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Journey of the Sky Goddess (2018)
- Director
- TAKE Masaharu
- Cast
- Kaho, Taiga, OKAYAMA Amane
Drama from director Take Masaharu and scriptwriter Adachi Shin, who also teamed up for 100 Yen Love and We Make Antiques. Popular television announcer Takako (Kaho) is demoted to director/reporter due to her own adultery scandal. She goes about her ...
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Chat-lady no kiseki (2018)
- Director
- KAWAGUCHI Hirofumi
- Cast
- YOSHIKAWA Tomo, SUZUKI Hiroki, TSUNASHIMA Erika
Using the concept of a live chat, Rail Truck and Chorura no Uta director Kawaguchi Hirofumi helms this love story depicting the encounter between a man and woman that transcends space and time. The heroine is played by idol Yoshikawa Tomo. Mion (Yos...
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BEING NATURAL (2018)
- Director
- NAGAYAMA Tadashi
- Cast
- KAWASE Yohta, TSUDA Kanji, TANIGAWA Shoichiro
Kawase Yota of Bangkok Nights stars in this drama directed by Nagayama Tadashi whose Journey of the Tortoise won the grand prize in the Off Theater section of the 27th Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival. Takashi (Kawase) is a 50-year-old b...
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Fly me to the Saitama (2019)
- Director
- TAKEUCHI Hideki
- Cast
- NIKAIDO Fumi, GACKT
Live-action adaptation of the manga of the same name with an eccentric premise that generated buzz around its self-deprecating humor about Saitama. Starring Nikaido Fumi from Himizu and River's Edge and GACKT from MOON CHILD and BUNRAKU. Set in a wo...
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My Father, the Bride (2019)
- Director
- FUKUDA Momoko
- Cast
- MATSUMOTO Honoka, HAMANO Kenta, ITAO Itsuji
Quirky drama directed by the cutting-edge Fukuda Momoko, who is also a novelist. Feature-length version of Dad's Wedding, the 2015 work made as part of the ndjc: Young Filmmakers Development Project. Tohka (Matsumoto Honoka) returns home from Tokyo ...
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SAMURAI SHIFTERS (2019)
- Director
- INUDO Isshin
- Cast
- HOSHINO Gen, TAKAHASHI Issey, TAKAHATA Mitsuki
The Floating Castle director Inudo Isshin adapts to film the novel "Hikkoshi Daimyo" by Dobashi Akihiro, which is based on an anecdote about the true-life feudal lord, Matsudaira Naonori. One day, Matsudaira Naonori (Oikawa Mitsuhiro), the lord of H...
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Girls Don't Cry (2018)
- Director
- SHINDO Takehiro
- Cast
- YOSHIDA Rinne, KUMADA Rinka, NAKAYAMA Satsuki
With Harajuku's Takeshita Street as a backdrop, this coming-of-age drama depicts the maturing of two young girls, once inseparable friends, at odds over the gap between their dreams and realities. Artist Yoshida Rinne and model Kumada Rinka co-star. ...
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Clingy Girlfriend (2018)
- Director
- KIMURA Satoshi
- Cast
- Hiraku, SHINADA Makoto, YAMAYA Takeshi
Ensemble film that brings a humorous touch to depicting the love lives of the characters revolving around a certain novel. Directorial debut for Kimura Satoshi, an ENBU seminar alumnus. 'Woman Addicted to Love' stage play heroine Niko (Hiraku) has a...
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Running Again (2018)
- Director
- NAKAIZUMI Yuya
- Cast
- Kanichiro, YAMASHITA Rio, Nahana
A film commemorating the 15th anniversary of the SKIP City International D-Cinema Film Festival which is co-sponsored by Saitama Prefecture and the city of Kawaguchi. People whose lives have run into a dead end take another step forward through under...
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GINTAMA 2: RULES ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN (2018)
- Director
- FUKUDA Yuichi
- Cast
- OGURI Shun, SUDA Masaki, HASHIMOTO Kanna
The sequel to Gintama, the Oguri Shun-starring live-action adaptation of Sorachi Hideaki's identically titled comic which has sold 55 million copies. Fukuda Yuichi continues on as director from the previous film. The comic's fusion of sci-fi, action,...
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My Teacher, My Love (2018)
- Director
- TSUKIKAWA Sho
- Cast
- TAKEUCHI Ryoma, HAMABE Minami, SATO Taiki
Live-action adaptation of the same-named comic by Kouda Momoko, who is also known for No Longer Heroine. A high school girl falls for her good-looking but complicated substitute teacher and goes all out to win his heart. Reunites LET ME EAT YOUR PANC...
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Room Laundering (2018)
- Director
- KATAGIRI Kenji
- Cast
- IKEDA Elaiza, ODAGIRI Joe
Film adaptation of the second-prize winner in the talent discovery project TSUTAYA CREATORS' PROGRAM FILM 2015. Fantasy inspired by a quirky job that involves living in stigmatized properties to wipe the slate clean of unsavory incidents. Thanks to...
