Movies and TvShows featuring "showa-era-1926-89" theme.

In the early Showa era, Japan’s first women’s law school opens, and the protagonist, Inotsume Tomoko (Ito Sairi), gains nationwide attention as one of the first female lawyers in the country. However, after facing wartime Japan’s harsh realities and losing everything, she becomes a judge with her legal knowledge and dedicates herself to establishing the family court. She stands passionately for the hardships that politics and economics cannot solve.

In the Realm of the Senses is a highly controversial and explicit film that tells the story of a passionate and destructive love affair between a former prostitute and a wealthy man. Set in 1930s Japan, the film explores themes of jealousy, obsession, and sexual desire, as the couple engages in extreme sexual acts and becomes increasingly consumed by their intense relationship. Based on a true story, the film pushes boundaries and challenges societal norms, making it a provocative and thought-provoking watch.

The story follows the life of Yotaro, a former yakuza member, as he becomes a disciple of the legendary rakugo master Yakumo. Through his journey, Yotaro navigates the complexities of the rakugo art form, forms deep friendships, deals with rivalries, and experiences personal growth.

Unique monsters that suddenly began to appear all over the world from the beginning of the 20th century. At first, human beings tried to resist, but in the face of their enormous power, they came to the conclusion that complete extermination was impossible, and concentrated their wisdom on monitoring and analyzing monsters. The United Nations Kaiju Observatory (commonly known as Coulons) was born. Leading by the indomitable leader Yuichiro Kaido, the authority of monster ecology, Toji Kobayashi, the talent of monster function analysis, Claire Coleman, the maverick of monster disaster prevention, Kenny Mikoshiba, and the nobleman of monster strategy, Nikita Tarkovsky. A new generation Lulu de Picard who paved the way for monster linguistics, and Guillermo Marquez, a monster life science tycoon. Experts in monster science monitored and analyzed hundreds of monsters, and continued to explore a world where monsters and humankind live together.

Kids on the Slope is a heartwarming coming-of-age story set in 1960s Japan. It follows the lives of high school students Kaoru, Sentaro, and Ritsuko as they navigate friendship, love, and the power of music. Kaoru, a reserved and introverted classical pianist, finds himself drawn to the world of jazz when he meets Sentaro, a talented and free-spirited drummer. As their friendship and love for music deepens, they form a bond that helps them overcome their own personal struggles. Together with Ritsuko, their mutual friend and a love interest for both boys, they navigate the ups and downs of high school life, discovering themselves and the joy of music along the way.

Shōwa Monogatari is a 2011 Japanese anime film and television series about the Yamazaki family, who live in Tokyo during Shōwa 39, the same year Tokyo hosts the 1964 Summer Olympics. The film, directed by Tadahiro Murakami, was released in Japan on January 29, 2011. Hiroshi Kugimiya directed the 13-episode television series, which had its broadcast run between April and July 2011

During the heyday of women's pro wrestling in bubble-era Japan, Dump Matsumoto bursts into the ring, shattering norms and turning the nation against her.

Kitarō is a yōkai boy born in a cemetery, and aside from his mostly-decayed father, the last living member of the Ghost tribe. He is missing his left eye, but his hair usually covers the empty socket. He fights for peace between humans and yōkai, which generally involves protecting the former from the wiles of the latter.

When a wealthy man's chauffeur's son is kidnapped, he must navigate the dangerous underworld of crime to save him. In this classic Japanese film, tensions rise as the police, the underworld, and the high society clash.

In 1979 Tokyo, four distinct sisters uncover their aging father's affair, causing their happy facades and bottled-up emotions to slowly unravel.

Set in the 1930s, The Great War of Archimedes follows the story of a Japanese Navy rear admiral who uncovers a secret conspiracy within the military. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he unravels a complex web of deception and power struggles. With the fate of the nation at stake, he must navigate treacherous waters and make difficult choices.

Based on the manga by Ritsu Miyako, this unique drama pairs a penniless detective with a razor-sharp eye for detail with a mysterious woman who can detect lies...?! Together, they unravel complex cases where truth and deception intertwine like threads in a delicate web, all set against the backdrop of a retro-modern cityscape.

Kids on the Slope follows the lives of a group of high school students in the 1960s who bond over their shared love for jazz music. As they navigate through love triangles, conflicts, and personal growth, their passion for music becomes a powerful force that brings them together and helps them find their true selves.

The Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends top generals and several army divisions to defend it at all costs. The mission quickly degenerates as vital resources and troops are diverted to other islands. After a civilian evacuation ends in tragedy most of non-combatants are forced to remain on the island. Many convert to soldier status. Tokyo sends mixed messages that squander time and resources, as when they order the defenders to build an airstrip for aircraft that never come. The truth soon becomes obvious: the high command decides that the island cannot be held and effectively abandons the Okinawan defenders. When the Americans land many troops are deployed in the wrong places. As the slaughter mounts, a suicidal attitude takes hold. Okinawa becomes a death trap, for civilian volunteers and non-combatants as well.

The Family Game is a dark and surreal comedy-drama set in Japan during the Showa era. It follows the story of a dysfunctional family and their struggles with relationships, education, and societal expectations. The film explores the dynamics between the members of the family, including the underachieving son, the strict father who is a salaryman, and the stay-at-home mom. As the family tries to navigate their daily lives, they encounter various challenges and surreal situations that shed light on the complexities of Japanese society and family structures.

Set during World War II in Japan, Kabei: Our Mother tells the story of a mother and her family as they navigate the challenges and hardships brought about by the war. The film explores themes of family, nationalism, and the impact of political ideologies on individual lives.

In 1974, Morikazu is 94 years old and his wife Hideko is 76 years old. They live at a house in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The garden at their home is full of trees, plants and insects. Morikazu paints pictures of the creatures in his garden and also observes them. This has been his daily routine for more than 30 years. Morikazu and Hideko entertain visitors every day including a photographer and the couple living next door.

The Makioka Sisters follows four sisters, Tsuruko, Sachiko, Yukiko, and Taeko, as they navigate the intricacies of love and marriage in pre-war Japan. Tsuruko is the traditional and rigid oldest sister, Sachiko is the practical and modern second sister, Yukiko is the beautiful yet shy third sister, and Taeko is the independent and spirited youngest sister. The film explores their individual struggles and the impact of societal expectations on their lives.

After her mother runs away from home, Tomoko is raised to be a geisha. One day Tomoko meets her mother in a red-light district in Tokyo and her life deeply gets in trouble.

Fierce war breaks out when Shujiro’s rival clan attempts to sabotage his lucrative construction business.