Ichirō Arishima
Biography: Biography not available
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 01, 1916
Deathday: July 20, 1987
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Known For
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962-08-11
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Overview: The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Faro Island to capture King Kong for exploitation. As Godzilla re-emerges, a media frenzy generates with Pacific looking to capitalize off of the ultimate battle.
Genres: Science Fiction Comedy Adventure Fantasy Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-08-11
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Incident at Blood Pass
1970-04-21
Incident at Blood Pass
Overview: In the Edo period, a nameless ronin accepts an assignment to go to a mountain pass and wait. Near the pass he stops at an inn where a collection of characters gather, including a gang set on stealing shogunate gold that's soon to come over the pass. When the Ronin's assignment becomes clear, to help the gang, he's ordered to kill the inn's residents, including a woman he's rescued from an abusive husband. He's reluctant to murder innocent people; then he learns that the gold shipment is a trap and he's part of a double cross. How he sorts through these divided loyalties tests of his samurai honor, and perhaps of his love for a woman.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-04-21
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Wild Lion
1953-08-12
Wild Lion
Overview: A gripping historical drama that follows the explosive growth of Katsu Kaishu, the hero of the Meiji era, and the interesting human image of his father, Kokichi, who lived for the common people, his neighbors and his children. A film about paternal and maternal love and conjugal love in the creation of mankind, about the healing power of which laughter and tears have. The film that became the last work of the giant star Tsumasaburo Bando.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-08-12
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Maison Ikkoku - Apartment Fantasy
1986-10-10
Maison Ikkoku - Apartment Fantasy
Overview: Travel into Japan's nuttiest apartment house and meet its volatile inhabitants: Kyoko, the beautiful and mysterious new apartment manager; Yusaku, the exam-addled college student; Mrs. Ichinose, the drunken gossip; Kentaro, her bratty son; Akemi, the boozy bar hostess; and the mooching and peeping Mr. Yotsuya.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-10-10
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Hagure kigeki mandara
1962-02-24
Hagure kigeki mandara
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-24
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Sararīman Gonza to Sukejū
1962-01-28
Sararīman Gonza to Sukejū
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-28
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In Broad Daylight
1968-10-26
In Broad Daylight
Overview: After his company goes bankrupt, Katsuji Watanabe resorts to pickpocketing again with his old swindler buddies. However, one by one, his friends start getting caught. Katsuji decides to play a high stakes game of robbing the proceeds of a department store.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-10-26
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女難コースを突破せよ
1962-04-01
女難コースを突破せよ
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-01
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Salaryman Shimizu Minato
1962-01-03
Salaryman Shimizu Minato
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-01-03
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Doburoku no Tatsu
1962-04-29
Doburoku no Tatsu
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-29
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A Doting Parent’s Lullaby
1955-11-01
A Doting Parent’s Lullaby
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-11-01
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Kaei
1961-12-09
Kaei
Overview:
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-12-09
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Satsuma-bikyaku
1951-12-22
Satsuma-bikyaku
Overview:
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-12-22
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Adventure in Kigan Castle
1966-04-28
Adventure in Kigan Castle
Overview: Osami, a soldier-of-fortune from Japan, joins with priest Ensai in a quest for the ashes of the great Buddha. Their journey takes them to a kingdom in the Middle East, where they find intrigue and romance in the court of an evil king.
