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It was supposed to be a perfect crime... until it was witnessed. Based on a Chinese drama series with two billion total views, the film depicts a psychological battle between a murderer and three kids.
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Hazuki clips her nails every time it rains. She caressed 'her' with these fingers back then. Hazuki, an editor of a publishing company now, is attracted by Shiori, the head of planning. On a day when the two women soaked wet in the rain, they enter an motel for shelter and take a shower. There Hazuki sees the image of her lost "girlfriend" in Shiori and eventually they reach out to each other.
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Based on the historical figure of Nobutora, the father of the famous Warring States period general Takeda Shingen. Takeda Shingen has proven himself in battle but there’s an even more capable person in his family, his father Nobutora (lit. Samurai Tiger). The son exiles the father and so the old patriarch goes to Suruga to serve the Ashikaga shogun in Kyoto. Decades later, Nobutora, now 80 years old, learns that Shingen is in trouble and the old man returns home to keep the Takeda family alive as a new leader seeks to usurp leadership of the Takeda’s and starts a fight with the great warlord, Oda Nobunaga.
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Japan, 1954. A legend emerges from the ashes of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, devastated by atomic bombs in 1945. The creature's name is Godzilla. The film that tells its story is the first of kaiju eiga, the giant monster movies.
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A film about the lives of Chinese businessmen in Russia.
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The movie was inspired by Hiroshima prefectural government's marital activity "Koinowa Project" which is practiced as part of countermeasures against the declining birthplace.
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The movie was inspired by Hiroshima prefectural government's marital activity "Koinowa Project" which is practiced as part of countermeasures against the declining birthplace.
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High School student Miyui Mashio is really struggling. She can't fulfill her dream of becoming an idol and her parents are always fighting. Suddenly, she finds a genie in a bottle and through an accident, finds herself back in 1991. She realizes she is now going to school with her parents. But the problem is, her parents do not seem to get along - so Miyui will never be born! Miyui learns her father is interested in idols and so together with her mother and other girls she forms the idol group AGS16 to make sure her parents will eventually fall in love.
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DANGER DOLLS follows a quartet of cute idol singers who moonlight as butt-kicking action heroines. When extraterrestrial invaders threaten the safety of the Earth after an earthquake unleashes them from an alternate dimension, the Danger Dolls become humanity's only hope for survival. The team infiltrates the evil cult behind the invasion and must use their swords and their fists to smash the invading army.
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Based on 16-year-old writer Sarie Hinakura’s award winning story Jellyfish is centered around two adolescent girls disconnected from their immediate environment of school and mates. They first get together while staring into a jellyfish tank at a local aquarium. The relationship that ensues eventually faces tension from the divergent personalities of the two protagonists, one of whom explores a heterosexual relationship with a fellow student. Jealousy and the wrath of a lover spurned are inevitable spillovers.
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It’s graduation day. Junichi Shinohara shows up at school following a prolonged absence, to find a gigantic “pit” dug in the middle of the campus and all his classmates gathered in the classroom. Then, a strange message comes over the PA system. “In one hour, everyone will die. There is only one way to survive. You must offer a sacrifice.” At first, Shinohara, Rika Suzuki and others think it’s some sort of bad joke. But when the first victim is claimed, they realize it’s a terrifying reality....
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A high school graduating class is forced into a sadistic game threatening certain death to all unless they offer one of their own as sacrifice.
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It's graduation day. Junichi Shinohara shows up at school following a prolonged absence, to find a gigantic "pit" dug in the middle of the campus and all his classmates gathered in the classroom. Then, a strange message comes over the PA system. "In one hour, everyone will die. There is only one way to survive. You must offer a sacrifice." At first, Shinohara, Rika Suzuki and others think it's some sort of bad joke. But when the first victim is claimed, they realize it's a terrifying reality...
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10 years ago Hide, a college student, meets Yuki Gakuko, an older woman, through work. They become lovers with Hide falling hard for Yuki Gakuko. The following year, Yuki abruptly announces one day that she is going to marry another man. This devastates Hide. Hide eventually finishes college and finds a job, but his yearning for Yuki leads him into depression and alcoholism. Meanwhile, Yuki is involved in a car accident and suffers a life altering injury. Now, 10 years later the two former lovers come across each other once again. They are both shells of their former selves ...
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Shio Asami (Stephanie) was brought up in a wealthy family whose mother is a prominent opera singer. However, the bankruptcy of her father’s business forced her to give up becoming an opera singer. Moe Midorikawa (Hikari Mitsushima) entrapped Shio and claimed a victory in an opera contest. A competition of two heroines ensues, placing their pride on the line.
Himself
A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.
