Blade of the Immortal (2017) tells the story of Manji, an immortal samurai seeking revenge on those who killed his sister. He teams up with a young girl, Rin, to take down a ruthless gang of powerful warriors.
Kakunoshin Yanagida (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi) 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 (Kaya Kiyohara). 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.
The Tokugawa new Shogun is not interested in women. A nobleman with the help of a lady thief replaces the Shogun with a double, while he learns about love. But the double finds pleasure not only in women, but in his new status.
In the Edo period, a young woman named Haru marries into a samurai family and must navigate the challenges of her new role as she strives to become a master chef.
When drugs, graft and the illegal sex trade come together, the outcome can be deadly; especially in ancient Edo, where the law is dictated by he who wields the strongest sword. That's why Yasaburo, a mere commoner, spends all his spare time practicing and refining his prowess with a blade. But when Yasaburo comes to the aid of a woman he believes to be a prostitute, he soon learns that there are more kinds of weapons than he'd ever imagined... For the woman is actually Rin, a female ninja enforcer assigned to pose as a prostitute in order to investigate shipments of an illegal aphrodisiac, and the deadliest weapon in ancient Japan isn't made of steel or wood, but rather of human flesh in the form of a deadly kunoichi assassin. Get ready for the wildest eroninja film ever as three of Japan's hottest female stars - Akiho Yoshizawa, Asami and Rin Kawaii - bring Junichi Yagami's epic erotic novels of sex and steel to life in Sultry Assassin: The Aphrodisiac Kill!
The story is set in Edo's Fukagawa district, where the heroine, Oichi, dreams of becoming a doctor and assists her father, a physician named Shōan. Oichi possesses a special ability: she can hear the "voices" and see the "figures" of those who have passed away with unresolved regrets. With a cheerful and positive outlook, Oichi, together with a local police chief, delves into the darkness of human nature, solving mysteries along the way. While the story offers the thrill of a period mystery with unexpected culprits, it is also a coming-of-age tale of Oichi as she struggles and ultimately carves out her own path using her unique powers.
Kagerota is a young ninja who embarks on his first mission: stealing the goldfish from a wealthy samurai. He succeeds, but then a mysterious fat cat starts following him. His distinctive red nose leads Kagerota to believe that the feline stalker is actually the reincarnation of his long last father, a legendary ninja who left him when he was ten years old.
Tokyo Phoenix is a documentary film that explores the rich history of Tokyo, from its early days as Edo to its destruction during World War II and eventual rebirth as a modern metropolis. The film delves into key events such as the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the city's transformation in preparation for the Olympic Games. Tokyo Phoenix showcases the resilience and spirit of the people of Tokyo as they rebuild and rise from the ashes.
Tokyo Phoenix is a visually striking documentary that delves into the rich history of Japan's capital city. It paints a vivid picture of the city's journey through destruction and rebirth over the course of 100 years. From the devastating effects of World War I and World War II to the resilience and innovation that followed, the film captures the essence of Tokyo and its evolution. Through interviews, archival footage, and meticulously colorized images, Tokyo Phoenix immerses viewers in the dramatic narrative of one of the world's most dynamic cities.
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