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In 1996, Tsurisaki Kiyotaka, one of Japan’s most infamous death photographers, ventured into the center of Hell itself - the Rue Morgue neighborhood of Bogota, Colombia. With death and murder rampant, the corpses eventually find their way to embalmer Froilan Orozco, who has been tending the dead for over 50 years. We watch as bodies are brought in to his shop and he prepares them for their funerals.
A documentary that shines a spotlight on the unsung male performers who support the world of Japanese Adult Video, which has grown into a massive industry with annual sales of 55 billion yen in the 30 years since its inception. Its co-directors Enoki Yujiro and Takahara Hidekazu are JAV veterans who know the business back to front. 20 highly individual male adult video performers appear, from legendary virtuoso Kato Taka to handsome new generation star Kuroda Masatoshi. Through behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, it sheds light on their diverse views on life and women, their philosophies regarding sex, and their dedication to their profession.
Kessoku Band brings a live video! Kessoku Band consists of four voice artists starring in the TV anime "Bocchi the Rock!". This video compiles their first solo concert held at Zepp Haneda on May 21, 2023.
On December 1st, 1985 British post-punk band Public Image Ltd. performed in Nagoya City Hall, Japan. This concert film includes an interview with singer Johnny Rotten (aka John Lydon) on a high-speed Bullet Train, where he acts in typical Lydon fashion, that being obnoxious. This film is a total rarity, as it was only released in Japan.
This documentary follows the lives of five Japanese individuals to explore how depression is perceived in Japan and how the marketing of anti-depressants since the late 1990s has shifted public awareness. Once a term used only by psychiatric professionals, "utsu" is now commonly used as anti-depressant use has surged.
The event was held on October 16 and 17 and featured the participation of the six members of the musical unit Franchouchou and Kana Hanazawa as Maimai Yuzuriha and other guests playing the roles of their corresponding characters in the series. Tickets to access the live broadcast were available on the Zaiko platform and had an individual cost of 1,000 yen (about 9 US dollars). During the event, most of the songs from the second season were sung with the same variety of costumes as from the original series, at the end of the event the movie “Zombie Land Saga Beyond Revenge” was announced.
Eleven major film makers from Europe, America and Asia talk about Akira Kurosawa and discover surprising influences on their own work.
Approximately half a year after the strip debut that shook Japan, the original strip movie realized in collaboration with SOD and Asakusa Rockza is completely recorded. In addition to the bewitching stage at Rockza, a passionate strip image in the sun will be unveiled for the first time! There is no doubt that it will be the biggest shocking work in 2010! [* This work is an image video] [* Bonus footage, bonus images, etc. are not included]
"BLOW THE NIGHT!" Let's Spend the Night Together is a 1983 Japanese docu-drama shot on 16mm film starring actual Yanki gang members as many of the main characters.
Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto weaves man-made and natural sounds together in his works. His anti-nuclear activism grew after the 2011 Fukushima disaster, and his career only paused after a 2014 cancer diagnosis.
Zombie Land Saga LIVE ~Franchouchou, let's all join together!~ was a concert held on March 17, 2019, at the Shinagawa Interurban Hall, being Franchouchou's first live event. Franchouchou concert where various songs from the anime were performed, including the OP and ED from the first season. After the event, the date of the next live event was announced.
With only a photograph and a name, a group of passionate puzzle players have been trying without success to answer the question: "Who is this man?" Finding Satoshi is a playful documentary that finally solves the 14 year mystery.
A special retrospective of the two franchises, with segments making comparisons between the different characters, their weapons, powers and so forth. The final segment of the special is the short film "Super Battle: Ultraman vs Kamen Rider" The main characters, Ultraman and Kamen Rider 1 appear on the scene separately, each fighting an original kaijin and kaiju. When the two monsters are nearly defeated, they merge into a more powerful kaiju. Ultraman experiences trouble and calls for Kamen Rider 1's help. Kamen Rider 1 is then able to grow to enormous size to fight alongside Ultraman.
The landmark Japanese Tokusatsu TV series Ultraman became a massive social phenomenon upon its debut in 1966, reaching a staggering peak viewership rating of 42.8%. Six decades later, Tsuburaya Productions continues to introduce new entries into the Ultraman series, expanding its unique universe to a global audience across generations. This documentary brings together leading voices from the fields of cinema, Tokusatsu, and design. Witness profound testimonies from an international assembly of creators, including: Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, and Nicolas Winding Refn.
