Izumi Hachiro

Izumi Hachiro is a Japanese actor.

Otomo Ryuzaburo

Japanese voice actor largely known for his work on the Dragon Ball franchise.

Ichikawa Danjuro XII

Ichikawa Danjuro XII, a Japanese Kabuki actor born in Tokyo, Japan, was known for his contributions to traditional theater. He inherited the stage name Naritaya and was affiliated with the Japan Art Academy, holding the rank of Senior Fifth Rank. His birth name was Horikoshi Natsuo, and he also used…

Sugai Ichiro

He appeared in more than 140 films between 1930 and 1971.

Kameishi Seiichiro

Kameishi Seiichiro is a Japanese actor, screenwriter, novelist and lyricist.

Enomoto Toshiro

Sawai Shinichiro

Sawai Shinichiro was a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He studied German at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Graduating in 1961, he joined the Toei Company as an assistant director and worked under such directors as Makino Masahiro and Suzuki Noribumi. He won the Directors Guild of Japan…

Go Shiro

Mifune Shiro

Murata Tamaro

Mayaku Gai no Satsujin

A suspense drama depicting the war of the police force against the drug crimes in the streets of the international city of Kobe. ~~ Adapted from a novel written by Kashiwara Ichiro (樫原一郎).

The Wind-of-Youth Group Crosses the Mountain Pass

On summer vacation, university student Shintaro gets involved with a magic troupe as they travel from festival to festival. (Source: IMDb) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Toge o Wataru Wakai Kaze" (峠を渡る若い風)…

Omono Yosei Keikaku

A dramatization of the story of a large company in Marunouchi with poor business performance that trains four employees in the prime of their lives to become managers. (Source: Japanese = Wikipedia || Translation =…

Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay

Getting an opportunity to meet with another half-Caucasian swordsman, Kyoshiro finds himself involved in a series of dangerous encounters. (Source: Letterboxd) ~~ Adapted from the novel series "Nemuri Kyoshiro" (眠…

Uno Koichiro's Yummy and Meaty

~~Adapted from collection of stories, compiled to a novel "Muchimuchi Pudding" (むちむちぷりん) by Uno Koichiro (宇野鴻一郎)

Kiteki ga Hibiku!

Story is centered on Yoshiyuki Yashiro, who confronts the small private railway "Ariake Railway" that develops mainly in Kyushu and Shimabara to protect it from the tyranny of large capital. (Source: Japanese = Wikipedia…

Naomi

Focused around a man's obsession for a "modern girl". (Source: TMDb) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Naomi" (ナオミ) by Tanizaki Junichiro (谷崎潤一郎).

Okinawa no Tami

A semi-documentary depiction of the people of Okinawa who fought bravely during their military occupation. Adapted from a novel written by Ishino Keiichiro (石野径一郎).

Izumi e no Michi

A story about a new heroine reporter who burns with a sense of justice, has doubts about commercial and flimsy articles and cuts into social issues. Adapted from a novel written by Hirotsu Kazuo (広津和郎).

Dark Tales

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Dark Tales is a series of period supernatural dramas. Part I - "Stealing Love Through Time" is adapted from the tale “Mr. Lu's Daughter” (魯公女). Part II - “Heroine Tian" is adapted from the tale “Tian…