Kon Hidemi

Kon Hidemi was a Japanese novelist, literary critic, and stage director, born in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. He was the first Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and held various prominent cultural roles throughout his career. In 1911, Kon moved to Kobe due to his father's work as a captain…

Nakahara Junichi

Nakahara Junichi was a Japanese painter, fashion designer, editor, illustrator, and doll maker born in Shiratori Honmachi, Okawa, Kagawa, Japan. In 1915, his family moved to Funabamachi, Tokushima, due to his father's job. He later relocated several times, moving to Yumimachi, Tokushima, in 1920, then…

Sakai Kyo

Sakai Kyo, a Japanese composer from Fukui, Japan, gained recognition primarily for his association with the Takarazuka Revue, where he held an honorary board position. Despite his early interest in music, he faced adversity when his family home was destroyed in a fire. To support his family, he worked…

Sawamura Sadako

Sawamura Sadako was a Japanese actress and essayist born in Saruwakacho, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. Her real name was Ohashi Teiko (大橋貞子). She was also known as an essayist, publishing memoirs such as "Song of Shells" and "My Asakusa." Her older brother, Tomokazu, became the fourth-generation Sawamura…

Shimura Ken

Ken Shimura (志村 けん, Shimura Ken) (born Yasunori Shimura (志村 康徳, Shimura Yasunori), February 20, 1950 – March 29, 2020) was a Japanese comedian. He co-starred with Masashi Tashiro, Nobuyoshi Kuwano in the Japanese variety show Shimura Ken no Bakatono-sama. He was known as "Japan's Robin…

Hatahira Hachiro

Takenaka Yumeki

Takenaka Yumeki is a Japanese dancer and choreographer. He is best known for performing in various venues throughout Asia, and has competed in international dance competitions. He is a member of 1MILLION on Mnet's "Street Man Fighter."

Seo Won

Seo Won is a South Korean singer, dancer, and former member of NINE.i (나인아이). He graduated from Goyang Arts High School and, before debuting, spent two years as a trainee. He made his debut in March 2022 as the group's dancer with their first mini album, "New World". However, in March 2024,…

Yoshino Hokuto

Yoshino Hokuto is an actor, model and member of the Japanese boy group THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE. He auditioned for Vocal Battle Audition 4, and was selected as a vocalist for the group in April 2014.

Tsuchimura Kaho

Tsuchimura Kaho is an actress born in Morioka, Iwate, Japan. She is known for Kubo Ibuki (2019), Ju-on: Origins (2020) and Mother (2020).

The Great Hero

9.0

During World War II, Japanese soldiers invade a small Chinese town. Li immediately takes out four of the soldiers who want to steal some chickens. The story then follows the bumbling Japanese soldiers and their commander…

Habitual Sadness 2

8.0

In World War II, Japan forced many South Korean girls into sexual slavery. Known as "comfort women", they were abducted as teenagers and shipped off to the front to serve as many as 30 troopers a day. In 1991, some…

Goodbye My Friend

7.0

During World War II a bunch of heroic Hong Kong triads battle the evil Thai Blood Sect, which has sent assassins after the Hong Kong triads because they won't collaborate with the Japanese. When their parents are killed…

Satang

Just after World War II ends a train carrying freshly minted banknotes in wooden cases leaves Hat Yai for Bangkok. Soon after it leaves the station, the officer in charge of the detail, with his friends kill those…

Heaven's Seven 2

10.0

In World War II, these seven soldiers marked as wanted men must join together once more to defend their country and protect their own lives. (Source: Netflix)

Thai Thief

7.4

In World War II, Japanese troops occupied Southeast Asia with the intention of making new colonies. Thailand was one country that allowed the Japanese troops to transport their weapons and gold via train. For Kom,…

The Policeman's Lineage

7.8

After World War II, Seiji joins the Tokyo police force and during his training makes friends with Hayase, a former Imperial Army officer. Seiji is perplexed by the murder of a male prostitute who was rumored to be…

The Okinawa War of Ten Years

After World War II when Okinawa was under control of the US, the local Yakuza prospered. But when the island was returned to Japan, the mainland Yakuza tries to take over and the locals tries to compete.

Little Superman

World War II Japan...the Japanese military learn that the Chinese government has stolen some secret military plans and that they will attempt to send them to Hong Kong via Macau. When a respected Chinese officer is…

The Setting Sun

2.0

After World War II, a small aristocratic family in Japan has lost all of their money. The family consists of three people: Kazuko, her brother Naoji, and their mother. Naoji is a soldier in the South Pacific and is…