Cast: Mikako Ichikawa

Direction Tetsuya Nakashima

Cast Miki Nakatani · Eita · Yusuke Iseya · Teruyuki Kagawa

Synopsis Memories of Matsuko (2006) follows Sho, the nephew of Matsuko, as he delves into his late aunt's past while cleaning out her cluttered apartment. Through a series of revelations, Sho uncovers the tumultuous life of Matsuko, who seems to narrate...

Direction Nobuhiro Doi

Cast Yuko Takeuchi · Shido Nakamura · Akashi Takei · Karen Miyama

Synopsis Be with You (2004) follows the emotional journey of Takumi and his young son Yuji after the loss of their wife and mother, Mio. Takumi struggles with his health and guilt, while Yuji grapples with the belief that his birth...

Direction Naoko Ogigami

Cast Satomi Kobayashi · Mikako Ichikawa · Ryo Kase · Ken Mitsuishi

Synopsis Glasses (2007) follows Taeko, a high-strung career woman who trades her hectic urban life for a rejuvenating island getaway. However, her vacation takes an unexpected turn when she encounters the island's peculiar inhabitants, who are far from ordinary.

Direction Naoko Ogigami

Cast Mikako Ichikawa · Reiko Kusamura · Ken Mitsuishi · Maho Yamada

Synopsis Rent-a-Cat (2012) follows the story of Sayoko, who offers a unique service by renting out cats to those in need of companionship. Daily, she traverses the riverbank, pulling her feline friends in a small cart, equipped with a parasol for...

Direction Kôji Fukada

Cast Mariko Tsutsui · Mikako Ichikawa · Sôsuke Ikematsu · Mitsuro Fukikoshi

Synopsis A Girl Missing (2019) follows Ichiko, a dedicated private nurse who has seamlessly integrated herself into the family she cares for. Her role extends beyond nursing the elderly grandmother, as she also serves as a trusted confidant to Motoko, the...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Masaharu Fukuyama · Kôji Yakusho · Suzu Hirose · Kôtarô Yoshida

Synopsis The Third Murder (2017) centers around a man named Mikuma, who has a lengthy criminal history and is once again in the public eye due to a new accusation. Despite Mikuma's confession, which initially seems to make the case straightforward,...

Direction Yûya Ishii

Cast Mikako Ichikawa · Sôsuke Ikematsu · Shizuka Ishibashi · Paul Magsign

Direction Hideaki Anno · Shinji Higuchi

Cast Satomi Ishihara · Hiroki Hasegawa · Yutaka Takenouchi · Kengo Kora

Synopsis Shin Godzilla (2016) begins with a perplexing incident in Tokyo Bay's Aqua Line, prompting an urgent cabinet meeting. Without warning, a colossal beast emerges, wreaking havoc as it moves from one town to another, ultimately reaching the heart of the...

Direction Akio Jissoji · Atsushi Kaneko · Hisayasu Sato · Suguru Takeuchi

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Yuko Daike · Chisako Hara · Masami Horiuchi

Synopsis Rampo Noir (2005) is a chilling horror anthology inspired by the short stories of renowned writer Taro Hirai, who is widely recognized by his pen name Edogawa Rampo, a clever homage to the famed Edgar Allan Poe. The film is...

Direction Keishi Ohtomo

Cast Masatô Ibu · Mikako Ichikawa · Tomomi Maruyama · Shûhei Nomura

Synopsis Museum: The Serial Killer is Laughing in the Rain (2016) follows a chilling tale set in Tokyo, where a masked serial killer, donning a frog disguise, is wreaking havoc with his intricate and brutal crimes. Leading the investigation is Inspector...

Direction Hideaki Anno

Cast Eriko Sato · Mikako Ichikawa · Jun Murakami · Mitsuhiro Oikawa

Direction Nobuhiro Doi

Cast Shun Oguri · Gen Hoshino · Mikako Ichikawa · Meiko Kaji

Synopsis The Voice of Sin (2020) follows Eiji Akutsu, a tenacious newspaper reporter, as he delves into a decades-old cold case that involved a criminal group blackmailing multiple corporations. The extortionists sent ominous cassette tapes to their targets, and Eiji stumbles...

Direction Osamu Minorikawa

Cast Ryuhei Matsuda · Reina Asami · Akira Emoto · Mikako Ichikawa

Synopsis Life Can Be So Wonderful (2007) presents a collection of five poignant vignettes that explore the highs and lows of human experience in contemporary Japan. The first tale delves into the introspective thoughts of a woman in her late thirties...

Direction Kana Matsumoto

Cast Yutaka Matsushige · Gaku Hamada · Hikari Ishida · Koyuki

Synopsis Today's Nekomura (TV Series) (2020) follows the heartwarming journey of a feline with a unique ambition. This cat, driven by the desire to be reunited with its beloved owner, takes on the role of a diligent housekeeper. Through this job,...

Direction Kana Matsumoto

Cast Mikako Ichikawa · Ryo Kase · Satomi Kobayashi · Masako Motai

Synopsis Mother Water (2010) unfolds in the serene city of Kyoto, Japan, renowned for its abundant water sources, including vast rivers, interconnected streams, and springs. The narrative revolves around three women who seamlessly integrate into a close-knit community, much like a...

Direction Yusuke Morii

Cast Haruka Ayase · Kana Osawa · Mikako Ichikawa · Kengo Kora

Synopsis Route29 (2025) follows the journey of an introverted custodian with limited communication skills and Haru, a unique teenager, as they traverse the scenic path linking Hyogo-Himeji City and Tottori City. This road movie captures their shared experiences and personal growth...

Direction Takahiro Miki

Cast Kazunari Ninomiya · Hikari Mitsushima · Mikako Ichikawa · Shinya Kote

Synopsis TANG AND ME (2022) follows the story of Ken Kasugai, a man who finds himself alone after his wife leaves him due to his intense obsession with a game. His life takes an unexpected turn when a small, lost robot...

Direction Shirô Maeda

Cast Arata Iura · Yôsuke Kubozuka · Mikako Ichikawa · Kana Kurashina

Direction Isao Yukisada

Cast Kasumi Arimura · Jun Matsumoto · Yûtarô Furutachi · Mikako Ichikawa

Synopsis Narratage (2017) follows the story of Izumi Kudo, a second-year university student, who gets a call from her former high school drama club advisor, Takashi Hayama, played by Jun Matsumoto. Hayama invites her to participate in a graduation performance. Flashing...

Direction Ryô Miyawaki · Naruhide Mizuta · Masaki Nishiura · Naomi Kinoshita

Cast Erika Sawajiri · Nozomi Sasaki · Nanao · Tomoko Tabata

Synopsis First Class (TV Series) (2014) is a television program that aired from 2014 to 2015, consisting of two captivating seasons and a total of 20 episodes. The show offers a unique blend of drama and suspense, following the lives of...