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The lives and loves of several people all intersect in the Golden Gai, a labyrinth of alleys and bars located in central Tokyo.

The team, which boasts an overwhelming number of viewers in their teens and twenties on Nico Live, welcomes sexy actress Tsubaki Kato as their captain, and shoots at haunted places that locals are truly afraid of, which do not appear in internet searches!

Youths taking on the challenge of men's cheerleading is depicted in this coming-of-age drama by GOGO♂ike-men5 writer/director, Fukuyama Sakurako. Seven member song & dance group, "Bullet Train," star in their first film. Seven childhood friends who belonged to a youth group in their neighborhood association have grown up and gone their separate ways. Through unusual circumstances, they are entrusted with an event at the neighborhood festival and give their all to lift the spirits of a young girl, Hana (Iwasaki Miku) and her shut-in mother Usagi (Asami Reina) through cheerleading.

In order to be with the man she loves, Kim goes back to Japan from Korea. The man saved Kim from darkness, when she was little. But he was raised by Kim's mother under the dark world. Now, he is involved in the criminal world. To protect her love, Kim makes a dangerous plan to get the man from her mother.

Anzai-gumi is shaken when Wakagashira Akira Kawabe (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) is attacked. Learning of the Nakahama-gumi’s involvement, boss Takashi Anzai (Koichi Iwaki) heads there alone. He confronts Nakahama-gumi leader Hiroshiro Matsukaze (Shirō Shimomoto), recently released from prison. Despite his long-standing respect for Matsukaze, Anzai reports the attack on Kawabe and demands the Nakahama-gumi take responsibility. Shocked, Matsukaze pleads for forgiveness, asking Anzai to let it go for his sake... but Anzai won’t back down.

One actress who was on the brink of quitting the stage happened to visit 'imprisoning work shop,' an actor training institute, during her on-site reporting. She found herself increasingly attracted to the abnormal place where actresses were imprisoned and did not refuse to have sex for acting.

There were man and women who were supposed to think each other from a place far away. On a winter day, they got on the train to meet. On the journey, he unexpectedly received a E-mail from her, and she was lost all the time.

The first part of a trilogy focusing on the northeast Tohoku region, co-directed by Sakai Ko and Hamaguchi Ryusuke. Impromptu interviews were carried out with disaster victims mainly along the Sanriku Coast, which had been ravaged by tsunamis several times prior to the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, and makes emotional discoveries within dialogues between close-knit people including families and workmates.

Hachioji North Technical High School is notorious for its delinquents. Rina, a recent transfer student, finds herself harassed by some of them—until she's rescued by Kaito. Unlike the other delinquents, there's something different and compelling about him, and Rina begins to feel drawn to him. But her involvement catches the attention of Suzumiya, the reigning queen and feared "shadow boss" of the school, who also happens to be Kaito's childhood friend…

Two teenagers find themselves in the middle of a vengeful blackmail scheme in this crime drama.

The story follows an awe-imposing giant named Garon who comes from space to Earth, threatening humanity with extinction. However, a girl believes that Garon is not evil, and reaches out to Pick, a boy contained inside Garon's body. Meanwhile, the military plans to a nuclear strike against Garon.

Not a lot of people know that one of the most talented and ruthless Mahjong players in the city is a young high school boy. Kei is a teenager of few words, but his observation skills, unwavering will and experience in the game allows him to survive in a world full of powerful, rich and dangerous characters.

From a young age, Natsuki knew she was a girl despite her sex assigned at birth. Against the backdrop of conservative Japanese society, this poignant docudrama tells her remarkable story of gender transition. Reflecting on her high school years, Natsuki interviews the supportive friends and family who supported her choices – and also confronts the people those who oppressed her freedom. Tracing Natsumi’s story to the present, this compelling portrait of gender identity in contemporary Japan offers insights of a layered experience in a complex society.

Through the lives of professionals working at Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, the film portrays how Tsukiji has been the center of fish culinary culture and helped Japanese food culture to flourish as we know it today.

"Those who invited the end of summer night" A couple was enjoying the summer fireworks at the riverside, when they follow a mysterious presence and get the shock of a lifetime. The river is the scene of an unresolved crimescene. "Passing woman" A group of friends enjoyed a day at the riverside. While driving home, a mysterious woman passes by the car... and boards it. "Grave keeper" A grave keeper tends to a gravesite at 2am in the morning, when he records something strange... "A game of Gomoku" This video was shot with a Hi-8 camera, during a family holiday. During the game however, a deformed figure appears... "Vengeance" Recorded by an illegal orginazation. Woman who is intimidated by men and forced to consume a drug, performs a blade-ritual while wearing a white gown. The ultimate shock video!

An entry in the Sailor Ninja tokusatsu series

A shopping arcade in a working-class Tokyo neighborhood filled with Baki fans comes under threat when an unscrupulous corporation tries to take over.

2013 release

At some point, children diverge from the ideal path set forth for them by adults. The trigger is usually a trivial incident.

