Shunya Wazaki
Also Known As: 和崎俊也, 和崎隆太郎, Toshiya Wazaki, Shun'ya Wazaki
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Birthday: November 14, 1938
Deathday: February 15, 2011
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades
Overview: In the third film of the Lone Wolf and Cub series, Ogami Itto volunteers to be tortured by Yakuza to save a prostitute and is hired by their leader to kill an evil chamberlain.
Genres: Drama Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-09-02
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The Last Samurai
Overview: The film follows the story of Sugi Toranosuke, a ronin, who returns to his home town of Edo many years after his attempted suicide as a sickly child. Rescued and adopted by a master swordsman, he has grown into a master swordsman and a very kind gentleman. The time is around 1868 the year that the nails were finally put into the coffin containing the feudal system that nurtured and sustained the samurai. Sugi is confused and unsure about what is happening but his teacher wants him out of the chaos of the multiple power struggles between the various clans.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1974-09-20
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八幡鳩九郎
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-02-14
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The X from Outer Space
Overview: The spaceship AAB-Gamma is dispatched from FAFC headquarters in Japan to make a landing on the planet Mars and investigate reports of UFOs in the area. As they near the red planet, they encounter a mysterious UFO that coats the ship's hull with unusual spores. Taking one of the specimens back to earth, it soon develops and grows into a giant chicken-lizard-alien monster that tramples Japan.
Genres: Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-03-25
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Shinran
Overview: A biographical movie about Shinran
Genres: Drama History Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-06-21
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Kabe no naka no bijo
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-17
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Reborn from Hell: Samurai Armageddon
Overview: An evil sorcerer summons seven legendary Samurai warriors to aid him in his conquest of the world. One valiant warrior stands against them.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-04-25
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The Yagyu Military Art: The Buried Conspiracy
Overview: Yagyu Jubei must protect the Yagyu scroll that holds the secret of the infamous assassination plotted by the Tokugawa government 30 years ago.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-08-07
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Reborn from Hell II: Jubei's Revenge
Overview: Legendary samurai Jubei Yagyu must face off against a necromancer and his army of the undead in order to rescue Ohiro the young ninja girl from the clutches of Inshun Hozoin, the evil man slated to become lord of darkness on the eve of Armageddon. No living man is a match for Jubei's sword, but what skill can this mythic swordsman employ to defeat an army of the undead?
Genres: Adventure Action Fantasy Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-10-03
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The Yoshida School
Overview: Coinciding with the LDP presidential election of the entire national public, a masterpiece depicting the reverse side of Showa political history released, superimposed cast, a group image of real politicians centered on Shigeru Yoshida and political history after the war.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-04-09
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Abekobe dōchū
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-05-09
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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Raid on the Road
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Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-03-08
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Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge
Overview: This is one of the many films based on the legend of Chuji Kunisada, a wandering gambler and a defender of the weak in the Edo period. In other words, he was the Japanese Robin Hood. In this film Kunisada (Chiezo Kataoka) arrives to a small town terrorized by an evil gang. He insists that he is not Kunisada, as the word is Kunisada has been executed, but of course the audience know better. Sonny Chiba plays an unusual supporting role as a helpless young man unable to defend himself from the gangsters. He does, however, get to play taiko drums and dance with Junko Fuji (who makes her film debut here). Chiba's father, an old judge who helps Kunisada, is played by Takashi Shimura. The film hardly anything exceptional, but it's a pretty decent jidai geki / yakuza drama.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-06-30
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Sword of Destiny
Overview: When master swordsman Mikogami Genshiro of the Ono fencing school returns to find that his ailing sensei has been murdered in the dead of night, he must find the culprit and exact revenge. His return sets off a series of violent incidents and incites a high ranked female skilled in sword to test his mettle after he unwittingly offends her. The ever delightful Misora Hibari co-stars with the great Tsuruta Koji in this exciting tale set in the earliest days of the Tokugawa shogunate. Lots of exciting swordfights highlight this entertaining motion picture!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-12-11