Works commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of Japan mapping Supervision Association
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Depois de colocar em prática um complexo esquema para afastar as suspeitas de que ele é Kira, Light, conhece Amane Misa, uma fã apaixonada por Kira, e disposta a ajudá-lo, que além de também ter um Death Note, possui os Olhos de Shinigami, um poder capaz de revelar o nome de uma pessoa ao simplesmente olhá-la. Assim continua a intelectual batalha entre Kira e L.
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What's scary is being a human being, and what's scary is being myself. Truly horrifying things reside inside oneself. The work asks if you can stand the inescapable terror.
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Yagami Light é um brilhante estudante da faculdade que, um dia, encontra um caderno de notas intitulado "Death Note". Dentro deste caderno está uma lista de regras e detalhes para o uso do "Death Note". Quando ele se dá conta do poder que ostenta, decide mudar o mundo a sua maneira. Ele quer transformar o mundo em um lugar melhor matando aqueles que ameaçam a paz do mesmo. O detetive "Kira", codinome L, um brilhante detetive que vive secretamente, surge das sombras e dedica-se a tentar capturar Light. Ambos, L e Light, vivem em busca da Justiça e de uma disputa que definirá qual deles é o "bom" e qual é o "mau".
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Continuação do sucesso Azumi, este filme acompanha a aventura da valente garota que, armada com sua espada, luta pela ordem a fim de preservar a unidade nacional e manter o Japão em paz. Os inimigos são muitos, mas ela não terá piedade de quem atravessar seu caminho.
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A young department store worker discovers a magical lantern which contains the spirit of Tsuboi, a genie who has just one last chance to help someone on Earth.
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Godzilla ressurge depois de anos adormecido no fundo do mar. É acordado de seu sono por um acidente com um submarino americano, a radiação da nave provoca a fúria do gigante que investe mais uma vez contra o Japão. Cabe aos três monstros guardiões do continente (BARAGON, MOTHRA e KING GHIDORAH) deter e destruir o poderoso Godzilla que ameaça o Japão.
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Godzilla ressurge depois de anos adormecido no fundo do mar. É acordado de seu sono por um acidente com um submarino americano, a radiação da nave provoca a fúria do gigante que investe mais uma vez contra o Japão. Cabe aos três monstros guardiões do continente (BARAGON, MOTHRA e KING GHIDORAH) deter e destruir o poderoso Godzilla que ameaça o Japão.
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Junko was born with a type of ESP called pyrokinesis which she can use to incinerate anyone and anything at will. Junko is secretly in love with Kazuki, a young man who works with her. His sister is killed and a boy named Masaki suspected but the police don't arrest him. Junko tells Kazuki about her powers and takes revenge.
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Junko was born with a type of ESP called pyrokinesis which she can use to incinerate anyone and anything at will. Junko is secretly in love with Kazuki, a young man who works with her. His sister is killed and a boy named Masaki suspected but the police don't arrest him. Junko tells Kazuki about her powers and takes revenge.
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Três anos se passaram desde o ataque da Legião, e que o mundo está mais uma vez sendo atormentado por ataques de Gyaos. Os monstros voadores, que teriam sido dizimado por Gamera , agora estão reaparecendo em números crescentes em todo o mundo e evoluíram em Gyaos Hiper. Mayumi Nagamine, ornitólogo observou, retorna para ajudar o Japão governo para enfrentar esta ameaça. Um cemitério de fósseis Gamera foi encontrado no fundo do mar. Agentes do governo sombrias senhorita Asukura e Kurata Shinji, o primeiro com crenças ocultistas, estão entretanto a trabalhar para uma agenda diferente, com Asukura acreditando Gamera ser um espírito maligno.
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Três anos se passaram desde o ataque da Legião, e que o mundo está mais uma vez sendo atormentado por ataques de Gyaos. Os monstros voadores, que teriam sido dizimado por Gamera , agora estão reaparecendo em números crescentes em todo o mundo e evoluíram em Gyaos Hiper. Mayumi Nagamine, ornitólogo observou, retorna para ajudar o Japão governo para enfrentar esta ameaça. Um cemitério de fósseis Gamera foi encontrado no fundo do mar. Agentes do governo sombrias senhorita Asukura e Kurata Shinji, o primeiro com crenças ocultistas, estão entretanto a trabalhar para uma agenda diferente, com Asukura acreditando Gamera ser um espírito maligno.
Hideaki Anno's documentary about the making of Shusuke Kaneko's Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris. From concept to film, the documentary is a video diary of the film's production. Not included in the Arrow Video collection.
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A love story between a timid woman and frustrated ballet dancer.
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A love story between a timid woman and frustrated ballet dancer.
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Third installment of the "Gakko No Kaidan" series follows the trek of several elementary school students as they wander into an alternate world that exists on the opposite side of a school mirror. Nishida Naomi (the hapless teacher in "Gakko No Kaidan 2") returns as the teacher who accompanies the children on their journey into the surreal universe.