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Gyoza Romance (2018)
- Director
- HATA Takehiko
- Cast
- ADACHI Rika, TAMURA Yukihisa, SANO Hinako
Romantic comedy helmed by Hata Takehiko, who has penned numerous hit dramas including "HERO", "Dragon Zakura", and the original story for "Unfair" starring Shinohara Ryoko. Features Adachi Rika in the lead, paired with Tamura Yukihisa from the popula...
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TOKYO LIVING DEAD IDOL (2018)
- Director
- KUMAGAI Yuki
- Cast
- ASAKAWA Nana, ABE Yumeri, OZAWA Runa
A neo-zombie film fusing together idols and zombies. In the lead role is Asakawa Nana, a member of the idol group SUPER☆GiRLS. Co-starring with her is Shogen, who is active both at home and abroad. Set in Tokyo much like today's, zombies have arisen...
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The Band From Nowhere (2018)
- Director
- KIRYU Koji
- Cast
- KOJIMA Fujiko, KIRYU Koji, FUKAZAWA Taiga
The association between the vocalist of a rock band which appeared on a once popular music audition show Ika-ten and an idol singer born in the Heisei is depicted in this comedy. Kiryu Koji of the real life band Uma no Hone plays himself as well as b...
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FLEA-PICKING SAMURAI (2018)
- Director
- TSURUHASHI Yasuo
- Cast
- ABE Hiroshi, TERAJIMA Shinobu, TOYOKAWA Etsushi
Samurai comedy based on Komatsu Shigeo's short story collection. An elite samurai runs into trouble when he is ordered to provide questionable services to women after getting on the bad side with his lord. Director Tsuruhashi Yasuo also penned the sc...
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Yassa Daruman (2018)
- Director
- OMORI Kenichi
- Cast
- SATO Hisanori, SUDO Maasa, TAKETATSU Ayana
Youthful drama inspired by the official mascot for Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Young employees at city hall scramble to boost the mascot's popularity. Reunites the cast from Fun way to write the light novel, along with director Omori Kenichi. ...
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Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Bakumori! Kung Fu Boys -Ramen Panic- (2018)
- Director
- TAKAHASHI Wataru
- Cast
- YAJIMA Akiko, NARAHASHI Miki, MORIKAWA Toshiyuki
The 26th animated feature film for the "Crayon Shin-chan" TV anime series. The idol group Momoiro Clover Z handles the theme song and the songs used in the movie. Shinnosuke (voice: Yajima Akiko) and members of the Kasukabe Defense Force devote the...
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The Bastard and the Beautiful World (2018)
- Director
- SONO Sion, YAMAUCHI Kenji, OTA Hikaru
- Cast
- INAGAKI Goro, KATORI Shingo, KUSANAGI Tsuyoshi
This omnibus film spans multiple genres including action, fantasy, romance and musicals to tell four tearjerker, dance-inducing stories of evil and idiocy with bastards galore. Stars Inagaki Goro, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi and Katori Shingo. The four storie...
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Taiwan yori ai o komete (2017)
- Director
- MIHARA Keigo
- Cast
- ONO Takuro, OCHIAI Motoki, OKAMOTO Natsumi
Coming-of-age road movie set in Taiwan. Two guys troubled by their lives go on a trip to visit a place filled with memories. Commercial feature film debut for Mihara Keigo, who is also an idol and YouTuber primarily in Taiwan. Yusuke (Ono Takuro) a...
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Milky Panic (2018)
- Director
- NUMATA Shinnosuke
- Cast
- KUSUNOKI Taitem, TADANO Yohei, NAITO Ami
Film in the Anime Tamago 2018 project sponsored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs' Young Animator Training Project. With the tiger in the lead, the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac have a Western-style face-off against an evil cat. Directed by N...
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ENGIMON (2018)
- Director
- SATOU Koudai
- Cast
- ASAI Ayaka, TARAKO, YAMAMOTO Yuka
Film in the Anime Tamago 2018 project sponsored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs' Young Animator Training Project. Directed by Satou Koudai, the CGI director for the Nissin Cup Ramen commercial 'Freedom' that was praised for the 3DCG animation. Pa...
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Nine (2017)
- Director
- ISHIKAWA Jiro
- Cast
- ICHIKI Rena, MARUYAMA Atsushi, MAEDA Akira
Tsutsumi Yasuyuki's identically titled play is reimagined for this adolescent drama. Turning the male protagonist a female, it comically portrays an obscure actress trying her hand at boxing. In the starring role is former member of idol group Nogiza...
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Melancholic (2018)
- Director
- TANAKA Seiji
- Cast
- MINAGAWA Yoji, ISOZAKI Yoshitomo, YOSHIDA Mebuki
Teenage drama with pathos and cynical laughs along with suspense and action elements. Feature-film debut for Tanaka Seiji, who handles the script and direction. Produced by One Goose, which was established by a same- aged trio including lead actor-cu...
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LOUDER! Can't Hear What You're Singin’ Wimp! (2018)
- Director
- MIKI Satoshi
- Cast
- ABE Sadawo, YOSHIOKA Riho, CHIBA Yudai
A high-energy rock comedy written and directed by Miki Satoshi of It's Me, It's Me and Instant Swamp depicting the meeting between and phenomenon of two troubled musicians played by Abe Sadawo and Yoshioka Riho. Charismatic rock star Sin (Abe) has a...