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Kirimaru Kirigakure
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Genres: Drama Action History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-05-03
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Tekka Wakashū
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-30
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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass
Overview: Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-08-27
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The Kingdom of Jirocho 1
Overview: The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler on the road as he forms his gang and sets out on the path to fame and fortune. One of the smartest and strongest of all the gang bosses, he went on to survive the end of the samurai era and become a successful businessman. But first, he must survive against all odds in order to build his reputation and develop his strength. Powerful portrayals of the group are led by the great Tsuruta Koji with help from the likes of Matsukata Hiroki.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-10-19
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Edokko Nagaya
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-12-01
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The Bride of Headless Island
Overview: Directed by Hideaki Onishi of "Vampire Monster House" fame. A thriller and unique period drama directed by Hideaki Onishi of "Vampire Monster House" from a script by Akiyoshi Kataoka. Suzuki Shuhei, the duo behind "Vampire Monster House," was in charge of cinematography. Cast: Ryuji Shinagawa Ryutaro Wasaki Keiko Ogimachi SHIMIZU Hajime
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-11-15
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The Skull Soldier
Overview: Narumi, a man out for revenge with the powers he received and a bit of help from the one who saved his life, he creates the persona of Skull Soldier and attempts to discover who really killed his sister.
Genres: Action Drama Thriller Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-09-25
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Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 8 - The Mysterious Cat Beauty Mansion
Overview: Eighth film of "Mysterious Thirteen Nights" series.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1971-08-29
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The Bored Samurai
Overview: Saotome Mondonosuke is Hatamoto (a high-class warrior who is allowed to see the Shogun in person) who has a crescent-moon-shaped scar on his forehead with flashy clothes and a handsome face, and is proficient in all the military arts and called Bored Hatamoto. Mikijiro Hira acts as such a hero in history. Mondonosuke is secretly ordered to look into the suspicious movement in Nagoya castle by the Ometsuke, and he found out about the misconduct and sole it. This is a period movie about the hero!
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-02-25
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The Yagyu Military Art: One Eyed Swordsman
Overview: In the fourth film in this exciting series, and the first since losing his left eye, Yagyu Jubei is charged again with the task of protecting the Yagyu Secret Scrolls. The two scrolls are held in separate locations to assure their safety. Within them there is information other than the techniques of the Yagyu Shin-kage style. They contain a secret that could throw the country into turmoil. Clan founder Yagyu Sekishusai had split the scroll into two parts to prevent its contents from being known to the public. This is Jubei's toughest assignment yet as he puts his life on the line to save the nation!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-16
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照る日くもる日
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-04-26
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The Yagyu Military Art: Yagyu List
Overview: When the country is in peril, Lord Yagyu Tajima summons his son Yagyu Jubei to retrieve the mystical Yagyu Scroll in order to save all of Japan. This time, Jubei must stop the evil plot of Lord Hayato-no-sho, who secretly plans on overthrowing the Shogunate. This is the most exciting film in the long-running series about one of the greatest swordsmen in Japanese history. Konoe Jushiro gives one of his finest performances in this classic tale.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-05-25
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The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit
Overview: When heads of state gather at the G8 summit in Japan, Guilala -- the intergalactic monster that had been banished from the earth in The X from Outer Space -- returns to ravage the Japanese countryside and threaten the world leaders. Military strikes prove futile against the beast, but a reporter learns that one rural community possesses a strange ritual that might influence the creature. Minoru Kawasaki directs this campy satire.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-10-26
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Judo Showdown
Overview: In the end of 19th century Japan, followers of judo and jujitsu battle for supremacy in Japanese martial arts.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1965-12-18
