Cast: Daisuke Ryû

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Akira Terao · Jinpachi Nezu · Pîtâ

Synopsis Ran (1985) is a cinematic masterpiece that offers a fresh take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, "King Lear." The story revolves around an aging 16th-century warlord, masterfully portrayed by Tatsuya Nakadai, who decides to divide his vast kingdom equally among...

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Kenichi Hagiwara · Daisuke Ryû

Synopsis Kagemusha the Shadow Warrior (1980) is set in feudal Japan during the 16th century, where a renowned warlord, Shingen, is celebrated for his prowess and the motto on his battle flags: "Swift as the wind, silent as the forest, fierce...

Direction Takashi Koizumi

Cast Akira Terao · Yoshiko Miyazaki · Shiro Mifune · Fumi Dan

Synopsis After the Rain (1999) follows the journey of Ihei Misawa, a skilled and generous masterless samurai, and his wife Tayo, as they find themselves unexpectedly staying at a rural inn due to heavy rains. Their presence brings joy and positivity...

Direction Yoichi Sai

Cast Ken'ichi Matsuyama · Koyuki · Suzuka Ohgo · Ekin Cheng

Synopsis Kamui (2009) is a cinematic adaptation of the classic manga series "The Legend of Kamui" (1964-71). The story follows Kamui, portrayed by Matsuyama Kenichi, who was exiled from his village as a child and later became a formidable assassin within...

Direction Tamasaburo Bando

Cast Tamasaburo Bando · Sadanji Ichikawa IV · Yoshie Minami · Rie Miyazawa

Synopsis The Tale of Himeji Castle (1995) follows the journey of a youthful samurai who, in his quest to retrieve a runaway falcon, takes a daring step by approaching the castle's mistress. This act, considered a grave offense, puts his life...

Direction Tetsutaro Murano

Cast Kyôko Enami · Shiho Fujimura · Yoko Hara · Kimihiro Reizei

Synopsis The Legend of Sayo (1982) follows the tale of Sayo, who, after turning sixteen, visits a temple festival. On her return journey, she encounters a notorious cherry tree linked to a legend involving a spectral white horse. Meanwhile, her fiancé,...

Direction Hajime Hashimoto

Cast Katsunori Takahashi · Ken Watanabe · Nenji Kobayashi · Renji Ishibashi

Direction Kazuki Omori

Cast Hiroyuki Sanada · Ken Ogata · Yûko Kotegawa · Tatsuo Umemiya

Synopsis Succession (1992) follows the story of a former stockbroker who has transitioned into the world of the yakuza. He is tasked with a critical mission: to approach the leader of a rival yakuza group and request that he serve as...

Direction Sogo Ishii

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Masatoshi Nagase · Daisuke Ryû · Masakatsu Funaki

Synopsis Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle (2000) follows the journey of Benkei, a formidable warrior who has renounced violence and embraced Buddhism. His commitment to a peaceful life is severely tested when a trio of ruthless fighters, dubbed "the demons," launch a...

Direction Hideo Gosha

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Shima Iwashita · Koichi Sato · Ai Saotome

Synopsis Fireflies in the North (1984) unfolds in the harsh, frozen landscape of Hokkaido during the dawn of the Meiji period. The narrative revolves around the ruthless overseer of Kabato Prison, who subjects prisoners to brutal conditions as they are compelled...

Direction Anthony Garner · Morimasa Matsumoto

Cast Samantha Bond · Daisuke Ryû · Fumi Dan · Joanna McCallum

Synopsis The Ginger Tree (TV Miniseries) (1989) is a four-episode television miniseries set in 1903, following the journey of a young Scottish woman who travels to Manchuria to reunite with her diplomat fiancé. Upon arrival, she marries him but soon finds...

Direction Toshiharu Ikeda

Cast Kaori Sakagami · Daisuke Ryû · Kei Marimura · Ryûji Katagiri

Synopsis Another XX: Matori no onna (1998) is the fourth installment in a quartet of films, building on the momentum of the original XX franchise, which consists of seven parts. This particular chapter centers around Yoko, a covert police officer who...

Direction Izuru Narushima

Cast Shin'ichi Tsutsumi · Akira Emoto · Yui Natsukawa · Kimiko Yo

Synopsis A Lone Scalpel (2010) follows the journey of Dr. Touma, portrayed by Shin'ichi Tsutsumi, who chose the path of medicine after the tragic loss of his mother due to a misdiagnosis. Set in 1989, Touma works at a local hospital...

Direction Kazuya Konaka

Cast Tetsuya Bessho · Kyôko Toyama · Kenya Osumi · Nae

Synopsis Ultraman: The Next (2004) follows the story of First Lieutenant Shun'ichi Maki, a highly regarded F-15 Eagle jet pilot serving in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Maki's passion for flying is matched only by his dedication to his family, which...

Direction Kazuo Takahashi

Cast Tatsuya Nakadai · Etsuko Shihomi · Morio Kazama · Jun Etô

Direction Seijirô Kôyama

Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Hiroshi Sakuma · Yôko Minamino · Kirin Kiki

Direction Shinobu Hashimoto

Cast Reiko Nanjo · Daisuke Ryû · Kinya Kitaoji · Hatsunori Hasegawa

Synopsis Lake of Illusions (1982) follows the story of a resilient woman who supports herself by working as a prostitute and caretaker at a bathhouse. Known for her athleticism and passion for running, she forms an unbreakable bond with a white...

Direction Toshio Lee

Cast Hiroshi Tamaki · Satomi Ishihara · Yûdai Chiba · Akira Emoto

Synopsis Time Trip App (2014) unfolds in 1868 Edo, where a looming conflict between new government forces and shogunate forces threatens to erupt. Katsu Kaishu (Hiroshi Tamaki), seeking to prevent needless bloodshed, dispatches a peace envoy to Takamori Saigo but receives...