IQ246: The Cases of a Royal Genius (2016) [TV] TMDB

IQ246〜華麗なる事件簿〜

actor: Yuji Oda / Tao Tsuchiya …

other title: IQ246〜華麗なる事件簿〜

Sharaku Homonji is the eldest son of a distinguished family who has studied crime for generations. The eldest son from the Homonji family has tested for an IQ of 246 for generations and Sharaku Homonji possess an IQ of 246. Soko Wato is a detective. One day, she is assigned to the investigation section #1. Her job there is not to investigate crimes, but to escort Sharaku

The Super Splendid Spy (2009) [TV] TMDB

華麗なるスパイ

actor: Tomoya Nagase / Kyoko Fukada …

other title: 華麗なるスパイ

Yoroi Kyosuke is a convicted swindler who is recruited by the government to serve as a spy against terrorists. Dorothy, also a member of Kyosuke's team, has been established as an elite spy with previous experience as part of the UK's intelligence agency MI6.

Ties of Shooting Stars (2008) [TV] TMDB

流星の絆

director: Kazunari Ninomiya actor: Kazunari Ninomiya / Ryo Nishikido …

other title: 流星の絆 / Ryusei no Kizuna

Based on a novel by mystery writer Keigo Higashino, Ryūsei no Kizuna tells the story of three orphans, whose parents were murdered long ago. Together, the three vowed on a shooting star to one day avenge their parents. After many years, the two brothers have found the murderers, and are set to carry out their plan for vengeance when they realize they've made a serious miscalculation; you see, their sister...

Achilles and the Tortoise (2008) [Movie] Douban NeoDB TMDB IMDb WikiData

アキレスと亀

director: Takeshi Kitano actor: Takeshi Kitano / Kanako Higuchi …

other title: Achille e la tartaruga / Achilles und die Schildkröte …

Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.

Violent Cop (1989) [Movie] NeoDB TMDB Douban WikiData IMDb

その男、凶暴につき

director: Takeshi Kitano actor: Takeshi Kitano / Maiko Kawakami …

other title: Violent cop / その男、凶暴につき

A detective breaks all rules of ethical conduct while investigating a colleague’s involvement in drug pushing and Yakuza activities.

Still Walking (2008) [Movie] IMDb NeoDB TMDB Douban

歩いても 歩いても

8.2 (13 ratings) director: Hirokazu Kore-eda actor: Hiroshi Abe / Kirin Kiki …

other title: Andando / Still Walking (Caminando)

Twelve years after their beloved eldest son, Junpei, drowned while saving a stranger's life, Kyohei and Toshiko welcome their surviving children home for a family reunion. Younger son Ryota still feels that his parents resent that he isn't the one who died; his new wife, Yukari, is awkwardly meeting the rest of the family for the first time. Daughter Chinami strains to fill the uncomfortable pauses with forced cheer.

Wild Berries (2003) [Movie] TMDB IMDb WikiData NeoDB Douban

蛇イチゴ

director: Miwa Nishikawa actor: Hiroyuki Miyasako / Miho Tsumiki …

other title: 蛇イチゴ

A portrait of an ordinary family that turns unstable when their frivolous son Shuji returns home after a long absence.

Funky Forest: The First Contact (2005) [Movie] IMDb TMDB WikiData

ナイスの森〜The First Contact〜

director: Katsuhito Ishii / Hajime Ishimine … actor: Susumu Terajima / Tadanobu Asano …

other title: Funky Forest - The First Contact / Funky Forest : The First Contact …

An outrageous collection of surreal, short attention span non-sequiturs largely revolving around Guitar Brother, his randy older sibling, and the pair's portly Caucasian brother.

2000s anthology comedy comedyscifi fantasy

Gonin 2 (1996) [Movie] TMDB

GONIN2

director: Takashi Ishii actor: Ken Ogata / Shinobu Ôtake …

other title: GONIN2

Five women snatch one billion yen in jewellery from the yakuza, while construction manager Toyama burns for revenge against the mobsters who raped and caused the death of his wife. Before long, the yakuza and Toyama arrive at the women's hideout.

Dead or Alive (1999) [Movie] TMDB NeoDB Douban IMDb

DEAD OR ALIVE 犯罪者

director: Takashi Miike actor: Riki Takeuchi / Show Aikawa …

other title: DEAD OR ALIVE 犯罪者 / Dead or alive I …

Ryūichi and his small gang of Triad vie for control of the Japanese underworld in a crime-ridden Shinjuku quarter while Detective Jojima tries to bring it down.

