Cast: Kotaro Shiga

Direction Hirokazu Koreeda

Cast Arata Iura · Erika Oda · Susumu Terajima · Takashi Naitô

Synopsis After Life (1998) presents a unique concept where deceased individuals spend a week with counselors, who are also deceased, to select a single memory to carry into eternity. These memories are then filmed and screened at the end of the...

Direction Katsuhito Ishii · Hajime Ishimine · Shunichirô Miki

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Yoshiyuki Morishita · Mariko Takahashi · Susumu Terajima

Synopsis Funky Forest: The First Contact (2005) is a whimsical collection of surreal skits that blend computer-generated and hand-drawn animation, along with musical interludes, creating a chaotic and entertaining narrative. The film intertwines the misadventures of various characters, including two bickering...

Direction Katsuyuki Motohiro

Cast Kou Shibasaki · Tôru Nakamura · Yôsuke Eguchi · Takashi Okamura

Synopsis Shaolin Girl (2008) follows the journey of a skilled martial artist who travels back to her homeland of Japan with a mission to revive her late grandfather's once-thriving martial arts dojo. The story revolves around her efforts to restore the...

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 Kawake Shunsaku · Kato Hiromasa

Cast Yûki Amami · Takashi Sorimachi · Masami Nagasawa · Kensei Mikami

Synopsis Gold (TV Series) (2010) follows the life of Yuri Saotome, a captivating beautician who manages a prominent sports gym and aesthetic salon. After her older brother's tragic death in an accident, which occurred just before his chance to win a...

Direction Yûichi Onuma

Cast Hiroshi Yamamoto · Aya · Toshiki Ayata · Kanji Furutachi

Direction Yoshihiro Fukagawa · Ken Iizuka · Isshin Inudô · Takahiro Miki

Cast Yûki Himura · Rondo Mimura · Haruka Kinami · Kii Kitano

Synopsis Irodori himura (TV Miniseries) (2012) is a captivating Japanese television series that aired in 2012, consisting of 10 engaging episodes. The show delves into the intricate world of a renowned detective who is tasked with solving a series of mysterious...

Direction Yasuharu Ishii

Cast Hana Sugisaki · Shô Hirano · Tatsuomi Hamada · Marie Iitoyo

Synopsis Hana Nochi Hare: Hanadan Next Season (TV Series) (2018) picks up a decade after the legendary F4 members—Tsukasa Domyoji, Rui Hanazawa, Sojiro Nishikado, and Akira Mimasaka—graduated from Eitoku Academy, leaving the school in a state of decline. A new group,...

Direction Yûya Ishii

Cast Hikari Mitsushima · Masashi Endô · Kotaro Shiga · Ryô Iwamatsu

Synopsis Sawako Decides (2010) follows the story of Sawako, a woman who has been residing in Tokyo for half a decade, currently employed at her fifth office job, and in a relationship with her fifth boyfriend, who also happens to be...

Direction Kôji Fukada

Cast Makoto Adachi · Kanji Furutachi · Niina Hashida · Minako Inoue

Synopsis Human Comedy in Tokyo (2008) presents a slice-of-life narrative, focusing on the mundane aspects of daily existence without any dramatic events. The film intricately weaves together various conversations to expose the subtle fractures in human connections. Over the course of...

Direction Hiroshi Nishitani

Cast Aya Ueto · Takumi Saito · Ayumi Ito · Minori Hagiwara

Synopsis Hirugao (2017) delves into the complexities of infidelity and societal judgment in contemporary Japan. The narrative unfolds as a dedicated Japanese housewife engages in an extramarital relationship while her husband diligently supports the family. This scenario is encapsulated by the...

Direction Nobuo Mizuta

Cast Mitsuko Baisho · Hiro Honda · Katsuko Kanai · Jun Kaname

Synopsis Sing My Life (2016) follows the journey of Katsu, a seventy-three-year-old woman known for her sharp wit and perpetual dissatisfaction. During a visit to a photography studio, Katsu's life takes an extraordinary turn as she finds herself rejuvenated to the...

Direction Norihiro Kaizumi

Cast Suzu Hirose · Shûhei Nomura · Mone Kamishiraishi · Mackenyu

Synopsis Chihayafuru Part III (2018) follows the continuing journey of Chihaya Ayase and her friends as they navigate the competitive world of karuta, a traditional Japanese card game. This final chapter delves deeper into their personal growth and the challenges they...

Direction Kazuhiro Soda

Cast Kôji Fukada · Kanji Furutachi · Oriza Hirata · Hiroko Matsuda

Synopsis Theatre 1 (2012) is an in-depth, feature-length documentary that offers an intimate look into the life and work of Oriza Hirata, Japan's preeminent playwright and director, along with his renowned theatrical troupe, Seinendan. Through its exploration of their creative process...

Direction Katsuo Fukuzawa · Kenta Tanaka

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Kento Yamazaki · Ryoma Takeuchi · Mone Kamishiraishi

Synopsis Rikuô (TV Miniseries) (2017) follows Koichi Miyazawa, portrayed by Koji Yakusho, as he leads a family-owned business specializing in traditional Japanese socks, known as tabi. As the fourth-generation CEO, he oversees a company of around 20 employees. Facing a decline...

Direction Ayuko Tsukahara · Takeyoshi Yamamoto · Yoshiaki Murao

Cast Tatsuya Fujiwara · Erika Toda · Yûta Tamamori · Teppei Koike

Direction Kentarô Moriya · Kengo Takimoto · Ryûichi Honda · Toshimitsu Chimura

Cast Taisuke Fujigaya · Aya Oomasa · Fûma Kikuchi · Ayano Fujisawa

Synopsis Kamen Teacher (TV Miniseries) (2013) follows the journey of Gota Araki (Taisuke Fujigaya), a new teacher at a high school who is assigned to the notoriously troublesome 2nd Year, Class C. The students in this class are known for their...

Direction Katsuo Fukuzawa · Yûichirô Hirakawa · Yamamuro Daisuke

Cast Takuya Kimura · Teruyuki Kagawa · Haruka Ayase · Mao Daichi

Synopsis Mr. Brain (TV Miniseries) (2009) follows a unique blend of forensic science and neurology as a Japanese criminal investigation unit enlists the help of a brilliant neuroscientist. This expert uses his profound understanding of the human mind and sharp logical...

Direction Daisuke Yamamuro · Ryutaro Kawashima · Satoshi Kan

Cast Makoto Akita · Miki Arimura · Harumi Edo · Mami Hashimoto

Synopsis Tomorrow (TV Series) (2008) follows the journey of Kohei Moriyama (Yutaka Takenouchi), a former doctor who left his medical career eight years prior to take up a role at the city hall. Since transitioning to public service, Kohei has developed...

Direction Takahisa Zeze

Cast Ryûnosuke Kawai · Midori Ezawa · Kotaro Shiga · Mutsuo Yoshioka

Synopsis When You Love And When You Are Loved (2010) is a part of a collection centered around themes of "love" and "erotica," featuring six creators from diverse fields such as film, TV, direct-to-video, and manga, all vying for recognition. Director...