Kumiko Aso
Biography: Kumiko Asou, born Kumiko Hiramaru, is a Japanese actress and model. She has also appeared in several commercials in Japan.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 17, 1978
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
Casshern
2004-04-24
Casshern
Overview: Fifty years of war between the Great Eastern Federation and Europa - now merged as Eurasia - have taken their toll on planet Earth. As a result of the use of biological, chemical and nuclear weapons, much of Earth has become uninhabitable and people have become prey to new diseases. Professor Azuma's "neo-cell" project, which is supposed to be the answer to mankind's hardships, becomes a nightmare come true when mutants spawned from the experiment escape and declare war on the human race. Azuma's son Tetsuya, who was killed during the previous war, is reborn into the cyborg Casshern as mankind's last hope against the new mutant threat. This live-action sci-fi movie based on a 1973 Japanese animé of the same name.
Genres: Drama Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-04-24
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Achilles and the Tortoise
2008-09-20
Achilles and the Tortoise
Overview: Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-09-20
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Bare Essence of Life
2009-06-06
Bare Essence of Life
Overview: Youjin is a quirky young man living in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Yojin has a difficult time sitting still and can't focus on extended conversations. His life revolves around farming his grandmother's vegetable garden. Yojin experiences a new kind of feeling when he meets a pretty young lady named Machiko. The feelings are strong enough that he feels the need to be with her and gain her affection.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-06-06
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Ring 0
2000-01-22
Ring 0
Overview: Taking place thirty years before the events of Ringu, Ringu 0 provides the shocking background story of how the girl on the video became a deadly, vengeful spirit.
Genres: Horror Thriller Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-01-22
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Pulse
2001-02-03
Pulse
Overview: In the immense city of Tokyo, the darkness of the afterlife lures some of its inhabitants who are desperately trying to escape the sadness and isolation of the modern world.
Genres: Horror Thriller Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-02-03
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Strawberry Song
2019-07-05
Strawberry Song
Overview: Kota runs into his old friend Chika on the anniversary of their friend's death. They plan to meet again in a year, but their feelings are complicated.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-07-05
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Samurai Resurrection
2003-04-26
Samurai Resurrection
Overview: Shiro Amasuka, dead leader of the Shimbara Revolt is resurrected from hell with the desire of overthrowing the shogunate for killing his companions. To do this , he resurrects an army of living dead swordsmen. Between him and his goal, only Yagyu Jubei stands...
Genres: Fantasy Action History Thriller Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-04-26
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Adrift in Tokyo
2007-11-10
Adrift in Tokyo
Overview: A thug offers to pay a law student's gambling debt if the student will accompany him on a trip across Tokyo.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-11-10
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Red Shadow
2001-08-11
Red Shadow
Overview: The secret warriors of feudal Japan were the ninja. Sent on impossible missions, the ninja were trained to work in shadows, gather information and defeat the enemy to build a world of peace. Akakage, Aokage, and Asuka are rookie ninjas under the tutelage of Shirokage. Their life is a series of perilous missions that entail intrigue, deception and intimidation.
Genres: Adventure Action Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-08-11
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Dororo
2007-03-15
Dororo
Overview: Hyakkimaru, a warrior on a quest to reclaim 48 of his body parts which were each taken by a demon, is joined by Dororo, a thief on a quest to avenge the death of her parents.
Genres: Action Fantasy Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-03-15
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Colorful
2010-08-21
Colorful
Overview: Upon reaching the train station to death, a dejected soul is informed that he is lucky and will have another chance at life. He is placed in the body of a 14-year-old boy named Kobayashi Makoto, who has just committed suicide. Watched over by a neutral spirit named Purapura, the soul must figure out what his greatest sin and mistake in his former life was, before his time limit in Makoto's body runs out. He also has a number of other lesser duties he must complete, such as understanding what led Makoto to commit suicide in the first place and learning how to enjoy his second chance at life.