When Russia invaded in February 2022. Japanese director Akane Yamada travelled to the war zone to document an often-overlooked story - the fate of animals and the people who refuse to abandon them. Known for her work in disaster zones since Fukushima, Yamada witnessed animal welfare groups mobilising at the Polish border to help refugees and their pets, and followed Ukrainians who continued to adopt shelter animals amid the chaos. In Borodianka, near Kyiv, she uncovered the tragic deaths of shelter dogs left behind during occupation. Her three-year investigation led her deep into Ukraine's frontline regions, from flooded Kherson after the Kahkovka Dam's destruction to a children's hospital in Kyiv struck by a missile. Through the stories of people who refuse to abandon animals even amid the devastation of war, this documentary portrays the resilience and dignity of those who refuse to surrender to violence.
"First time shooting ... I was really thrilled ..."'Junjou Kawaii' A healing beautiful girl, Kyo Akane, who made such a perfect word, made her shocking debut from VTV! An evolutionary wearing erotic video presented by the genius Kaoru Toyoda to << you who are tired of ordinary image videos >>. From innocent and cute Kyoto to Kyoto that makes you feel the sex appeal of adults. A masterpiece that asks the "true value" of wearing erotic, the pleasure that comes out with beautiful images!
Yuka Yasukawa is an actress and also a professional wrestler with the nickname of Act Yasukawa. An in-depth look is given into her personal life as well as her in the ring. Her past experiences are also told including being bullied, refusing to go to school, rape and attempted suicide.
A look at legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki following his retirement in 2013.
Arina Hashimoto appears in this work! ! She is a refreshing, cheerful, absolutely beautiful girl with a carefree smile. She is a beautiful transcendental girl who is so cute that the word cute is not enough. Her height of 166 cm, waist height and leg length are overwhelming style that surprises everyone!
Follows the behind-the-scenes work of Studio Ghibli, focusing on the notable figures Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki.
In Japanese theater, women's roles are traditionally played by men. The man playing the woman's role, the Onnagata, does not imitate the woman, as in the West, but tries to capture her significance. He need not stick close to his model, but draws far more from his own identity - a shift of value takes place, which is nonetheless not a step beyond. THE WRITTEN FACE is an attempt to offer an insight into the Japanese Kabuki star Tamasaburo Bando, one of the last defenders of this ancient and disappearing performing tradition.
In 39 interviews with actors and actresses, writers, producers and staff members, interspersed with film excerpts and stills, Shindō recounts the life and career of his friend and mentor Mizoguchi.
This rare silent black & white and color Super-8 footage was shot with the camera of actor Kei Sato (Hachi in the film) during the production of Onibaba
Kenzo Okuzaki, a 62-year-old veteran of the New Guinea campaign in World War II, sets out to conduct interviews with survivors and relatives to find the truth behind atrocities committed by Japanese military, in particular the unexplained killing of two Japanese privates in his unit.
This is the final gravure photoshoot of Kie Kitano, who won the Miss Magazine 2005 Grand Prix at the age of 14 and is now active as an actress. It showcases her first trip to Scandinavia and her homestay experience, as she reflects on herself, she makes the decision to pursue a career as an actress, marking a significant milestone in her life.
An account of the life and work of legendary Japanese actor Toshirō Mifune (1920-97), the most prominent actor of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema.
The late Shinzo Abe was the longest-serving prime minister of all time, holding office for 2,822 consecutive days. While his hawkish foreign policy and "Abenomics" economic policies won him support, he also attracted public attention for his controversial words, actions and scandals. Nobusuke Kishi, a politician and the maternal grandfather of former Prime Minister Abe, was nicknamed the "Monster of the Showa Era" for his ability to manipulate the political and business worlds by walking the fronts and backs of society. The film explores the mysteries of his blood and upbringing that led him to adopt an extremely "forward-looking" political stance in order to realize his ambitions, which were imprinted in his childhood mind as his "grandfather's teachings". With black humor and satirical picture books, the film unravels who former Prime Minister Abe was and what he left behind for this country.
Writer/Director Kaneto Shindô recounts his time spent in the Japanese Navy in WWII. He tells about the harsh training, grueling conditions, and tragic losses which are reenacted in black & white sequences.
In the foundation of the culture of Japanese MANGA and animation, there lies the humor filled art form, shunga. Shunga is a type of Japanese art by famous ukiyo-e artists of the Edo Period, such as Utamaro, Hokusai, and Kiyonaga, but the artform’s development was thwarted by social norms that tabooed sex. The film Introduces the world of shunga through enthusiasts - collectors, curators, and scholars, including Andrew Gerstle who inspired The British Museum’s historical shunga exhibition in 2013 and Michael Fornitz who owns an auction house in Denmark. Exploring the significance of shunga by analyzing it from historical, cultural, artistic and contemporary female points of view.
