The series takes place in 1962 Osaka. Hanaoka Machiko, 37, is single and works at a hardware store in Osaka City while doing literary work. One day, she falls ill due to overwork and falls in love with Tokunaga Kenjiro, the doctor who examines her. Kenjiro and Machiko marry. But Kenjiro, who lost his first wife to illness, lives not just with his five children, but his brother, sister, and parents. In a comical and heart-warming way, the drama depicts Machiko's struggle with the new family while pursuing her career as a novelist.
The Naked Director is a TV show based on the true story of a Japanese director in the 1980s and 1990s. It showcases his journey of ambition, business struggles, and personal life, including his relationships with unfaithful wives and involvement with the Yakuza. The show also explores the taboo world of pornography and its impact on the director's career.
During the Kyoho period in the reign of Tokugawa Yoshimune, there is a gang of thieves active not just in Edo but also the Tokaido and the Nakasendo, and all across the Kansai region, stealing large sums of money with skillful techniques. They only target the very wealthy and never kill or injure people. They appear with the clouds and disappear like the mist. On the night that the beautiful Ochiyo is to become the bride of a dry goods dealer, a large amount of money hidden inside the shop is stolen. The gang disappears without injuring anyone. It was a two-year plan to marry Ochiyo off so that she could bring them in. The leader of this gang is Kumokiri Nizaemon, the greatest bandit of all time. He keeps a rein on his highly-skilled and notorious followers Nanabake no Ochiyo, Kinezumi no Kichigoro, Subashiri no Kumagoro, Ingakozo Rokunosuke and others.
Mizuki is a would-be actress who has yet to attain her goal, struggles to keep the dream in her heart alive while dealing with the reality of her normal life, far away from lights, cameras, and action she longs for. Despite words of warnings from her family, which includes her birth and step mothers, intended to keep her from reaching her destiny, she actually makes it onto a set of one of the film companies in Tokyo. She experiences the peaks and valleys of a starting actress, but receives a blow when news of the company collapses and eventually closes. Mizuki returns home, but, the fire once lit, still burns.
In 1979 Tokyo, four distinct sisters uncover their aging father's affair, causing their happy facades and bottled-up emotions to slowly unravel.
Seven years after the roundup in Vietnam, detective Ma Seok-do joins a new squad to investigate a murder case. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a connection to a synthetic drug and a dangerous gang of thugs.
In a world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, a group of humans known as the Survey Corps fight against giant humanoid monsters called Titans. The story follows Eren Yeager, a young boy who joins the corps to avenge his mother's death and protect the city from the Titans. As they uncover the truth behind the Titans and their existence, they face various challenges and sacrifices.
In a small village in South Korea, a mysterious sickness starts plaguing the residents, causing them to become violent and deranged. A police officer tries to unravel the mystery behind the sickness and discovers a dark curse that has been haunting the village for years. As the violence escalates, the officer must confront his own demons and make sacrifices to save the village from destruction.
The Wind Rises follows the story of Jiro Horikoshi, a young engineer with a passion for aviation. Set in the early 20th century, Jiro faces personal and historical challenges as he strives to realize his dream of building airplanes. From the Great Kanto Earthquake to the ravages of tuberculosis, Jiro's journey is both a tale of passion and a reflection on the sacrifices one must make for their dreams.
In Attack on Titan II: End of the World, Eren Yeager and his allies battle against the Titans once again after the events of the first film. As they face new dangers and mysteries, they must uncover the truth behind the Titans and protect humanity from their relentless attacks.
In the movie Parasyte: Part 1, a high school student named Shinichi Izumi becomes the host of a parasitic alien creature that takes over his right hand. The alien, named Migi, forms a symbiotic relationship with Shinichi and gives him superhuman abilities. Together, they must navigate a world in which shape-shifting aliens are secretly taking over human bodies and orchestrating an alien invasion. As Shinichi tries to protect himself and those around him, he finds himself drawn into a police investigation into these alien parasites. With the help of Migi, Shinichi fights against the invading aliens and tries to maintain his humanity in the face of a gruesome and terrifying situation.
A high school with poor academic performance has various problematic students who cannot receive proper education due to abuse or poverty. The hot-blooded teachers here take the role of gathering these students and help them to get back on their feet.
Two old friends go into business together – one's a master communicator, and the other's a great engineer. Their goal? To make a trillion dollars.
Kate, a skilled assassin, is poisoned and has only 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies in Tokyo. As she fights her way through the city, she discovers shocking secrets and confronts her own mortality.
After the death of his wife, a widower holds auditions for a new wife. He becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman who turns out to be a sadistic killer. As the plot unfolds, the widower finds himself trapped in a web of sadism and murder.
Police dog handler Ippei Aoba has a problem. It's called Oliver. To others, Oliver is a genius police dog that comes from a long line of geniuses, but, to Ippei, he appears—literally—as a lazy, foul-mouthed, middle-aged man in a dog costume.
Like Father, Like Son (2013) is a Japanese drama film that explores the theme of fatherhood and family relationships. The plot revolves around two families who discover that their six-year-old sons were swapped at birth. The film delves into the emotional journey of the two sets of parents as they navigate the complexities and challenges of raising a child who is not biologically theirs. Through this story, the film explores themes of identity, class differences, and the meaning of fatherhood.
Kakunoshin Yanagida was a samurai, but he was forced out of the Han due to a false accusation. He then lived in poverty with his daughter Kinu. Despite being poor, he never gave up his pride and honor that he held as a samurai. Even when playing the board game Go, which is his hobby, he always plays in a fair manner. Because of a case, the truth behind the false accusation is revealed. Kakunoshin Yanagida is shaken and filled with rage. He decides to take revenge, even if it means he will be torn from his daughter.