Tamori
Also Known As: 타모리, 森田一義, 모리타 카즈요시, Kazuyoshi Morita, 森田一义, 塔摩利, Morita Kazuyoshi
Biography: Kazuyoshi Morita, known by his stage name Tamori, is a Japanese television celebrity. Known for his trademark dark sunglasses, Tamori is one of the "big three" television comedians in Japan along with Takeshi Kitano (a.k.a. Beat Takeshi) and Sanma Akashiya. For more than 30 years he hosted Waratte Iitomo! ("It's OK to laugh!"), a nationally televised live show broadcast every weekday at noon from October 1982 until March 2014. His likeness is the basis for the Piranha Plant in All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Birthday: August 22, 1945
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Gender: Male
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Tales of the Unusual
Overview: A four-part anthology in the spirit of The Twilight Zone, this film starts off with a group of commuters stranded at a train station in the rain, listening to stories told by one of the group. These include tales of a group stranded in the mountains and haunted by guilt over a death they inadvertantly caused, an emotionally broken chessmaster pressed into playing a real-life game for an eccentric millionaire, a wandering medieval samurai who finds a modern-day cell phone on the ground and a person on the other end asking questions about the past, and a young couple who agree to try a computer simulation of what their future as husband and wife would be like.
Genres: Horror Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-11-03
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Discontinuous Bombing Incident
Overview: What is the clue that connects the police dormitory bombing case & Keihin canal murder case with the corporate bombing case 17 years ago? Detective Tamori chases a mystery!
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-05-13
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Tetsuro Tamba's Great Spirit World 2: I was surprised when I died!!
Overview: The second installment of the spirit world guide movie based on the original idea of Tetsuro Tamba, made after the hit of the previous work. Depicts the world after death seen by a man who was sentenced to death for murdering his wife and sent to heaven.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-01-13
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2004 Fall Special
Overview: ***Fushiawase wo Anata ni (We Bring You Misfortune) A woman sees a company called "Fushiawase wo Anata ni" (we bring you misfortune) promoting a new sales concept: giving its clients misfortune to motivate them to seek greater happiness. ***Kuuhaku no Hito (Blank Person) A woman wakes up in her bed every morning not remembering the events of the past night, and finding that someone has moved around the things in her room. ***Jigoku wa Manin (Hell Is Full) As there is no more room in hell, the evil/sinful find they cannot die. ***Kako kara no Nikki (Diary from the Past) A struggling author chances upon a diary which changes his life. ***Aketekure (Open Up!) A woman's husband dies in a car accident, but that same evening he is heard pounding on the door for someone to let him in.
Genres: TV Movie Fantasy Horror Science Fiction Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-09-20
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2004 Spring Special
Overview: Hosted by veteran comedian Tamori, "Bizarre Tales 2004 Spring Special" presents five tales. 1. Koroshiya desu no yo (It's a Hitman, You Know) - starring Mizuki Alisa. 2. Jibun-counsellor (Self-counsellor) - starring Inohara Yoshihiko. 3. Be Silent - starring Watabe Atsuro. 4. Sasoimizu (Pump-priming) - starring Harada Taizo. 5. Saigo no Hitotoki (The Last Moment) - starring Nagasaku Hiromi.
Genres: Science Fiction Mystery Fantasy Horror Drama TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-03-29
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Fall Special
Overview: ***Kyouko-san (Miss Kyouko) A young therapist at a hospital investigates when a spirit appears and kills people who say "Kyouko-san, Kyouko-san, please make me pretty" to the bathroom mirror. ***Buchou OL (Manager-OL) [office lady] An OL and her boss switch bodies. ***Kinou Kouen (Yesterday at the park) Domoto Koichi plays a man who loses his friend due to a freak accident. He then finds that through a time slip, he can return to the previous day and save his friend. ***Neko ga Ongaeshi (Cat Repays a Favor) Kashiwagi Emi (Uchiyama Rina) is unable to get over her grandmother's death. Her cat Kuro decides he will cure her loneliness. ***Kazoku Kaigi (Family Meeting) A family of three meet with a car accident, but strangely wake up in their home the next morning. They are then told that they have to sacrifice one of them so two may live.
Genres: TV Movie Fantasy Horror Science Fiction Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-10-02
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Fall Special
Overview: An omnibus special comprised of five segments.
Genres: TV Movie Horror Science Fiction Fantasy Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-10-18
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2003 Fall Special
Overview: Hosted by veteran comedian Tamori, "Bizarre Tales 2003 Fall Special" presents five tales. 1. *Kagi (The Key) - starring Eguchi Yosuke. 2. Perfect Couple - starring Yada Akiko. 3. Toosugita Otoko (The Man Who Was Too Far Away) - starring Nakamura Shido. 4. Meiro (The Maze)- starring Tanihara Shosuke. 5. Kage ga Omonaru Toki (When Shadows Accumulate) - starring Yashima Norito. * Adapted from a novel by Tsutsui Yasutaka.