Genres: Animation Drama Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-08-21
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Instant Swamp
2009-05-23
Instant Swamp
Overview: A woman finds out her father is not her real one after her mother falls into a coma while searching for a mythical creature. She decides to meet her real father who happens to be an off-beat antique shopkeeper.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-05-23
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License to Live
1999-01-23
License to Live
Overview: Yutaka was fourteen years old when he was run over by a car and fell into a coma. Now, ten years later, he wakes up and realizes that his family is not intact anymore: father, mother and sister live at different places. Yutaka decides to re-open the pony farm that his family once ran.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-01-23
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Dr. Akagi
1998-05-17
Dr. Akagi
Overview: At the end of WWII, Japanese doctor Akagi searches for the cure for hepatitis in the prisoner-of-war camp.
Genres: Comedy Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-05-17
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Cafe Isobe
2008-07-05
Cafe Isobe
Overview: Sakiko is a typical teenager in many ways. She hates her divorced father, who chases after every skirt he sees. She does not know, if she will ever be loved by the other sex. When her dad suddenly inherits a lot of money and becomes really lazy, she hates him even more. He finally decides to start his own cafe, where Sakiko, of course has to help. From this moment, strange customers and good-looking waitresses form the center of tension between father and daughter.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-07-05
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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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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-04-02
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Then Summer Came
2008-07-19
Then Summer Came
Overview: A humorous wedding story fueled by a rather no-good father and son, disguised as the old and new “good guys.” The father Nobuo, and his son Tamio, are unable to mature, unable to break the parent-child roles, have no sense of responsibility, and keep holding on to the past. The pair is overwhelmed by all the colorful characters around them telling them what to do. They go to strenuous and humorous efforts to make Tamio’s wedding an event to remember.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-07-19
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Stereo Future
2001-06-05
Stereo Future
Overview: Keisuke, an aspiring samurai-movie actor lands a major role in a new film, but must contend with a director who has nothing but scorn for him, but who continually fawns over the film’s obnoxious ham of a star.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-06-05
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Kaidan
2007-08-04
Kaidan
Overview: Japan, 250 years ago. Soetsu is a moneylender who is killed by the cruel samurai Shinzaemon. His body is dumped in the Kasenega-Fuchi river. According to legend, all who drown in the river will never surface again. 20 Years later, Shinkichi, the handsome son of Shinzaemon, coincidentally meets Toyoshiga, the daughter of Soetsu. They fall in love. It is a doomed love, as the spirit of Soetsu is far from dead
Genres: Drama Horror Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-08-04
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The Seaside Motel
2010-06-05
The Seaside Motel
Overview: The Seaside Motel is trapped in the mountains, without even enough water to serve their guests 24 hours a day, much less having a view of a body of water of any kind.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-06-05
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Love Strikes!
2011-09-23
Love Strikes!
Overview: Set one year after the drama series "Moteki." 31-year-old Yukiyo Fujimoto doesn't have money, dreams or a girlfriend. He has left his job at a staffing firm and is attempting to start a new life by working as a writer for a news site. Suddenly, Yukiyo experiences "moteki" - a period when a man becomes suddenly popular with woman. Cute magazine editor Miyuki, pure and naive office worker Rumiko, beautiful shop assistant Ai and beautiful, but tough co-worker named Motoko all become interested in Yukiyo. He tries to calm down, but is shaken by the interests of these women.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-09-23
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The Man Behind the Scissors
2005-03-19
The Man Behind the Scissors
Overview: The Man Behind the Scissors centers around two serial killers: mastermind Yasunaga and helper Chinatsu. The two risk being found out when the police question them as witnesses to a gruesome murder they themselves may have committed. A quirky and perplexing police thriller centered around two murderers who thrive on slicing up schoolgirls. Calculated serial psycho Yasunaga (Tokokawa) and Chinatsu (Aso), his sweet female sidekick, find themselves being questioned as witnesses to a murder when their next potential victim turns up dead...with their M.O.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-03-19
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Tange Sazen : The Jar Worth One Million Ryo
2004-07-17
Tange Sazen : The Jar Worth One Million Ryo
Overview: Tange Sazen: Hyakuman Ryo no Tsubo is a remake of a classic 1935 film of the same name by Yamanaka Sadao. Tange Sazen, the one-armd, one-eyed ex-samurai swordsman is the creation of Hayashi Fubo and was one of the most popular characters of the era. This remake is helmed by freshman director Tsuda Toshio, starring Toyokawa Etsushi as Sazen and Wakui Emi as Ofuji, his quick-witted wife. This marks the 34th film in the series of Tange Sazen, and involves an Urn that is worth a million Ryo!.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-07-17
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Wolf Children
2012-07-21
Wolf Children
Overview: After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.
