Father of the Kamikaze

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

Wakasama samurai torimonochō o keshō kumo

Movie directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda

The Magic Serpent

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

Kisaragi Sword

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

Osaka Elegy

Ayako becomes the mistress of her boss so she can pay her father's debt and prevent him from...

Big Time Gambling Boss

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

Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage

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

The Kingdom of Jirocho 4

The continuing adventures of the Jirocho gang.

一本刀土俵入　

The Duel at the Satta Pass

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

A Chivalrous Spirit

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

旗本退屈男 謎の幽霊船

The Kingdom of Jirocho 1

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

A Spectacular Showdown

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

The Forbidden Castle

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

Hero of the Red Light District

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

Virtue in Spades

Adaptation of the novel by Kan Shimozawa.

The Abandoned Swords

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

Shinran, Part II

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

Shingo's Final Duel

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

Hibari’s Favorite 2

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

Gamblers and Racketeers

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

Jigoku no kagebōshi

1962 Japanese movie

Goblin in stirrups Part 3

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

はだか大名　後篇

The Conspirator

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

Yakuza of Ina

Tossing his hat in the air to pick a direction, Yataro the wanderer sets out on a journey of...

Law in Ghost Island

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

Gentle Breeze

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

Lord Mito

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

The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown

The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown

Minamoto Yoshitsune

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

Yagyu Chronicles 1: Secret Scrolls

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

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...

Magistrate of Dice

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

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...

Flowers on the Trail

Kunisada Chuji

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

The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry

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

Thus the Divine Wind Blows

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

Echo in the Mountains

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

Road of Chivalry

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

Ghost Ship Part 1

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

Hirado Pirates

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

Unruly Lion

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...

Tattoo of Love

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

Shimizu Port of Chivalry

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

Lord Mito: All Star Version

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

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...

Ghost of the 53 Stations

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

Epic Crash

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

Knightly Advice

Chushingura

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

Wrestling-Ring Festival

A History of the Japanese Underworld - The Bloody Resistance

Watari and the Fantasticks

Watari and his ninja friends continue their battles against evil people in long ago Japan.

Code Between Brothers 2

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

The Mad Fox

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

Akanishi Kakita

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

旗本退屈男　謎の怪人屋敷

Lord of Steel Heart

A Tokugawa Daimyo rebels against an his lord after the battle of Sekigahara. Samurai Matabei, a...

Castle of Owls

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

Shimmering Sword

Lord of Red Banner

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

The Okagura Brothers

1946 Japanese movie

Goblin in Stirrups

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

Genta Shigure

Ryō Hagiwara movie

Case of a Young Lord 2

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

The Lord Takes a Bride

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

Sword of Wind and Clouds

This gripping historical drama depicts a clash of swordsmen, secret government spies, mysterious...

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...

Sasaki Kojiro

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

Ukyunosuke on Patrol

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

The Spying Sorceress

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

Love and Faith

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

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...

東海水滸伝

1945 Japanese movie

The Official And The Princess of Thieves

The Sun

Adaptation of the Riichi Yokomitsu novel.

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1

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

Seven Faces

First film of the Bannai Tarao series starring Chiezo Kataoka

Roughneck From Asama

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

The Master Spearman

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

Warrior of the Wind

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

Cases of Hanshichi

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

The Envoy

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

Festival of Swordsmen

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

The Lost Public Funds

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

Ninja's Weapon

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

Case of the Hidden Coin

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

The Purple Hood

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

Merciless Blade

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

One-Eyed Detective

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

Lofty Ambitions

Mark of Blood

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

Mark of Blood

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

Rebellion

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

Way of Morning Mist

Jidaigeki by Tai Kato

Eight Brave Brothers 3

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

Shimizu Harbor Is More Frightening Than the Devil

Early jidaigeki by Tai Kato.

A Gang of Five

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

続変化大名

Ryū no misaki

1945 Japanese movie

The Fighting on The Trial

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

Akagaki Genzo

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

Satsuma-bikyaku

The Adventures of Jirokichi: A thousand coins

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

Fall of the Shogun's Militia

The story about the rise and fall of the famed mercenaries, Shinsengumi, who are hired by a...

Goblin of Rashomon

Sanada Ten Braves

1954 Japanese movie

Ghost Ship Part 2

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

Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2

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

牢獄の花嫁

Bored Hatamoto: Idle Vassal Tribute

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

Lion Crest

旗本退屈男　謎の百万両

Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai

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

Heiji, the Detective

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

Devoted Servant Naosuke

Naosuke, a servant of Okajima Yasoemon, devoted himself to his master. One day, his master...

In Search of Mother

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

Kurama Tengu

Directed by Daisuke Itô.

Goblin Courier

Jida-geki by Santaro Marune.

The Samurai Markets

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

Mysteries of Edo

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

A Young Rabble

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

Fencing Master

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

Four Swordsmen of Ashura

Isshin Tasuke: A World in Danger

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

The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 2: Dance of Revenge

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

The Kuroda Affair

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

Tokaido Fullhouse

When Kanbe Nagakichi has his turf taken over by Ano-Toku, the father-in-law of his sworn brother...

Japan Samurai: Niiro Tsuruchiyo

An adaptation of the famous novel by Jiromasa Gunji about the difficult story of Niiro...

Fireball Magistrate

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

Lovestruck Ronin

Tai Kato's first film directed at Toei.

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.4

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

Happily Tied to the Road

With flashing swordwork and a terrific story, wandering gambler Kusama Hanjiro inspires the...

Ghostly Tales: The Shamisen

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

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...

Case of a Young Lord 1

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

Turbulent Highways

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...

Goblin's Highway

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

An Eagle Eyed Lord

The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi

The Shinsengumi is a special unit of ronin commissioned by the Tokugawa shogunate to counter...

Kurama Tengu: Acrobat in a lion mask

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

The Black Hooded Man Rides Again

The Eve of the Chinese Festival

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

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.2

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

The Fighting Magistrate

Lion Crest Part 2

Swordsman of the Two Sword Style

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

鍔鳴浪人

Unwieldy Brothers

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

Ooka Seidan: Devil Image

Magistrate Ooka and a samurai fight against evil forces.

The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 3: Sword of Revenge

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

Taiko's Rising in the World

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

疾風愛憎峠

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...

Goblin Warrior

Kurama Tengu

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

Mito Kōmon Manyu-ki

This is the only surviving "Mito Komon Manyu-ki" film. This release also known as Adrift Tour...

Vengeance at Iga

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

Young Ruddy Warrior: Nobunaga Oda

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

Last Days of Edo

It is a historical drama that follows Katsu Kaishu's efforts to surrender Edo Castle bloodlessly...

Sorcerer's Orb: Part 3

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

Shunjû ittôryû

Directorioal debut of Santaro Marune

Whistling Drifter

Friendship between good samurais and aborigines in Hokkaido.

豪快三人男

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

While Traveling

A Hibari Misora musical.

The Medicine Case

Magistrate Ooka-Echizen faces a crime over a pillbox.

The Revenge of Yukinojo, Part 1: Revenge and Love

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

Samurai Knights

朱鞘罷り通る

Maboroshijō dainiwa shi no senpū

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

Sedge Hat

Maboroshijō kaiketsu-hen kizoji no gaika

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

Maboroshijō daiichiwa Hida no uzushio

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

Sorcerer's Orb: Part 5

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