Genres: TV Movie Fantasy Horror Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-09-18
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2003 Spring Special
Overview: Hosted by veteran comedian Tamori, "Bizarre Tales 2003 Spring Special" presents five tales. 1. Kao wo Nusumareta (My Face was Stolen) - starring Inagaki Goro 2. Rental Love - starring Iijima Naoko 3. Oikaketai (I want to Chase [Him/Her]) - starring Kyono Kotomi 4. Chozeikin Taisaku Satsujin Jiken (Countering Excessive Taxation Murder Case) - starring Nishimura Masahiko 5. Kage no Kuni (The Country of Shadows) - starring Sakurai Sachiko
Genres: Drama Horror Mystery Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-03-24
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House Hunting
Overview: A girl goes exploring to find a new house. Along the way, she encounters many of Japan's guardian spirits.
Genres: Adventure Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-01-03
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Kidnapping Blues
Overview: A man and a little girl meet in a bicycle parking in Tokyo. The little girl says she wants to watch the sea, and their travel begins. The man does not intend to be a kidnapper – he asks the girl to phone her mother and tell her she's with him. During their trip they meet various people, but they always must continue on, lest the man be arrested.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-10-09
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special
Overview: "Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special" (世にも奇妙な物語 '23夏の特別編) aired on Fuji TV on June 17, 2023, featuring four mysterious tales: 1. "Princess Club" A housewife revisits a childhood club to relive her dreams, facing unexpected consequences. 2. "Kobayashi Family Wonderland" A family turns their home into a theme park, but their ambitious project spirals out of control. 3. "Gaze" A student discovers a new eye drop causes everyone to fixate on her, revealing an unsettling truth. 4. "Rainbow" A photographer captures a mysterious girl under a rainbow, unveiling a connection that transcends time.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-06-17
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It's All Right, My Friend
Overview: An alien with super powers fallen from the sky is befriended by some people who help him stop an evil group out to get him.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-04-15
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2002 Spring Special
Overview: Hosted by veteran comedian Tamori, "Bizarre Tales 2002 Spring Special" presents five tales. 1. Mushi Game (Ignore the Game) - starring Uchiyama Rina 2. Okashina Machi (Funny Town) - starring Yanagiba Toshiro 3. Tokage no Shippo (Lizard's Tail) - starring Kashiwabara Takashi 4. Yogisha no Otoko (Man's Night Train) - starring Osugi Ren 5. Manhole - starring Kagawa Teruyuki
Genres: TV Movie Science Fiction Thriller Drama Fantasy Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-03-27
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Spring Special
Overview: ***Replay A man sees his dead girlfriend through his digital camcorder. ***Inochibi (Life Force) A nurse is able to save dying patients with her 'life force'. ***Ame no Houmonsha (The Visitor in the Rain) A woman visits her sister on a rainy night to celebrate her birthday, but finds a stranger in her house who may be a murderer at large... ***Okusanya-san (The Wife Seller) A man stumbles upon a shop selling perfect wives. ***Imakiyo-san (Mr. Imakiyo) A student finds a spirit called Imakiyo in his apartment, and he has to obey three rules or suffer the consequences...
Genres: Science Fiction Mystery Horror Fantasy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-03-28
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2020 Fall Special
Overview: Coin Laundry Story: Hashimoto Manabu is a temporary worker who has been laid off and has no choice but to live on part-time work. One day, he finishes washing his work clothes at a coin laundry and is about to put it into a dryer but the dryer just will not start. .. Story: Tatemoto Masako works for Shinwa Stationery’s General Affairs Department. She seems to be a typical office staff but she possesses a strange ability to manipulate people using the power of words.. Imaginary Friend Story: Harada Saki is a university student majoring in clinical psychology. At a lecture, she learns about imaginary friends created by a figment of imagination. It is said to be most common for those who are an only child or the eldest son or daughter. ... Update Kazoku Story: Three generations of the Kurosaki family live together under one roof. But they have not been a happy for a long time and the scene when they eat breakfast as a family has changed into a savage one....
Genres: TV Movie Mystery Horror Drama Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2020-11-14
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Fall Special
Overview: "Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Fall Special" (世にも奇妙な物語 '23秋の特別編) is a Japanese anthology drama that aired on Fuji TV on November 11, 2023. This special presents four unique, mysterious tales. Episode summaries: 1. "The Eternal Two" An assistant accused of murder alters reality with a mysterious button. 2. "False Accusation in Hell" A lawyer defends a deceased man in Hell, uncovering shocking truths. 3. "Transistor Compression Contest" A fierce competition to compress a magazine leads to unexpected rivalries. 4. "Set Your Life's Playlist in Advance" A life-caster builds an AI idol, unveiling secrets from her past.
