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With the Gyaos re-emerging, Gamera's ties to humanity have been severed with his bond to Asagi broken. Nagamine and Asagi investigate while an orphaned girl named Ayana discovers a new creature she names Iris. Nagamine and Asagi must reach Ayana before she takes her revenge on Gamera, who she blames for the death of her family.
Based on the "2.26 Incident", an attempted coup d'état in Japan 1936, launched by radical ultra-nationalist parts of the military. Several leading politicians were killed and the center of Tokyo was briefly held by the insurgents before the coup was suppressed.
Beat Takeshi lives the busy and sometimes surreal life of a showbiz celebrity. One day he meets his blond lookalike named Kitano, a shy convenience store cashier, who, still an unknown actor, is waiting for his big break. After their paths cross, Kitano seems to begin hallucinating about becoming Beat.
Ultraman Zero, the rookie Ultraman from Tsuburaya Productions’ 2009 theatrical movie returns, and getting full-fledged. However, he is confronted with the empowered Kaiser Belial, back from the evil Ultraman Belial whom he and other Ultraman warriors battled so hard on the m-78 Planet. Can Ultraman Zero live to the expectations of his legendary father Ultra Seven? Check it out in the latest Tsuburaya Productions’ action packed movie.
A strange meteor lands in Japan and unleashes hundreds of insect-like "Legion" creatures bent on colonizing the Earth. When the military fails to control the situation, Gamera shows up to deal with the ever-evolving space adversary. However the battle may result in Gamera losing his bond with both Asagi and humanity.
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The widow of a murdered yakuza boss serves jail time for attacking the man she believes killed her husband. After her release, as she is shadowed by a hitman, she returns to thoughts of revenge.
A psychological suspense based on the novel of the same name by Naoki Prize-winning author Tsuyoshi Osaka. Psychiatrist Aiko Minamikawa was asked to conduct a psychiatric evaluation on a man named Oiwake who assaulted a woman. At that time, a series of murders targeting women who cut off her eyelids after killing them occurred.
Only one person challenges the final battle against the corrupt state power.
Takeshi Kitano plays a version of himself in which he's a struggling director cycling through a number of different genres in an effort to complete his latest project.
Hisa Ishii and his brother Akira emigrate from Japan to the United States. They settle in rural California and start a strawberry farm, slowly integrating themselves into the life of the community, which includes Japanese-Americans of both lengthy and brief residence.
In the year 199X, on the dark, shady streets of New Kabuki Town, the free-for-all between gangs of young delinquents and a corrupt police force is further complicated by the appearance of a mysterious girl named Asuka.
The yakuza world has entered an age of war. In Owari, Nobuhide Oriki (Tokuma Nishioka) pushes for unification, while his son Nobunaga (Hitoshi Ozawa) seizes territory by force. Suruga boss Yoshimoto Imanishi (Naoya Makoto) launches an invasion, sending Ieyasu Tokusawa (Yasukaze Motomiya)—but he’s abducted by Nobunaga’s ambitious younger brother, Nobuyuki (Masaki Nishimori), who is soon captured himself. A truce is struck with a hostage exchange, but when the Imanishi underboss turns up dead, peace collapses and war erupts. Meanwhile, Michizo Saimon (Shinzo Hotta) of Mino, dispatching young Hitoyoshi Toyoumi (Hideo Nakano) on a dangerous mission.
Himuro and Tamura confront Kenichi Uchida, an elder from Onomichi, regarding a case involving Ezaki, vice president of the West Japan Mutsumikai. After a discussion, Ezaki himself attempts to apologize directly, but is assassinated by Saito, who has just been released from prison, and Minamida of the Okamura group. Himuro and Tamura feel responsible and try to take the blame, but...
The fourteenth 'Don's' Road' film.
Two rival bounty hunters team up to battle a crime boss
A family are haunted by a Hebi Onna, a fabled demonic undead Snake Woman.
The life story of Japan’s greatest leader, Tokugawa Ieyasu, whose shogunate ruled the nation for almost 300 years has never been told like this before. From the early days as a supporter of Imagawa Yoshimoto, then on to his days with Oda Nobunaga, leading to his wars against and ultimate victory over the Toyotomi to become shogun is a fascinating tale of his military genius coupled with a native intelligence that allowed him to become the last of the great warlords and ultimately the leader of the nation. With great performances from an all-star cast featuring names like Kitaoji Kinya and Takahashi Hideki this is history come to life on the screen.
