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303 Results
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Penguin Highway (2018)
- Director
- ISHIDA Hiroyasu
- Cast
- KITA Kana, AOI Yu
An animated sci-fi fantasy adapting Morimi Tomihiko's identically titled novel. Studio Colorido, known for Typhoon Noruda, makes its first feature length animation. Fourth-grader Aoyama (voice: Kita Kana) passes his days studying about the world an...
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GODZILLA: City on the Edge of Battle (2018)
- Director
- SHIZUNO Kobun, SESHITA Hiroyuki
- Cast
- MIYANO Mamoru, SAKURAI Takahiro, HANAZAWA Kana
The second chapter in the feature-length animated trilogy of the globally popular "Godzilla" franchise. The original story and screenplay is written by "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" series screenwriter Urobuchi Gen. Haruo (voice: Miyano Mamoru) is att...
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Duality (2018)
- Director
- SATO Masahiko, KAWAMURA Genki, SEKI Yutaro
- Cast
- KUROKI Haru, YOSHIZAWA Taiyo, YAGIRA Yuya
This story is about the various possibilities in life faced by a mother and her son. They arrive at a train station in a small rural town with some purpose in mind. On their way to their destination, the parent and child are faced with a variety of c...
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SAMURAI'S PROMISE (2018)
- Director
- KIMURA Daisaku
- Cast
- OKADA Junichi, NISHIJIMA Hidetoshi, KUROKI Haru
Naoki Prize-winning author Hamuro Rin's period novel is brought to life on film. It nobly portrays the bond between an upright samurai and his deceased wife amid the backdrop of internal intrigue entangling a fief. At the helm is Kimura Daisaku who i...
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HIBIKI (2018)
- Director
- TSUKIKAWA Sho
- Cast
- HIRATE Yurina, KITAGAWA Keiko, Ayaka WILSON
Drama based on Yanamoto Mitsuharu's comic, which was awarded the Manga Taisho in 2017. A high school girl with overwhelming literary talent shakes up the lives of those around her with her brilliant spontaneity. Directed by Tsukikawa Sho of LET ME EA...
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MILLION DOLLAR MAN (2018)
- Director
- OTOMO Keishi
- Cast
- SATOH Takeru, TAKAHASHI Issey, KUROKI Haru
A drama based on the novel by Kawamura Genki, producer of "your name." among others. The film takes a look at the relationship between money and happiness through the pandemonium of a man who hits the lottery. Directer Otomo Keishi and star Sato Take...
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It Comes (2018)
- Director
- NAKASHIMA Tetsuya
- Cast
- OKADA Junichi, KUROKI Haru, KOMATSU Nana
Sawamura Ichi's Japan Horror Story Grand Prize-winning work "Bogiwan ga Kuru" is adapted to film by Nakashima Tetsuya whose CONFESSIONS received high acclaim both in Japan and abroad. In the lead role is Okada Junichi of Sekigahara. Tahara Hideki (T...
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HARD-CORE (2018)
- Director
- YAMASHITA Nobuhiro
- Cast
- YAMADA Takayuki, SATOH Takeru, ARAKAWA Yoshiyoshi
Live-action film adaptation of the outlaw manga with story by Carib Marley and artwork by Imashiro Takashi. Touching and humorous portrayal of the friendship between guys at society's bottom rung. The virtuoso actor Yamada Takayuki was a fan of the m...
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The Antique (2018)
- Director
- MISHIMA Yukiko
- Cast
- KUROKI Haru, NOMURA Shuhei, NARITA Ryo
Live-action film adaptation with a new cast and crew for the mystery novel series by Mikami En, which has been turned into a TV series. The owner of a used book store who is very knowledgeable and extremely observant solves various mysteries involvin...
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YOU, I LOVE (2018)
- Director
- SATOH Yuichi
- Cast
- HIRANO Sho, SAKURAI Hinako, TAMASHIRO Tina
Hoshimori Yukimo's girl's comic is adapted as a live-action teen love story by Sato Yuichi, director of Kisaragi which won the Japan Academy Prize's Director of the Year award. Childhood friends Rin (Hirano Sho), Yu (Sakurai Hinako), Koyomi (Tamashi...
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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...
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LOVE × DOC (2018)
- Director
- SUZUKI Osamu
- Cast
- YOSHIDA Yoh, NOMURA Shuhei, TAMAKI Hiroshi
Directorial debut for popular screenwriter Suzuki Osamu, who has penned the scripts for hit dramas and films including The Handsome Suit. Love Doc is a romance clinic that offers counseling and analyzes DNA to find out your romance genetic type. Pop...
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MIRAI (2018)
- Director
- HOSODA Mamoru
- Cast
- KAMISHIRAISHI Moka, KUROKI Haru, HOSHINO Gen
MIRAI is an animated feature film produced by Studio Chizu. The film is originally written and directed by Mamoru Hosoda who also directed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, Wolf Children and The Boy and the Beast. Kun (voice: Kamishirais...