Genres: Action Adventure Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-04-28
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Birth of Romance
1957-05-15
Birth of Romance
Overview: The cabaret «Romance», run by Masami Daisaku's father, is experiencing financial difficulties, and Masami is betting on changes and asks singer Hibari Misora to perform. Musical youth comedy with young actors, passion, funny songs and laughter. Hibari Misora appears as herself.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-05-15
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The Naked Executive
1964-07-01
The Naked Executive
Overview: The executive director of the «Chuo Shoji» company, Hidaka Shiro, is called a "demon of work", but the hostess of the bar calls him "the loneliest person in Japan." He lost his wife ten years ago and has been living as a widower ever since. He plotted to marry off his 22-year-old daughter Keiko for political gain, but Keiko is in love with Okuda, who is her father's subordinate. A story full of sadness and joy, depicting a man gripped by different thoughts, as an employee of the company and a father.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-07-01
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Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
1957-12-17
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Overview: Ushinosuke returns to his hometown to become a farmer. Part three (of four) of the film adaptation of Bunroku Shishi’s novel, Oban.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-12-17
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Oban kanketsu hen
1958-07-01
Oban kanketsu hen
Overview: Ushinosuke returns to Tokyo with new ambitions. Fourth and final part of the film adaptation of Bunroku Shishi’s novel, Oban.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-07-01
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Ôban
1957-03-05
Ôban
Overview: A young country boy leaves his village for Tokyo, where he begins to work as a stock trader. First part (of four) of the film adaptation of Bunroku Shishi's novel, Oban.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-03-05
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Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen
1957-07-19
Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen
Overview: Ushinosuke returns broke to his hometown, where everyone believes he's rich and successful. Part two (of four) of the film adaptation of Bunroku Shishi's novel, Oban.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-07-19
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Yaji and Kita on the Road
1958-04-29
Yaji and Kita on the Road
Overview: Two residents of Edo city Yaji and Kita make a journey to the temple of Ise, as part of a religious pilgrimage, but actually to get away from their wives for a little while. As they travel, they are constantly beset by complications involving women, mistaken identity, and misunderstood events. Another film adaptation of the famous novel Ikku Jippensha Footing It Along the Tokaido (Tokaidochu Hizakurige)
Genres: Comedy Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-04-29
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Ironfinger
1965-12-05
Ironfinger
Overview: After being mistaken for an Interpol agent, a man who was just supposed to go on vacation gets mixed up in a war between two gangs intent on winning the favor of a notorious arms dealer.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-12-05
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Sararīman yajikita dōchū
1961-06-27
Sararīman yajikita dōchū
Overview: 1961 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-06-27
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Yajikita dōchū sugoroku
1958-12-07
Yajikita dōchū sugoroku
Overview: 1958 Japanese movie
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-12-07
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Zoku sararīman yajikita dōchū
1961-07-23
Zoku sararīman yajikita dōchū
Overview: 1961 Japanese movie
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-07-23
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Mount Hakone
1962-09-15
Mount Hakone
Overview: Japanese drama.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-15
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Yoru no keisha
1962-06-28
Yoru no keisha
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-06-28
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Samurai Pirate
1963-10-26
Samurai Pirate
Overview: An adventurous and daring sailor sets sail to the castle of an ailing king to stop an evil premier, hungry for power and wealth, from succeeding the throne and marrying the king's beautiful daughter. Along the way, with the help of some courageous rebels and a lustful wizard, he must overcome the powers of a bewitching witch, a band of ruthless pirates, and the castle's Imperial guards. He must also free those kidnapped into slavery and restore the king's reputation.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-10-26
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Assistant President
1958-01-03
Assistant President
Overview:
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-01-03
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Kurama tengu: Aomen yasha
1953-09-22
Kurama tengu: Aomen yasha
Overview: At the end of the Edo period - On his way back after being invited by the three Mikados of Higashi Shirakawa, Kurama Tengu was attacked by the Shinsengumi. Given the circumstances, he began to suspect a connection between the Mikado and the Shinsengumi.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-09-22
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Hana no shôgai
1953-10-14
Hana no shôgai
Overview: In 1842, in the Umemoku Mansion within Hikone Castle, Naosuke Ii, despite the tumultuous times, was engrossed in the world of tea ceremony. His friend, the Kokugaku scholar Nagano Shuzen, introduced him to a captivating shamisen master named Murayama Taka. Naosuke became deeply infatuated with her, disregarding the jealousy of his consort Shizu and the warnings of his senior retainer, Gaiji. However, upon discovering Taka's relationship with Shuzen, Naosuke promptly ended his ties with her.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-10-14
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Young Guy at Sea
1965-08-08
Young Guy at Sea
Overview: Eternal young guy, Yuzo Kayama stars in this fifth installment of the Young Guy series. Young Guy returns to the swim team from the first movie, boards his rival Blue Guy's boat, and meets a young woman on a small island.