Genres: Animation Family Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-07-21
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SHORT FILMS
2003-03-08
SHORT FILMS
Overview: Omnibus of six short films: Return; Ken-do star; Hana to oji-san; Adagietto Sehr, langsam; Nakayoki koto wa yoki koto ka na; Slow is Beautiful. Third installment of "SF" series produced by Hiroyuki Nakano.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-03-08
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Tonbi
2022-04-08
Tonbi
Overview: Yasuo (Hiroshi Abe) grew up as an orphan. He married a woman he loved and they had a son Akira (later played by Takumi Kitamura). Yasuo's life seemed great at the time, but his life totally changed after his wife died in accident. Since that time, Yasuo, who never experienced parents' love himself, has to raise his son Akira alone.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-04-08
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Space Brothers
2012-05-05
Space Brothers
Overview: When Mutta was 12-years-old and Hibito was 9-years-old the two brothers saw what they thought was an UFO flying towards the moon. They made a pact then to become astronauts and one day fly into space together. Fast forward to the year 2025. Older brother Mutta (Shun Oguri) works as for an automotive company and his younger brother Hibito works as an astronaut. Although Mutta failed to follow through on his childhood promise, after losing his job, he receives a phone call from Hibito which reignites his childhood dream of flying into outer space ...
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-05-05
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Suite Dreams
2006-01-14
Suite Dreams
Overview: New Year's Eve at a posh hotel and all should be shipshape. It is not. There is the traditional party, an official ceremony, entertainment and a special dinner planned and yet there is trouble everywhere. An Animal is on the loose, a politician to protect, a prostitute to handle, a bellhop to focus and a few things more.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-01-14
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Kaza-hana
2001-01-27
Kaza-hana
Overview: A government employee meets a hostess of a "pink club," and together they set out on a journey.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-01-27
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Yes, I Can't Swim
2022-06-10
Yes, I Can't Swim
Overview: Yuji Takanashi is a university philosophy professor who can't swim. Making awkward justifications to himself about the relationship between water and people, still he decides on the spur of the moment to enroll in a swimming class. There he encounters the teacher Shizuka Usuhara, who ignores his last-minute hesitation and enrolls him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-06-10
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Bad Guy Beach
1995-10-27
Bad Guy Beach
Overview: A private detective called "Kiss Shiro", One day, he is shocked to see a rape video brought by his younger brother.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-10-27
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Aging Police / Resurrection Special
2019-09-29
Aging Police / Resurrection Special
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-09-29
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The Great Passage
2013-04-13
The Great Passage
Overview: Majime, an eccentric man in publishing company, who has unique ability of words, joins the team that will compile a new dictionary, The Great Passage. In the eclectic team, he becomes immersed in the world of dictionaries. But the team is overwhelmed with problems.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-04-13
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Takano Tofu
2023-08-23
Takano Tofu
Overview: Tatsuo and his daughter Haru run Takano Tofu Store in Onomichi. They begin their work before dawn every day. They carefully select beans to make their tofu. While they have peaceful days, Tatsuo worries about his daughter being alone after his death.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-08-23
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Masquerade Night
2021-09-17
Masquerade Night
Overview: An anonymous letter is delivered to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. The letter states that a criminal of a murder case will appear at the countdown party Masquerade Night that will be held at Hotel Cortesia Tokyo. Detective Kosuke Nitta must go undercover and work again at the Hotel Cortesia Tokyo. There, he meets Naomi Yamagishi, who works as a concierge. Without any information about the criminal, except that the person will be in attendance, Detective Kosuke Nitta works feverishly to find the criminal among the 500 attendees.
Genres: Crime Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-09-17
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Tracing Jake
2004-02-07
Tracing Jake
Overview: Inuyama is intrigued by the existence of "Jake," a mysterious crocodile that has been sighted in many countries around the world. He continues to travel around the world, listening to the testimonies of various people of different ages, nationalities, and sighting situations who have seen "Jake".