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Third installment of the "Gakko No Kaidan" series follows the trek of several elementary school students as they wander into an alternate world that exists on the opposite side of a school mirror. Nishida Naomi (the hapless teacher in "Gakko No Kaidan 2") returns as the teacher who accompanies the children on their journey into the surreal universe.
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A strange meteor lands in Japan and unleashes hundreds of insect-like "Legion" creatures bent on colonizing the Earth. When the military fails to control the situation, Gamera shows up to deal with the ever-evolving space adversary. However the battle may result in Gamera losing his bond with both Asagi and humanity.
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Um tipo de pássaro carnívoro gigante (Gyaos) é acordado numa ilha japonesa logo após os militares encontrarem uma massa gigante (Gamera) se movendo pelas águas do Pacífico. O filme acompanha a cientista Mayumi Nagamine, os militares Yoshinari Yonemori, seu superior Naoya Kusanagi e sua filha Asagi Kusanagi, tentarão desvendar o que são realmente este monstros que aterrorizam o Japão.
The production of Gamera: Guardian of the Universe. Includes interviews with director Shusuke Kaneko, screenwriter Kazunori Ito and lead actress Ayako Fujitani. Also includes behind the scenes footage from special effects director Shinji Higuchi and interviews with suit actors Jun Suzuki and Yumi Kameyama.
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The production of Gamera: Guardian of the Universe. Includes interviews with director Shusuke Kaneko, screenwriter Kazunori Ito and lead actress Ayako Fujitani. Also includes behind the scenes footage from special effects director Shinji Higuchi and interviews with suit actors Jun Suzuki and Yumi Kameyama.
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The Rinkaiji family, by all appearances, is a well-to-do Japanese family. The father, Nariyuki, works in an elite corporation, which gives his wife Yoshiko status in their suburban neighborhood. But the daughter Sugina, who herself has secretly stopped going to school because she is being bullied. One day, they discover that Nariyuki has quit his job. As Nariyuki decides to find a new job along with Sugina, Yoshiko, a firm believer in a life based on the company, soon finds her world falling apart.
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The Rinkaiji family, by all appearances, is a well-to-do Japanese family. The father, Nariyuki, works in an elite corporation, which gives his wife Yoshiko status in their suburban neighborhood. But the daughter Sugina, who herself has secretly stopped going to school because she is being bullied. One day, they discover that Nariyuki has quit his job. As Nariyuki decides to find a new job along with Sugina, Yoshiko, a firm believer in a life based on the company, soon finds her world falling apart.
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A antologia de H.P. Lovecraft é dividida em quatro segmentos: "A Biblioteca", que é o segmento abrangente que envolve a pesquisa de Lovecraft sobre o Livro dos Mortos. Os segmentos seguintes são "Os Afogados", "O Frio" e "Sussurros".
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During a graduation tour in Chitwan, simple-minded and shy Yasuo accidentally becomes a super singer under the name "Ibatsu Taro". Fame and respect he wins, the richest man in Chitwan wishes to make him his family member. In Yasuo's last concert, his love, Reiko, suddenly appears. Between true love and wealth, what will Yasuo's choice be?
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New graduates Ohara, Kitamachi and Tachikawa take part in the battle of job-hunting, so as big companies recruiting talents and potentials. Interviews, tests and activities with odd ideas are carried out. Ohara looks successful in getting an offer from a famous TV station but he is surprised to know he is being set up. With his intelligence, he soon gets the offer, but things never go the way as expected...
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New graduates Ohara, Kitamachi and Tachikawa take part in the battle of job-hunting, so as big companies recruiting talents and potentials. Interviews, tests and activities with odd ideas are carried out. Ohara looks successful in getting an offer from a famous TV station but he is surprised to know he is being set up. With his intelligence, he soon gets the offer, but things never go the way as expected...
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A hospital accidentally gives a man Count Dracula's blood while trying to save his life. A year later, he's back from the dead, trying to right the wrongs of his life while trying to resist the urge to become a vampire.
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A hospital accidentally gives a man Count Dracula's blood while trying to save his life. A year later, he's back from the dead, trying to right the wrongs of his life while trying to resist the urge to become a vampire.
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Set in decadent, chaotic Hong Kong and Tokyo, the film tells the story of a young woman caught up in a mysterious turn of events. A young tour guide, 23-year-old Mamiko who's had her heart set on Paris, finds herself swept off to booming Hong Kong where she is thrown into the midst of a high-profile burglary case.
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Who Do I Choose? is a Japanese film directed by Shūsuke Kaneko.
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Roman Porno from 1988. An allegorical requiem for Nikkatsu studios.
