The short focuses on the God Warrior from Nausicaa of The Valley of The Wind (1984). Super-powered bio-weapons in ceramic armor begin attacking Tokyo, annihilating human civilization.
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The short focuses on the God Warrior from Nausicaa of The Valley of The Wind (1984). Super-powered bio-weapons in ceramic armor begin attacking Tokyo, annihilating human civilization.
A daytime alarm claims Ultraman Trigger is rampaging downtown. Kanata/Ultraman Decker races out, only to face a larger plot and a colossal enemy—teaming with Trigger and New Generation heroes to uncover who’s pulling the strings.
Voyeur Sutekichi Mamiya. A secret professional who makes full use of hidden cameras and eavesdropping devices to record men and women's foolishness and sell them off. Mamiya, who chose the employee's girls' dormitory as his new workplace, targets her domineering secretary, Saeko Kurahashi, and begins to follow the whole story of her unprotected acts from everywhere.
Factional infighting erupts under the new leadership of Kudo (Hakuryu), the second chairman of the Kyowakai, worsening relations between the Mikami-gumi and the Shintokai led by Ueda (Jiro Okazaki). Amid the rising tension, Kawatani (Hitoshi Ozawa)—a benefactor to Mikami-gumi lieutenant Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi)—is shot. When Tamura learns the attack was carried out by the Shintokai, he infiltrates Ueda’s residence alone and carries out the assassination. At the same time, Kawabata (Tatsuo Umemiya), chairman of the Kansai Shiseikai, begins his move to crush the Mikami-gumi, standing in the way of Himuro and his men as they climb toward nationwide domination.
Kenta Kurihara (Tasuku Nagaoka) is sent to prison for battery. In his cell he is referred to as the "newcomer." Meanwhile, Kenta is bummed out with simple meal offerred in prison. The four other prisoners in his jail cell have no problems eating his food. On lunar new year's day the prison offers the traditional Osechi-Ryori dish. The inmates in the cell gather to play a game that has become an annual ritual. They compete for items from each other's dishes by boating about the most delicious things they have ever eaten. Shunsuke Aida (Motoki Ochiai) begins their game by talking about a dish which his mother made ...
The movie takes place again in the fictional Wangan Station of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department the once empty space within Wangan's jurisdiction has become a popular tourist attraction. When a string of murders of company execs begins taking place, Aoshima jumps at the opportunity to pursue something other than his current case, which he finds less than inspiring. However the powers that be have other ideas, and Wangan again plays host to a special investigation team from headquarters. Aoshima's friend Superintendent Shinji Muroi, assigned by headquarters to assist Okita, is again powerless to help the local officers as decisions are made by the higher ups.
An apparitions of a young schoolgirl in a yellow rain hat, a family massacre, and a law student's suicide after he fails his bar exam are linked by the ominous recordings discovered on an audio cassette.
Detective Mimura was living peacefully with his loving wife and son when the latter two were killed in an explosion caused by a 14-year-old boy, Yuya. Four years later, when Yuya is released from juvenile detention centre, Mimura's feelings towards the boy have evolved from grief to outright hatred, and he must cope with the pain. Meanwhile, Yuya's father quits his job as a teacher and dedicates himself to compensate the victims and to take care of his son. While the adults are trying to come to terms with their disrupted lives, Yuya is about to test the law again...
A compilation of 28 short films about kaijus.
Universal Century 0079. The One Year War rages on, and Shiro Amada and his unit, the 08th MS team, continue their struggle against Zeon forces in the jungles of Southeast Asia. But recent events have put them under close scrutiny by Federation leaders. Alice Miller, an officer of the Federation Intelligence Division, has been dispatched to ascertain the truth behind a series of events leading to the capture of a new enemy mobile armor. As she begins her investigation, the lines between Federation and Zeon become blurred. Is there really a spy among the 08th MS team?
A woman who runs a bar with her older sister has her life disrupted when she has a chance meeting with an old lover.
Sumire, a high school student who lost her parents and had to move to Nagano Prefecture, decides to go to the place where she grew up with her family in order to organize her mind.
When a young woman is named as the prime suspect in a murder, her girlfriend and her girlfriend's boyfriend set out to prove her innocence. Their investigation leads them to an isolated, creepy house in the middle of nowhere, where sinister goings-on abound.
Beat Takeshi lives the busy and sometimes surreal life of a showbiz celebrity. One day he meets his blond lookalike named Kitano, a shy convenience store cashier, who, still an unknown actor, is waiting for his big break. After their paths cross, Kitano seems to begin hallucinating about becoming Beat.
Nana, a model student who serves as student council vice-president, and run-of-the-mill virginal high schooler Kaoru are childhood friends. They embark on regular S&M play dates in secret as a stress release for Nana. For spring break, Nana goes on a school trip to a power spot in Nagano planned by the student council. Kaoru joins her, and a change occurs in their feelings.
