Direction: Kazuya Shiraishi

Direction Ryuichi Hiroki · Shûichi Okita · Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Kento Hayashi · Mugi Kadowaki · Kaoru Kobayashi · Nahana

Synopsis Spark (TV Miniseries) (2016) chronicles the journey of an ambitious manzai (Japanese standup) comedian, Tokunaga, portrayed by Kento Hayashi, as he strives to achieve success in the competitive world of comedy. During a visit to the spa town of Atami,...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Sho Aoyanagi · Miwako Kake · Rino Katase · Katsuya Maiguma

Synopsis Last of the Wolves (2021) follows the aftermath of Shogo Ogami's demise in Hiroshima, where Detective Shuichi Hioka takes the reins and executes Shogo's strategy to maintain control over the yakuza. This plan aims to curb gang conflicts and shield...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Yuriyan Retriever · Erika Karata · Ayame Gôriki · Ebi-chan

Synopsis The Queen of Villains (2024) follows the journey of Dump Matsumoto, a charismatic professional wrestler who ignited the women's professional wrestling craze in the 1980s. Her magnetic presence and unique style captivated audiences, making her a cultural phenomenon in Japan....

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Takeru Satō · Ryôhei Suzuki · Mayu Matsuoka · Kuranosuke Sasaki

Synopsis One Night (2019) follows the story of Koharu's children, who were separated and have since lived independently. After many years, the family comes together again, each with their own unique experiences to share. One sibling struggles with expressing themselves due...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Kôji Yakusho · Shido Nakamura · Yoko Maki · Yôsuke Eguchi

Synopsis The Blood of Wolves (2018) is a gripping urban noir film directed by Kazuya Shiraishi, set in the tumultuous world of cops and gangsters in 1988 Hiroshima. Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Yuko Yuzuki, the story revolves around Detective...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Sadao Abe · Shimako Iwai · Kenshi Okada · Takanori Iwata

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Juri Ihata · Satsuki Maue · Michié · Kazuko Shirakawa

Synopsis Dawn of the Felines (2017) follows the intertwined lives of three women navigating the bustling streets of Ikebukuro, Tokyo. These individuals are employed by the same escort agency, each grappling with the isolation and emotional voids that come with their...

Direction Yu Koreyasu · Shûichi Okita · Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Riisa Naka · Gaku Hamada · Tetsushi Tanaka · Yosiyoshi Arakawa

Synopsis Fruits Takuhaibin (TV Miniseries) (2019) follows the journey of a man who relocates to Tokyo for a corporate job and resides in the company's accommodation. His aspirations and stability are abruptly shattered when the company collapses. Returning to his hometown,...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Kisetsu Fujiwara · Ku Ijima · Arata Iura · Mugi Kadowaki

Synopsis Dare to Stop Us (2018) transports viewers to the vibrant era of spring, 1969, when the Japanese New Wave, celebrated globally through the works of Nagisa Oshima, was at its zenith. The story centers around 21-year-old Megumi Yoshizumi, who joins...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Rie Kitahara · Pierre Taki · Mugi Kadowaki · Lily Franky

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Sadao Abe · Masaaki Akahori · Mukku Akazawa · Yû Aoi

Synopsis Birds Without Names (2017) follows the story of Tawako, a young woman who endures an unsatisfying relationship with her current boyfriend in exchange for the stability of a place to live. Haunted by memories of her former partner, who left...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Takayuki Yamada · Taiga Nakano · Riho Sayashi · Ukon Onoe

Synopsis Eleven Rebels (2024) is a gripping period action film set in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around a group of 11 prisoners who are given a unique opportunity to redeem themselves. They are tasked with defending a fortress against...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Takayuki Yamada · Pierre Taki · Lily Franky · Chizuru Ikewaki

Synopsis The Devil's Path (2013) follows the gripping tale of a condemned prisoner, Sudo (Pierre Taki), who reaches out to investigative journalist Fujii (Takayuki Yamada) with a shocking claim. In his correspondence, Sudo alleges that a man known as Kimura (Lily...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Tsuyoshi Kusanagi · Kaya Kiyohara · Taishi Nakagawa · Eita Okuno

Synopsis Gobangiri (2024) follows the journey of Kakunoshin Yanagida, a once-respected samurai who was unjustly expelled from his clan due to a fabricated allegation. Compelled to abandon his former life, he finds himself in a state of destitution, struggling to make...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Lily Franky · Shingo Katori · Naomi Nishida · Takuma Otoo

Synopsis Sea of Revival (2019) follows the journey of a man, portrayed by Shingo Katori, who is abruptly dismissed from his position at a printing factory. Alongside his girlfriend and her young daughter, he relocates to her picturesque hometown, seeking solace...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Hidetoshi Nishijima · Tomoya Nakamura · Gaku Hamada · Takahiro Miura

Synopsis Kamen Rider Black Sun (TV Series) (2022) is set in a world where, after half a century, humans and monsters coexist in a chaotic era following a national declaration. Aoi Izumi, a young advocate for human rights, campaigns against discrimination...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Katsuya Kobayashi · Chika Uchida · Takaki Uda

Synopsis Lost Paradise in Tokyo (2009) follows the story of Mikio and his elder sibling Saneo, who is intellectually challenged, as they navigate life together after the recent loss of their father. In a bid to bring some joy into Saneo's...

Direction Kazuya Shiraishi

Cast Gou Ayano · Shido Nakamura · Munetaka Aoki · Pierre Taki