Genres: Comedy Action Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-08-08
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Aces Wild
1961-01-09
Aces Wild
Overview: Keisuke Morita, a man with dark glasses standing on the Shibaura pier, a descendant of an illegitimate descendant left behind in Osaka and a brother of the Otorigumi, returned from South America for the first time in 15 years. When he stepped on the soil of his native land, his first thought was to visit Otanuki Fudo, the guardian deity of the Otorigumi, but the Otorigumi had fallen and Otanuki Fudo was on the verge of eviction for the construction of an expressway. Keisuke and Joji put on the striped suits left to them by their late boss, and set out to rebuild the clan...
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-09
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Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong
1963-12-22
Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong
Overview: Comedy has the proprietors of a tonkatsu (deep-fried pork) restaurant match wits with a Chinese developer.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-22
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The Masterless 47
1960-12-25
The Masterless 47
Overview: Part one of The Masterless 47.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-12-25
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Arupusu no wakadaishô
1966-05-28
Arupusu no wakadaishô
Overview: Seventh movie of the Wakadaishō series directed by Kengo Furusawa
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-05-28
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The Young Ace in the South Pacific
1967-07-01
The Young Ace in the South Pacific
Overview: The 10th film in the Wakadaisho series, the Young Ace Yuichi Tanuma travels to Hawaii to train in deep-sea navigation. The Young Ace comes to the rescue of various women in peril, teaches a would-be restauranteur how to make sukiyaki, thwarts the romantic aspirations of his rival Ao Daisho, and competes in the finals of the Japan Judo Championship at the Nippon Budokan. Shot across various locations across Hawaii, Tahiti, Saipan, and Tokyo.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-07-01
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Bravo, Young Guy
1970-05-27
Bravo, Young Guy
Overview: A film by Katsumi Iwauchi.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-05-27
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Tōkyō sanosa musume
1962-09-16
Tōkyō sanosa musume
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-16
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You Can Succeed, Too
1964-05-30
You Can Succeed, Too
Overview: A group of friends try to find success in corporate Japan.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-05-30
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Shin kitsune to tanuki
1962-09-29
Shin kitsune to tanuki
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-29
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The Surf
1975-10-10
The Surf
Overview: Lonely youth Shinji meets Hatsue, a pretty pearl diver, on the beach and the two fall in love. But Shinji has a rival for Hatsue's affections, Yasuo. Yasuo spreads unpleasant gossip about his rival, and Hatsue's father forbids her to see Shinji. But when the boy saves the passengers on a boat owned by Hatsue's father, his luck in love begins to change.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1975-10-10
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Wakai kisetsu
1962-10-20
Wakai kisetsu
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-10-20
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Sararīman Gonza to Sukejū ren'ai kōsa-ten
1962-11-17
Sararīman Gonza to Sukejū ren'ai kōsa-ten
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-11-17
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Love in the Mud
1977-07-30
Love in the Mud
Overview: This is a story of love between a society girl and a yakuza boy. Mami lives an ordinary life in Tokyo, being with her friends and studying. Her biggest interest is ladies hats. She is rather well off, as her father is the ambassador of Japan in Spain. One day when she is out driving, she is attacked by a group of yakuza, but is saved by the honorable yakuza Jiro. This will change her life forever.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1977-07-30
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Sono yoru no tsuma
1952-04-18
Sono yoru no tsuma
Overview: Hiroo Ikeda movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1952-04-18
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Kurama Tengu: Acrobat in a lion mask
1951-07-12
Kurama Tengu: Acrobat in a lion mask
Overview: Two child performers lose their money, but are saved by the masked avenger Kurama Tengu. When the children return the favor in foiling an attempt on the hero's life, they find themselves in need of protection once again...
