the death of his father and younger brother and not the least brings him to the attention of Hideyoshi and not in a good way either but intervention by the regents nephew Hidetsugu and Maeda Toshiie save his neck although he is forced to move to a smaller fief and send his wife to Kyoto as hostage. Although curbed of his lofty ambitions his friendship with Hidetsugu again lands him in hot water when Ishida Mitsunari arranges the downfall of the unfortunate Hidetsugu, Toshiie and Ieyasu save his neck and the flamboyant young warlord is sent to Korea where he wins great honors. Upon his return Hideyoshi is dead and Masamune allies himself with Tokugawa Ieyasu thus assuring the survival of the Date family. An amazing story from beginning to the end!
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-01-03
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Bored Hatamoto: Letter of Death
1993-03-27
Bored Hatamoto: Letter of Death
Overview: Bored Hatamoto film
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-03-27
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53 Stages of Action
1963-01-23
53 Stages of Action
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-01-23
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Path of Japanese Chivalry: Story of All-Out Attack
1975-01-15
Path of Japanese Chivalry: Story of All-Out Attack
Overview: Toei studios last ninkyo eiga of the 70's.
Genres: Crime Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-01-15
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Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy
1959-06-28
Bored Hatamoto: The Daimonji Conspiracy
Overview: Master swordsman and loyal vassal Saotome Mondonosuke goes on a mission to find a missing princess.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-06-28
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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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Monster Strike The Movie: To The Place of Beginnings
2016-12-10
Monster Strike The Movie: To The Place of Beginnings
Overview: Monster Strike: The Movie serves as a prequel to the net anime series based on the game of the same name. The anime tells the story of Ren, who returns to his hometown with no memories of having lived there. When a a cell phone repairman installs the Monster Strike app on his phone, Ren finds himself pulled into a real-world version of the game and begins piecing his memories together again.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-12-10
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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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Detective Heiji
1990-07-11
Detective Heiji
Overview: Police detective Heiji is assigned to catch the masked Maboroshi gang of robbers who have terrorized all of Edo, leaving few clues as to their leader's identity.
Genres: Drama Crime TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-07-11
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