Genres: Drama Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-11-11
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Aizome Kyôko no mibôjin geshuku
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-12-22
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2021 Fall Special
Overview: An omnibus special comprised of four segments: >> Story 1: "Skip" (スキップ) A man receives a unique door key with the power to transport him to the future, but the cost is steep: once he enters, he can never return. >> Story 2: "Yutosei" (優等生) One day, a high school girl receives her first-ever zero score in class. >> Story 3: "Fukkatsu no Jumon" (ふっかつのじゅもん) While cleaning his parents' house with his son, a man discovers the video game "Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line" and a piece of paper with a mysterious phrase, "Fukatsu no Jumon," written in 48-character hiragana. >> Story 4: "Kin no Tamago" (金の卵) One day, a housewife buys eggs at the supermarket and notices they're shining golden.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-11-06
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Hero
Overview: After six years away, D.A. Kuryu Kohei (Kimura Takuya) returns to his former Josai branch of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, just in time for a brewing storm. Kohei's first case starts out simple enough. The suspect, a blonde-haired security guard, had already confessed to manslaughter, but he suddenly retracts his confession and takes things to court with big-shot defense attorney Gamo (Matsumoto Koshiro). It turns out that the security guard is a key alibi witness in a high-profile political corruption case, and the results of his case will directly affect the next. With the media, politicians, and a special investigative team breathing down his back, Kohei must handle the case with care (and flair) to find out the truth.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-09-08
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2017 Fall Special
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Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-10-14
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2008 Fall Special
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-09-23
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2022 Fall Special
Overview: As part of the long-running anthology series, which began in 1990, this special features a collection of mysterious and thought-provoking stories. Episode Summaries: 1. "Love Triangle with My Ex" Mika's ex-boyfriend reappears in her life as a robot, complicating her current relationship. 2. "The Concierge" A single mother moves into a new apartment where a mysterious concierge begins to fulfill her every wish with unsettling consequences. 3. "Waga-sama" A workaholic CEO returns to his hometown and encounters a strange boy tied to his childhood and eerie events. 4. "Wait a Minute!" A man’s love confession is interrupted by two versions of his crush from the future, causing chaos.
Genres: Drama Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-11-12
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The Noise
Overview: Underground people who exhale toxic gas appear in Tokyo's S-Ward, which is dealing with construction noise from urban development projects. Everyone panic, but it turns out that five middle-aged guys are unaffected by the poisonous gas. They undergo vigorous training to fight the underworld people, but are they going to be able to save the world…?
Genres: Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-05-23
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Barefoot Gen Part 3: Battle of Hiroshima
Overview: Second live action "Barefoot Gen" sequel.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1980-07-05
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Comedy actors: Cooper and Gable
Overview: This film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Hisashi Inoue, which tells the story of a comedian who teams up with a strange man he meets while traveling, and the two become very popular in Asakusa while performing their unusual acts.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1978-03-21
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Summer Special
Overview: "Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Summer Special" (世にも奇妙な物語 '24夏の特別編) aired on Fuji TV on June 8, 2024, featuring four intriguing stories: 1. "The Mansion of Remembrance" A woman awakens in a mysterious mansion after an accident, encountering residents with fragmented memories. 2. "Tomobiki Village" A university student visits a secluded village for a friend's funeral, uncovering eerie traditions and hidden truths. 3. "Treasure of Humanity" An artist is recruited by a global organization to preserve cultural heritage, leading to unexpected revelations about his talent. 4. "Weekly Ex-Lover Creation" A woman assembles an android replica of her ex-boyfriend using a magazine kit, blurring the lines between reality and artificiality.
Genres: Fantasy Mystery Horror TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-06-08
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The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka
Overview: The late Fujio Akatsuka is revered by many Japanese artists and scholars for his developments to early comedy manga, but his contributions aren't just limited to the world of print media. Featuring commentary from family, friends, colleagues, and celebrity fans, Fujio Akatsuka's story is told with archival footage and animation, showcasing the life of the man who went beyond manga.
Genres: Documentary Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-09-30
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Boro the Caterpillar
Overview: Just before dawn, Boro the Caterpillar hatched from an egg among patches of scrub grass. Looking around for the first time, he noticed the brilliance of the morning sun and a deliciousness in the air. Boro lowered himself down to the ground from the groundsel, and stepped out into the world of caterpillars and caterpillars' enemies.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-03-21
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Karate Cop 2
Overview: Karate expert Katayama (Takeda) investigates the robbery of a bank in Hokkaido, where an apple seed left at the scene holds the answer to the robbers' whereabouts.
