Cases of Umon:Ａ Woman with An Umbrella

Ryutaro Otomo as the Edo magistrate Umon Kondo is out to solve a crime that centers around the murde

Cases of An Actor in Disguise: Bloodskull Mansion

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

Thus the Divine Wind Blows

Set in the late thirteenth century, this film depicts the defense of southern Japan led by the Kono

A Baby Given by a Fox

A lowly drunken samurai finds an abandoned baby in the woods and takes it home. A gift from a fox. B

Isshin Tasuke: A World in Danger

Tasuke stumbles across Kokichi, a distraught man whom having lost his fiancee to Lord Kawakatsu is r

G-men of Japan 2: Bloody Duel at Shipwreck Cape

The second part of an action-packed action movie about the struggle between smugglers, the Japanese

The Eve of the Chinese Festival

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

Ooka Seidan: Devil Image

Magistrate Ooka and a samurai fight against evil forces.

Osaka Elegy

Ayako becomes the mistress of her boss so she can pay her father's debt and prevent him from going t

The Samurai Markets

The success story of a group of ronin who fights against traffickers during the Edo Tenpo period.

The Lord Takes a Bride

Young Lord Gentaro (Otomo Ryutaro) takes a journey to Edo in search of his future wife. Easier said

Meiji no kyōdai

Shunjû ittôryû

After being expelled from the Chiba Dojo , Hirate Zoshu , along with his acquaintances Tadaki Ganryu

Sasaki Kojiro

Ronin Sasaki Kojiro pursues his ultimate goal of becoming a master swordsman. Along the way he encou

Watari and the Fantasticks

Based on Episodes 27-39 of the 1967 Akakage TV Series "Upon learning of the evil general Yuri Danjo'

Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Ghost Ship

Bored Hatamoto film #20

Satsuma-bikyaku

A Chivalrous Spirit

An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of per

The Abandoned Swords

Best friends Gentaro and Sanpei become fateful enemies when Sanpei steals a secret document revealin

一本刀土俵入　

The Fighting on The Trial

Hanjiro of Kusama searches for his little sister Oyuki, who went missing after being desecrated by H

Ghost of the 53 Stations

Kota and Kosuke, from the Hikyaku-ya shop in Edo, went to Kyoto. Contrary to their carefree appearan

The Kuroda Affair

This adaptation of a Hideji Hojo novel, about the historical uprising of the Kuroda clan in 1633, is

Sanada Ten Braves

1954 Japanese movie

Giant Cat Den

Film about Ghost-Cat.

Kisaragi Sword

The story concerns the efforts of seven master swordsman who join together to protect the new inexpe

Goblin of Rashomon

Taiko's Rising in the World

Taikoki is a legendary biography of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who rose to the office of taikō. And the sto

Lofty Ambitions

Case of a Young Lord 10: The Mystery of the Spider Lady

Young lord investigates the mysterious death that takes place in the underworld.

Yukinojō henge, Kanketsu-hen

While Traveling

In this film, Hibari plays a dual role as brother and sister. The story involves a journey to Hanaga

Sorcerer's Orb: Part 5

The 5th and final part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkende

Eight Brave Brothers 3

The long-awaited Hakkenshi arrive at Takita Castle, which is saddened by successive defeats.

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1

The deputy shogun of the realm, accompanied by his loyal and capable aides, makes a stop at Jigokuda

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.2

At the transformed Fumaden (Demon Subduing) Temple, with the dynamic efforts of Sukesan and Kakusan,

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.4

Fourth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.

Kurama Tengu

Directed by Daisuke Itô.

Ryū no misaki

1945 Japanese movie

Red-Lacquered Sword

Flowers on the Trail

Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge

This is one of the many films based on the legend of Chuji Kunisada, a wandering gambler and a defen

The Sun

Adaptation of the Riichi Yokomitsu novel.

Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Phantom Mansion

Bored Hatamoto film #17

はだか大名　後篇

Unruly Lion

Phantom Castle

Early Japanese three-part samurai / fantasy serial.

Epic Crash

Utaemon Ichikawa plays the role of Hikoshiro Navate, who has a strong sense of justice and opposes p

Magistrate of Dice

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

疾風愛憎峠

Bored Hatamoto: The Million-ryo Mystery

Bored Hatamoto film #16.

