Movies and TvShows featuring "japan-self-defense-forces-jsdf" theme.

Gate is a TV show about a parallel universe that opens in the middle of Tokyo, leading to a world filled with fantasy creatures and magic. The Japan Self-Defense Forces are sent to explore this new world and establish diplomatic relations, but they soon find themselves engaged in a war against the Empire, a powerful nation from the other side of the gate.

Dragon Pilot: Hisone and Masotan follows the story of Hisone Amakasu, a rookie pilot who is chosen to be the pilot of Masotan, a special dragon with the ability to camouflage itself as a jet plane. As Hisone trains and bonds with Masotan, she discovers the deep secrets behind the dragon aviation unit and the unique relationship between humans and dragons. Together, they navigate through various challenges, including military operations, personal growth, and the intricate dynamics of the dragon pilot program.

Detective Conan: Private Eye in the Distant Sea is an anime movie that follows the adventures of a detective who finds himself investigating a crime while on a ship in the sea. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of mystery and danger. With time running out, the detective must use his skills to solve the puzzle and bring the culprits to justice within the confined space of the ship. Action, adventure, and suspense fill this exciting film that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Chief instructor Seiji Usami trains an elite team of rescue operatives to undergo daring missions in dangerous environments where others fear to go.

The Japanese Self-Defence Force suddenly time-travels to 1600s Japan in the middle of the epic battle of Sekigahara. With the latest weapons at their side, they join the battle.

Yamato submerges in the cold, deep northern seas with Mozart's music echoing. The nuclear-powered submarine, named the “Great and Powerful Peace,” overwhelmed the U.S. Seventh Fleet in the Battle of Tokyo Bay and set course for New York. As it approached the Bering Strait, the border between the U.S. and Russia, a submarine loomed behind Yamato... “Sink the nuclear terrorist Yamato!” It is a cutting-edge U.S. submarine, far superior to Yamato, sent by the U.S. President Bennett. At the same time, a general election is held in Japan to dissolve the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Takegami announces his support for Yamato, and the two will share the same fate, whether they remain or sink. Will Shiro Kaieda be able to overcome the greatest challenge of the voyage? Under the aurora borealis, in the Arctic Ocean with floating ice floes, the curtain rises on the battle to be fought.

The protagonist Hiroshi Kokusho was an ace rugby player in his high school days attracting national attention, but his forceful play led to an injury. Condemned by his teammates and becoming isolated, he retires. After graduation, he lives on his own but fails to get a regular job, living a dizzying, carefree, day-to-day life. One day, after getting involved in a fight leads to the point of getting the police involved, he is fired from his job at a construction site and is evicted from the apartment he lives in for nonpayment of rent, leaving him at complete loss. Then a man comes to him and says, “let me introduce a job that's perfect for you!” “A dormitory and three meals included! So perfect for your physical strength which you are so proud of!” The job is in fact at a “Ground Self-Defense Force” which protects the peace and security of the country…

Based on the manga by Kaiji Kawaguchi. A modern detachment of the Japan Self-Defense Forces finds itself transported back in time to 1942. The JSDF force must decide whether or not to change the course of history by involving itself in WWII.

During a military exercise, a group of Japanese Self-Defense Forces soldiers is transported back in time to the Sengoku period. They must learn the ways of the samurai and battle against warlords to find a way back home.

Shiro Kaieda is appointed the captain of Japan's first nuclear submarine, jointly built by Japan and the United States in top secret. However, he and his 76 crew members go rogue in this story that delves into themes of nuclear war, international politics, and world peace.

The story takes place over a 24 hour period. In the southernmost part of Japan, 20 fishing boats of an unknown nationality suddenly fire upon and occupy parts of the Hateruma archipelago. Members of the Japan Coast Guard are detained. Under the extremely tense situation, the Japanese government sends Aircraft Carrier Ibuki and an escort fleet to the area. Ryota Akitsu is the captain of the Aircraft Carrier Ibuki and Toshiya Niinami is second-in-command. It is now 6:23 am. and Japan faces one day which they never have before.

Based on the manga of the same name by Buronson (Yoshiyuki Okamura). The story of a young man who volunteers to join the air force for selfish reasons, but grows through rigorous training and interaction with his friends.

In the year 2005, a group of soldiers is transported back in time to the Sengoku period of Japan. They must fight alongside samurais and navigate through the battlefield to complete their mission. With martial arts skills and modern weapons, they face the challenges of an alternate history and try to find a way back to their own time.

Two pilots compete to be the best jet fighter. A commander with a troublesome past, a female director who wants a good scoop, a competition that is looking for their best guy.

A 1964 war film directed by Kengo Furusawa

When a UFO crashes and releases radiation, the dead begin to rise in a cannibalistic frenzy. A group of soldiers and civilians make their way to a hotel and must fend off the zombie hordes.

Interviews about Japan's deployment of Self-Defense Forces in Iraq collected from Middle Eastern intellectuals, cultural figures, and Palestinians living in refugee camps in March 2004.