Movies and TvShows featuring "tokyo-japan" theme.
Alice in Borderland is a Japanese drama TV show based on the manga series of the same name. It follows a group of young people who find themselves transported to an empty city where they must participate in dangerous and deadly games in order to stay alive. As they navigate through various challenges and conflicts, they unravel the mysteries of the city and discover the truth behind their circumstances. With elements of action, adventure, drama, mystery, and sci-fi, Alice in Borderland combines thrilling gameplay with psychological suspense.
Seeking an escape from his mundane life, high-schooler Keita Amishima stumbles into the secret life of an agent of UNDER ANCHOR - a covert organisation combating cyber terrorism. Keita isn't alone, as he is partnered with an A.I. - the Phone Braver "Seven". Together, Keita and Seven work to counter cyber crimes, all the while dealing with the machinations of a rogue Phone Braver, "Zero One".
Across the ocean on the tiny island kingdom of Barou the ancient god Neo Ranga awakens from his slumber. He is mysteriously drawn to Tokyo, and the three beautiful sisters - Minami, Ushio, and Yuuhi - who are unwittingly linked to the monster. But instead of rolling out the red carpet, the military rolls out the weaponry, and things start to get nasty. The plot thickens: Why is Neo Ranga driven to Tokyo? Is he a messenger with a warning for humankind, or just a big boy out for a good time? And what's behind Ranga's mysterious eyes?
The Prince of Tennis follows the journey of Ryoma Echizen, a highly skilled tennis player who joins Seishun Academy's tennis team to become the best in Japan. As he navigates through intense matches and encounters with various rivals, Ryoma learns valuable lessons about teamwork, determination, and the true meaning of being a champion.
Case Closed follows the story of Shinichi Kudo, a high-school detective, who is transformed into a child after being poisoned by a criminal organization. Now, under the alias Conan Edogawa, he continues to solve murder cases and seeks to regain his original body.
Great Teacher Onizuka follows the story of Eikichi Onizuka, a former gang member who becomes a high school teacher. Onizuka is known for his unconventional teaching methods and his ability to connect with his delinquent students. The series explores the challenges and successes Onizuka faces as he tries to inspire and transform the lives of his students.
The year is 2023 and Alien Beings known as "Lucifer Hawks" have begun invading earth from another dimension. All that stands between them and the enslavement of the human race is the Attacked Mystification Police Department - a special division of the Tokyo Police staffed by women with amazing paranormal abilities.
Tokyo Ghoul is a TV show set in Tokyo, Japan where ghouls, man-eating creatures, live among humans. Kaneki, a college student, survives an attack from a ghoul and becomes a half-ghoul. As he navigates this new world, he must balance his hunger for human flesh with his desire to retain his humanity.
The adventures of Sazae Fuguta and her family and friends in their Tokyo suburb.
In a post-apocalyptic world, a deadly virus has wiped out most of humanity and vampires have emerged as the dominant species. A group of young survivors, including Yuichiro Hyakuya, join forces with the Japanese Imperial Demon Army to take on the vampires and reclaim their world.
Tokyo Mew Mew follows the story of Ichigo Momomiya, a regular middle school student who suddenly gains the powers of a cat after being injected with DNA from the endangered Iriomote Wildcat. Along with four other girls, she becomes a member of the Mew Mew team, tasked with protecting the Earth from an alien race called the Chimera Animas.
Golden Time follows the story of Tada Banri, a law student who lost his memories after an accident. He starts a new life in Tokyo and becomes friends with Mitsuo Yanagisawa, who is also studying law. Banri also falls in love with Kouko Kaga, a beautiful girl who has a dark past. As Banri navigates through his new life, he must confront his memories and deal with the challenges of law school and romance.
On May 1, 1945 in Berlin, as the Red Army raises the Soviet flag over the Reichskanzlei, a group of Nazi officers conduct a ritual. For them, the slaughter in the city is nothing but the perfect ritual sacrifice in order to bring back the Order of the 13 Lances, a group of supermen whose coming would bring the world's destruction. Years later, no one knows if this group of officers succeeded, or whether they lived or died. Few know of their existence, and even those who knew began to pass away as the decades passed. Now in December in the present day in Suwahara City, Ren Fujii spends his days at the hospital. Every night he sees the same dream: A guillotine. Murderers who hunt people, and the black clothed knights who pursue the murderers. He is desperate to return to his normal, everyday life, but even now he hears his friend Shirō's words: "Everyone who remains in this city eventually loses their minds."
Run with the Wind is an anime TV show about a group of college students who join a track and field club and train together to compete in a marathon race. The story explores their journey of friendship, rivalry, and personal growth as they overcome challenges and strive to reach their goals.
12-year-old Misaki Suzuhara has just gotten involved in Angelic Layer, a battling game using electronic dolls called angels. Even as a newbie, Misaki shows advanced skills as she meets new friends and enters Angelic Layer tournaments to fight the greatest Angelic Layer champions of the nation.
In Gun Gale Online, a popular virtual reality game, one player finds herself on a thrilling adventure as she participates in a high-stakes battle-royale tournament. With a traumatic past, she must overcome her fears and forge new friendships while facing intense gunfights and challenging obstacles.
The Naked Director is a TV show based on the true story of a Japanese director in the 1980s and 1990s. It showcases his journey of ambition, business struggles, and personal life, including his relationships with unfaithful wives and involvement with the Yakuza. The show also explores the taboo world of pornography and its impact on the director's career.
Starlight is a play loved throughout the world. Karen and Hikari make a promise with each other when they're young that one day they'll stand on that stage together. Time passes, and now the girls are 16 years old. Karen is very enthusiastic about the lessons she takes every day, holding her promise close to her heart. Hikari has transferred schools and is now away from Karen. But the cogs of fate turn, and the two are destined to meet again. The girls and other Stage Girls will compete in a mysterious audition process to gain acceptance into the revue.
Babylon is an intense and thrilling anime series set in Tokyo, where a public prosecutor finds himself drawn into a dangerous investigation of suspicious mass suicides. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a world of corruption, politics, and conspiracy, leading him to question everything he thought he knew. With seductive women and seductive behavior at every turn, the stakes are high as the prosecutor races against time to uncover the truth and save lives.
Years ago, many magical "Artifacts" were stolen and scattered throughout the world. They fell into the hands of people who were not supposed to know of their existence. The Hoshisato family of magicians has special access to the Artifacts, and they take it upon themselves to return them to their rightful place. Despite her inexperience, Kana wishes to aid her parents, doing her best to improve. Meanwhile, her childhood friend Makoto has come to their mansion to study magic under her father's tutelage. Hatena is excited to see her friend again, only to be utterly disappointed when the person she thought to be a girl all these years turns out to be a boy. Before long, Makoto comes to know of the Artifacts. Unfazed, he continues to strive to fulfill his promises and stay true to why he learns magic - to ease the sadness of people around him and, most importantly, to become a person worthy of being Hatena's partner.