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-02-07
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Luxurious Bone
2001-08-25
Luxurious Bone
Overview: Miyako works as a call girl, living with her close friend Sakiko. After encountering a client, Shintani, with whom Miyako experiences sexual pleasure for the first time in her life, the two women begin to drift apart. Miyako suggests that Shintani should sleep with Sakiko, an event that draws the three into a love triangle in which their various flaws and anxieties are reflected.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-08-25
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Scary Fairy Tales: Cinderella
1999-08-27
Scary Fairy Tales: Cinderella
Overview: This is a horror story for adults with a modern twist on Grimm's fairy tales, bringing out the brutality and bizarre nature of the story.
Genres: Horror Drama TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-08-27
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Rock: Wanko no Shima
2011-07-23
Rock: Wanko no Shima
Overview: A boy, Shin, and his family are forced to evacuate the island of Miyakejima, when it erupts in 2000. Shin's dog, Rock, is mistakenly left behind.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-07-23
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Sunflower
2000-10-07
Sunflower
Overview: Reunited by the death of a friend, a group of former schoolmates reassess themselves and their earlier times together.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-10-07
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Drive In California
2022-05-27
Drive In California
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-05-27
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Lonely Castle in the Mirror
2022-12-23
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Overview: Shy outcast Kokoro has been avoiding school for weeks when she discovers a portal in her bedroom mirror. She reaches through and finds herself transported to an enchanting castle where she is joined by six other students. When a girl in a wolf mask explains that they have been invited to play a game, the teens must work together to uncover the mysterious connection that unites them. However, anyone who breaks the rules will be eaten by a wolf.
Genres: Animation Drama Mystery Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-12-23
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Tears for You
2006-09-30
Tears for You
Overview: A love story about two step-siblings, Yota and Kaoru. Long ago, Yota's mother married Kaoru's jazz-playing father, effectively merging the two families. Unfortunately, Kaoru's father skipped town, and Yota's mother passed away, but not before imparting a dying wish to her young son to take care of Kaoru.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-09-30
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Girl
2012-05-26
Girl
Overview: "Girls" follows four beautiful women and depicts the troubles found in their love lives and work place. Yukiko Takigawa (Karina) works at a big advertising firm and has a good looking boyfriend. Seiko Takeda is married and has no children. She works at a large real estate company. Yoko Kosaka is a single woman working at a historic stationary company. Takako Hirai is a single mother who works for a car manufacturer.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-05-26
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A Blue Automobile
2004-11-20
A Blue Automobile
Overview: Richio, a young DJ, is as emotionally non-existent as no other man on the planet. He uses his tough exterior to avoid attachments to people and society.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-11-20
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Jam Films 2
2004-12-24
Jam Films 2
Overview: Jam Films 2 features 4 short films by different Japanese directors.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-12-24
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Inochi
2002-09-14
Inochi
Overview: Yu Miri is a writer who's just become pregnant by her married lover. When she decides to keep the baby without his help, her ex-boyfriend Yutaka, decides to help raise him.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-09-14
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Romantic Prelude
2009-05-16
Romantic Prelude
Overview: An aspiring floral designer and the photographer next door become drawn to each other through the everyday sounds they hear through their shared walls.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-05-16
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Oh Brother, Oh Sister!
2014-10-25
Oh Brother, Oh Sister!
Overview: Since their parents died at an early age, Susumu and Yoriko have lived together. Susumu is now 33-years-old and Yoriko is 40-years-old. Both of them have yet to marry. They are like most siblings and they rely on each other. One day, Susumu and Yoriko receive a letter that is sent to the wrong address.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-10-25
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Love & Peace
2015-06-26
Love & Peace
Overview: A man, who once dreamed of becoming a punk rocker, is working as a low salaryman at a musical instrument parts company. He's secretly in love with his colleague. One day, he finds a little turtle on the rooftop, naming it Pikadon.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Drama Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-06-26
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0cm⁴
2001-07-14
0cm⁴
Overview: Maeda decides to have an operation to cure his color-blindness, but he becomes afraid that after the operation, his world is not going to be the same.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-07-14
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Miss Hokusai
2015-05-09
Miss Hokusai
Overview: A daughter is constantly overshadowed by her famous father, but she is determined to make her own mark in the world.
Genres: Animation Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-05-09
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G'mor Evian!
