Kimura Takeo

Kimura Takeo was a Japanese art director of more than 200 films, writer and film director. He begun his career in 1945 and was one of Japan's best known art directors, most famously for his collaborations with cult director Suzuki Seijun through the 1960s at the Nikkatsu Company, exemplified by 'Tokyo…

Shimojo Masami

Shimojo Masami was a Japanese actor born in Busan, South Korea, to parents from Iki, Nagasaki, Japan. He graduated from Busan First Commercial School and lived in Busan until age 20 before moving to Tokyo to pursue a career as a film director. In 1936, he joined the Shinkyo Theatre Company and debuted…

Morishige Hisaya

Morishige Hisaya was a Japanese actor and comedian born in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan. He graduated from Kitano Middle School (now Kitano High School) and attended Waseda University. He began his career as a stage actor, then became an announcer for NHK, working in Manchukuo. He appeared in nearly 250 films,…

Matsumoto Seicho

Matsumoto Seicho was a Japanese author born on February 12, 1909 but his birthday is listed as December 21 on his family register. His real name is Matsumoto Kiyoharu. While Matsumoto himself stated he was born in Hiroshima, official records state he was born in Itaku Village, Kiku District, Fukuoka…

Shishido Joe

Shishido Joe was a Japanese actor most recognizable for his intense, eccentric yakuza film roles and his artificially enlarged cheekbones. He appeared in some 300 films but is best known in the West for his performance in the cult film Branded to Kill (1967). In Japan, he is also known by the nickname…

Wakamatsu Koji

Koji Wakamatsu was a Japanese film director who directed such pinku eiga films as "Ecstasy of the Angels" and "Go, Go, Second Time Virgin". He also produced Nagisa Oshima's controversial film "In the Realm of the Senses". He has been called "the most important director to emerge in the pink film genre,"…

Mihara Ui

Mihara Ui is a Japanese model, YouTuber and actress. She was born in Hyogo Prefecture. She has been a model for children's clothing brand JENNI since around 2014, when she was in 6th grade. In 2020, while still in high school, she was selected as the winner of the Girls Grand Prix at the 7th Japan Seifuku…

Nishida Toshiyuki

Nishida Toshiyuki Nishida was an actor born in Fukushima prefecture, Japan. Nishida Toshiyuki won two Best Actor awards at the Academy Awards, one for "The Silk Road" (敦煌) in 1988 (Best Actor) an the other for "Free and Easy 6" (釣りバカ日誌６) in 1993. In 2003, he won the Blue Ribbon Award…

Kuriyama Chiaki

Kuriyama Chiaki is a Japanese actress, talent, model, and singer from Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture. She graduated from Japan High School of Music. Her agency was Space Craft until 2020 when she became a freelancer. She has worked as a fashion model for teen magazines such as "Pichi Lemon" and…

Ishii Kenichi

Ishii Kenichi is a Japanese actor and director from Numata, Gunma, Japan, affiliated with Office Boardville (オフィスボードビル). He graduated from Gunma Prefectural Numata High School (群馬県立沼田高等学校) and initially worked for a chemical company. In 1965, he became an assistant…

Tokyo Nameless Girl's Story

6.1

University student Nozomi tries to get a job. Back in her hometown, she was lazy, but now Nozomi is used to the quicker pace of Tokyo. Nozomi is also experiencing problems with her boyfriend Kameyama, who seems to…

Tokyo Sky Story

6.8

A taxi driver carries a couple in his back seat. With a moody appearance and sullen atmosphere, they sit facing away from each other. The voice of a junior high student suffering the pains of first love plays over…

Tokyo Ekio Wasuremono Azukarisho 5: Shiga Shigaraki ~ Noborikama ni Satsui no Hono!!

Tokyo Urban Legend

7.2

Roommates - Kasumi and Yumi are roommates until Yumi moves out to be with Kasumi’s ex-boyfriend. One day, Yumi is contacted by Kasumi’s mother, who informs her that Katsumi is missing. Lotto - A man thinks his…

Tokyo Ekio Wasuremono Azukarisho 6: Oigawa Tetsudo SL "Kawanemichi" 2-funkan no Kuhaku!!

Tokyo Yamimushi Part 2

6.0

Ryo Kato spends his days at an internet cafe. He is still in debt for 2.45 million yen. At the internet cafe, Ryo meets his childhood friend Oda again. Oda tells Ryo that he has made a lot of money from card tricks.…

Tokyo Yamimushi Part 1

7.0

The story revolves around a young man named Ryo Kato who’s struggling with a massive debt and explores the darker side of human nature. However, it’s also a coming-of-age story where Kato gets a second chance to…

Tokyo Species

5.8

A Japanese version of the 1995 film Species with Maria Ozawa playing the part of the female Alien.

Human Comedy in Tokyo

6.8

'Human Comedy in Tokyo', describes ordinary everyday lives without any significant incidents. Various dialogues are elaborately woven to bring tiny splits in human relationships to light, and through the three episodes…

Tokyo Shutter Girl

8.4

High school student Yumeji Ayumi belongs to her school's photo club. She takes photos in various places in town and grows up while meeting people. ~~ Adapted from the manga series "Tokyo Shutter Girl" (東京シャッターガール)…