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LUPIN THE 3rd VS. DETECTIVE CONAN THE MOVIE (2013)
- Director
- KAMEGAKI Hajime
- Cast
- KURITA Kanichi, TAKAYAMA Minami, UCHINO Seiyo
A crossover film that brings together nationally popular animated series Lupin the 3rd and Detective Conan. Its director is Kamegaki Hajime (Naruto Shippuden: The Movie). The series' regular voice casts are joined by special guests Uchino Masaaki (La...
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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)
- Director
- TAKAHATA Isao
- Cast
- ASAKURA Aki, KORA Kengo, CHII Takeo
The first film in fourteen years since My Neighbors the Yamadas from maestro Takahata Isao, who devised the story, wrote the script, and directed. Based on the ancient Japanese folk tale "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter", it explores its premise from a...
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Nazotokinema MADAM MARMALADE NO IJYO NA NAZO KAITOHEN (2013)
- Director
- NAKAMURA Yoshihiro, TSURUTA Norio, UEDA Taiki
- Cast
- KAWAGUCHI Haruna, TAKAHATA Atsuko, YAMAZAKI Hajime
The latter part of a new style of interactive movie in which viewers try to solve a mystery together with the characters as they are watching. The mystery hidden within the chapters of the first film that viewers were challenged to solve is revealed ...
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THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS (2013)
- Director
- SUNADA Mami
- Cast
After drawing attention for her debut Death of a Japanese Salesman, director Sunada Mami reveals the current state of animation product ion house Studio Ghibli through focusing on the light and dark permeating its daily activities. Miyazaki Hayao an...
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Pecoross' Mother and Her Days (2013)
- Director
- MORISAKI Azuma
- Cast
- IWAMATSU Ryo, AKAGI Harue, HARADA Kiwako
Veteran director Morisaki Azuma's adaptation of Okano Yuichi's essay manga following the daily life of a nebbish son and his dementia-stricken mother. Its talented cast includes Iwamatsu Ryo, Harada Kiwako, and 89-year-old Akagi Harue in her first st...
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A Sparkle of Life (2013)
- Director
- SOTOYAMA Bunji
- Cast
- YOSHIYUKI Kazuko, TAKARADA Akira, YAMAMOTO Gaku
Director Sotoyama Bunji, who won five awards including Best Short Film at the 2011 Monaco Film Festival for his depiction of love between an elderly couple in On This Side, returns to the theme of old age. Yoshiyuki Kazuko gives a vivid performance a...
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For You (2013)
- Director
- TSUKINOKI Takashi
- Cast
- HANAGAMAE Koichi, AOYAGI Takaya, MASAKI Sawa
Work from the short film omnibus project Father, which heartwarmingly depicts parent-child relationships, and was produced through crowdfunding from individuals and corporations. Directed by Tsukinoki Takashi, who was mentored by Imamura Shohei and i...
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Son！Over My Dead Body (2013)
- Director
- SUGIYAMA Yoshikazu
- Cast
- OZEKI Shinji, MIZUNO Tadashi, UEDA Yuki
Work from the short film omnibus project Father, which heartwarmingly depicts parent-child relationships, and was produced through crowdfunding from individuals and corporations. Sugiyama Yoshikazu, director of the concert documentary HIRAKATA depict...
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Virgin Road (2013)
- Director
- ICHIHARA Nao
- Cast
- SAKURAGI Rina, MATSUDA Jiro, HARIHARA Shigeru
Work from the short film omnibus project Father, which heartwarmingly depicts parent-child relationships, and was produced through crowdfunding from individuals and corporations. Ichihara Nao makes his directorial debut with this film focusing on the...
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Nazotokinema MADAM MARMALADE NO IJYO NA NAZO SYUTUDAIHEN (2013)
- Director
- NAKAMURA Yoshihiro, TSURUTA Norio, UEDA Taiki
- Cast
- KAWAGUCHI Haruna, TAKAHATA Atsuko, YAMAZAKI Hajime
The first part of a new style of interactive movie in which viewers try to solve a mystery together with the characters as they are watching. Its three riddle-laden chapters were directed respectively by Nakamura Yoshihiro, Tsuruta Norio, and Ueda Ta...
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Uchi no hara no uchi (2013)
- Director
- IWASHITA Chikako
- Cast
- MATSUNAGA Nagisa, OHKOUCHI Nanako, UDA Takaki
The eighth film from the Tollywood Studio Project, founded on the concept of commercial film production by students. With a fresh touch, it depicts the journey to independence of a young woman who hides her emotions. Director Iwashita Chikako, who wa...
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Komaneko: The First Step (2003)
- Director
- GODA Tsuneo
- Cast
One sunny day, female kitten Koma decides to make a stop motion film. She begins to write the storyboards, make the stuffed toys, and draw the background art. Before long, Koma starts making her film — shooting frame by frame with her cute 8mm camera...