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50 First Kisses (2018)
- Director
- FUKUDA Yuichi
- Cast
- YAMADA Takayuki, NAGASAWA Masami
A romantic-comedy remaking the 2004 Hollywood film, 50 First Dates. At the helm is Fukuda Yuichi who directed Psychic Kusuo and other comedies. This is his first time undertaking a love story. Daisuke (Yamada Takayuki) works as a coordinator in Hawa...
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Marmalade Boy (2018)
- Director
- HIROKI Ryuichi
- Cast
- SAKURAI Hinako, YOSHIZAWA Ryo
Live-action adaptation helmed by Wolf Girl and Black Prince director Hiroki Ryuichi based on Yoshizumi Wataru's popular comic, which has sold over 10 million copies over the course of the entire series. Teen romance starring Yoshizawa Ryo of Gintama ...
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Okko’s Inn (2018)
- Director
- KOSAKA Kitaro
- Cast
- KOBAYASHI Seiran, MATSUDA Satsumi, MIZUKI Nana
Theatrical film anime adaptation of a popular piece of children's literature that has sold over 3 million copies in total. Directed by Kosaka Kitaro of NASU: SUMMER IN ANDALUSIA with script by Yoshida Reiko of Lu over the wall. Sixth-grader Okko (K...
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Shoplifters (2018)
- Director
- KORE-EDA Hirokazu
- Cast
- Lily Franky, ANDO Sakura, MATSUOKA Mayu
Drama interweaving emotional ties that transcend family, directed by THE THIRD MURDER's Kore-eda Hirokazu. Won the Palme d'Or in competition at the 71st Cannes International Film Festival. Day-laborer father Shibata Osamu (Lily Franky) and his son ...
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Chronicle of the After-School Wars (2018)
- Director
- TSUCHIDA Junpei
- Cast
- ICHIKAWA Miori, AKIZUKI Narumi, Ririka
Film adaptation of the hit stage play utilizing A-list idols. Exquisitely depicts the subtleties of the emotions of girls wrapped up in absurd bloodletting with razor-sharp action and violence to boot. It's after school, and Kadowaki Sena (Ichikawa ...
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ASAKO I & II (2018)
- Director
- HAMAGUCHI Ryusuke
- Cast
- HIGASHIDE Masahiro, KARATA Erika, SETO Koji
Commercial film debut from Hamaguchi Ryusuke, whose previous work Happy Hour won the Best Actress award at the 68th Locarno International Film Festival. Brings a sensitive touch to depicting the emotions of a woman vacillating between two men with th...
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Café Funiculi Funicula (2018)
- Director
- TSUKAHARA Ayuko
- Cast
- ARIMURA Kasumi, ITO Kentaro
Film adaptation of the debut novel from stage writer and director Kawaguchi Toshikazu. Film directorial debut by Tsukahara Ayuko, who has helmed popular TV dramas included 'Unnatural.'. Urban legend has it that you can return to your chosen point in ...
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Ao-Natsu (2018)
- Director
- FURUSAWA Takeshi
- Cast
- AOI Wakana, SANO Hayato
Nanba Atsuko's identically titled comic is adapted to this live-action love story. In the director's chair is Furusawa Takeshi of Love for Beginners. Rio (Aoi Wakana) is a Tokyo-raised high school girl who dreams of a destined romance. She ends up s...
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Love At Least (2018)
- Director
- SEKINE Kosai
- Cast
- Shuri, SUDA Masaki, NAKA Riisa
Romance film adaptation of the novel from Akutagawa Prizewinning author Motoya Yukiko. Moving depiction of the growing distance between a woman dealing with isolation and a vacuous guy. Feature film debut from video director Sekine Kosai. Yasuko's (...
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OUR DEPARTURES (2018)
- Director
- YOSHIDA Yasuhiro
- Cast
- ARIMURA Kasumi, KUNIMURA Jun
Third film in the 'RAILWAYS' series about local railroads that celebrates humanity. Set on the Hisatsu Orange Railway in Kyushu, the film depicts the rebirth of a family unrelated by blood who have lost a loved one. Akira's (Arimura Kasumi) husband ...
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Legend of the Demon Cat (2018)
- Director
- Chen Kaige
- Cast
- SOMETANI Shota, Huang Xuan, ABE Hiroshi
Japan-China co-production about monk Kukai and poet Hakurakuten as they tackle a tremendous mystery that shakes Chang'an, based on author Yumemakura Baku‘s "Samon kukai tou no kuni nite oni to utagesu". Directed by Farewell My Concubine's Chen Kaige....
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THE HOUSE WHERE THE MERMAID SLEEPS (2018)
- Director
- TSUTSUMI Yukihiko
- Cast
- SHINOHARA Ryoko, NISHIJIMA Hidetoshi
In this mystery based on the novel by "Into the White Night" and "Suspect X" author, Higashino Keigo, a couple is confronted by a tragedy involving their beloved child and ultimately must make a difficult choice. Tsutsumi Yukihiko of Sanada 10 Braves...