続変化大名

Kunisada Chuji

Kunisada Chuji is a common folk hero who looks out for poor people in the country who are at the mer

Seven Faces

First film of the Bannai Tarao series starring Chiezo Kataoka

The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 1: Revenge and Love

The first part of an entertaining historical drama depicting the eventful story of the revenge of an

The Kingdom of Jirocho 1

The tale of real-life Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho is told from his earliest beginnings as a gambler

The Kingdom of Jirocho 4

The continuing adventures of the Jirocho gang.

Minamoto Yoshitsune

A historical scroll depicting the story of the tragic fate of the young samurai Minamoto Yoshitsune,

Jigoku no kagebōshi

1962 Japanese movie

鍔鳴浪人

牢獄の花嫁

Shinran, Part II

Continuation of the biographical film about the monk Shinran, based on the novel by Eiji Yoshikawa.

The Duel at the Satta Pass

A variety of characters, including ninja Noto, a swordsman disguised as a komuso monk, and a young s

Jirocho’s Days of Youth: Boss of the Tokai Region

His skill and courage were the best in Japan! The life story of Jirocho, a man who protected people

Sorcerer's Orb: Part 3

The third part of the series of films based on the Japanese epic novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Kyo

The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 2: Dance of Revenge

The second part of an entertaining historical drama depicting the eventful story of the revenge of a

The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 3: Sword of Revenge

The final, third part of an entertaining historical drama depicting the eventful story of the reveng

Akagaki Genzo

Forty-seven Ronin of the Ako clan are waiting for the right moment to avenge the insult and death of

Hirado Pirates

In the 9th year of the Tempo era, after a long sea voyage, Moritaya Seizo returned to Hirado, who ea

Goblin's Highway

Gombei is Nameless, a wanderer who is skilled with a sword and has a great sense of humor, who tries

Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil

Early jidaigeki by Tai Kato.

Lovestruck Ronin

Tai Kato's first film directed at Toei.

Way of Morning Mist

Jidaigeki by Tai Kato

The Adventures of Jirokichi: A thousand coins

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

豪快三人男

In the midst of the Siege of Osaka in the Sengoku period, a thrilling tale unfolds featuring a trio

A contest worth a thousand ryo: In search of a bride

A village samurai with money, power and great masculinity goes to the flourishing city of Edo to hav

Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute

Master swordsman and loya 'Hatamoto' (direct vassal to the Shogun), Saotome Mondonosuke, is sent to

Lord Mito: All Star Version

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

Genta Shigure

Ryō Hagiwara movie

Kurama Tengu

This is Kanjûrô Arashi's first film with Nikkatsu after his independent production company went bank

Ghost Ship Part 1

As Part I opens, Jubei (Denjiro Okochi), the best of sea skippers, is unable to overcome the stormy

Maboroshijō dainiwa shi no senpū

The undercover agent Tsukinosuke Kigurumi successfully escapes with Kirisaku, who possesses the cove

Maboroshijō kaiketsu-hen kizoji no gaika

Tsukinosuke narrowly misses capturing the lord of the phantom castle by a hair's breadth. The mounta

Maboroshijō daiichiwa Hida no uzushio

Mt. Norikura's natural fortress, the phantom castle. A white-clad iron mask, offering prayers to the

Kurama Tengu: Acrobat in a lion mask

Two child performers lose their money, but are saved by the masked avenger Kurama Tengu. When the ch

Ikeru isu

1945 Japanese movie

花婿太閤記

1945 Japanese movie

Young Ruddy Warrior: Nobunaga Oda

A dynamic story depicting the rise to power of Oda Nobunaga. The story of a young man on the battlef

東海水滸伝

1945 Japanese movie

Ghost Ship Part 2

Jiromaru (Kinnosuke Nakamura) investigates the dark "Ghost Ship" in search of his father. Meanwhile,

Kurama Tengu: The Tale of a Government Thief

The third film in the "Kurama Tengu" series starring Azuma Chiyonosuke, based on the original work b

The Okagura Brothers

1946 Japanese movie

Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo

An adaptation of the famous novel by Jiromasa Gunji about the difficult story of Niiro Tsuruchiyo, t