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Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls
Overview: Two groups are after the legendary Yagyu Secret Scrolls. A princess of a disgraced clan and her loyal servant want it to clear their family's name. And a rival clan wants it to destroy the Yagyu family. Only master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei stands in their way. What is the secret that is hidden away in the scrolls?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-01
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Yagyu Chronicles 2: The Secret Sword
Overview: This is the second film in the popular black and white series about the master swordsman, Yagyu Jubei. When the Yagyu clan falls victim to rival Kasumi spies, Yagyu Jubei is called to action to protect them. But in performing his duty, he becomes the target of those who wish to destroy his clan.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-19
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The Blazing Sword
Overview: Set during the last days of the Tokugawa (Edo) Period, Moeyo-ken tells the story of Hijikata Toshizo and the Shinsengumi. Hijikata Toshizo is a samurai eager to test his skills and sword and make his first kill. The dojo he belongs to practices the Tennen Rishin style and teaches this to farmers. Not considered real samurai by other dojo's, they receive a request for a duel by a rival dojo practicing the Kogen Itto style. Sohaku Rokusha, a teacher there, challenges them and fights with Hijikata Toshizo. The outcome of the fight creates a deadly animosity between them that lasts through the ages.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1966-11-12
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Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
Overview: In this first film of the Lone Wolf and Cub series, adapted from the manga by Kazuo Koike, we are told the story of the Lone Wolf and Cub's origin. Ogami Itto, the official Shogunate executioner, has been framed for disloyalty to the Shogunate by the Yagyu clan, against whom he now is waging a one-man war, along with his infant son, Daigoro.
Genres: Drama Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1972-01-15
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The Domain: Flower and Dragon
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Genres: Action Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-05-31
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Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony
Overview: The industrual revolution comes to Japan with the introduction of the railroad system. This led to clashes between boatmen, who livihoods are threatened, and the railroad construction workers. Oryu the Red Peony returns to her home in Kumamoto to accept her position as second generation leader of the Yano Family. But the ceremony is interrupted by fighting between local boatmen and railroad works. And it seems a rival family is pulling the strings behind the clashes.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1969-04-10
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Duel of Blood and Sand
Overview: Frustrated with the bad behavior of his lord, Inaba Yajuro (Otomo) declares that he is leaving the clan and sets off on a journey that leads him into a small town besieged by a violent group of brigands. In a kind of homage to Kurosawa's 7 Samurai, the townspeople have been unable to defend themselves and Inaba sets out to teach them how to stand up for themselves. Meanwhile the vile Lord Yasumasa has sent the 4 finest swordsmen in the clan out to hunt Inaba down and kill him. Led by the magnificent Ichibei (Konoe), a master of weaponry in his own right, everything points to an ultimate showdown between the former friends in a battle to the death.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-01
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Fountain of Love
Overview: Five young men have many financial troubles, but this only brings them closer together.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1967-10-14
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Teardrops
Overview: A sentimental drama about aspiring artist, Eiji, who rescues a blind girl. His friends Goro and Minoru and the blind girl's sister Kazue are a happy group until Goro steals money from Kazue's purse. Goro is arrested and his friends start bothering Eiji. To escape their harassment he changes jobs. But then he becomes the victim of an unexpected accident.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1973-11-03
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13 Assassins
Overview: A sadistic Daimyo (feudal lord) rapes a woman and murders both her and her husband, but even when one of his own vassals commits suicide to bring attention to the crime, the matter is quickly hushed up. Not only will there be no punishment, but because the Daimyo is the Shogun's younger brother, he will soon be appointed to a high political position from which he could wreak even more havoc. Convinced that the fate of the Shogunate hangs in the balance, a plot is hatched to assassinate the Daimyo. The two most brilliant strategic minds of their generation find themselves pitted against each other; one is tasked to defend a man he despises, and has a small army at his disposal. The other is given a suicide mission, and has 12 brave men. They are the 13 Assassins.
