Cast: Haruka Ayase

Direction Hiroshi Yoshino

Cast Haruka Ayase · Naohito Fujiki · Yuka Itaya · Ken Yasuda

Synopsis Hotaru no hikari (TV Series) (2007) follows the life of Hotaru Amemiya, a 20-year-old woman employed at an interior design firm. She has distanced herself from romantic pursuits, preferring a solitary life at home. Her tranquil existence is disrupted when...

Direction Koki Mitani

Cast Koichi Sato · Satoshi Tsumabuki · Eri Fukatsu · Haruka Ayase

Synopsis The Magic Hour (2008) follows the story of a con artist who finds himself in hot water with a crime lord in the coastal town of Sukago. To settle his debt, he promises to introduce the gang boss to an...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Haruka Ayase · Masami Nagasawa · Suzu Hirose · Kaho

Synopsis Our Little Sister (2015) follows the narrative of three adult sisters who reside in their late grandmother's house. Their lives take an unexpected turn with the arrival of their 13-year-old half-sister, who comes to live with them after their father's...

Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Ken Takakura · Koichi Sato · Tadanobu Asano · Takeshi Kitano

Direction Kwak Jae-young

Cast Haruka Ayase · Keisuke Koide · Risa Ai · Yoshikazu Ebisu

Synopsis Cyborg She (Cyborg Girl) (2008) follows the story of Jiro (Keisuke Koide), a solitary individual who finds his mundane life disrupted on his 20th birthday. While shopping at a department store for a birthday gift, he encounters a peculiar young...

Direction Fumihiko Sori

Cast Haruka Ayase · Shido Nakamura · Takao Osawa · Yôsuke Kubozuka

Synopsis Ichi (2008) follows the journey of a visually impaired woman, portrayed by Ayase, who navigates her way through the streets with her trusty shamisen, a traditional three-stringed Japanese guitar. Despite her disability, she possesses remarkable swordsmanship, using it to defend...

Direction Daizaburo Hanada · Jôji Iida · Shunji Iwai · Ryûhei Kitamura

Cast Natsuko Akiyama · Hirofumi Arai · Haruka Ayase · Ryoko Hirosue

Synopsis Jam Films (2002) presents a collection of short stories that delve into the surreal and the mundane. "The Messenger" introduces a enigmatic woman who visits a mobster in hiding, revealing his destiny. A simple mix-up involving a "Kendama" toy and...

Direction Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Cast Takeru Satō · Haruka Ayase · Jô Odagiri · Kyôko Koizumi

Synopsis Real (2013) embarks on an enigmatic expedition into the depths of the human psyche, delving into the roots of trauma and genuine affection. This film represents the first foray into the science fiction genre by the renowned director Kiyoshi Kurosawa....

Direction Eiichirô Hasumi

Cast Haruka Ayase · Munetaka Aoki · Tôru Nakamura

Synopsis Oppai Volleyball (2009) follows the journey of a newly appointed literature teacher who joins a prestigious school. In an effort to impress the principal, she agrees to take on the task of coaching the school's male volleyball team. However, the...

Direction Hideo Nakata

Cast Tatsuya Fujiwara · Haruka Ayase · Satomi Ishihara · Shinji Takeda

Synopsis The Incite Mill (2010) follows a group of ten individuals who accept a seemingly profitable "job" offer, only to discover they are trapped in a subterranean facility. Over the course of seven days, they are compelled to participate in a...

Direction Katsuo Fukuzawa

Cast Takuya Kimura · Haruka Ayase · Masato Sakai · Takeshi Ishimoto

Synopsis Nankyoku tairiku: Kami no ryouiki ni idonda otoko to inu no monogatari (TV Series) (2011) is a compelling drama that marks TBS's 60th anniversary. The narrative revolves around an intrepid group of 11 individuals who embarked on a historic journey...

Direction Masayuki Suzuki

Cast Haruka Ayase · Masaki Okada · Kiichi Nakai · Hiroshi Tamaki

Direction Masayuki Suzuki

Cast Takuya Kimura · Takako Matsu · Hiroshi Abe · Zoe Aggeliki

Synopsis Hero (2007) follows Kohei (Takuya Kimura) as he journeys back to Tokyo and reconnects with his former associates. He finds himself pitted against one of Tokyo's most renowned attorneys to unravel a complex car accident case that tragically claimed the...

Direction Shinsuke Sato

Cast Haruka Ayase · Tôri Matsuzaka · Eriko Hatsune · Hiroaki Murakami

Synopsis All-Round Appraiser Q: The Eyes of Mona Lisa (2014) follows the journey of a shopkeeper and a magazine editor who are temporarily employed by The Louvre for a special Mona Lisa exhibition set to take place in Japan. As they...

Direction Takashi Yamazaki

Cast Junichi Okada · Hidetaka Yoshioka · Shôta Sometani · Nomaguchi Toru

Synopsis Fueled: The Man They Called 'Pirate' (2016) chronicles the inspiring tale of Japan's post-war revival through the lens of Tetsuzo Kunioka, the visionary president of an oil company. Kunioka was convinced that oil, rather than coal, held the key to...

Direction Tomoko Matsuda · Takashi Arikawa · Eiki Takahashi

Cast Minami Takahashi · Yui Yokoyama · Rino Sashihara · Jurina Matsui

Synopsis AKB48 Show! (TV Series) (2013) is a vibrant television program that offers a delightful mix of musical performances, humorous skits, and brief dramatic scenes, all brought to life by the talented members of AKB48. This series is a must-watch for...

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 Hideki Takeuchi

Cast Haruka Ayase · Kentarô Sakaguchi · Tsubasa Honda · Kazuki Kitamura

Synopsis Color Me True (2018) follows the journey of Kenji, a young and ambitious filmmaker portrayed by Kentaro Sakaguchi. His life takes an unexpected turn when he develops feelings for Princess Miyuki, played by Haruka Ayase, who hails from a monochromatic...

Direction Katsuro Onoue · Yuki Takafumi · Masae Ichiki · Tsuyoshi Inoue

Cast Kantarou Nakamura · Takeshi Kitano · Mirai Moriyama · Kanji Furutachi

Synopsis Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story (TV Series) (2019) presents a compelling narrative that intertwines the history of Tokyo with the Olympic Games. The series delves into the journey of Kanakura Shizo (Nakamura Kankuro), a marathon runner of Olympic caliber, as he...

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Haruka Ayase · Akira Ikegami