Movies and TvShows featuring "kabuki" theme.

Five young warriors from the ancient civilization of Dinosaur-evolved Humans are awakened in the present day after 170 million years of suspended animation when their sworn enemy, Bandora the Witch, is inadvertently released from her magical container on Planet Nemesis by two astronauts. The five warriors, the Zyurangers, must summon the power of mechanical-looking deities known as the Guardian Beasts, each modeled after a different prehistoric beast, in order to protect mankind from Bandora's evil forces.

Kabuki is a world-class theater with a history of over 400 years, but is also exciting entertainment. What is the secret of its enduring attraction? Haruka Christine, Nakamura Kazutaro, and Ichikawa Somegoro guide us through the world of kabuki.

Late Spring is a beautiful and poignant film set in post-World War II Japan. It tells the story of a widower and his unmarried daughter, exploring the themes of family, love, and sacrifice. The film showcases the delicate relationship between the father and daughter as they navigate societal expectations and the generation gap.

In 'Prisoners of the Ghostland,' a criminal with a dark past is tasked with rescuing a young woman who has been kidnapped by a mysterious cult leader. The man must venture into the supernatural prison known as the Ghostland, a dystopian wasteland filled with danger and bizarre characters. As he navigates through this treacherous world, he faces sword-fights, radiation burns, and a final battle against the cult leader. With elements of action, fantasy, horror, and thriller, 'Prisoners of the Ghostland' takes viewers on a surreal journey filled with suspense and supernatural forces.

In 1180s Japan, a small group of samurai disguise themselves as monks to cross enemy territory and avoid capture by the army. Their mission is to escort their lord's illegitimate brother to safety, evading the intense scrutiny of guards and the relentless pursuit of the enemy army.

After his high school drama department faces budget cuts, an eccentric teacher writes and directs a politically incorrect musical sequel to Hamlet, causing chaos and controversy in the school community.

Sayonara is a 1957 movie set in post-war Japan during the Korean War. It tells the story of an Air Force officer who falls in love with a Japanese woman. The couple faces challenges and racial prejudice due to their interracial relationship. The film explores cultural differences and the impact of the war on their lives.

A theater troupe faces drama and conflicts as they perform in different small towns, revealing secrets and complicated relationships.

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is a historical drama that follows the life of a stage actor in 19th-century Japan. It explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the search for identity, as the protagonist navigates the rigid traditions and societal expectations of the time.

The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice follows a couple with a strained marriage who find their relationship further tested when their niece comes to stay with them. Set in Tokyo, Japan, the film explores themes of arranged marriage, marital tensions, and the generation gap. Through a series of events involving singing war songs, smoking cigarettes, and gossip, the couple must confront their own feelings and the societal pressure to conform. Pachinko parlors, leftover food, and the backdrop of a kitchen play important roles in the story, as the couple's secrets and suspicions unravel.

Hamaji, a young huntress from the mountains, stumbles into the middle of a shogun’s vendetta against a group of human-dog hybrids, the Fusé. Rumors of Fusé murdering innocent people in the bustling city of Edo have sparked a bounty for their heads. Along with her brother, Hamaji joins the hunt for this dangerous quarry, but after accidentally befriending one of them, Hamaji is torn between two worlds: her life as a self-reliant huntress, and the young woman her new friend has helped her to uncover.

During World War II a moral corrupt judge uses the military police to falsely accuse and imprison a high class business woman who captures his eye at a party. In his personal underground dungeon he subjects her to various humiliations and sexual abuse.

An actor in 1830s Japan seeks revenge on the thieves who killed his family. He disguises himself as a woman and joins a theater troupe, using his acting skills to get close to the criminals. Along the way, he falls in love with the daughter of one of the thieves, complicating his mission.

Diary of a Shinjuku Thief is a surrealist comedy-drama film that follows a man who joins a theatrical troupe and becomes involved in various thefts. The film explores themes of sexual revolution and features black humor and Brechtian techniques. It is set in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and incorporates elements of kabuki and surrealism. The protagonist's relationships and encounters with various characters add to the surreal and avant-garde nature of the film.

When a bumbling cop is transformed into the superhero Kabukiman, he must use his new powers to fight crime and protect New York City. Along the way, he encounters absurd violence, slapstick comedy, and even a talking monkey.

Ms. Yoshino, respectable lady and attractive widow, leads a quiet and peaceful life with her teenage daughter Takako. However, their lifes change radically when fate confronts both with the young Hideo. While spending time with Takako, the latter is more attracted to her mother, and she in turn starts to feel the same, because he reminds her of his late father, a kabuki actor with whom she had an affair in the past.

In the world of Kabuki, where family social standings are highly valued, Kyonosuke Kawamura is inept even though he is born as the son of a duke of a famous household. Ichiya while being born in a family that has no connection to Kabuki, is trying to move from the absolute lowest rank to the top using just his ability. Through some kind of karma, these two completely opposite boys have fallen in love with the same girl, Ayame Chiba.

Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock is a biographical documentary that explores the life and career of a celebrity photographer. It delves into the glamour and excesses of the rock music scene in New York City during the 1970s, highlighting the subject's struggles with drug abuse and the journey towards recovery. The film also covers the artist's work in the field of photography, capturing iconic images for album covers and magazine spreads. Through interviews, reenactments, and personal anecdotes, the documentary provides an intimate portrait of the artist's life, while also touching on themes of art, inspiration, and self-discovery.

Tetsuji Takechi's third film is based on two short stories by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki. The film depicts the lurid and violently erotic dreams of a writer, his wife and his sister, after having spent a night out drinking and visiting sex shows. It underwent extensive censorship before the government would allow it to be released. About 20% of the film's original content was cut and this footage is now considered lost.

The lion dance in traditional Japanese theatre.