Hot Wind

Set in wartime at the Yawata Steel Works in Tobata, Yawata, and Kokura cities in Fukuoka Prefecture,

Sunny and Cloudy Days

The Seven Changes of a Paper Crane (Part 1)

The story is based on the serial novel by Tsunoda Kikuo.

The Seven Changes of a Paper Crane (Part 2)

The story is based on the serial novel by Tsunoda Kikuo.

Keepers of Order

Chuji and his family become the primary target of gangs in Nikko headed by Hasshu marshal Nakayama a

Cases of An Actor in Disguise: Mansion of beauties

The first work in the series "Cases of An Actor in Disguise" starring Kokichi Takada, based on the o

八幡鳩九郎

1962 Japanese movie

The Eve of the Chinese Festival

A kabuki actor is assassinated during a New Year celebration show, in front of everyone, fortunately

Gate of Hell

Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a vio

Zoku Hebihimesama

The Young Swordsman

The Devil of Edo

Jidai-geki by Ryo Hagiwara

Tenpo Suikoden - Otone's Night Fog

Jidai-geki by Kiyoshi Saeki

Outlaw island

The southern tip of Shikoku. This village, surrounded by a bay, where, according to legend, the form

Kuro-uma no danshichi

Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind

Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star

film directed by Tai Katô

Akado Suzunosuke: The Defeat of the Skull Mask Gang

Suzunosuke must finish his battle with the Skull Mask Gang—while facing a cave man as well.

Shinpen Tange Sazen: Sekigan no maki

Another adaptation of Tange Sazen.

Nage Utasamon niban tegara: Tsuri tenjô no semushi otoko

Second in the Nage Utasamon series

Otoko dokyō no ayame kasa

1962 Japanese movie

White Heron

OSHINO, the beautiful daughter of restaurant owners, is in love with SHIRASAGI the painter. But ther

風雲金毘羅山

Enoken ohako rakuda no Ma-san

1950 Japanese movie

Kodokan Under a Morning Moon

The picture tells of a tremendous conflict between ju-jitsu, an aggressive art practiced by vicious

Shogun's Holiday

During the reign of Hidetada, the second shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty, the advisor Okubo Hikozaemo

A Thousand and One Nights with Toho

The debut film of Shin Toho Productions

The Magnificent Five

Unruly Lion

Edokko Nagaya

1962 Japanese movie

Toward the Decisive Battle in the Sky

Young men endure challenging flight training in the Yokaren, a program feeding new pilots into the

Beranmē nagaya kenka matoi

1962 Japanese movie

The Adventures of Jirokichi: A thousand coins

The film adaptation of the novel "Three Little Rats" by Tatsuro Jinde. In this fascinating story, th

Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan

It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed Yagyu clan. In one

Kantaro of Ina

War-time jidaigeki by Eisuke Takizawa.

Ninja Assassins

Saotome Mondonosuke pursues the culprit who placed a malicious curse upon Shogun Tsunekichi.

The Bored Samurai

Saotome Mondonosuke is Hatamoto (a high-class warrior who is allowed to see the Shogun in person) wh

The Fighting Firemen

Kichigoro, a firefighter from the Maeda family of the Kaga Principality, rescues Oshimo, the younger

Nage Utasamon ichiban tegara: Shibijin yashiki

First in the Nage Utasamon series

Nage Utasamon sanban tegara: Fukumen dokurotai

Third in the Nage utasamon series

Hana no yukyo-den

1958 Japanese movie

Samurai Hawk

1716, Yoshimune becomes the 8th Shogun as high Shogunate officials are attacked. While the governmen

Kurama Tengu: The Fire Festival

The masked avenger Kurama Tengu is linked to a plot to bring down the Tokugawa shogunate, but is it

白頭巾現わる

1949 Japanese movie

The Dancer and Two Warriors

Zenigata Heiji Detective Story: Heiji Covers All of Edo

Police detective Heiji is assigned to catch the masked Maboroshi gang of robbers who have terrorized

A Mother's Love

A bar girl tries to pass her three children, each from a different father, to rural relatives.

Battle Troop

Three IJN flyers Mikami (Susumu Fujita), Kawakami (Masayuki Mori) and Murakami (Akitake Kono) are go

Brothers of Fire

Japanese film.

Jūrokumon karasudō: Sennin higan

Japanese film.

Military Song of the Morning Mist

At the beginning of the Meiji era, three brothers of a samurai family each stand up to the times.

Nangoku taiheiki

Japanese film.

An Actor's Revenge

Nakamura Yukinojo gains popularity in Edo's kabuki scene as a handsome onnagata (a male actor who pl

The Shogun’s Guard: Valor in Turbulence

The stormy tale of the Shinsengumi is told from its birth by master filmmaker Sasaki Yasushi, with a

The Master Spearman

This subversive period film features a hotheaded young samurai, Kurodo, who threatens to commit hara

Akadô Suzunosuke

First of nine films based on the novel. The first live-action adaptation focuses on the origins of h

Mask of the Moon

Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for po

Blooded Spear

Edo, 1703. Young Sugino, one of the 47 rōnin seeking revenge against lord Kira, who caused that his

The Gay Masquerade

The film won 1959 Blue Ribbon Awards for best actor Raizo Ichikawa and for best cinematography Kazuo

The Loyal 47 Ronin

Japan, 1701. A group of samurai become rônin after their lord is forced to commit seppuku for assaul

The Great White Tiger Platoon

The Great White Tiger Platoon was part of the Aizu clan's last ditch efforts to stop the advance of

Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron

A 1944 propaganda film that depicts the fictionalised career of IJAAF pilot Tateo Kato, who led the

Great Bodhisattva Pass 2

The sequel to the 1935 film Great Bodhisattva Pass

Edo Purebreed

Action and adventure abound in this story of friendship between two rival firefighters, Kichigoro an

The War at Sea from Hawaii to Malaya

Japanese Navy air cadets train for the attacks on Pearl Harbor and the HMS Prince of Wales.