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-07-12
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Memai
1971-03-20
Memai
Overview: Based on the song by Mari Henmi
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-03-20
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Aisuru ashita
1969-05-01
Aisuru ashita
Overview: Youth drama
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-05-01
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ドリフターズですよ！特訓特訓また特訓
1969-01-15
ドリフターズですよ！特訓特訓また特訓
Overview:
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-01-15
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Garakuta
1964-08-01
Garakuta
Overview: 1964 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-08-01
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Unico - Black Cloud and White Feather
1979-04-05
Unico - Black Cloud and White Feather
Overview: The Goddess Venus is jealous of the beautiful human girl Psyche and blames her pet unicorn, Unico, as Psyche's source of good luck that keeps her from the harm of the goddess' cruel intentions. Unico has the amazing power to make anyone he meets happy. Whether it's because of his personality or the powers of his horn, no one knows. Venus has Unico banished, and the West Wind now takes Unico from one place and time to the next. Taken to a heavily polluted city, Unico meets a sickly girl named Chiko who is suffering because of the pollution of a nearby factory that darkens the entire sky. Unico then is determined to cheer her up, cure her, and destroy the nearby factory.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-04-05
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The Vampire Moth
1956-04-11
The Vampire Moth
Overview: The story of a professional nude model stalked by a bizarre, unknown man wearing a hideous mask.
Genres: Horror Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-04-11
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Strike the White Ball
1980-02-16
Strike the White Ball
Overview: 1980 Japanese film distributed by Shochiku.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-02-16
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A Smell of Money
1965-12-05
A Smell of Money
Overview: Banjun organizes a group of con men to fleece the greedy and rich.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-12-05
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For Love and Money
1963-12-24
For Love and Money
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-24
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ホラ吹き太閤記
1964-10-31
ホラ吹き太閤記
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-10-31
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Oh, Bomb!
1964-04-18
Oh, Bomb!
Overview: During the mayoral election, two ex-prisoners decide to replace the lucky pen of an annoying candidate with a mini-bomb.
Genres: Music Comedy Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-04-18
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風来忍法帖
1965-05-16
風来忍法帖
Overview: The first of two films based on the novel by Futaro Yamada.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-05-16
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風来忍法帖 八方破れ
1968-05-08
風来忍法帖 八方破れ
Overview: The second of two films based on the novel by Futaro Yamada.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-05-08
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Two Hearts in the Rain
1968-03-27
Two Hearts in the Rain
Overview: Love story of a working-class boy and girl.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-03-27
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Age of Japanese Guerrillas
1968-08-30
Age of Japanese Guerrillas
Overview: Kinta (Nabe Osami) is Japanese by birth, but raised by a Chinese man. He stowsaway to Japan to see his girlfriend Yukiko but gets picked up for vagrancy in Shinjuku and thrown in jail. Helped by a yakuza and a prostitute, he goes on a search for Yukiko but winds up on a journey of sexual discovery.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-08-30
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Snow in the South Seas
1961-09-29
Snow in the South Seas
Overview: Japanese soldiers stranded in Manokwari, New Guinea, improvise a theater play to keep their spirits up and endure the extremely difficult conditions.
Genres: Comedy Drama War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-09-29
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Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967-04-28
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Overview: The Crazy Cats, a Japanese musical-comedy group, were showcased a series of comic adventures throughout the 1960s. Las Vegas Free-For-All, one of their most popular movies, featured scenes filmed on location in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Hawaii. Appearing with the seven Cats were the lovely Mie Hama and such Japanese musical artists as The Peanuts, The Johnnys, The Drifters, and Jackie Yoshikawa & the Blue Comets.
Genres: Comedy Adventure Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-04-28
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Dances of Flame
1978-11-23
Dances of Flame
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Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-11-23
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Miyamoto Musashi
1973-07-13
Miyamoto Musashi
Overview: In Part I we see the young would-be swordsman setting out to achieve greatness in war, achieving nothing because fighting on the losing side, & then beginning his long period of wandering & training, with the goal always in mind of his duel with Kojiro. Part II builds toward that great duel on Ganryu Island, with considerable focus on Musashi's planning & forethought as to how to gain an advantage.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-07-13
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Acchan no bebi gyangu
1961-09-17
Acchan no bebi gyangu
Overview: Based on the comic by Fuyuhiko Okabe.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-09-17
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The Lovable Tramp
1966-11-12
The Lovable Tramp
Overview: Saotome is a white-collar worker on the brink of a burnout who one day strikes up a friendship with Gen, a boorish drifter who approaches life one day at a time.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-11-12
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The Fixer
1979-10-27
The Fixer
Overview: Political fixer Homei Yamaoka's misdeeds come to light, throwing Japanese politics into deadly confusion. But he's not going down without a fight.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-10-27
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The Green Music Box
1955-05-08
The Green Music Box
Overview: Ruriko's father is a well known scientist who's involved in secret research that even his family doesn't know about. Ever since he moved up to the research laboratory in Hokkaido, Ruriko hasn't heard from him. The only thing that reminded her of his warmth was the green music box that he’d left behind for her. She longed to reunite with her father. The little box played music that lifted her spirits, to a place where everything was perfect.
