Akira Emoto

Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, this poignant drama explores the lives of a makeshift family living on the fringes of society in Tokyo. The story delves into their daily struggles and…

Kenji, an ambitious young filmmaker, finds himself enamored with Princess Miyuki, a character who has stepped out of a black-and-white film.

Kenji, an ambitious young filmmaker, finds himself enamored with Princess Miyuki, a character who has stepped out of a black-and-white film.

Kenji, a budding filmmaker, finds himself enamored with Princess Miyuki, a character who has stepped out of a classic black-and-white film.

In this vibrant animated film, a young boy named Kai moves to a small fishing village where he encounters a mermaid named Lu. As their friendship blossoms, the town’s long-standing…

In this 2016 Japanese kaiju film, a massive, mysterious creature emerges from Tokyo Bay, causing widespread destruction and chaos. As the government scrambles to respond, a team of experts must…

Kiira appears to be a typical young girl who enjoys chatting with her friends and dressing up. Her dream is to become the world’s top baker, but what sets her…

Sawa works as a domestic aide for a middle-class family that includes an elderly, ailing grandfather. To maintain her employment, she is compelled to compromise her ethical standards. This leads…

This poignant coming-of-age film, adapted from a novel centered around forestry, follows Yuki Hirano, who dreams of a laid-back life, perhaps with a part-time job, after finishing high school. However,…

In the 1880s, amidst the backdrop of Hokkaido, Japan, Jubei Kamata, portrayed by Ken Watanabe, is a notorious figure aligned with the Edo shogunate, known for his ruthless killings. His…

Set in the closing days of World War II, the story follows Nomura (Masatoshi Nagase), a writer engulfed in despair. A woman, who now works in a bar, has a…

Bem, Bela, and Belo find themselves in a new town troubled by a string of enigmatic, unresolved incidents. They soon realize these are the work of a youkai more formidable…

This reimagining of “The Life of Guskou Budori” from 1994 tells the story of a young man named Guskou, set in the Tohoku forests of northeastern Japan during the 1920s….

Dr. Ichito Kuriharai, portrayed by Sho Sakurai, is employed at a medical clinic in Nagano Prefecture. His schedule is perpetually packed due to a shortage of medical staff and a…

“The Go Master,” directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang in 2006, is a biographical film that chronicles the life of the illustrious 20th-century Go player Wu Qingyuan, who is more widely recognized…

In this vibrant and visually striking film directed by Tetsuya Nakashima, the story unfolds through the eyes of a young man who delves into the tumultuous life of his estranged…

The paths of a rookie police officer, a garbage collector, and a moody pharmacist collide dramatically when a bus is taken over by a desperate political aide intent on ending…

In this 2003 film, a blind masseur and master swordsman wanders into a small town plagued by warring gangs and corrupt officials. As he becomes embroiled in the local conflict,…

A comedic film centered around a barber with a penchant for masochism.

White-collar worker Yamashita finds out that his wife has a lover visiting her when he’s away, suddenly returns home and kills her. After eight years in prison, he returns to live in a small village, opens a barber shop (he was trained as a barber in prison) and talks almost to no-one except for the eel he “befriended” in prison. One day he finds the unconscious body of Keiko, who attempted suicide and reminds him of his wife. She starts to work at his shop, but he doesn’t let her become close to him.

In this heartwarming Japanese film directed by Masayuki Suo, a successful but emotionally unfulfilled accountant named Shohei Sugiyama finds himself drawn to a dance studio after glimpsing a beautiful instructor…

In this poignant film directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, the story follows a young woman named Yumiko, portrayed by Makiko Esumi, as she grapples with the sudden and inexplicable loss of…

In this 1994 installment of the Godzilla franchise, the iconic monster faces a formidable new adversary from outer space. The plot centers around the emergence of a cosmic creature, SpaceGodzilla,…