Performances from the Exhibition of Champions at the 2023 World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama
Junko, an editor-in-chief, keeps a cram school student, Akira, as her pet and lives a strange life of lust. She is passionate about dressing him in women's clothing and makeup. Eventually, Akira's girlfriend finds out...
Adaptation of the Yukio Mishima novel.
The story of Osamu Dazai, one of Japan's most celebrated novelists, absorbed in alcohol and love; married and in a relationship with two other lovers.
The film centers around Ultraman Taro growing up, and wanting to join the Ultra Brothers in battle. His family, however, thinks he is too young. Taro eventually proves himself after saving the 5 Ultra Brothers from the evil Grand King, created by Juda.
2167, Deep in a hidden laboratory, the Martians are testing new weapons technology that’s going to blow Earth away! Hotshot pilot Second Lieutenant Radium Lavans is taking charge of the program to lead the fight against Earth’s oppressive rule –or is the program taking charge of him? The mineral substance used to power this secret weapon has a mind of its own! As the UNSF works to thwart a possible Martian uprising, the Orbital Frame project development team has no time to lose! Will Radium be able to force the Idolo beta unit to choose a noble destiny, or will the power of Metatron consume him completely?
Shimajiro and his friends help build a flying ship for the people of Greenwood who are in trouble because it doesn't rain in Greenwood.
2205 AD. "Historic revisionists," who seek to alter history, have launched an attack on the past. When confronting, the government dispatches a "sane god" into the past to protect history. Created by the power of the priest, which excites the heart of things, Tokendanshi, the mourning god who dwells in his sword, goes on to fight the history with the priest. One day, a new swordsman emerges in their Honmaru. Fudo Yokomitsu: This is a style in which Sengoku warlord Nobunaga Oda puts on a hand and is given to his second apprentice, Mori Ranmaru, who served him. Fudo Yukimitsu reveals the pride of being Nobunaga's sword, He also does not engage well with Sosan left letters, Heshikiri Hasebe, and Yakuken Toshiro, who are also formerly Nobunaga. Kunihiro Yamaubagiri, who was appointed as a samurai, rushed to rebuild the Honmaru, which was disturbed by the entry of Fudo Yukimitsu.
In a town that seeks to attract minorities, the Koga family has lived for many years with a deaf father and brother. One day, a Kurdish family moves into the town, and a small misunderstanding leads to conflict between the two families. Called upon to mediate are Natsumi, the only hearing member of the Koga family, and Hiwa, the only one in the Kurdish family who speaks Japanese. As the two begin to develop feelings for each other, tensions between their families only deepen. Then one day, a doodle drawn by Shun, Natsumi’s younger brother, escalates the small clash into an issue that involves the entire town.
Macross Delta is set in the year 2067, eight years after the events of Macross Frontier. The story focuses on Walküre, a team of talented idols and the Delta Squadron, a team of experienced Valkyrie pilots as they battle against the Var Syndrome, a mysterious phenomena that is consuming the galaxy, alongside the mysterious Aerial Knights Valkyrie fighter team of the Kingdom of Wind. This film recompiles scenes from the television anime with new scenes to tell a different story.
A tale of love and tears that blossomed in the shadow of the Seinan War.
After a nationwide yakuza conflict ends, Kyowakai enters a new phase under Wakagashira Himuro Renji (Yasukaze Motomiya), strengthening its territories across Japan. Assistant Wakagashira Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) moves the Kawatani-gumi headquarters to Osaka to secure western Japan. In Tohoku, many groups join the Kanto-based Marugami-kai led by Mita (Shun Sugata), but Hirakawa (Hitomi Matsuda) of Shinyukai refuses and instead joins Kyowakai. Seeking revenge, Marugami-kai Vice Director Tsurumi (Mikio Osawa) prepares for conflict. Within Kyowakai, Wakagashira-hosa Kijima becomes isolated, while former Kudo-gumi members plot a return by targeting Chairman Kawatani (Hitoshi Ozawa). Meanwhile, Ryoichi (Shin Koyanagi), son of the first Gonda-gumi boss, is released from prison and placed under Himuro’s care—bringing new uncertainty.
A quiet teen's life is shaken up when she's forced to be her arrogant neighbor's slave. He loves her, but they both have a lot to learn about trust.
Space Dandy: The Cosmic Compilation is a special feature-length edition of the hit sci-fi comedy anime. Follow Dandy, the coolest (and goofiest) alien hunter in the universe, along with his robot QT and cat-like companion Meow, as they journey across galaxies in search of rare aliens. This compilation movie condenses some of the series’ most iconic and hilarious episodes into an intergalactic ride filled with action, absurdity, and cosmic charm.
