A Japanese girl from a poor family named Hanako went on an adventure to study in a girl's Christian school in Tokyo. She found her passion in English and step by step made her dream come true.
After losing his mother during the war, young Mahito moves to his family's estate in the countryside. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito's new stepmother disappears, he follows the gray heron into the tower, and enters a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead. As he embarks on an epic journey with the heron as his guide, Mahito must uncover the secrets of this world, and the truth about himself.
The Pacific is a dramatic miniseries that chronicles the experiences of three U.S. Marines during the Pacific campaign against the Japanese in World War II. As they navigate the brutal realities of war, they face violence, combat fatigue, death, and the challenges of comradeship in the face of adversity.
Tenko is set in a Japanese prison camp during World War Two. A group of women, including nurses, nuns, and civilians, are captured and held captive. They face torture, death, and the challenges of surviving in a war-torn environment. The show explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the will to survive.
Victory at Sea is a documentary television series that portrays naval warfare during World War II. The series focuses on the major battles and events of the war, covering various aspects such as aerial combat, submarine warfare, ship battles, and the role of the US military.
War and Remembrance follows the lives of several characters during World War II, including naval officers, war correspondents, and concentration camp survivors. It delves into the personal and political aspects of the war with an ensemble cast and epic storytelling.
During the infamous Sunday morning in 1941, two lifelong friends and a beautiful nurse find themselves caught up in the horror of World War II.
After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. Despite facing brutal treatment and torture, Zamperini survives and eventually forgives his captors, continuing to live a life of faith and forgiveness.
Midway is a war film that tells the story of the Battle of Midway, a pivotal confrontation between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. The movie showcases the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers involved in this significant battle.
Based on the true story of the USS Indianapolis, a US Navy warship that was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in the Pacific Ocean in 1945. The ship sank and the surviving crew members were left stranded in shark-infested waters. As they waited for rescue, they faced extreme hardships and fought to stay alive.
When Sakuragi Haruko's father's factory is bombed, Oba Hiroto stops Haruko when she tries to rescue her father from the fire. They meet again a few years later when Haruko is working as a nurse and Hiroto is brought in as a patient with a heart condition. The second couple is a Korean man, Boku Hitoshi, and another nurse, Yamada Kazue
Tokyo Trial is a TV show that follows the historical events of the post-World War II Tokyo Trials, where war crimes committed by the Japanese were investigated and judged. Set in the backdrop of the Pacific War, the series explores the courtroom proceedings and the complex political dynamics that unfolded during this crucial period of history.
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.
Witness iconic assaults, intense battles, and intimate moments of the Pacific War, in color.
During World War II, a privileged English boy in Shanghai struggles to survive under Japanese occupation. Separated from his family, he faces the harsh realities of war and learns to navigate the complexities of the internment camp he finds himself in.
Lt. Anne Morgan and her fellow Waves are posted to the backwater station on Ranakai, much to the displeasure of Commander Adrian. So his South Seas idyll, including gourmet cook, isn't disrupted has Adrian scheming to transfer the women.
In the year 1980, the USS Nimitz, a modern nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is mysteriously transported back in time to the day before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. As the crew grapples with this inexplicable situation, they must decide whether to intervene in history and possibly change the outcome of World War II. With tensions rising and time running out, the fate of the ship and its crew hangs in the balance.
During World War II, a British officer is captured and sent to a Japanese prison camp in Java. He must navigate the brutal conditions and conflicting loyalties as he forms unlikely alliances and confronts the cruelty of his captors.
Midway (1976) is an action-packed drama that depicts the heroic military efforts during the Battle of Midway in 1942. The film showcases the courageous actions of the US Navy and their victory against the Japanese Navy during the Pacific War. Filled with explosive battles, damaged ships, and thrilling air combat, Midway portrays the strategic importance of cryptanalysis and code-breaking in naval warfare.