Cast: Makiko Esumi

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Makiko Esumi · Takashi Naitô · Tadanobu Asano · Gohki Kashiyama

Direction Seijun Suzuki

Cast Makiko Esumi · Sayoko Yamaguchi · Hanae Kan · Masatoshi Nagase

Synopsis Pistol Opera (2001) follows the story of Makiko Esumi, a tall, slender, and dark-haired model turned actress who portrays Miyuki Minazuki, a skilled assassin clad in a black kimono and high-heeled boots, famously known as "Stray Cat." Ranked third in...

Direction Katsuhiro Ōtomo

Cast Jô Odagiri · Makiko Kuno · Reia Moriyama · Yû Aoi

Synopsis Bugmaster (2006) delves into a visually captivating and poetic realm, inspired by the celebrated manga by Yuki Urushibara, which explores the intricate bond between humans and nature. The narrative revolves around Ginko, a skilled mushishi, or bugmaster, who possesses the...

Direction Tetsuo Shinohara

Cast Makiko Esumi · Etsushi Toyokawa · Toshio Kakei · Kumiko Aso

Direction Yuzo Asahara

Cast Toshiyuki Nishida · Rentarô Mikuni · Toshio Kakei · Makiko Esumi

Direction Setsurô Wakamatsu

Cast Tetsuya Watari · Reiko Takashima · Mikihisa Azuma · Makiko Esumi

Synopsis Brother (TV Miniseries) (2004) delves into the extraordinary lives of the renowned Ishihara brothers, each having made a significant mark in their respective fields. The series chronicles the journey of one brother, a former mayor of Tokyo, and the other,...

Direction Hiroaki Matsuyama · Tomonobu Moriwaki

Cast Shôta Matsuda · Mikako Tabe · Mana Ashida · Makiko Esumi

Synopsis Liar Game: Reborn (2012) follows the thrilling tale of vengeance as the Liar Game office is resurrected with a single objective: to ensnare Shinichi Akiyama (Shota Matsuda). A new protagonist, Shinomiya (Mikako Tabe), draws Shinichi, who had previously avoided the...