Aya, who had a happy day with her husband, sits in debt two years ago because of her father ‘s guarantee. Ayane, who has paid off her debt instead of her parents, can not repay the bloated interest, and instead of paying her back in return for her husband. In the meantime, the debtor, Takeda, is really against Ayane and says to go away together …

Sixteen occult freaks from all over Japan and horror idol Saaya, who herself has experienced many horror stories, gather at a studio in Tokyo. In front of Junji Inagawa, the undisputed charismatic figure of the occult world, they will share their own horror stories.

Transfer student Mizuki is bullied mercilessly by her classmate. Nevertheless, she is always able to maintain her composure. Kirie, who is also bullied, becomes interested in Mizuki and longs for her. The two become close.

The Naito Shinjuku Family, a hereditary organization where only those of the Washio bloodline can inherit leadership. Under a calculated scheme, Wakagashira Yuki Kanemaru eliminates the 12th-generation leader, Gunji Washio (Hitoshi Ozawa), in a bid to fulfill his fateful mission of establishing Washio Kiyoharu (Kazuyoshi Ozawa), Gunji’s long-buried sworn brother, as the rightful 12th leader. In a shocking turn, Kanemaru engulfs the Naito Shinjuku Family in flames and meets his end through self-immolation. As Shateigashira Hosa (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) pushes to restore order by advocating for Taiga Washio (Haruto Ochiai) as the 13th leader, the situation spirals further out of control with the release of Shuyu Ohgami (Norimasa Tomie), a former Naito Shinjuku Family member, from prison...!

A 21-year-old university student lost her boyfriend in a sudden accident and she can't get over him, but she begins to change thanks to her family and her friend Takumi, who shares a very similar past with her.

Unaired 14th episode of Day Break Illusion, broadcast on Nico Nico and included in the 4th Blu-ray and DVD volumes. It shows Akari and Fuyuna's lives prior to the main series as well as how Luna got started as a magical girl.

Spin-off short story of the "Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi!" series, which is set after FILE-05.

A group of ardent, do-gooding yakuza agree to help a struggling high school. But they're no match for the bored students and the apathetic faculty!

This piece takes 8 seconds, and creates intervals between the frames, and then makes them bigger. It's about expansion and enlargement, not the passage of time. 8 seconds becomes that much more luxuriant.

The story of a traditional Kyoto woman who runs a failing kimono business and the entrepreneurial, biracial, business consultant who comes to help keep it solvent. Along the way they fall in love, but his need for change clashes with her desire for the world to stay the same. In the end, can they change enough for each other?

Girl boss cinema.

One cold midnight, Kenji was riding on a bicycle on trail in the woods...running away from his own life. When he saw a lady casting "Ushikoku" spell in the woods, a sleepless night begins. To cast 'Ushikoku' spell, the one must nail a doll down to a tree in the midnight shrine. If the spellcaster be seen castiing spell, he or she must kill the witness to complete the spell... On the way running away from the lady through the midnight city, he finds out that no one helps him, his old friends, police, nobody. And soon, everyone starts chasing him, being a part of the spell. Kenji decides to fight. Not for his life, but for his girl with sickness inside her.

Second film in "Cursed Psychic Video XXX" series.

A mysterious man arrives in a quiet Japanese town. With him, he carries a strange helmet that allows one to re-experience the happiest moment of their life. He goes on to make the village people recall their happy pasts, but his face is lined with worry and a sadness that deepens. What is the secret of this helmet? And what is he trying to do with it?

Short film directed by Shinichiro Ueda

Sequel to 'Loser'.

Kota runs into his old friend Chika on the anniversary of their friend's death. They plan to meet again in a year, but their feelings are complicated.

The ninth 'Don's Road' film.

Haijima Ryu, the deputy editor of a travel magazine, works vigorously at a breakneck pace. He has conceived consecutive hit projects and the magazine’s circulation has even soared. The editor regards Ryu as a candidate to be the next editor and pins his hopes on him. But at home, Ryu’s wife Sae, who works part-time at the library while supporting the family as a housewife, is disgruntled that he cares only about his work. One day, Ryu breathes heavily, breaks out in cold sweat and is assailed by a deep sense of unease on the train. This is his first panic attack. A proud and vain man, Ryu cannot bring himself to confess his illness to his company and his family.

Dollmaker Haruhiko Kasukabe, nicknamed Haru-san, lost his wife Ruriko in an airplane crash 22 years ago and has been living with his only daughter Furi since then. It is the day of Furi's wedding. However, Furi only told Haruhiko about the wedding a month before. Since the bridegroom had some trouble at his overseas job, he was only able to return to Japan the day of the wedding, so Haruhiko has not met him even once. What kind of man did Furi choose to marry, and why did she hide such an important thing for so long...!? Haruhiko, worrying over all this, shuts himself in his room and decides not to go to the wedding... then, something completely unexpected happens to him. His late wife Ruriko appears before him. The truth is, she has appeared at Haruhiko's side many times before. What could be Ruriko's goal...