Hiroki Saito, chairman of the Ryuseikai and an ally of Himuro and his friends since their days in Yokohama, has been released from Hiroshima Prison after a long prison sentence. Saito tries to make amends for his time in prison by volunteering to be the commanding officer of a special attack team that is heading to Tokyo, but Himuro and his friends stop him from doing so. Meanwhile, Saito's obscene friends start a fight...
In this gritty Yakuza drama about the struggles between the Kanto Yakuza forces and Tohoku forces, a newcomer of the Kishimori Group takes on the dangerous task of launching a new office in rival territory.
With the death of Nobuhide Oriki (Tokuma Nishioka), a brutal succession battle erupts within the Oriki-gumi. By vote, Nobunaga (Hitoshi Ozawa) becomes second-generation boss, forcing his brother Nobuyuki into rebellion. In the bloody aftermath, Nobunaga kills both Nobuyuki and his relative Nobuyasu Iwasaki (Hitomi Matsuda). Tragedy deepens as his right-hand man Masahide Hirako (Jiro Okazaki) takes his own life, and his father-in-law Michizo Saimon (Shinzo Hotta) is assassinated in a coup. Now as boss, Nobunaga sets the underworld in motion once more: Ujiyasu Nanjo (Sansho Fukami) rises in Kanto, Motonari Mōriya (Shinichi Chiba) expands in Aki, and in Nagano the fated clash of Kenshin Uemura (Ryuji Harada) and Shingen Takebe (Shun Sugata) begins. But the greatest threat comes from Yoshimoto Imanishi (Naoya Makoto), leading the invasion of Owari. The “war of the elephant and the ant” is about to reach its endgame.
Live action adaption of Naoki Yamamoto's romantic comedy manga series.
Ryuji Hoshikawa (played by Ken'ichi Endô), the leader of the Hoshikawa group and an executive of the Saito group, a branch of the Asahikawa Sekine Association, grew increasingly distrustful of the group's leader, Shigezo Saito (played by Johnny Okura), after being removed from his role as acting head of the Saito group. As a result, he abandoned his parent organization and his family, ultimately accepting the ceremonial sake cup from Tetsuya Kishimori (played by Kentaro Shimizu), the leader of the Kishimori group, which belongs to the massive Kinjokai organization based in the Kanto region.
"You will die six hours later." Keishi, a youth who proclaims himself a seer, suddenly says this to Mio, who is walking along the streets of Shibuya. At first, Mio scoffs at it as nonsense but ever since her acquaintance was murdered a few days ago, she realises that she has also become a victim of a stalker. Half believing it, she decides to hang around with Keishi. Later, with the help of Sawaki, a detective she knows, the stalker is identified. She thinks the case is closed but a totally unexpected person attacks her...
Shortly after his release, Katsurakawa begins working under Yamanaka, who is known as a businessman. Yamanaka, who did not make a backing, continued to be relentlessly harassed from all sides, but Katsurakawa managed to surpass it. However, aiming for a stronger organization, he receives a cup from the giant organization Yagami-gumi, forms the "Asahikai", and decides to follow the path.
The thirteenth 'Don's Road' film.
Follows Satoru, a successful businessman who relinquishes everything to pursue his true calling: the happiness of humankind.
The ninth 'Don's Road' film.
The seventh 'Don's Road' film.
2 almost inseparable friends. The talented painter recognized by all decided to leave the town where they live and become an artist and the shy poet who only sees his future in his mother's business.
The sixth 'Don's Road' film.
Makoto Mioya, a highly successful Japanese author and publisher, has a life-threatening, near-death experience. Powerful spiritual beings with whom he has communicated most of his adult life visit Makoto to remind him he has the power within to heal himself. Reborn, Makoto commits his life to sharing the almighty wisdom he receives from the spiritual realm. As doubters, including some of his own family, challenge and question his new-found ardor, Makoto must find a way to connect with his family and the ‘family of man’ to inspire a better world.
Rumi, married into a farming family, grows increasingly frustrated with her husband's lack of interest in their nighttime intimacy. Her only escape is karaoke nights with her fellow farmer wives at a local snack bar. One day, she learns that an elderly couple she met at the bar is on the verge of falling victim to a phone scam. Determined to stop the fraudsters, Rumi takes action to bring them down.
The second 'Conqueror of Shura' film.
Rumi, now accustomed to life on the farm, remains frustrated with her husband's continued lack of interest in their nighttime intimacy. One day, she begins to suspect that her husband might be falling for a dubious organic farming investment scheme. Following him, Rumi discovers the presence of an unusually seductive woman, but...