Early drift VHS featuring "Dorikin" Keiichi Tsuchiya.
This is a documentary introduces to the viewer some of the members of Kogawa's Bebow anime studio and a couple short animations that they show off afterwards. Bebow is primarily known for having produced Cool Cool Bye but they also assisted with the animation on various other titles, such as Layzner, Odin: Photon Sailor Starlight, and Greed.
For his first film in fourteen years, animation director Isao Takahata embarked on a visually sumptuous adaptation of The Tale of the Bamboo-Cutter. A dream project for the director that would hopefully establish the recently formed Ghibli Studio 7, created to meet the demands of a new type of modern animation process. But, almost immediately, the epic production is faced with difficulties and falls dramatically behind schedule. In this compelling and insightful documentary, we follow Isao Takahata and his dedicated team of artists as they frantically strive against adversity to make their vision a reality and bring Studio Ghibli into a new era.
Hideaki Anno's documentary about the making of Shusuke Kaneko's Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris. From concept to film, the documentary is a video diary of the film's production.
Behind the scenes of the 2004 film "Cutie Honey". Extra on Blu-ray Box.
A photographer documents his nightly expeditions through Japan's world of sex for hire. Filmed across 120 nights in Japan's brothels and presented in 120 fragments ― divided into 6 chapters and 6 female prostitutes.
"Making of" documentary for the film Juken Sentai Gekiranger vs. Boukenger.
A documentary film that includes footage of past Olympics held in different countries with an particular emphasis on the activities and successes of Japanese athletes and how they are currently (circa 1963) improving themselves.
"Making of" documentary for the film Engine Sentai Go-Onger vs. Gekiranger.
ONE OK ROCK DETOX JAPAN TOUR 2025 AT NISSAN STADIUM IN CINEMAS unleashes the raw pulse of a career-defining night—documenting the band's commanding takeover of Japan's iconic Nissan Stadium—where thunderous riffs, soaring vocals, and 70,000 voices collide into something electric, forging an unbreakable bond between the band and their worldwide legion of fans.
Minoru Shiraishi's adventures during the filming of Lucky star Live action endings.
A 16-year record of the farming and fishing community of Arahama, located in Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture.
A musical journey through Tokyo's Jazz Cafes.
The making of 'All About Lily Chou-Chou' starting from its conception as an interactive story that played out on a BBS
A documentary that chronicles the making of The Boy and the Heron, filmed with exclusive access to Studio Ghibli across an astonishing seven years.
A chronicle of Bob Dylan's strange evolution between 1961 and 1966 from folk singer to protest singer to "voice of a generation" to rock star.
1940, Kawamoto Akiko lives in Hiroshima with her father and mother, Genkichi and Shizuko, as well as her two younger brothers. Akiko loves playing her favourite piano. As the war situation worsens, she is busy helping out the war efforts. On the morning of August 6, 1945, she disobeys her father and heads into the centre of town for work. In Hiroshima 75 years later, her favourite piano remains, restored and playable following its survival of the atomic bombing
An in-depth look at the world of Japanese street racing.
A promotional video for the film “Death and Rebirth.” Released on January 25, 1997, it contains an overview of the series’ plot, cast interviews, a music video for “Soul’s Refrain,” and several trailers for the film.
A special movie has been released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of jockey Yutaka Take's debut, celebrating his record-setting six victories in the Japanese Derby, the most in the race's history. The film portrays the Japanese Derby wins achieved by Yutaka Take through a combination of live-action footage and animation, set to a dynamic, fast-paced musical score. Whether you were there at the track or trembling with excitement in front of your television at the time, or whether you have only recently been drawn into the appeal of horse racing, this is a moving memorial film that transcends generations, dedicated to all horse racing fans. The cheers from those unforgettable days, the thunderous "Yutaka Call" echoing like a rumble from the earth, and the brilliance of the legendary horses that raced across the turf all come back to life here. And then...
Interview with actress Nana Komatsu on her debut film "The World of Kanako".
A documentary that closely followed the tour production for 1,300 hours. It captures Nissy confronting his “loneliness” at the center of the stage, even while surrounded by numerous audience members and staff.
After making waves with fans all over the world, Fujii Kaze commemorates the release of his second album with his first ever outdoor stadium performance.
This time we hacked Ema Futaba. A lovely baby face with a charming hip and E-cup bust! !! The short, brightly colored hair matches Emma's refreshing and cheerful character! At first, Emma was nervous and ticky, but her natural brightness made it easy for her to get along with the staff. From the middle of the shooting, it looks like a fish that got water and shows a glimpse of a large scale! !!
Music live of radio program SuzakiNishi, held at Sonic City Hall on December 6th, 2015.