The season is fall and the city of Neo-Venezia is covered in fallen leaves. Something is bothering Anya, who works at Orange Planet. Her senior colleagues Alice and Athena haven't seen each other due to their busy schedules, which is making Athena feel sad. But for some reason, Alice seems to be avoiding her altogether. With her friends Ai and Azusa's help, Anya tries to find a definitive way for Alice and Athena to get together. But during this time, Anya learns of a situation that only she can see because of where she stands.
Himuro (Yasukaze Motomiya) and Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) both plan their advance into Osaka, each seeking to honor their respective bosses. Meanwhile, the Yamatokai in Osaka’s Minami, who had been harboring the remnants of the Shintokai, attempts to eliminate them to avoid conflict with the Kyowakai. However, their plan fails, giving the Kyowakai a reason to declare war. Seizing the opportunity, Kyowakai’s second-generation boss Kudo (Hakuryu) launches a full-scale assault on Osaka. Thus begins the brutal Osaka war, fought for the position of the Kyowakai’s next Wakagashira!
Taking place 10 years after the Go-Onger fought the Gaiark, unprecedented peace has come to the Human World thanks to The Minister of Defense Noizumi's Isolation Barrier. But because of this, it severed the connections between the Go-Ongers and the Engines. Plus, due to the Sentai Activity Ban Law, the Go-Ongers are labelled as terrorists! Amidst that, a mysterious young boy named Souji appears to them with BeaRV's Engine Cast. Sosuke / Go-On Red and the rest save him as he was being pursued by the special police. For some reason, one standing in their way is Saki / Go-On Yellow, who parted ways with the Go-Ongers and has become part of the governments public relations office. The major incident will drag the world in and how will it involve the fate of the Go-Ongers?!
A girl named Lemon arrives with a message for Shinnosuke, and he starts training as an action spy. But can he foil double agents and secret plots?
This film, directed by Banmei Takahashi, is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Atsushi Mizoguchi. It depicts the love-hate relationship between an older brother who tries to live an honest life and a younger brother who tries to return to the world of crime. Shigetoku, the younger brother who made a name for himself in the yakuza group "Toryu-kai" alongside his older brother Atsuhiko, is arrested after a conflict with a rival organization. Eight years later, Shigetoku returns to Atsuhiko, who has gone straight, but Shigetoku shows resentment towards Atsuhiko's lifestyle.
Takumi, a man who is unpopular with women and hasn’t had a girlfriend for 23 years, happens to walk into a café one day and falls in love at first sight with Erica, a waitress. However, she is suffering from domestic violence from her boyfriend, Ryo. Takumi tries to help her, but their relationship becomes entangled with the presence of Takumi's sister, Yuka, a waitress at the café where he works part-time, and Ryo's brother, Toru.
The story of a young lady who brightens up the neighborhood.
Three young boys drunkenly rape a woman named Emiko, the wife of a man they've developed a friendship with. She dies of heart failure during the attack. Her chicken farmer husband, incapable of dealing with her death tends to her corpse as though it were still alive completely unable to accept her demise.
Misaki visits her boyfriend Koichi in Okinawa, the southern island of Japan. To welcome the arrival of Misaki, Koichi's friend Jinsei holds a welcoming party at his house. At the party, Misaki learns from the wise granny about the legend behind the bag hanging from the fig tree and the local demon: Kijimuna, which deeply fascinate Misaki. Jinsei then introduces Misaki to a young female writer, Kagemi, who tells Misaki the darker side of the Kijimuna legend. As the local shaman and medium to the other world, Kagemi’s knowledge in local lore gives Misaki much more to wonder about. The quiet life in Okinawa takes a sharp turn with the arrival of Jinsei’s ex-wife Sanae, which leads to a tragic accident. Soon, the parties involved begin to see a vengeful spirit and their peaceful lifes turn into a nightmare.
When the Imagin and Kohana take a trip to visit Ryotaro and Airi, they are attacked by the legendary Ghost Train, and onboard are two Imagin and the evil Kamen Rider Yuuki, who is none other than Ryotaro! But when all hope seems lost, a blue DenLiner appears, delivering someone claiming to be Kamen Rider New Den-O! Just who is he, and can he help everyone save Ryotaro and save time once again?
Behind the scenes of the 2004 film "Cutie Honey". Extra on Blu-ray Box.
TV pilot based on an original manga by Tetsuya Chiba, about a 10-year old girl named Yuki. An orphan who's being adopted by a family.
Every person has his or her own little world. Among the 34 bustling students of classroom 2-1, there are many such worlds. Akio Honjou's world—my world—is filled with passionate talk about last night's anime with Yoshida, Watanabe, and other friends. It's an fun, comfortable place... But, I always wonder. Wonder about the world of Juri Makina, smiling and surrounded by gorgeous friends on the other side of the classroom. One day, I enter her world. But it's not as simple as it sounds.