The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry

Third part of Nihon Kyokakuden series is set in Kanto in 1924. Ken Takakura playing a ship's mate be

Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls

Two groups are after the legendary Yagyu Secret Scrolls. A princess of a disgraced clan and her loya

Fencing Master

Swordfighting instructor Danpei works at a local theater in Tokyo, instructing the actors how to fig

The Conspirator

Young lord Saburo Nobuyasu struggles to find comfort in life. His arranged marriage to Tokuhime, dau

Seven from Edo

When Katsukawa, a low ranking vassal, learns that his greedy superior, Tatewaki, has hatched a plan

White Fan

Horror film directed by Toshikazu Kôno.

Lord Mito

This most celebrated all-star movie version of the popular series features Tsukigata Ryunosuke as Mi

Case of the Hidden Coin

A mysterious coin found at a murder scene stirs the curiosity of young actress detective Oshichi and

Bored Hatamoto Passes By

Bored Hatamoto movie #14

Bored Hatamoto: House of Skulls

Bored Hatamoto movie #15

Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Crimson Tower

Bored Hatamoto film #21

Ninja's Weapon

During a time of war, Lord Ogata is betrayed by two of his closest vassals and killed by his enemy,

Father of the Kamikaze

Vice Admiral Takajiro Ohnishi could see that Japan's defeat in WWII was inevitable. He came to reali

Roughneck From Asama

When Boss Juzo's Shinmachi Yakuza family struck fear into the hearts of his adversaries, Boss Shohei

The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi

The Shinsengumi is a special unit of ronin commissioned by the Tokugawa shogunate to counter anti-sh

Whistling Drifter

Friendship between good samurais and aborigines in Hokkaido.

Young Lord and Second Son

A lord explores the lives of common people.

The Warrior from Kishu

This is a story of a young heir to a powerful house, sent away to be raised by his nanny, so the you

In Search of Mother

Period piece about a young man who, because of his hard life alone in the world, has become a yakuza

Warrior of the Wind

A suspenseful Ninja fantasy based on Shiba Ryotaro's novel, woven with the mysterious fate and roman

The Magic Serpent

In ancient Japan, a good lord is killed and his throne is taken by the trecherous Yuki Daijo and his

Castle of Owls

Movie adaptation of the 1959 ninja novel. With war against Korea looming on the horizon, Hideyoshi

The Purple Hood

Kataoka Chiezo stars as Murasaki Zukin, a mysterious hero of the people who helps those in need. Now

Mysteries of Edo

A princess in disguise, Oshichi launches an investigation to reveal the truth about the disappearanc

Fall of the Shogun's Militia

Kondo Isami, the “Devil” commander of the Shinsengumi was one of Japan’s greatest national heroes an

Gentle Breeze

A young, feisty woman named Osome searches for her true love in the midst of a family crisis.

Tattoo of Love

The great Okawa Hashizo, in one of his most powerful roles risks his life and limb to help save the

One-Eyed Detective

Fifth delivery in the Tarao Bannai series, following the "master detective with seven faces" who use

Rebellion

In the mist of the warring age (Sengoku Era), the Kyushu based Hayato Clan is faced with a monumenta

The Skull Coin

“Dokuro sen” (The Skull Coin) is the first film adaptation of the popular novel by Kikuo Sumita. The

Samurai Knights

A History of the Japanese Underworld - The Bloody Resistance

Unwieldy Brothers

Taisuke is kind-hearted but overall lacks ambition. Taizo is smarter, but given to fits of emotion a

Ghostly Tales: The Shamisen

A popular dance master in Edo meets a yakuza man, and the maddened master is killed in the end of th

Hibari’s Favorite 2

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

A Gang of Five

A group of five law enforcers search Edo for a missing sword.

Merciless Blade

The first film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.