2012-12-15
G'mor Evian!
Overview: "Good Morning Everyone!" revolves around a family involved in the punk music scene. Aki is a former guitarist for a punk band. She became pregnant and gave birth to a daughter named Hatsuki. The mother and daughter live together happily, but they do have different personalities. A man named Yagu then enters their life. He is an ex-member of the punk band that Aki played with. Yagu has feelings for Aki.
Genres: Drama Family Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-12-15
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Iden & Tity
2003-01-01
Iden & Tity
Overview: If you loved movies such as Shonen Merikensack and GS Wonderland, then this one, which predates the former, will impress you as well. The story is set in the 80s rock scene and revolves around Nakajima (Kazunobu Mineta), the lead singer of a band called 'Speed Way'. Because he refuses to write trite, pop-friendly songs he is constantly at odds with his own record company. However, he refuses to bend on his rock principles simply for better record sales. The most interesting parts of this movie is how they pay homage to music icon, Bob Dylan who gave the filmmaker his blessing, which is no small feat itself, especially for a Japanese indie debut.
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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The Workhorse and The Bigmouth
2013-11-02
The Workhorse and The Bigmouth
Overview: 34-year-old Michiyo Mabuchi (Kumiko Aso) and 26-year-old Yoshimi Tendo (Shota Yasuda) meet at a screenwriting class. Michiyo Mabuchi, who is called "Basyauma", works hard to become a writer, but can't see a future for herself as a screenwriter. Meanwhile, Yoshimi Tendo is a bigmouth who never tries hard at anything. These two people fall in love.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-11-02
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Last Mile
2024-08-23
Last Mile
Overview: On the night before ‘Black Friday,’ which is the one of the busiest commerce days, a cardboard box, that is delivered from the world's largest shopping site, explodes. Soon after, a series of mysterious explosion cases occurs. The entire nation becomes terrorized by the shocking events. Funado Erena has just began to work as the center director for a large distribution warehouse that covers three-quarters of the Kanto area. Erena must gain control over this unprecedented situation with team manager Nashimoto Ko.
Genres: Drama Thriller Crime Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-08-23
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Hafez
2007-01-01
Hafez
Overview: A young man named Shamsadin (Mehdi Moradi) receives the title of Hafez, bestowed only on those who memorize the Koran, and is sent to teach it to Nabat (Aso), the overseas-raised daughter of a religious leader. Although they never see each other's faces, feelings of love grow between them as they read the holy book. Unable to contain his feelings for Nabat, Hafez breaks his vows as a holy man by composing a poem to her, and is thrown out of her father's house and forced to relinquish his title. Then Nabat is forced to marry another man. Will the two ever be able to meet again?
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: fa
Release Date: 2007-01-01
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Yunagi City, Sakura Country
2007-07-28
Yunagi City, Sakura Country
Overview: Thirteen years afterward, I wonder if those who bombed Hiroshima are looking at me and saying: 'We did it! We were able to kill another person!' They should be," murmurs Minami (played by Kumiko Aso), one of the two leading female characters in Yunagi no Machi, Sakura no Kuni, as she lies dying in 1958, her life brought to a premature end by sickness resulting from her exposure to atomic bomb radiation. This is a story about those who at least initially survived the first U.S. atomic bombing of 1945 and their descendants in contemporary times. The film, based on a comic by Fumiyo Kono, jumps between the two time frames and quietly depicts the sorrow and mortification experienced through the everyday lives of laid-back and soft-spoken Hiroshima people. Only a few scenes of the bombing and the ensuing devastation are featured.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-07-28
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Yaji & Kita: The Midnight Pilgrims
2005-04-02
Yaji & Kita: The Midnight Pilgrims
Overview: Yaji and Kita are two men who live in Edo. They are deeply in love. Yaji is married to a woman, while Kita is an actor addicted to various drugs.
Genres: Action Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-04-02
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Crime or Punishment?!?
2009-02-28
Crime or Punishment?!?