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MY SUMMERTIME MAP (2012)
- Director
- FUKASAKU Kenta
- Cast
- MOTOYASHIKI Kenta, YAMAMOTO Taro, OKINA Megumi
Drama about an elementary school student trying to draw a map of his town, set in Hiroshima, a city that recovered from devastation after the war. Director Fukasaku Kenta, son of director Fukasaku Kinji, expresses the bonds between friends, family, a...
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HOMESICK (2012)
- Director
- HIROHARA Satoru
- Cast
- KAKU Tomohiro, KANEDA Yuki, FUNASAKI Tsubasa
Director Hirohara Satoru caught the world's attention with Good Morning to the World!!, his Musashino Art University graduation film. Hirohara produced this feature-length theatrical debut with a scholarship from the Pia Film Festival. Poignant and f...
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Toriko the Movie Secret Recipe of Gourmet God (2013)
- Director
- ZAKO Akifumi
- Cast
- OKIAYU Ryotaro, PARK Romi, SAKURAI Takahiro
An animated feature film based on Shimabukuro Mitsutoshi's food-themed manga. A "gourmet hunter" who acquires rare foods clashes with a giant enemy on a remote island. Director Zako Akifumi was also the series director for the animated television ada...
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THE CHERRY ORCHARD (2012)
- Director
- TOGASHI Shin
- Cast
- SAITO Emi, SAKUMA Toshihiko, SUGAWARA Hiromi
Director Togashi Shin, whose Ano sora wo oboeteru won the Grand Prix at the 2008 Kinotayo Film Festival in France, helms this short drama about familial bonds set in his home prefecture of Yamagata. Most of its cast, including lead actress Saito Emi,...
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my father's mistress (2012)
- Director
- SAKODA Kousuke
- Cast
- KONO Tomomi, IZUMI Miwako, ASAOKA Megumi
The debut feature film from director Sakoda Kousuke, who won acclaim at film festivals in Japan and abroad for his works including short film Kono Mado, Mukogawa. It marks his return to directing after three years spent dealing with depression. It pa...
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Jin Jin (2013)
- Director
- YAMADA Daiki
- Cast
- DAICHI Yasuo, KOMATSU Misaki, SATO B-saku
A drama devised by and starring actor Daichi Yasuo. Set in the famous "picture book town" of Kembuki in Hokkaido, it depicts human kindness and familial bonds. Winner of the Audience Award and Public People Award at the Yubari International Fantastic...
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Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)
- Director
- YUYAMA Kunihiko
- Cast
- OTANI Ikue, INUYAMA Inuko, MIYANO Mamoru
Director Yuyama Kunihiko's 16th feature film, and 3rd film in the Best Wish series. Features the fastest speed battle in the history of Pokémon. Guest voice performances by Takashima Reiko and the comedy duo Heisei Nobushi Kobushi. Satoshi (voice: M...
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MINNADE TEASOBI ANPANMAN TO ITAZURAOBAKE (2013)
- Director
- HIMAKI Yuji
- Cast
- TODA Keiko, NAKAO Ryusei
An animated film that invites the audience to participate and clap along while watching. It follows the escapades of three mischievous ghosts. Screened together with Fly! Handkerchief of hope. Deroron, Dororon, and Zuroron amuse themselves by scarin...
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Fly! Handkerchief of hope (2013)
- Director
- YANO Hiroyuki
- Cast
- TODA Keiko, NAKAO Ryusei, MOTOKARIYA Yuika
The 25th film in the popular animated franchise that celebrated its 25th year on television in 2013. It presents a heartwarming depiction of a tiny boy elephant's gradual growth through his friendship with Anpanman. Its story is provided by manga cre...
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Blindly in Love (2013)
- Director
- ICHII Masahide
- Cast
- HOSHINO Gen, Kaho, HIRAIZUMI Sei
Warm-hearted love story that gained popularity through word of mouth. A clumsy and introverted 35-year-old virgin guy falls in love for the first time in his life, with a blind woman. Direction and screenplay by Ichii Masahide. City hall employee Ke...
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SPINNING KITE (2011)
- Director
- KASE Satoshi
- Cast
- NAKAMURA Tomoya, UCHINO Kenta, ITO Yuki
Coming-of-age film depicting the struggles of youth captivated by Tokyo, set in 1996 in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture. Director Kase Satoshi's feature film debut. Garnered over 13 nominations and awards at indie film festivals worldwide, including the S...
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Leaving on the 15th Spring (2012)
- Director
- YOSHIDA Yasuhiro
- Cast
- MIYOSHI Ayaka, OTAKE Shinobu, KOBAYASHI Kaoru
Family drama based on real life on the Okinawan island of Minami-Daito. Depicts the excitement and anxieties of a girl in her last year of junior high school, living on an island without a high school where further study means leaving home. Yoshida Y...
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Itai no itai no tonde ike (2013)
- Director
- Mifa PARK
- Cast
- OKAWA Haruna, HAYASHIDA Mari, Myonju
Included in the 5th screening lineup themed on "tears," from the Momo Matsuri collective that produces and screens films by female directors. Directed by Park Mifa, a Korean residing in Japan who has explored her roots in films including Tokyo Ariran...