Genres: Adventure Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-07
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Sasuke and His Comedians
Overview: Osaka in the early 1600s, aftermath of the historical Battle of Sekigahara; a group of orphan children are wandering through the battlefield scavenging for armour when they encounter a young boy named Sasuke with magical powers he says came from a meteor that crashed onto the Earth…
Genres: Fantasy Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-12-11
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Five Ronins
Overview: The story of five easygoing Yakuza who come together to save the live of a young innocent girl, Oichi, from an evil vassal.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-03-03
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Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai
Overview: After a salary-man's fiancée attempts suicide, he recounts his gruesome family history which saw generations of his ancestors suffer and sacrifice themselves for the sake of their cruel lords.
Genres: History Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-04-28
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Heavenly Dragon
Overview: From the opening theme song to the grand finale, you know that you have found something special as this exciting movie stars the great Misora Hibari in one of her most memorable performances as she plays Shintaro and Oharu, a brother and sister, the children of a lumber dealer who had been murdered by the evil boss Kumagoro who plots to take over Shintaro's family business with the help of a corrupt deputy who has fooled the family into believing that he is on their side.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-10-23
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The Revolt
Overview: When a young soldier is killed while trying to prevent his younger sister, Kaoru, from being sold into a life of prostitution, his commander, Col. Miyagi, tries to honor his dying wish to rescue his sister. Upon finding Kaoru at a party working as a geisha and later rescuing her from committing suicide, Col. Miyagi allows her to move in with him. Over time, the two grow close, but in spite of Kaoru's growing feelings for him, Col. Miyagi is unable to bring himself to return her love. On the night of his deployment to war, Col. Miyagi finally admits his feelings for Kaoru, but will they ever be able to enjoy a peaceful life together now that a very violent and bloody military revolt is under way...
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-01-15
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Seventeen Ninja
Overview: As the Shogun lays dying, seventeen Iga clan ninja are sent to infiltrate the impenetrable fortress where his youngest son is preparing to storm Edo Castle and name himself Shogun by force of arms. They are to either steal the documents that will eventually give him lawful claim to rulership, or they are to assassinate him. But even before they reach the castle walls, they find their every move countered by a ruthless ninja hunter in the employ of the would-be usurper (Konoe), who not only knows their every tactic but knows the exact make-up of their team thanks to his own spies within Edo Castle. As the Iga Ninja fall one by one, the mission's success or complete failure--where failure will result in a bloody war of succession--comes to hinge on a single young and inexperienced ninja (Kotaro).
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1963-07-06
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Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Akiba
Overview: Early film by Eiichi Kudô.
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-03-01
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Revenge for His Lover
Overview: Kamio a mistreated samurai clerk of Edo Castle and ronin (“Sir Quarrel”) Ibara, take up a vendetta against 17 wicked castle men.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-11-11
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Kagaku Sentai Dynaman: The Movie
Overview: The Dynaman must prevent a powerful new gun invented by a friend of Doctor Yumeno from falling into the hands of the Jashinka.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Adventure
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-03-12
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Road Warriors
Overview: A dashing edition with fights , love, and laughter, in which the sorrows and joys of the guiltless world are colored by the guiltless travel crow, Ayame 's Gantaro, with the turbulent and exciting Wakizashi Hitoshi .
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1960-05-17
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Ōedo kenka matsuri
Overview: 1961 Japanese movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-01-09
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Drunken Sword
Overview: Tetsunosuke, an eccentric doctor and an owner of a fencing school, takes aim against corrupt authorities.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-09-01
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Golden Peacock Castle, Part 1
Overview: A group of pirates led by the evil Gondaiyu and his wizard, Genkuro, capture the Golden Peacock Castle and massacre the peaceful clan that lives there. The few survivors that manage to escape plot their revenge and wait for the right timing for an attack. The struggles of the Golden Peacock Clan continue as they seek to reclaim their home and prevent the evil Gondaiyu from taking their most prized treasures.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-03-28
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