The Taste of Tea (2004) [Movie] TMDB NeoDB Douban IMDb

茶の味

9.0 (5 ratings) director: Katsuhito Ishii actor: Maya Banno / Takahiro Sato …

other title: 茶の味 / 绿茶之香 …

A spell of time in the life of a family in rural Tochigi prefecture. Yoshiko is not an ordinary housewife, instead working on an animated film project. Uncle Ayano, a successful music producer, is looking to get his head together after living in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Sachiko is concerned with why she seems to be followed by a giant version of herself. As the lazy days pass by, each member of the family is followed in a series of episodic vignettes.

Blessing Bell (2002) [Movie] TMDB

幸福の鐘

director: SABU actor: Susumu Terajima / Naomi Nishida …

other title: 幸福の鐘

Existential study on a misplaced workers and ex-prisoner who moves through the city and his influence on other characters' lives.

Drive (2002) [Movie] TMDB Douban IMDb

ドライブ

director: SABU actor: Shinichi Tsutsumi / Ren Osugi …

other title: ドライブ / 驾驶

Kenichi Asakura is an uptight, hyper-square salesman. One day, three bank robbers commandeer his van. They are in hot pursuit of their fellow robber who has snatched the money. Unfortunately for the bank robbers, Asakura never drives over 40 km/h speed limit even under the extreme situation.

Izo (2004) [Movie] TMDB NeoDB IMDb Douban

IZO

director: Takashi Miike actor: Kazuya Nakayama / Kaori Momoi …

other title: IZO / Izo - The world can never be changed …

Izo is an assassin in the service of a Tosa lord and Imperial supporter. After killing dozens of the Shogun's men, Izo is captured and crucified. Instead of being extinguished, his rage propels him through the space-time continuum to present-day Tokyo. Here Izo transforms himself into a new, improved killing machine.

Black Angel 2 (1999) [Movie] TMDB

黒の天使 Vol.2

director: Takashi Ishii actor: Yûki Amami / Takeshi Yamato …

other title: 黒の天使 Vol.2

Mayo, the Black Angel, is ordered to assassinate a powerful syndicate leader. The hit goes awry, however, as the crime boss' bodyguard steps in the way. It's none other than Yamambe, who once rescued Mayo from a rape and has lived in her heart since then.

Dead Run (2005) [Movie] TMDB

疾走

director: SABU actor: Yuya Tegoshi / Hanae Kan …

other title: 疾走 / Dead run

Classmates Shuji and Eri becomes friends, both young people have family problems. When Eri is taken away to Tokyo by her relatives, Shuji becomes increasingly isolated at school and drifts into criminal activity.

Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl (1998) [Movie] IMDb Douban WikiData TMDB

鮫肌男と桃尻女

director: Katsuhito Ishii actor: Tadanobu Asano / Sie Kohinata …

other title: 鮫肌男と桃尻女 / 鲨皮男与蜜桃女

In dreamlike mountain scenery, Toshiko makes a daring escape from her sexually warped Uncle Sonezaki. Fortunately, she met Samehada as she runs for her life, which is also escaping from some slayers. What follows is a wild chase that leads the audience into a comically violent world.

Steamboy (2004) [Movie] TMDB NeoDB Douban IMDb WikiData

スチームボーイ

director: Katsuhiro Otomo actor: Keiko Aizawa / Aiko Hibi …

other title: 蒸汽少年 / 蒸汽男孩 …

After receiving a package from his grandfather, Ray, a young inventor who lives in England during the mid-19th century, finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly conflict related to a revolutionary advance in steam power.

Zatoichi: The Last (2010) [Movie] TMDB

座頭市 THE LAST

director: Junji Sakamoto actor: Shingo Katori / Satomi Ishihara …

other title: 座頭市 THE LAST / Zatôichi : The Last

A blind master swordsman attempts to lead a quiet life with his wife but he is provoked back into battle.

The History of Our Family (2010) [TV] TMDB

わが家の歴史

director: Koki Mitani actor: Ko Shibasaki / Maki Horikita …

other title: わが家の歴史 / Wagaya no Rekishi

Wagaya no Rekishi is a Japanese three-part television mini-series, shown on Fuji TV from April 9, 2010 to April 11, 2010 to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. The show was known for its star-studded cast.