A mysterious man called Es/Kamen Rider Eden has emerged, committing simultaneous acts of terror across the world, with thousands of believers following his faith. While the people fall one by one and the world delves into chaos, Aruto Hiden stands up to stop him. Isamu Fuwa, Yaiba Yuia, Gai Amatsu, plus Jin and Horobi of MetsubouJinrai.net also transform into Kamen Riders and fight against the enemy while struggling to seek the truth.
Sugihara, a Japanese-born, third-generation Korean teenager struggles to find a place in a society that will not accept him.
The story of Shinsuke, a young man who lives through a stormy life as a poverty-stricken coal miner. Ranging from Shinsuke's infanthood to his mid-teens. Coal workers and the mines dominate nearly every aspect of his life. Shinsuke's father a group leader at the mine, dies while bravely using dynamite to rescue a group of trapped Korean miners. Several older men attempt to help he and his mother cope, including a friendly Harley-riding yakuza boss. This movie has it all, drama, romance, sex, yakuza and violence! It is based on a story by Hiroyuki Itsuki that was originally serialized in the magazine Shukan Gendai in 1969-70.
Takashi Hayama is a third year high school student. He falls in love with Azusa Oribe at first sight and they begin to date. One day, Azusa tells Takashi "people who meet me, forget about me several hours later." Takashi doesn't believe Azusa, but by chance he realizes that he forgot about Azusa. So he won't forget Azusa, Takashi begins to leave a note for himself and Azusa.
One doesn't know where to go but has to move forward. He has to go to his goal.Always transforming himself, his heart and mind drift and run towards the goal when he finds it.
Three girls, who have psychic powers, found a justice supporting group called the “Gakuen Choujotai” (Academy Super Girl Team). Psychokinesist Yumi, telepathist O-Kei, and Mai, who has superhuman strength. However, they are still inexperienced in using these powers. Meanwhile, a suspicious organization, the “Psychic Power Research Society” secretly works on a method to control the students` minds. The time has come for the Academy Super Girl Team.
When vile aliens known as the Gamilons wreak nuclear havoc on Earth, a group of survivors refit the Japanese battleship Yamato for intergalactic travel and set off on a mission to retrieve a neutralizer that will eradicate the radiation from Earth's atmosphere.
In Edo Japan, a kabuki actor seeks revenge against the three men who drove his parents to their deaths years ago.
A young undercover cop tries to get back with his former love, while unraveling the mystery behind the head of the police force. Meanwhile he has to protect the boss' daughter.
Steven Berkoff's iconic adaptation of Franz Kafka’s novella, which tells the tale of a traveling salesman who is transformed into an insect, is brought to life in this highly physical and visually striking production. Captured live at the Parco Theater in Tokyo, this landmark performance is in Japanese with English subtitles. Considered one of Berkoff’s masterpieces and performed multiple times since it first appeared in 1969, Metamorphosis combines elements of sound, physicality and minimalist design to recreate Kafka’s absurdist world on stage.
Period piece about a young man who, because of his hard life alone in the world, has become a yakuza. When he hears that his mother may be living in Edo (Tokyo), he travels there, intent on finding her and leaving the swordsman's life behind. But a team of rival gangsters is hot on his heels.
A jazz bandleader, falsely accused of murdering his girlfriend, tries to stay one step ahead of the police as he dives into Tokyo's sin-city in search of the real killer.
Once upon a time, in the land of Fenarinarsa, there was a king and a queen and they had a little girl named Momo. Momo's royal parents told her that in order to govern Fenarinarsa wisely she would have to learn as much as she could about people, and the best place to do that was on Earth. Once on Earth, Momo discovers an island with a secret garden where everyone is a child. In the garden she meets Peter who controls the fountain of youth which keeps everyone young. Together Momo and Peter learn the importance of following their dreams as they fight to keep the power of the fountain of youth from getting in the hands of an evil organization.
A free-spirited girl living in a Japanese province spends her time working in a brothel and running with her dog. When her routine is shattered she gets on a path of hate and self discovery.
Keisuke is a timid and nerdy high-school teacher by day, and a leather clad rapist "superhero" by night. One day, one of Keisuke's students is found dead, and her death is ruled an accident. Keisuke and the girl's mother don't believe her death to be accidental – and upon investigation, Keisuke and Uncle Shotoku unknowingly delve into an underground world of shady cops, scummy drug dealers, corrupt teachers, and a rape-porn ring. Of course, with Rapeman's upstanding moral values, he must do something to avenge the young student's death, bring down the criminals and right wrongs through penetration!