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Summer Vacation tells the story of four teenage students who spend their summer vacation at school – unsupervised and untouched by the outside world.
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Toru was an ordinary businessman. One day he found a doll in the trash, and he took it home. In the next morning, he heard strange noises in the house, although he was supposed to be living alone. He finds out that the doll has turned into a real girl, naked, wearing only an apron. And they start to live together.
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A beautiful day Rokurou, a student, was to masturbate when a beautiful girl knocks on his door: You need a virgin? And so begins the story. Rokurou did not know what it was that this beautiful girl was from a millionaire family.
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Roman Porno from 1984
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Roman Porno from 1984
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Two young women, Minako and Naomi, have been friends and lovers since their school days, and are now living as roommates in the city, working together for a large company. Although she cares for Minako, Naomi decides that she should leave behind her past, find a husband and have kids. Minako, on the other hand, is happy with things as they are and doesn't want to change. The two must work out what they really want out of life, going their separate ways if need be.
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A kindergarten teacher meets a novice magician and together they travel to another city to find love.
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A parody of Aim for the Ace! (エースを狙え Ace wo nerae!?), a tennis manga. Similar characters to that in the manga include "Madam Butterfly", a rich snob of a professional tennis player, and Hiromi, her suffering opponent.
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Midori Satsuki plays Tamako, the owner of a boarding house and a pawn shop who gets into some erotic entanglements.
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Midori Satsuki plays Tamako, the owner of a boarding house and a pawn shop who gets into some erotic entanglements.
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Roman Porno from 1983. The daughter of divorced parents lives with her mother in Tokyo. On the weekends, she takes the train to her hometown of Koga, in Ibaraki Prefecture, to visit her father and old friends. Inspired by the unresolved Shinjuku Kabukicho Disco Nampa Murder Case that occurred in early June, 1982.
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Nikkatsu Roman Porno
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Nikkatsu Roman Porno
Bookstore Guy
A sendup of the stereotypical Japanese family: dad is a salaryman jerk, unable to relate to anyone; mom is a hopeless housewife; the older son is a moderate academic success; but the younger son is a rebellious goof-off for whom a tutor must be hired. The tutor, played by the prototypical bad boy actor Matsuda Yusaku, proceeds to blow the entire family apart.
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A sendup of the stereotypical Japanese family: dad is a salaryman jerk, unable to relate to anyone; mom is a hopeless housewife; the older son is a moderate academic success; but the younger son is a rebellious goof-off for whom a tutor must be hired. The tutor, played by the prototypical bad boy actor Matsuda Yusaku, proceeds to blow the entire family apart.
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A light comedy which celebrates youth's freedoms, aspirations, and boundless energy. Mayumi and Mai are hair stylists who open a Barber shop called The Pink Cut. The place is an immediate success, due mostly to their super-short skirts. When the girls decide to stop wearing underpanties, business goes thru the roof. Eventually Main and Mayumi add special massages and cream rinses to their list of extras. The girls laugh all the way to the bank. Ah, the joys of entrepreneurship!
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Pinku comedy directed by Koyu Ohara and based on the manga by Sho Fumimura. Takarazuka is a gym teacher who wants to work in a girls high school in the worst way, and of course for the worst reasons. He's a lech, and when he finally lands his dream job, he's looking forward to being surrounded by beautiful and occasionally naked girls.
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Nikkatsu Roman Porno
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A moonlight skinny-dipping session between two carefree high schoolers leads to a young boy being accused of a violent assault on his female classmate. After throwing a teacher to the ground, he stomps out of the school gates and spends his summer break roaming a beachside town. Falling down a rabbit hole into a dark, oppressive world of sex and violence, he is taken in by a bar-owner and his libidinous mistress. Meanwhile, the teacher he assaulted hunkers down in a rented villa in the same coastal resort, awaiting a secret tryst with her married lover. What will happen when the student and teacher meet again?
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Nikkatsu Roman Porno
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Toshihiro, a photography school dropout, is obsessed with secretly photographing the lovely Seiko. He is in love with her and hopes to lose his virginity to her someday but is unaware that Seiko may be attracted to him as well. After spying on her with one of her professors, Toshihiro becomes jealous and swears to forget about Seiko. As they both struggle with their sexual urges, a series of misadventures bring them closer together.
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A parable about the inefficiency and anachronism of the Japanese educational system, which places an unusually large amount of importance on cramming for university entrance examinations, Panic High School is about the suicide of a high school student and its ensuing fallout at his school. When one of his classmates becomes frustrated with the math teacher's lack of sensitivity to the suicide, the student steals a rifle, returns to school, aerates the teacher's chest and then holds members of his class captive. This leads to an aggressive standoff with the police and lots of shots of his parents crying and bowing in shame, totally mortified.
