Cast: Yoshihiko Hakamada

Direction Izuru Narushima

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Hiroshi Abe · Hiroshi Tamaki · Teruyuki Kagawa

Synopsis Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet (2011) delves into the life and decisions of the Japanese naval leader who orchestrated the assault on Pearl Harbor. The narrative zeroes in on the final four years of this pivotal historical...

Direction Ryosuke Hashiguchi

Cast Yoshinori Okada · Ayumi Hamasaki · Kouji Yamaguchi · Kumi Takada

Synopsis Like Grains of Sand (1995) presents a nuanced exploration of relationships and emotions among a group of Japanese high school students, steering clear of typical genre tropes. The narrative revolves around Yoshida, who attempts to shift his affections from Shimizu...

Direction Shinichirô Sawai

Cast Takashi Sorimachi · Rei Kikukawa · Mayumi Wakamura · Eugene Nomura

Synopsis Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea (2007) delves into the extraordinary journey of one of history's most formidable leaders, tracing his path from humble beginnings to his legendary conquests across Asia. The film explores the pivotal...

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Sho Aikawa · Kyoka Suzuki · Atsuro Watabe · Yui Ichikawa

Synopsis Zebraman (2004) follows Shinichi, a man struggling with his roles as a teacher and family provider. To cope with his mundane life, he adopts the persona of "Zebraman," a superhero inspired by a canceled TV series. Despite the show's short...

Direction Teruo Noguchi · Kiyoshi Yamamoto

Cast Yûdai Chiba · Ren Osugi · Mako Ishino · Fumika Baba

Synopsis Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light (TV Series) (2017) is an animated series that aired in 2017, consisting of 8 captivating episodes. The story revolves around a dedicated father who becomes deeply immersed in the world of Final Fantasy XIV,...

Direction Atsushi Muroga

Cast Yûichi Nakamura · Ryôko Kobayashi · Kazuki Katô · Yoshihiko Hakamada

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Sho Aikawa · Nagare Hagiwara · Yoshihiko Hakamada · Ryo Ishibashi

Synopsis Waru (2006) features the return of Ryo Ishibashi, known for his role in 'Audition', alongside Sho Aikawa, who has appeared in notable films such as 'Rainy Dog', 'Dead or Alive', 'Gozu', and 'Zebraman'. The film is an adaptation of Hisao...

Direction Masayuki Ochiai

Cast Kai Kobayashi · Nozomi Sasaki · Shô Aoyagi · Yoshihiko Hakamada

Synopsis Ju-on: Beginning of the End (2014) delves into the chilling tale of the deceased Saeki family and the curse that haunts them. The narrative centers around Yui (Nozomi Sasaki), an elementary school teacher who embarks on a visit to the...

Direction Takeshi Furusawa

Cast Kento Yamazaki · Ai Hashimoto · Yoshihiko Hakamada · Ai Katô

Direction Mizuta Narihid · Matsuyama Hiroaki

Cast Mikio Date · Yukina Kinoshita · Fumiyo Kohinata · Junpei Mizobata

Synopsis Hachi wan daibâ (TV Series) (2008) follows the journey of Kentaro Sugata, a former promising trainee in the world of professional Japanese chess, or Shogi. After a crushing defeat in his final exam, Kentaro's life takes a sharp turn, leading...

Direction Hiroshi Sugawara

Cast Kanako Enomoto · Kazue Fukiishi · Yoshihiko Hakamada · Hiroyuki Ikeuchi

Synopsis Tokimeki memoriaru (1997) follows the story of Akihiko, who is persuaded by his friend to sneak into the girls' locker room, where he accidentally learns about a group of four attractive girls' intention to work at a beachside stand. Intrigued,...

Direction Kazuki Omori

Cast Naoto Ogata · Tetsuya Watari · Maki Mizuno · Yoshihiko Hakamada

Synopsis Night Trains to the Stars (The Galactic Railroad of My Heart: Story of Miyazawa Kenji) (1996) explores the life of renowned Japanese author Kenji Miyazawa through a blend of live-action and CG animations. The film brings to life the enchanting...

Direction Hitoshi Iwamoto · Marie Iwasaki · Ryo Nishimura · Tarô Ohtani

Cast Atsuko Maeda · Ryôhei Suzuki · Takahiro Miura · Yoshihiko Hakamada

Direction Noriyoshi Sakuma

Cast Katsuhisa Namase · Nanase Nishino · Kei Tanaka · Nao Honda

Synopsis Your Turn to Kill (TV Miniseries) (2019) follows the intriguing journey of Nana and Shota, a young married couple with a 15-year age gap, who share a deep fascination for mysteries. After settling into a new apartment, they find themselves...

Direction Masayuki Ochiai · Yuichi Sato

Cast Yoshihiko Hakamada · Yoko Moriguchi · Yuki Uchida · Namie Amuro

Synopsis The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (TV Series) (1994) follows the extraordinary journey of a high school student who unexpectedly gains the power to traverse through time. This captivating series delves into the complexities and consequences of her newfound ability,...

Direction Shunsaku Kawake · Tôru Hayashi · Yûsuke Ishii

Cast Machiko Ono · Kippei Shiina · Shôhei Miura · Riisa Naka

Direction Hiroshi Sugawara

Cast Takako Uehara · Yoshihiko Hakamada · Kenji Harada · Issa Hentona

Synopsis Dreammaker (Dream Maker) (1999) follows the journey of Masato, a rebellious young man with an intense passion for music. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Miki, a spirited young woman battling serious health issues but...

Direction Mitsunori Hattori · Akio Jissoji · Shusuke Kaneko · Tsugumi Kitaura

Cast Yoshihiko Hakamada · Kumiko Endô · Masao Kusakari · Kazuyuki Aijima

Direction Takashi Miike

Cast Megumi Asakura · Yoshihiko Hakamada · Jun Matsuda · Matsuoka Shunsuke

Synopsis Man, a Natural Girl (TV Miniseries) (1999) is a gripping TV mini-series that consists of three episodes. The year 1999 marked the return of Miike from his third film, "Last Run," to television, where he adapted a manga by Tetsuya...

Direction Setsurô Wakamatsu

Cast Hidetoshi Nishijima · Kuranosuke Sasaki · Tsubasa Honda · Hisahiro Ogura

Synopsis Aircraft Carrier Ibuki (2019) follows a sudden and mysterious attack on Japanese islands by vessels disguised as fishing boats. The Japanese government responds by deploying an aircraft carrier and its accompanying fleet to the affected region. The captain, his executive...