Movies and TvShows featuring "love-hotel" theme.
Initial D is a movie set in the backdrop of car racing. It follows the story of Takumi, a young delivery driver who becomes a skilled street racer. Along the way, he navigates love, rivalry, and the challenges of the racing world.
The night shift clerk at a sex hotel, suffering from narcolepsy, is faced with a night when things are unusually busy and housekeeping finds a gun in room 6.
This story is based on the Twitter account of a love hotel employee who goes by "Ueno" and instructs others in the ways of love. Ueno, a Gotanda Kingdom love hotel employee, appears in front of men who have trouble with love and sex and lectures them on how to lure women to the hotel.
Guilty of Romance is a provocative and gripping film set in the dark underbelly of Tokyo. It explores themes of love, lust, and murder, as a neglected wife becomes entranced by the world of prostitution and erotic photography. The film takes a dark turn when the wife becomes involved in a murder investigation, leading to a shocking climax.
The new employee Kazuma, who returned to Tokyo from America, reunites with his close friend from middle school, Ren, who is currently working as the top designer at their company. It is their first meeting since the abrupt farewell during their third year in middle school, 10 years ago. Ren was his best friend and his first love. He is as strong and good-looking as ever… And Kazuma is happy just being with him. However, Ren avoids the subject of their time in middle school rather unnaturally and acts like a friendly former-classmate… But he’s behaving this way because he is gay, and above all, fears being rejected by Kazuma. Yet one night, the two of them get together again…?
Gritty softcore thriller about a female assassin brutally victimized in her past and her target, who turns out to be her long lost lover. Can they escape their world of violence before her handler, a sadistic yakuza, catches up with them?
37 Seconds is a Japanese movie that follows the story of a 23-year-old disabled woman named Yuma who dreams of becoming a successful manga artist. Yuma, who has cerebral palsy, navigates her way through Tokyo's red-light district and explores her sexuality. Along her journey, she confronts societal expectations, embraces her independence, and faces the challenges of living with a disability. Through her determination and talent, Yuma breaks barriers and strives to achieve her dreams.
Kabukicho Love Hotel is a movie that takes place in a love hotel in Tokyo's Kabukicho district. The film follows the lives of various characters, including a Korean woman hiding from the police, a musician working as a cleaning lady, and a man who becomes involved with a prostitute. As their stories intertwine, secrets are revealed, relationships are formed, and chaos ensues.
A man incurs a large debt and goes bankrupt. The yakuza come to collect and rape his wife. Racked with guilt he decides to pick up call girl and commit suicide. He fails and years later as a taxi driver he meets the call girl by chance and they begin a complicated relationship.
100 Yen Love is a comedy-drama romance film about a thirty-something woman who finds love and purpose in her life through boxing. She works at a convenience store, but her life takes a turn when she starts boxing training and discovers a newfound passion. As she trains and faces various challenges, she learns to overcome her insecurities and discovers love in unexpected places.
Josee, a wheelchair-bound girl with cerebral palsy, forms a deep connection with Tsuneo, a university student, as they navigate the challenges of love and life together. Based on a novel, this Japanese drama explores themes of youth, acceptance, and the power of relationships.
Yurigokoro is a thrilling crime mystery movie set in Tokyo. The story revolves around a series of mysterious events including a missing girl, murder, and the shocking truth that is gradually revealed. As the plot thickens, the characters are faced with various challenges and must navigate through the twists and turns to uncover the secrets hidden within. With elements of suspense, drama, and intrigue, Yurigokoro keeps the audience guessing until the very end.
Seven people with seven love stories. They ignite the love and hate hidden under the table. In this battle of love, who will survive and who will lose? When the boundary between lies and truth has blurred, who can tell if the others are sincere or not? When one says, ' I love you', does one mean it or it's just another 'design'?
In 'Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman,' a bank employee, his wife, and a schizophrenic accountant are faced with a catastrophic earthquake in Tokyo. With the help of a giant talkative frog, a lost cat, and a tsunami, they embark on a journey to not only save the city but also discover the true purpose of their existence.
A young rock singer is not appreciated by her band, and gets a postcard from Japan saying "wish you were here". She takes what little money she has including ex-boyfriend's rent money and goes to Tokyo. She has numerous cross-cultural adventures and ends up singing with a Japanese rock group looking for a gaijin gimmick.
In 'Romance Doll,' a dutch wife manufacturer falls in love with a japanese woman. They encounter various obstacles such as an unfaithful wife, a cancer diagnosis, and the cultural differences between them. Will their love prevail?
A former art professor reunites with his old friend and both men reminisce about their past relationship with a woman. As they try to confront their feelings and desires, they discover the challenges of navigating love, misogyny, and friendship.
A woman on her way to Tokyo is repeatedly raped by various men she encounters on the highway.
The young headmaster of a boy's boarding school has decided that due to the virility of his young charges, they are a sort of national treasure. He believes that his school should become co-educational as soon as possible. In order to raise funds for the changeover, the boys stay behind during their summer vacation and temporarily convert the school into a love hotel.
My Sister, My Love is a drama and romance movie that explores the taboo subject of a brother-sister relationship. It follows the story of a teenage boy and a teenage girl who develop unrequited love for each other in high school. Their relationship faces many obstacles, including societal taboos and their own guilt. The movie deals with themes of love, friendship, and the consequences of forbidden relationships.