Genres: Drama Music Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-05-08
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Obon, The Moll Dipper
1961-04-16
Obon, The Moll Dipper
Overview: Modern comedy, based on the popular manga.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-04-16
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Awamori-kun kanpai!
1961-10-08
Awamori-kun kanpai!
Overview: Second of the three Awamori-kun movies.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-10-08
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Sir Galahad in Campus
1961-07-08
Sir Galahad in Campus
Overview: The first instalment in Toho's popular Wakadaishō (Young Guy) series.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-07-08
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Pride of the Campus
1962-02-10
Pride of the Campus
Overview: Young Yuichi (Kayama) romances Sumiko (Hoshi) while helping out at his family's restaurant, singing in a band, and preparing for an important boxing tournament.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-10
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3 Dolls and Baby Gang
1961-12-09
3 Dolls and Baby Gang
Overview: Based on the comic by Fuyahiko Okabe.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-12-09
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Tenten Musume
1956-12-12
Tenten Musume
Overview: Based on the comic by Shosuke Kurakane. Shown in two parts.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1956-12-12
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Seito shokun!
1984-12-22
Seito shokun!
Overview: Based on the comic book of the same name by Youko Shouji
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-12-22
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Song Festival
1963-12-01
Song Festival
Overview:
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-01
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Makeraremasen katsumadewa
1958-01-09
Makeraremasen katsumadewa
Overview: Comedy based on the writings of Ango Sakaguchi.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-01-09
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The Mayor's Secret
1968-02-14
The Mayor's Secret
Overview: A mayoral candidate and his love child.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-02-14
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Born in Sin
1962-11-23
Born in Sin
Overview: A dark family secret sends a 21-year-old French student (Hoshi) on a journey of self-discovery.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-11-23
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The Sucker's Blunt Dagger
1971-04-16
The Sucker's Blunt Dagger
Overview: A man aspires to be a big boss but falls in love with a beautiful woman boss.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-04-16
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Sanbaba
1974-06-01
Sanbaba
Overview: A story about being scared of getting old.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-06-01
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Campus A Go-Go
1965-12-19
Campus A Go-Go
Overview: Young Guy (Kayama) competes in an electric guitar competition and plays American-style football. Released alongside Invasion of Astro Monster.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-12-19
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The Three Treasures
1959-11-01
The Three Treasures
Overview: The legend of the birth of Shintoism. In Fourth Century Japan, the Emperor's son Ouso expects to succeed his father on the throne, but Otomo, the Emperor's vassal, prefers Ouso's stepbrother, and conspires to have Ouso die on a dangerous mission he has contrived. But Ouso prevails in the mission and returns to his father's castle under a new name, Prince Yamato Takeru. Otomo plots to have the Prince sent into even greater danger, but Otomo is unaware that the gods have favored the Prince and the outcome is far from what any of them expected.
Genres: Fantasy Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-11-01
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The Princess of Badger Palace
1958-02-26
The Princess of Badger Palace
Overview: Princess Kinuta runs away from the palace because she doesn't want a marriage of convenience. Princess Kinuta, who has never left the palace, didn't enjoy communing with wildlife for long when she was chased by bandit moles and accidentally fell into the Valley of the Spider's Web. The princess and a white butterfly bound by a mysterious thread were about to be eaten by the spider queen when they are rescued by Tanukichiyo, a young wandering samurai who happens to be passing by. Historical fantasy comedy starring Hibari and Izumi.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-02-26
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The Night We Danced
1963-12-14
The Night We Danced
Overview: Follows the lives of three sisters who have a dance act together.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-14
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Young Miss Executive
1953-12-29
Young Miss Executive
Overview: A President of the confectionery company announced his retirement, and his sixteen year old granddaughter, Madoka was ordered to be a new head. But Madoka wants to be a stage dancer, so she won't concentrate her office job. Madoka meets Akiyama, a stage director. Akiyama introduce her to his neighbors. In among poor but open minded people, Madoka has changed. Her new ambition is her company provide nice sweets for children. She decide to focus on the office job. But she doesn't know that company executives has conspiracy against her...