The Master Spearman

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

Festival of Swordsmen

During the middle of the Kanei Period (1624-1644) Japan was in the early stages of its most peaceful

Goblin in Stirrups

Kurama Tengu is a hero to the common people, saving them from the malicious attacks of Kinnoroshi an

Big Time Gambling Boss

Tokyo, 1934. The boss of the clan that controls gambling agonizes and some of his followers propose

Chushingura

The vassals of the Asano clan, who surrendered the castle & became wanderers, deceive the enemy and

Vengeance at Iga

Famed swordsman Araki Mataemon must face his best friend as they are forced to take opposite sides i

Case of a Young Lord 1

As a result of illness and unemployment, Yamaoka Tatewaki, a "Hatamoto" (or direct vassal of the Sho

Heiji, the Detective

Famous for his coin tossing when capturing criminals, an Edo detective, Heiji, launches an investiga

Code Between Brothers 2

The services of a wandering gambler, Seiji, are called upon to protect the turf of his loyal friend

Initiation of the Two-Sword Style

Ito Daisuke's wartime retelling of the Miyamoto Musashi story.

The Red Shadow

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

Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2

The conclusion of the story of famed swordsman, Sasaki Kojiro. After surviving a series of daring ad

A Young Rabble

When an altercation with a gangster forces Kikutaro to leave Edo, he is sent by his father to Hamama

The Envoy

Sinza who is secretly the well known "Sea Glow Burglar", gives to the poor the money he takes from t

The Mad Fox

A court fortune-teller loses his mind after a conspiracy leads to the death of his lover. Hope appea

Ukyunosuke on Patrol

This is one of the most powerfully effective ninja films that dispenses with the silly magic of earl

Echo in the Mountains

A man is brutally murdered and his famed shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument) called the "

Road of Chivalry

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

Virtue in Spades

Adaptation of the novel by Kan Shimozawa.

Knightly Advice

Akanishi Kakita

A samurai is ordered by his lord to go to Edo and investigate the truth behind the rumor of a rebell

Law in Ghost Island

Upon his arrival to Dragon Island, ronin Yagi Hanzo, is propositioned by various shady individuals r

Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai

Gonza was a handsome young laborer, a footman and spear-carrier, working hard for his meager wage. A

Hero of the Red Light District

A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindn

Love and Faith

Sen Rikyu is a ceremonial tea master who advises warlord Hideyoshi in sixteenth-century feudal Japan

Cases of Hanshichi

Detective Hanshichi (Kataoka Chiezo) solves 3 mysterious murder cases. Great story and an impressive

The Medicine Case

Magistrate Ooka-Echizen faces a crime over a pillbox.

Mark of Blood

Three young yakuza, Fujitaro, Matsugoro and Kanjuro, travel the country fighting evil.

The Spying Sorceress

Second part of the series where sex magic skills of female and Iga ninjas clash over enourmous treas

Mark of Blood

Three young yakuza, Fujitaro, Matsugoro and Kanjuro, travel the country fighting evil.

Fireball Magistrate

Two guardians of the Nijo Castle, Shioya and Kamazawa, discover a map leading to a secret passage to

Gamblers and Racketeers

Komatsu Takioka is boss of a Yakuza group rival to Masakichi Kijima boss of the Kikuya group which s

The Lost Public Funds

Four thousand gold coins were stolen from the vault of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, which were collected as

Swordsman of the Two Sword Style

The story of Japan’s greatest warrior, Miyamoto Musashi, after his historic duel with Sasaki Kojiro

Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage

A kindhearted wandering gambler named Hajiro gets involved in a crisis of a village as he passes thr

Shimizu Port of Chivalry

An all-star cast highlights this Jidai-Geki classic. Set in the samurai era, this is the tale of per

Case of a Young Lord 2

After getting permission to dig up the pawnbroker's grave, Young lord samurai was surprised to find

Case of a Young Lord 7: Red Crane House

All is not well in an a small fishing village not far from Edo. Mysterious goings-on are happening a

The Forbidden Castle

From an original story by Shibata Renzaburo, the novelist who created such classics as: the "Nemuri

A Spectacular Showdown

One of the great stories from Japan’s rich history comes to life in this true tale of the bloody sho

Lion Crest

Lion Crest Part 2

Lord of Red Banner

A young lord lives against the will of his father Lord Tokugawa.

Goblin Warrior

Shingo's Final Duel

After Aoi Shingo, the illegitimate son of Shogun Yoshimune has gained prominence as the finest sword

Tales of a Drifter

Golden Valley

A samurai thief fights a gang of ghostly thieves using scorpions for treasure in the unexplored Shin