Genres: Action Comedy Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-07-02
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A Pool Without Water
Overview: The man has a monotonous job punching tickets for the Japanese railway. One night, while walking home, he saves Jun from getting raped by two hoodlums. A few days later, he sneaks into her house but gets discovered. Later, as he watches his son subdue an insect with a chemical, the man gets an idea to subdue women while they're sleeping so he won't be discovered sneaking into their home. His new hobby spirals out of control as his confidence grows.
Genres: Drama Crime Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-02-20
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-10-08
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2009 Spring Special
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Genres: Fantasy Horror TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-03-30
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Shimo-ochiai Yakitori Movie
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1979-06-23
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Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special
Overview: Drama Legend Special Yo nimo Kimyou na Monogatari SMAP Special is a 2001's rerun version, consisting of 5 stories: 1. Extra Synopsis: A man decides to go against a society whose every action and exchange of dialogue has already been prewritten in the screenplay of life. 2. 13-banme no Kyaku (Guest no. 13) Synopsis: A short-tempered man gets his hair cut at a strange barber shop only to find that he cannot leave before going through a certain process. 3. Black Room Synopsis: A son returns home from America to find his hometown shrouded in black and his parents behaving very strangely. 4. Boku wa Tabi o Suru (I'm Taking a Trip) Synopsis: A man’s older sister goes on a trip without realizing the terrifying truth. 5. Otona Juken (Adult Test) Synopsis: A young man must prove that he is truly an adult through a series of real life scenario tests.
Genres: Horror Mystery Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-01-01
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Jazz Daimyo
Overview: Shipwrecked African-American slaves arrive in the midst of Bakumatsu-era Japan; they soon carve out a niche in the market with their musical talents.
Genres: Music Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-04-19
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Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Autumn Special: Film Directors Collection
Overview: "Box" Shuko Yoshino (played by Yuko Takeuchi), a researcher at a medical university, was suddenly hit in the head while working. When she woke up, she found herself locked in a sealed metal box. Ryota Murakami (played by Satoshi His Wife), a single office worker in "Glasses Bring Happiness", accidentally received a smart glasses. With the help of the glasses, he began to interact with the beautiful woman. Ayumu Miura (played by Mizuki Yamamoto); "Fierce House" Yukiko (Played by Miki Nakatani) Moved into a new house with her daughter Zhuli, but there seemed to be a terrible grudge living here; Hatsuno (played by Takashi Abe), the head of the financing department of "×", accidentally found a × on his forehead, but the people around him couldn't see it at all. Shotaro (played by Shinnosuke Manjima) is experiencing a difficult moment in life. When he was pushed to the extreme, he suddenly told the first lie in the world, and he and his two friends embarked on a magical journey.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-11-28
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2020 Summer Special
Overview: Story 1 - Stains Story 02 - Three Wishes Story 03 - Father Who Does Not Burn Story 04 - Distributor
Genres: Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2020-07-11
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Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 2
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Genres: Horror TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-08-07
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Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 1
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Genres: Horror TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-08-07
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Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 4
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Genres: Horror TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-09-21
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Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 3
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Genres: Horror TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-09-21
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Tales of the Bizarre 20th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Episode Competition
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Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-04-04
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Tales of the Bizarre 20th Anniversary Fall Special: Popular Author Competition
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Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-10-04
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2011 Spring Special
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Genres: TV Movie Horror Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-05-14
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2011 Fall Special
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-11-26
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2013 Autumn Special
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-10-12
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2012 Autumn Special
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Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-10-06
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2013 Spring Special
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-05-11
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2012 Spring Special
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Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-04-21
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Spring Special
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Genres: Mystery Drama Fantasy Science Fiction Horror Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-04-05
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2019 Rain Special
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Genres: Horror Thriller Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-06-08
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The Legend of the Stardust Brothers
Overview: A shady music mogul brings together two wannabe stars—punk rock rebel Kan and new-wave crooner Shingo—and transforms them into the Stardust Brothers, a girl-friendly, silver-jumpsuited, synth-pop sensation. Along with their #1 fan, who herself dreams of a music career, the duo rockets to stardom.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-06-15
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2021 Summer Special
Overview: An omnibus special comprised of four segments: >> Story 1: "Ato 15 Byo de Shinu" (あと15秒で死ぬ) Pharmacist Mikami Megumi, working late, finds herself frozen in time with a bullet suspended in front of her. >> Story 2: "Sanzunokawa Outlet Park" (三途の川アウトレットパーク) Kimura Takashi wakes up near the Sanzu River, a place where he can earn "virtue" based on his past deeds. >> Story 3: "Deja Vu" (デジャヴ) Hikari experiences repeated déjà vu moments on her birthday, including encounters with a mysterious masked man. >> Story 4: "Naru" (成る) Famous Go player Iwaya Kentaro faces an AI opponent named "Nuisance" that triggers traumatic memories with its moves.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-06-26
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2005 Spring Special
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Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-04-12
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Winter Special
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Genres: Drama Fantasy Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-12-14
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