Using his strong sense of justice, Uragami Ryuji gains influence at both the factory and school. Though a dispute with the Nio-kai yakuza is once settled, their renewed provocation leads Ryuji and his followers to quit the factory and confront the Nio-kai directly.
Shigeo Katsuura once led the yakuza that dominated the town of Kiya. Due to an accident, he lost both his arms and legs. 5 years later, to make a living, he goes to debtors' homes and collects money from the debtors.
Kiyoji Kito (Mitsuki Koga) judges evil as acting chairman of Japan's largest organization, Owada-gumi, to rebuild the gangster society. Currently, he unexpectedly reunites with his former younger brother, Koji, who is living in the Miyagawa group, which is a single-minded group. However, with Ejima as the starting point, the Miyagawa group will face the Owada group. What is Kito's justice judgment entrusted with this matter by the chairman, Shimamura (Hakuryu)? !!
The fifth 'Road to New Don' film.
After the Nagisa clan's infighting three years earlier, the young boss, Kikuchi , who is unwilling to take over from his successor, Hirakawachi , establishes his own gang, the Kikuchi clan.
Shiori, who was called out by her friend Akiko after a long time, was told that she was going to get married. Although Shiori congratulated them with a smile, Akiko's boyfriend Takatsuki was a man who had secretly had feelings for her even before she became a NR. Meanwhile, mysterious disappearances were occurring in the town...
The 9th series of Violence Action that depicts the battle between this issue and Ino aiming at the top of the gangster society as a unit.
The conflict that broke out due to the expansion of the power of the Ninryukai was further intensified of both political and police powers.
After destroying the Nio-kai, Ryuji and the Tenryu-kai begin expanding in Kyobashi, taking over former territories. Seeing them as a threat, Kurosaki Eigo, Wakagashira of the Kameda-gumi, urges Ryuji to join under their organization—but Ryuji firmly refuses.
Oyamazumi Shrine still remains in Omi Island, surrounded by the Seto Sea. During the Warring States Era, a beautiful princess was born to the Ohori family, guardians of the shrine. Ohori was the chief priest of the shrine, and the princess was destined to be the leader of the Seto Sea pirates. Her name was Tsuru, and she was as brave as the ‘Dragon God’. While her birth was a gift from heaven, her life was filled with tragedy. This is an historical drama on a dynamic scale telling the story of Princess Tsuru, who rose to the post of admiral of the Mishima navy, as well as being a young woman watching her loved ones perish in the terrible wars of that time. Exciting battles and treacherous assassinations highlight this heartfelt tale of a young princess who must be as strong as a man in wartime, while still feeling the emotions of a woman.
The Sixth 'Road to New Don' film.
The twelfth 'Don's Road' film.
An incident occurred where a member of the Sannokai who sparked a dispute at the gambling house was shot dead by a member of the Umeyama group dividing the place. This is the beginning of the "Osaka War" that shook the world of Japanese gangsters.
After the Kikuchigumi smash-up, Shiragane Honki (Tamotsu Ishibashi), a member of the Nagisa clan's gold batch, is recognized for his manly spirit and joins the head family of the parent Kaze clan to serve as an apprentice. Maji, who receives the plighted love of the head of the Kaze (Tokuma Nishioka), is assigned to help collect debts under Akame, the number three of the 13 members of the Kaze's grass-roots batch. One day, Jiro, a thug in Akame's gang, absconds with the gang's money. Jiro's capture is entrusted to Maji?
Nagisa Gumi Gold Batch Shirogane Maji (Tamotsu Ishibashi) has returned to his hometown of Nagisa after a successful stint in the Kazengumi. Just then, Maji receives word that his long-time enemies, the Shuyukai, are to leave the Kazagumi affiliate. The Nagisa territory, which is located in the neighbourhood next to the Shuyukai, is in a state of crisis. Maji's achievements in Kazagumi training earned him a big role as assistant to the Nagisa clan's young leader. However, the newly released Nagisa clan chairman, Isaburo Foragi, does not take kindly to this and interferes with Serious in any way... and the all-out war between the Shuyukai and the Nagisa clan begins!