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1953-12-29
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Quick Change Tanuki Palace
1954-12-29
Quick Change Tanuki Palace
Overview: This is a paradise of dream and illusion, a country of Raccoon Dogs. The Bat Tribe lives in a neighboring country took a young prince of Raccoon Dogs as a hostage, and try to take a Buddhist saint from the temple by force.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1954-12-29
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Lady with Seven Faces
1969-06-21
Lady with Seven Faces
Overview: A lovely female thief, and disguise artist, has a great passion for her next big job which she sets up with her right-hand man: She intends to steal 500 million yen of ill-gotten money from the safe at Nitto Textiles
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-06-21
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Zoku Isoginchaku
1970-02-07
Zoku Isoginchaku
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-02-07
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The Den of Beasts
1951-06-08
The Den of Beasts
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1951-06-08
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Let's Go! Young Guy
1967-01-01
Let's Go! Young Guy
Overview: College student Yuuichi Tanuma is fired up for Nationals where his university Kyonan will face off against their rivals, Seihoku. Yuuichi has his sights set on winning football gold, but his father, who wants him to take over his sukiyaki restaurant, isn't too keen on this. Set in Kyoto, Hong Kong, and Macau, we follow Yuuichi as he falls in love and chases after his dreams.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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The Naked General
1958-10-28
The Naked General
Overview: A film about the life of Kiyoshi Yamashita, a Japanese painter with disabilities.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-10-28
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College Champ
1962-07-14
College Champ
Overview: Yuuichi Tanuma, our young hero, is a senior at Kyonan University and captain of the marathon team. His parents run a sukiyaki restaurant back in his hometown. When his allowance stops coming in, Yuuichi moves back in with his folks to work part-time. He has his eyes set on nationals in the fall, until one day he runs into a young woman who's fallen into trouble with the Lightning Gang...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-07-14
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The Daphne
1966-10-01
The Daphne
Overview: Four sisters are all named after flowers. While the two youngest are married, the eldest two remain single, much to the annoyance of their long-suffering mother. The mother and her brother try various schemes to find husbands for them.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-10-01
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The Masterless 47 – Part II
1961-02-25
The Masterless 47 – Part II
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-02-25
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Come Marry Me
1966-11-20
Come Marry Me
Overview: Masako is a humble waitress who has a chance encounter with playboy Tamotsu. With the aid of his sister, Tamotsu seeks to win Masako's affection despite the disapproval of his wealthy parents and Masako's own feelings towards the working-class cabbie Noro.
Genres: Romance Comedy Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-11-20
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Chûshingura
1962-11-03
Chûshingura
Overview: After their lord is tricked into committing ritual suicide, forty-seven samurai warriors await the chance to avenge their master and reclaim their honor.