Overview: Riko Narumi plays an unpopular idol who in an attempt to boost her faltering career becomes police chief for a day. During the day a robbery occurs at a convenience store and instead of letting a real police chief deal with the robbery she decides to take the matter into her own hands.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-02-28
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The Actor
2016-01-30
The Actor
Overview: Takuji Kameoka is a 37-year-old bachelor whose occupation is a “miscellaneous actor”. His only interest is drinking. One day he falls in love and his boring life begins to change. The film is based on the book “Actor, Takuji Kameoka” by Akito Inui, a five-time nominee for Japan’s most prestigious literary prize, the Akutagawa Prize. Satoko Yokohama, a much-admired up-and-coming newcomer, directs the film and we can immediately tell that she is a special talent, with a unique understanding that flows through to her actors and crew.
Genres: Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-01-30
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The Boy and the Beast
2015-07-11
The Boy and the Beast
Overview: Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, and Kumatetsu, a lonesome beast from Jutengai, an imaginary world. One day, Kyuta forays into the imaginary world and, as he's looking for his way back, meets Kumatetsu who becomes his spirit guide. That encounter leads them to many adventures.
Genres: Action Adventure Animation Drama Family Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-07-11
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Grasshopper
2015-11-07
Grasshopper
Overview: Movie contains the stories of three people: Suzuki (Toma Ikuta), Kujira (Tadanobu Asano) and Semi (Ryosuke Yamada). Suzuki is a former middle school teacher. His girlfriend was killed, which led him to quit his job and attempt to take revenge on her murderer. To do so, Suzuki has to infiltrate the underground world of criminals. Kujira is a contract killer for hire. He makes his targets fall into confusion and eventually commit suicide. Semi is a contract killer who uses the knife to take out his targets.
Genres: Crime Thriller Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-11-07
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Moriyamachu Driving School
2016-07-09
Moriyamachu Driving School
Overview: Kiyotaka Sato (Shuhei Nomura) is a university student. He is sociable, but he looks like he doesn't have interest in those around him. During his summer vacation, Kiyotaka Sato plans to get his driver's license to impress schoolmate Matsuda (Yukino Kishii). At this time, a yakuza boss (Ken Mitsuishi) orders Todoroki (Kento Kaku) to get his driver’s license. Todoroki doesn't show his feelings outwardly. Later, Todoroki drives a car without a driver’s license and he hits Kiyotaka Sato. To cover up the accident, Kiyotaka Sato is placed in a car and taken to away. He arrives at an unofficial driving school. The driving school is run by the Uehara family. There, Kiyotaka Sato and Todoroki learn that they graduated from the same high school. They spend their summer at the driving school.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-07-09
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Rush!
2001-06-23
Rush!
Overview: A wacky tale of two guys, one Korean and one Japanese who, mistaken for a couple of murderers, take to their heels, thus starting off a adrenaline-pumping (and often zany) adventure with a distorted sense of time.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-06-23
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Falling Camellia
2018-09-28
Falling Camellia
Overview: During the Edo period, a gifted swordsman was exiled from his clan when he questioned the misconduct of his leader. Years after, his dying wife wish was for him to go back to his clan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-09-28
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The Tale of Nishino
2014-02-08
The Tale of Nishino
Overview: Yukihiko Nishino is very popular with women, but, in the end, he is always dumped by a woman. Yukihiko seeks out his true love.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-02-08
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LOUDER! Can't Hear What You're Singin', Wimp!
2018-10-12
LOUDER! Can't Hear What You're Singin', Wimp!
Overview: Sin is a rock star. He has an amazingly loud voice with a range of four octaves. His secret is that he has created his voice through a method of vocal cord doping. His voice is now teetering on the edge, due to side effects from the vocal cord doping. Around this time, Sin meets Fūka, who is a street musician. When Fūka sings, her voice is so small. Due to Fūka, Sin looks back upon his past.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-10-12
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Mirai
2018-06-16
Mirai
Overview: Unhappy after his new baby sister displaces him, four-year-old Kun begins meeting people and pets from his family's history in their unique house in order to help him become the big brother he was meant to be.