Jōtarō Fukuhara, known as ‘Joe’, is a ‘locksmith’ who poses as a vagrant to steal corporate secrets and expose wrongdoing. In reality, he is the heir to the Person Group. Years ago, his relationship with Reiko, the daughter of the head of the major advertising agency Bros, was torn apart by his father, Masafumi, leading her to take her own life. Since then, he has never shown his face to his father. However, following his father’s death, he is set to take over as president of the Person Group. Just then, he receives a request to steal a key from a bag bearing a five-pointed star from the safe of Enomoto, the chairman of Bros…
Bounty hunters with licenses issued by the Ministry of Justice are dying, one of those bounty hunters has a code not to kill criminals but the moment he captures a criminal another bounty hunter shoots him
The twenty-third 'Road to the Don' film.
9th entry in the series
Nagisa Gumi Gold Batch Shirogane Maji (Tamotsu Ishibashi) was imprisoned in Aomori for attempted murder at the end of a war with the Shuyukai. However, even in prison, the enemies targeting Honki never cease. After repeated attacks by remnants of the Shuyukai, Maji lost a young man, Issei, whom he had taken as his apprentice in the prison. When Honki is eventually released from prison, he is confronted by a new enemy, the TARUMA clan, which has its sights set on Nagisa's territory. The gang's leader, Daruma (Tetsu Watanabe), has taken up with the head of the Kaze and plans to eliminate Maji, a young but charismatic figure with a strong following.
The eleventh 'Don's Road' film.
The tenth 'Don's Road' film.
The Katsumata-gumi, based in Nishinomiya, becomes outraged by the Serizawa-gumi's brazen expansion of their operations within their territory and prepares for all-out war. Despite being falsely accused due to Serizawa’s (Kawano Taro) devious schemes, Ōtani Ryūzō (Ryu Daisuke), head of the Ōtani-gumi, heads out to set things straight—only to fall to a hail of bullets from an enraged Katsumata-gumi member. Mikasa Yūji (Musashi Ken), still imprisoned, is left in shock and helpless upon hearing the news of his boss’s death. As the Kansai underworld is slowly swallowed whole by the serpent that is Serizawa, what fate awaits each of these men of ninkyō?
Shirogane Maji (Tamotsu Ishibashi), now the head of the Kozugumi, is summoned by Akame Shinzan, the Kozugumi's substitute lender, and is told that there is a movement to revive the Shuyukai, which had been under excommunication. The new Shuyukai is headed by former Shuyukai executive Mikogami (Ryuji Katagiri), who is the new head of the group at the behest of Hirojikai chairman Taichi Hirosaki (Ren Osugi), who bears the same cursive badge of wind as Honkaku. Hirozaki has only one goal: to eliminate Motoki, who has quickly risen to the same position as himself. Immediately, Hirozaki orders Mikogami to begin raiding the territory of the child gang.
Ōtani Ryūzō (Ryu Daisuke), head of the Ōtani-gumi within the Tōdō-gumi, is stripped of his position due to the scheming of Serizawa Daijirō (Kawano Taro), head of the Serizawa-gumi. With Serizawa taking over as the new wakagashira, the Tōdō-gumi rapidly transforms into an economic yakuza group. They begin extorting indiscriminately under the guise of “regional revitalization association fees.” Even the store run by the wife of Mikasa Yūji (Musashi Ken)—who is still serving time—falls victim to this ruthless scheme. Osaka’s Minami district is thrown into chaos by Serizawa’s insatiable ambition. And so begins a new yakuza war, fought in the name of old-school ninkyōdō and honor!
10th entry in the series
2002 Original Video.
Sequel to 'Gedo Otoko Uta'.
Nabeshima (Noboru Kaneko), an assistant underboss of the Hanzawa-gumi Otsuru Family, is summoned by headquarters to a certain location. Gathered there are five elite members from the Hanzawa-gumi. Then appears Oshitari (Hitoshi Ozawa), the underboss of the Hanzawa-gumi himself. His order is simple— “Assassinate Kanemaru, the boss of the Kamui Family… the Don of Heisei Japan!”
A unique yakuza film depicting the life of a ‘former gangster’ who has become a Christian! Starring Sho Aikawa. Directed by Keiichi Ozawa, known for the ‘Shura ga Yuku’ series. Stab someone and you go to prison; get stabbed and you go to hell. The dragon bearing the cross begins to recount the sins he has committed…
Hide and Minoru are a pair of underground mahjong players on a winning streak. One day, Minoru falls in love at first sight with Mai, the girlfriend of the yakuza boss Shiroyama. Shiroyama then sets his sights on Mai, and a mahjong showdown begins in which Hide and Minoru stake their very lives…
Determined to forge a new legend, the Liangshan Gang have taken their campaign against ‘CR Monster House’ nationwide. Having completed their preliminary research, they set out for a new town, but with the Liangshan Gang’s name now known across the country thanks to media coverage, every pachinko parlour had tightened its security against them. To make matters worse, in that town there was a rogue establishment with links to the police and organised crime… and the Gang were prevented from playing. However, Liangshanbo are not the sort to back down quietly. The enraged members used their own network to gather information on that parlour, quietly—yet fiercely—biding their time for the chance to crush their enemies!!