Castle of Flames

In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed: his

Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes

Suzunosuke faces perhaps his wildest foes. This evil gang is lead by a one-eyed birdman and other de

Showdown at Lightning Pass

A story about a spear master’s spiritual and martial discipline.

Stop the Old Fox

Historical and political detective. The main characters are drawn into court intrigues, and the inve

Jirocho Fuji

Legendary yakuza Shimizu Jirocho and his 28 henchmen travel the unruly path from a 'Fire Festival' i

Ishimatsu from the Forest

The film recounts the tragedy of a young outlaw. Considered a lost film.

The Battle of Kawanakajima

This epic depicts the battle between Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen. The focus of the story is th

Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights

The remake of Yoshikawa's novel continues with the second installment in which Takezo, soon to be Mi

Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Akiba

Early film by Eiichi Kudô.

Bloody Account of Jirocho: Raid on the Road

Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass

Bloody Account of Jirocho: Duel at Fujimi Pass

Bloody Account of Jirocho: Raid on the Holy Mountain

Heavenly Dragon

From the opening theme song to the grand finale, you know that you have found something special as t

Tange Sazen and the Princess

Tange Sazen interferes with an evil plot against the Iga Yagyu family.

Case of Umon: Red Lizard

Umon goes on an investigation to unveil the murderer known as Red Lizard.

Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion

During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of mo

Hibari’s Favorite 2

Young girl Kichiza searches for her missing brother and the person responsible for the death of her

Asataro the Crow

Early film directed by Kenji Misumi.

Great Bodhisattva Pass

1930s Japanese film.

Case of Umon: Woman of the Magic Lantern

Detective Umon’s services are called upon when ronin Yaichiro is killed with a peculiar weapon, a st

Tanuki Battle of Awaodori Festival

A tanuki-themed musical.

Ghost Cat of Nabeshima

Tanuma Kandayuu is a high class samurai of the house of Nabeshima. He finds a lavish board of Go (a

Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman

Ishimatsu of Mori, from his early days leading up to his joining with Shimizu Jirocho, Boss of the T

The Actress vs. the Greedy Sharks

Framed by his enemies, Manbe finds himself imprisoned for a murder he didn’t commit. His only hope l

The Red Shadow

Fifteen years after Ishida Mitsunari lost in the battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu foresees his

Benten Kozo

Orphaned Kiku was raised at a Buddhist temple and learned theatrical arts and martial arts as a chil

Street of Wandering Men

When a group of men from the Hanya clan search his town for a missing geisha, a brave ronin decides

Sword of Destiny

When master swordsman Mikogami Genshiro of the Ono fencing school returns to find that his ailing se

Iemitsu and Hikoza

A sentimental tale of the filial love between shogun Iemitsu (matinee idol Hasegawa) and his loyal o

Road of Chivalry

While on the road, famed Yakuza Boss Jirocho is falsely accused of starting a peasant's uprising and

Dancers of Awa

Jurobei, a kaisen tonya (wholesaler in port) in Awa, was wronged and killed on the day of the Dance

The Shogun and the Fishmonger

Fishmonger Tasuke and Shogun Iemitsu swap their identities in pretence for the protection of Iemitsu

Yasubei Horibe

Pre-war jidaigeki film from 1936, produced by Uzumasa Hassei Eiga studios

Eleven High School Girls

With his simple appearance, eyes shining with love and a sense of justice, and voice burning with yo

Magistrate of Dice

Based on the exploits of real-life historical character Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan, this exciting t

Lord Mito: All Star Version

In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the

Hebihime sama

Hyoroku's Dream Tale

Exploits of Heisuke Isokawa

Sagohei the Three-footer

Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Devil in Crescent Moon Tower

The swordsman again crosses paths with the murderous Devil Mask Gang -- who as the name suggests, al

Zenigata Heiji torimono hikae: madara hebi

Dedication of the Great Buddha

The film depicts how the work to build the Great Buddha overcame a number of obstacles as proponents

Akado Suzunosuke: Monster in the Moonlight

In the first two films we learn the character's origins, including his childhood and how he learned

Akado Suzunosuke vs. the One-Legged Devil

The magical swordsman battles a gang of cutthroats, who are led by a peg-legged villain.

Flowers Blooming In the Storm

Jidaigeki from 1940

Zangiku monogatari

Based on the novel by Shofu Muramatsu, the film is dedicated to the actors of the renowned Japanese

The Woman Aiming for the Shogun

A man attacks the shogun, but does not succeed in his assassination attempt. He flees to the mountai

Musashibo Benkei

A 1942 Jidaigeki by the veteran jidaigeki filmmaker Kunio Watanabe about the legendary warrior Musas

Fighting Letter for 29 People

Kuriyama Daizen

Prewar jidaigeki starring Denjiro Okochi

Numazu Officer School

Japanese war movie

Ambush at Iga Pass

Itahachi shima

Japanese movie

Flowery Hood

Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin

Fighting Fire Fighter

Daiei Studio is Bustling

A studio introduction version for Daiei Stars.

照る日くもる日 后篇

Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Furisode Mansion

The fourth episode of the popular detective series starring Tomisaburō Wakayama. Featuring mysteriou

Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: The Female Demon Mask

A thrilling entertainment mystery period drama directed by Daisuke Yamazaki, depicting the remarkabl

すっ飛び駕

春秋鏡山城

Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: The Dead Beauty of Kurayamizaka

The second installment of the detective series starring Tomisaburō Wakayama. Depicting the remarkabl

木曽路の決闘 夏祭り三度笠