Kisaragi Sumi is a 20-year-old university student. But do not be surprised that she is a 65-year-old inside. Under pressure to help out with the family business from a young age, she could not have a youth. Even afterwards, she devoted her entire life to taking care of first her grandmother and then her father and mother. Sumi finds herself turning 65 without ever having had a boyfriend. She takes a little pride in having lived with integrity. But after her mother passes away, she has the sudden thought of regaining her youth once more and making a fresh start in life. A miracle happens to her. One day when Sumi wakes up, she has the appearance of a 20-year-old. Despite being bewildered by this unbelievable reality, she introduces herself as Sumire and gets another try at youth.
Nagi's Long Vacation follows the story of Nagi, a high school girl who experiences a series of humorous and dramatic events during her summer break. From moving to a new apartment and dealing with messy hair to navigating complicated relationships and funny mishaps, Nagi's vacation is anything but ordinary. Join her as she discovers the ups and downs of teenage life in Japan.
Throne of Blood is a tragic tale of ambition, betrayal, and prophecy set in feudal Japan. When a scheming lord is told by a spirit that he will one day become the ruler, he sets out on a path of destruction and treachery, leading to his ultimate demise.
A debt collector with a gambling problem is forced to protect the girl he loves from a ruthless mob boss. As he gets deeper into the criminal underworld, he must use his martial arts skills to prevail.
Zatoichi, a blind masseur and master swordsman, wanders into a town run by sinister gangs. He becomes involved in a conflict between rival yakuza groups and seeks revenge for the murder of innocent villagers. With his exceptional sword skills and heightened senses, Zatoichi fights to bring justice to the troubled town.
A group of detectives are assigned to protect a convicted killer who is targeted by a powerful bounty hunter. As they transport the killer across the country, they face numerous threats and obstacles, testing their loyalty and determination to fulfill their duty.
Miss Hokusai follows the life of O-Ei, the daughter of the renowned ukiyo-e painter Hokusai, as she navigates art, family, and the challenges of being a female artist in Edo-period Japan.
In the final installment of the trilogy, renowned samurai Miyamoto Musashi seeks to avenge the death of his love and confronts his rival, Sasaki Kojiro, in a dramatic duel on Ganryu Island. Along the way, Musashi faces various challenges and reflects on his journey as a swordsman.
In the midst of a yakuza gang war, a group of aspiring filmmakers are given the opportunity to make their dream movie. As they navigate the violent and chaotic world of the yakuza, they must put their filmmaking skills to the test and overcome various obstacles in order to finish their project.
After the loss of her parents, a young girl named Okko goes to live with her grandmother who runs a haunted inn. With the help of friendly spirits, Okko learns to overcome her grief and find her place in the world.
A Bride for Rip Van Winkle is a movie that follows the journey of a young woman named Nanami who finds herself feeling lost and disconnected from her life. She is struggling with her job, her relationship, and her sense of self. Feeling lonely and isolated, she turns to the internet for solace and unknowingly creates a chain of events that leads her on a path of self-discovery, love, and redemption.
The Crucified Lovers is a film set in 17th-century Japan depicting a dramatic and romantic story. The plot revolves around a bowing merchant who becomes involved with a young painter after his designer wife is suspected of having an affair. As the story unfolds, the protagonist finds himself in a web of suspicion, betrayal, and intrigue, leading to a desperate attempt to escape with his lover.
In Adrift in Tokyo, a young man named Fumiya Tadayasu is enlisted by the middle-aged man, Fukuhara, to accompany him on a walking tour of Tokyo. As they stroll through the city, they encounter various eccentric characters and experience unexpected adventures. The film explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the complexities of urban life.
The world is in turmoil with the October Revolution of 1917, riots over the inflationary price of rice, and the military expedition to Siberia in 1918. But Shinsuke, a brothel owner, spends his days in the arms of geishas, paying little heed to the events happening around him.
Orange is a movie about a high school girl named Naho who receives letters from her future self. The letters warn her about the regrets she will have in the future and give her advice on how to change things. Naho must navigate through friendship, love, and loss as she tries to make different choices and alter the future.
At Sakurada Gate in 1860, the shogun’s chief minister and his retinue of bodyguards are ambushed and annihilated. Bearing the responsibility and shame for this failure is Shimura Kingo, master swordsman and chief of the guard. Forbidden to take his own life in atonement, he is instead tasked with hunting down the remaining assassins; however, fate intervenes and now only one is left. Devoted to his late lord and his duty, he relentlessly pursues the sole remaining assassin for the next thirteen years. But times are changing in Japan and the way of the sword has become outlawed. What does this mean for Kingo?
The time spent between professional Shogi player Kiriyama and his three stories helps to heal his wounds. As he prepares to secure another win in an upcoming tournament, the father who left the three sisters appears and disturbs the peace.
When Sonoko enters a traditional Japanese arranged marriage with Amamiya facilitated by her parents the resulting union is loveless including the functional and goal-oriented sex. When the husband and wife move for his work she falls for her husband's boss and takes on the role of a betrayer.
Best-selling novelist Kosaku Igami has made a career out of using his family as fodder for his novels, much to their dismay. When his mother, the spirited family matriarch, is diagnosed with dementia, Igami must come to terms with the toll his own behavior has taken on his increasingly distant family and resolve his own long-simmering resentments. Evocative of classic Ozu, this gorgeously wrought epic family portrait explores the tenderness and trappings of familial bonds.
Café Funiculi Funicula is a movie about a waitress who discovers that her cafe has the ability to allow customers to travel back in time. As she serves her customers, she encounters various adventures and learns the importance of cherishing the present moment.