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy Adventure Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-06-16
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Fly me to the Saitama
2019-02-22
Fly me to the Saitama
Overview: People from Saitama Prefecture are persecuted and, because of this, they hide the fact that they are from there. In Tokyo, Momomi Hakuhodo is a male high school student and the son of the Tokyo governor. Physically, Momomi Hakuhodo looks like a girl. One day, he meets mysterious male transfer student Rei Asami. They are attracted to each other, but Rei Asami is from Saitama Prefecture.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-02-22
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11’09”01—September 11
2002-09-04
11’09”01—September 11
Overview: Filmmakers from all over the world provide short films – each of which is eleven minutes, nine seconds, and one frame of film in length – that offer differing perspectives on the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-09-04
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The Pod of Good Fortune
2012-02-25
The Pod of Good Fortune
Overview: Ryosaku, a struggling actor, endures daily abuse from his wicked wife. One day, the janitor of his apartment gives him a 'The Pod of Good Fortune'. And his life begins to go awry. The sudden death of his abusive wife...suspicion of murder...an impulsive cover-up...same old routine on set...an unexpected visitor...and the body count rises. This fi lm closely follows the daily life of the protagonist as the bizarre and horrifi c drama unfolds. When people are pushed to an extreme situation, it's also the most comical. Full of such aspects, the stor y reveals the secret side of the people surrounding the protagonist. Where will the 'The Pod of Good Fortune' lead this man's unfortunate life? Only the Pot can tell.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-02-25
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700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police
2008-04-05
700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police
Overview: After one of their group is caught for speeding a group of trouble-making teenagers decide to prank the local police officer. It starts with simple speeding pranks but gradually moves to more elaborate and bizarre pranks.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-04-05
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The Wonderland
2019-04-26
The Wonderland
Overview: The story follows Akane, a girl with no self-confidence. On the day before her birthday, she meets a mysterious alchemist, Hippocrates, and his student, Pipo, who both tell her they're on a mission to save the world. Together, they set out from the basement for "Wonderland," and Akane finds herself labelled Wonderland's savior.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-04-26
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Eiko
2004-02-28
Eiko
Overview: Eiko Akimori is a 23-year-old woman who lives alone in an apartment. One day, Eiko is made to buy a big stone ring that brings happiness from a catch sales on the way home from work.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-02-28
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Danger de mort
1999-05-08
Danger de mort
Overview: The story of a young man and woman who set out to revenge the death of her mother. The lovers enter a mysterious world where space and time are twisted, where love is more dangerous than death.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-05-08
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Last Scene
2001-11-09
Last Scene
Overview: Young film star Ken Mihara is about to fall from stardom. His rise as a celebrity is solely credited to his onscreen counterpart, Keiko, who recently announced her retirement from acting in order to get married. Feeling frustrated and helpless, Ken turns to alcohol as he begins to provoke fights, attempts to lure a girl into bed, and argues with his wife, who came to visit him at the studio. All she says is thank you and leaves Ken puzzled. Ken Mihara, once a budding young star, takes a job as an extra. Although he's past his prime, he still manages to infuse a young filmmaker with the motivation to pursue her dreams as a director.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-11-09
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State of Emergency
2020-08-28
State of Emergency
Overview: An omnibus film consisting of 4 short films and a documentary related to COVID-19.
Genres: Drama Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2020-08-28
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Uta Monogatari: Cinema Fighters Project
2018-06-22
Uta Monogatari: Cinema Fighters Project
Overview: Six Stories based on Six Songs.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-06-22
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Child by Children
2008-09-27
Child by Children
Overview: Haruna is a lively tomboy in the 5th year at elementary school. One day, while playing with Hiroyuki, a boy whom she has known for a long time, they play a game of putting their private parts together. A sex education lesson given by a new teacher, Yagi, makes Haruna suspect that she might be pregnant.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-09-27
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Zebraman
2004-01-30
Zebraman
Overview: A down-and-out school teacher receives the calling to become the real life personification of an old television superhero, Zebraman.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-01-30
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Beauty
2008-05-10
Beauty
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-05-10
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Oliver na Inu, (Gosh!!) Konoyarou Movie
Oliver na Inu, (Gosh!!) Konoyarou Movie
Overview: Movie adaptation of the TV series 'Oliver na Inu, (Gosh!!) Konoyarou'. To be released in 2025.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
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Seven Samurai
2008-01-01
Seven Samurai
Overview: A remake of the 1954 classic 'Seven Samurai'. This was made available exclusively through Pachinko machines in Japan. The soundtrack is comprised of songs by The Rolling Stones.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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