Genres: History Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-11-03
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The Rickshaw Man
1958-04-21
The Rickshaw Man
Overview: A poor rickshaw driver finds himself helping a young woman and her son after the woman's husband dies suddenly.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-04-21
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Women Can't Be Beaten
1969-10-01
Women Can't Be Beaten
Overview: An uptight young man comes to suspect that his factory worker girlfriend has a secret involving his boorish older brother.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-10-01
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The Paradise Island Story
1957-01-29
The Paradise Island Story
Overview: Musical-comedy about nine soldiers deserted on an island in South Pacific.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-01-29
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Teenage Sazae
1957-12-28
Teenage Sazae
Overview: Adaptation of the popular Sazae-San comic strip. The first entry in the series shot in color.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1957-12-28
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Life is a Battle
1970-12-30
Life is a Battle
Overview: Two born rivals plot a new start after a string of ups and downs.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-12-30
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King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963-06-26
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Overview: When an underhanded pharmaceutical company goes to a remote tropical island to steal King Kong for advertising purposes, they get more than they bargained for when the gigantic ape attacks an unsuspecting village and an enormous octopus.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Comedy Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-06-26
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Sazae-san's Baby
1960-02-28
Sazae-san's Baby
Overview: An adaptation of the popular Sazae-San comic strip.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-02-28
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Awamori-kun uridasu
1961-07-30
Awamori-kun uridasu
Overview: First of three Awamori-kun movies. Based on the comic by Kaoru Akiyoshi.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-07-30
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The Dangerous Kiss
1960-06-26
The Dangerous Kiss
Overview: Starring Akira Takarada as a lightweight boxing champion.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-06-26
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Nippon Ichi no Goma Suri Otoko
1965-05-29
Nippon Ichi no Goma Suri Otoko
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-05-29
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Every Wife Cannot Stand Still
1955-05-18
Every Wife Cannot Stand Still
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1955-05-18
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The Shy Deceiver
1968-06-15
The Shy Deceiver
Overview: A young thug wanna-be yakuza falls in love with a country girl.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-06-15
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Song of Love
1967-04-29
Song of Love
Overview: The life in a small village in Shikoku and the love story between two young people.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-04-29
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Me and Me
1962-08-11
Me and Me
Overview: Toho comedy shot in Tohoscope featuring performances from the Peanuts and the Crazy Cats. Original released alongside another Toho comedy, King Kong vs. Godzilla.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-08-11
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Five Gents' Trick Book
1965-01-03
Five Gents' Trick Book
Overview: The 22nd film in the Shacho comedy series.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-01-03
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The Young Ace in Hawaii
1963-08-11
The Young Ace in Hawaii
Overview: Fourth entry in Toho's Wakadaishō series directed by Jun Fukuda and released on a simultaneous screening with Matango. Filmed on location in Hawaii.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-08-11
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The Third President
1958-03-18
The Third President
Overview: The fifth entry in the Company President Series
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-03-18
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社長太平記
1959-01-03
社長太平記
Overview: Sixth entry in the Company President Series.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1959-01-03
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Tora-san's Home Run
1958-03-18
Tora-san's Home Run
Overview: The second Tora-San feature.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1958-03-18
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Pachinko
1962-12-30
Pachinko
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-30
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Beyond the Rainbow
1972-09-29
Beyond the Rainbow
Overview: One day an innocent-looking girl in white clothes appears on board of a ramshackle boat The owner of the boat, Okin, decides to let Mari stay with him without asking her any questions. Turmoil ensues with the reaction of the crew when the runaway girl starts working alongside with them.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-09-29
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I'm a Bodyguard
1964-05-16
I'm a Bodyguard
Overview: Kita Ippei (Atsumi Kiyoshi) became a security officer in the Metropolitan Police Department's Security Division after catching a thug who attacked a writer living in the area while working at a police box. His dream is to become a bodyguard (BG) for the Prime Minister, just like his senior, Detective Inspector Takagi (Ryu Chishu). Kita Ippei is very successful in both work and love, getting attacked while guarding a female minister, getting some perks as a BG for a foreign princess, and becoming friends with a woman at his favorite bar.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1964-05-16
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Salaryman's Medal
1965-02-13
Salaryman's Medal
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-02-13
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Circuit-A-Go-Go
1967-12-31
Circuit-A-Go-Go
Overview: Rally themed entry in the Wakadaisho series
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-12-31
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Young Guy - The Sky is Ours!
1970-08-14
Young Guy - The Sky is Ours!
Overview: Yuzo Kayama does skydiving.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-08-14
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Young Guy in New Zealand
Young Guy in New Zealand
Overview: Yuzo Kayama visits New Zealand
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
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Young Guy - Freshman
1969-01-01
Young Guy - Freshman
Overview: Young Guy graduates from University.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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Young Guy in Rio
1968-07-13
Young Guy in Rio
Overview: Yuzo Kayama visits Brazil
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1968-07-13
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Zoku izuko e
1967-04-12
Zoku izuko e
Overview: Sequel to "真実の愛情を求めて 何処へ" (1954). A coming-of-age drama adapted from the novel by Yojiro Ishizaka.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-04-12
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なにがなんでも為五郎
1970-08-26
なにがなんでも為五郎
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1970-08-26
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Awamori-kun nishi-e iku
1961-12-24
Awamori-kun nishi-e iku
Overview: Based on the comic by Kaoru Akiyoshi
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-12-24
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