An investigation into a retired WWII sub plunges a research team into a supernatural journey across the dark abyss of time - with history hanging in the balance.

Fuyuki is an established artist who runs several bars in Yokohama. One day, injured Shinji runs into his bar. He always idolizes Fuyuki as his elder brother. Shinji is a member of the charity group which looks after troubled young girls in Yokohama. Fuyuki decides to help Shinji who is in a trouble with Yakuza for helping an underage girl out of their prostitution business. In the midst of getting involved in this conflict, Fuyuki learns that his dearest love, Kyoko has a very short time to live, and he feels a strong desire to express his love for Kyoko in a painting...

Six young women, including Katsuki Takahashi, hold a high school reunion, but their high school has been shut down. The women are happy to see each other again. Suddenly, a shot rings out and one person dies. They receive a text message from Natumi Shirakawa who died 7 years ago. The text message asks "who is the criminal?" To figure out the identity of the perpetrator they look back at what happened 7 years ago.

A sect is threatened to fall apart, when its leader, a young Korean woman, develops doubts regarding her alleged psychic powers.

Kiriya Hiromu's dinner show.

A police officer and her younger sister visit a ryokan located deep in the mountain that features a nearby hot spring that is known for its healing qualities. But ... the ryokan is a den for vampires.

Okajima, a senior at Toridesaka University who has dedicated himself to the sport of bouldering, is facing a crisis. With his graduation imminent, he is the only member of the bouldering club. It needs at least seven members to stay in existence. Determined not to let the long history of the club end at his generation, Okajima desperately solicits new students and, after a lot of hard work, manages to recruit six new members: Arai, Momoda, Takaido, Nakamichi, Kuwamoto, and Kawaguchi. However, with the exception of Kawaguchi, they are all beginners…

ROH & NJPW: Global Wars – Columbus was a co-produced professional wrestling event featuring American promotion Ring of Honor (ROH) and Japanese promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It took place on October 14, 2017, at Express Live! in Columbus, Ohio, USA, and served as the third night of the ROH & NJPW Global Wars U.S. tour, and was headlined by Bullet Club (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) (c) vs. Best Friends (Beretta & Chuckie T.) and Flip Gordon for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship.

With a "Mazui Bar" snack in hand, Choshi Electric Railway’s president, Kuramoto, comes up with a bold plan to save the nearly defunct railway, hosting a ghost train event that summons real spirits. But on the night of the event, only five participants show up. As the train enters the forest, real paranormal phenomena begin to unfold…

An aristocratic child forms a contract with a demon to fulfill his wishes and help him take revenge on his parent's murderer. Meanwhile, a string of murders terrorize London. These murders however, do not appear to be of the mortal world.

The story is about the emotional and spiritual exchange between an elderly watchmaker and a cheerful and kind young woman who lost her mother in the tsunami of the Great Tohoku Earthquake. The woman asks the watchmaker to repair a wristwatch, which is a precious memento left her by late mother.

The Kanto Mutsumo-kai, one of Japan's foremost gangster organisations, is under the dictatorship of Sugo, the third president of the Ryujin clan, and Saito, its president. Toraji (Ozawa Kazuyoshi), who rebelled against this dictatorship but was unsuccessfully insulated and expelled, is picked up by his uncle Ryuzo and joins the Takematsu Rengokai. Toraji recruits a group of local delinquents headed by Hiroshi Maeda (Yasukaze Motomiya) into his ranks and begins a guerrilla war against the Kanto Rikukai-affiliated Yoshinin-kai. The two expand their power, but Toraji begins to dabble in stimulants and gradually goes berserk. An assassination plot is hatched against Toraji, and Hiroshi tries to stop it.

Detective Kazami (Kazuyoshi Ozawa) is on the trail of his target, a mysterious woman. His investigation leads him to a secluded mansion where he witnesses more than just a drug deal—he stumbles upon a brutal murder. The killer? An Asian man who effortlessly eliminates multiple yakuza in a flash. As Kazami delves deeper, he uncovers whispers of this enigmatic figure in Okubo. Their paths cross unexpectedly, and tension rises as they come face to face. A single gunshot pierces the man's shoulder, throwing them into chaos. With Kazami's help, the two narrowly escape. Thus begins the peculiar cohabitation of "the man who saw too much" and "the man who was seen."

I am a 66-year cicada. There was a big earthquake. There was a big tsunami. There also was a big accident.

In the closing days of World War II, Japanese-American Hiromi, a girl age 16, encounters an American deserter, Bob, and a Japanese soldier, Iwabuchi, living together in a cave on a small island in Okinawa. The two men are deserters from their armies; yet both vow never to harm another human being again. Hiromi looks after the deserters until another soldier appears and the peace of the cave is shattered. It leads to the death of three of them and a fascinating mystery that isn't solved until the present day.