Grieving over the death of his son, a man is given a tool called a Butakari - a vengeance box. Sacrifice a part of yourself to the box and punishment awaits those who have done you wrong. He will stop at nothing to avenge his son, but that is only the beginning.
The final 'Don's Road' film.
Film directed by Yorida Katsuya.
The powerful organization Fifth-Generation Tōdō-gumi, based in Osaka’s Minami district, is led by Wakagashira Ōtani (Ryu Daisuke), under whom Yuji Mikasa (Musashi Ken) walks the path of the old-school yakuza code. Devoted to daily sword training and upholding traditional values, Mikasa’s peaceful days take a sharp turn when he commits a murder to cover for his younger protégé. The situation spirals out of control. As the yakuza world grows more entangled with politics, the organization’s boss, Myojin, announces his retirement. Seizing the opportunity, the cunning Serizawa (Kawano Taro) plots to oust Ōtani by any means necessary. Worse still, Mikasa’s own “civilian killing” ends up pushing his respected boss into a corner...
In 1975, Shinichi Nakamichi studies hard at a prestigious university in Tokyo. After graduation, Shinichi Nakamichi lands a job at a big trading company and he seems to have a bright future, but he has a secret he can't tell anyone. Back in his school days, he had a spiritual awakening experience. Since then, he is in contact with Gods. One day, he meets Yoshiko Nekata, who works at the same company,and he gets attracted to her.
The Liangshanbo Pachinko Gang—who had conquered one new machine after another. Their exploits had been reported nationwide by the media, and recently, with security tightened at every hall, their activities had been restricted and their winning record had declined significantly. Aiming for a comeback in a new town, Liangshanbo were devoting themselves to mastering ‘CR Monster House’. Just then, whilst scouting out a parlour, the gang spotted ‘Tetsu of Naniwa’, who had once been Liangshanbo’s strike force captain. Tetsu had disappeared from the scene due to a falling-out with Ohno. The current Liangshanbo needed Tetsu’s strength. … The leader persuaded both Ohno and Tetsu to reconcile. With Tetsu’s return, Liangshanbo regained its vigour and launched a full-scale assault on the hall. However, a trap set by the hall—which had been on high alert for Liangshanbo—awaited them there!
An original video directed, written and planned by Junji Inagawa, the 'preacher of the spirit world'. The drama recreates the latest true ghost stories experienced by Junji Inagawa himself.
Two small-time thugs, Yusuke Shura (Kojiro Shimizu) and Ken Hayami (Yuji Kishimoto), return to Japan from the US after a decade away. Having helped carry out a vendetta as hitmen ten years prior, they are once again asked to act as bodyguards for the Gondo-gumi. The Gondo-gumi had been committing a string of crimes, amassing influence not only in Japan but also across Southeast Asia. Determined to rescue a Chinese woman being held hostage, the pair take on the organisation.
Ryoko, a childhood friend who has come to Tokyo to take the nurse's exam, goes missing on the day of the exam, and Maji rushes to find her. ......
Motoki is reunited with Oniroku, who once trained as a member of the same gang. A few days later, the acting Kaza-gumi visits Maji and shows him Oniroku's arrangement.
Pachinko-themed film directed by Katsuo Monnna.
7 entry on Maji! series
A Voice at Midnight, Doll Room, Brother and Sister, Devotion
Shozo is the head of the Tamba clan, who is after the Nagisa clan's territory. He is concerned about the existence of Maji, and tries to make a fuss about the fact that Maji's younger brother has eloped with his daughter.
Maji (Tamotsu Ishibashi) was targeted. The attacker was the daughter of Nishida, the former president of the Shuyukai, which he had previously destroyed. Kyoko, a woman with seething hatred for Maji, who killed her father, is trying to revive the Shuyukai's signboard.
Acting head of the parent Nagisa clan, Kazamaki is considering retirement for the sake of his unborn child. Then Kiryu, with whom he had a brotherly bond in prison, appears.
11th entry in the Maji series
