Cinematography: Takashi Komatsu

Direction Yoshihiro Nakamura

Cast Gaku Hamada · Atsushi Ito · Kengo Kora · Mirai Moriyama

Synopsis Fish Story (2009) revolves around a rock band from the year 1975 that chooses to disband due to a lack of success. Before parting ways, they create one final track. Years later, this song has a significant impact on people's...

Direction Yoshihiro Nakamura

Cast Gaku Hamada · Eita · Megumi Seki · Ryuhei Matsuda

Synopsis The Foreign Duck, the Native Duck and God (2007) spans six intense days, interspersed with flashbacks. The story begins with Shiina (Gaku Hamada), a first-year university student in Sendai, settling into his new apartment. A devoted Bob Dylan enthusiast, Shiina...

Direction Satoshi Miki

Cast Kazuya Kamenashi · Yuki Uchida · Ryo Kase · Eri Fuse

Synopsis It's Me, It's Me (2013) follows the story of Hitoshi Nagano, portrayed by Kazuya Kamenashi, who is employed at an electronics store. One day, he finds a forgotten cellphone and decides to exploit the situation for personal gain. He contacts...

Direction Kenta Fukasaku

Cast Aya Matsuura · Rika Ishikawa · Shunsuke Kubozuka · Erika Miyoshi

Synopsis Yo-Yo Girl Cop (2006) follows the story of a young woman, "K," who is enlisted by a covert police agency to thwart a scheme orchestrated by student radicals aiming to plunge Japan into chaos. Equipped with an advanced steel yo-yo...

Direction Takashi Ishii

Cast Aya Sugimoto · Renji Ishibashi · Ken'ichi Endô · Misaki Mori

Synopsis Flower and Snake (2004) centers around Shizuko, the elegant and internationally renowned tango dancer who is married to the affluent businessman Mt. Toyama. Their marriage has grown distant due to her husband's relentless work ethic, leaving Shizuko to grapple with...

Direction Satoshi Miki

Cast Yusuke Iseya · Suzuki Matsuo · Rinko Kikuchi · Ryô Iwamatsu

Synopsis The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia (2007) follows a freelance journalist, played by Yusuke Iseya, who is given an unusual assignment: to undergo a near-death experience and document his findings. With the assistance of his laid-back friend Endo, portrayed by...

Direction Kôichirô Miki

Cast Sôta Fukushi · Alice Hirose · Tomoya Maeno · Yuko Takeuchi

Synopsis The Travelling Cat Chronicles (2018) follows the heartwarming journey of a feline named Nana and her devoted owner, Satoru. Nana, a charming and intelligent cat, accompanies Satoru on a series of road trips as he seeks a new home for...

Direction Yûichirô Hirakawa

Cast Ryôsuke Yamada · Misako Renbutsu · Kyôko Yoshine · Min Tanaka

Synopsis Kiokuya (2020) follows the story of Ryoichi Yoshimori, who finds himself in a perplexing situation after his girlfriend vanishes without a trace. Days turn into a desperate search until he finally encounters her again. However, Kyôko Sawada, his girlfriend, has...

Direction Yûichirô Hirakawa

Cast Yû Inaba · Hayato Isomura · Rika Izumi · Takumi Kitamura

Synopsis We Hope for A Blooming (2018) follows the journey of Mitsuki, a reserved and somewhat isolated student who finds her world shifting when she starts to interact with the basketball team at her school. Towa, a member of the team...

Direction Kôji Shintoku

Cast Kei Inoo · Mizuki Yamamoto · Mackenyu · Nagano Mei

Synopsis Peach Girl (2017) follows the story of Momo Adachi, a high school student with a deceptive appearance. Her tanned skin and dyed hair give the impression of a rebellious girl, but in reality, she is gentle and innocent. Since her...

Direction SABU

Cast Ryuhei Matsuda · Hidetoshi Nishijima · Hirofumi Arai

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Ryô Ryûsei · Atsuhiro Inukai · Yûki Yoda · Aya Asahina

Synopsis Grand Blue Dreaming (2020) follows Iori Kitahara as he embarks on a new journey after relocating to a coastal town for his college years. His expectations are swiftly upended as he finds himself immersed in a world of underwater adventures...

Direction Takashi Ishii

Cast Aya Sugimoto · Ken'ichi Endô · Fujiko · Mieko Arai

Synopsis Flower & Snake II (2005) follows the story of Shizuko, a woman married to an art critic with a peculiar and disturbing fascination. Her husband's desire to broaden his artistic horizons leads him to subject Shizuko to a life of...

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Towa Araki · Yutaro Goto · Mari Hamada · Moka Kamishiraishi

Synopsis 3D Kanojo Real Girl (2018) follows the story of Hikaru Tsutsui, a high school student who finds solace in the virtual world of animation and video games, struggling to connect with his peers in reality. His life takes an unexpected...

Direction Shôgo Kusano

Cast Haruna Kawaguchi · Kento Hayashi · Yasushi Fuchikami · Hiyori Sakurada

Synopsis Bitter Sweet (2016) introduces us to Maki, a creative executive who harbors a strong dislike for vegetables, and Nagisa, a closeted gay vegetarian with exceptional culinary talents. The two become roommates despite their contrasting lifestyles and personalities. Initially, their differences...

Direction Yoshihiro Nakamura

Cast Yôko Chôsokabe · Reika Kirishima · Madoka Matsuda · Yoshiyuki Morishita

Direction Shôgo Kusano

Cast Haru Kuroki · Aoi Nakamura · Sawako Fujima · Naomi Nishida

Direction Yoshihiro Nakamura

Cast Yuki Asaka · Yoshihiko Hosoda · Haruki Ichikawa · Ryûji Kamiyama

Synopsis Asoko no seki (2005) follows the chilling journey of transfer student Seto Kana, who immediately feels the icy stares of her new classmates. The reason behind their hostility becomes clear when Kana discovers she has been assigned to the infamous...

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Minami Hamabe · Mahiro Takasugi · Aoi Morikawa · Yurika Nakamura

Synopsis Kakegurui: The Movie (2019) follows the story of Hyakaou Academy, an exclusive and prestigious institution that has served the affluent for over a century. The school's hierarchy is determined by the students' gambling prowess and winnings. Those at the top...

Direction Tsutomu Hanabusa

Cast Tao Tsuchiya · Elaiza Ikeda · Mahiro Takasugi · Macaulay Callard

Synopsis Tori girl (2017) follows the journey of Toriyama Yukina, who has successfully secured a place at her dream university to pursue a career in science. After years of diligent study, she finally achieves her goal. However, her university experience does...