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An intriguing collection of six documentaries introducing modern Japanese pop artists who posses unique views and inspirations to create captivating works of art. Currently available: Yoshitomo Nara, Yayoi Kusama, and Daido Moriyama.
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Based on a novel by Manabu Makime, this film is a combat action comedy that will take you into a world with the breathtaking backdrop of Kyoto and bizarre legend of “Horumo.” Directed by Katsuhide Motoki (Kitaro and the Millennium Curse, 10 Promises to My Dog), and starring Takayuki Yamada (Train Man, Crows Episode 0) and Chiaki Kuriyama (Battle Royale, Kill Bill Vol. 1).
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Based on Naoki Urasawa’s international hit manga, this film is the first chapter of an unprecedented big budget sci-fi action film trilogy. It all begins in 1969 when a young boy named Kenji writes “The Book of Prophecy.” Years later in 1997, a series of catastrophic events occur, mirroring Kenji’s prophecies. Who is trying to bring about Doomsday and will Kenji be able to save mankind?
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It is 1949 in Japan, in a world where World War II never happened and the nobility system is still in place. Heikichi, a circus acrobat, is deceived by "The Fiend (Kaijin) with Twenty Faces" and is set up to take the fall for the phantom thief. Now, Heikichi must wage war against K-20. Directed by Shimako Sato, starring Takeshi Kaneshiro, Takako Matsu, and Toru Nakamura.
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Based on a smash hit comic strip series by Yoshiie Gouda, Happily Ever After is a visually striking, dark comedy that follows a devoted wife and her boorish, unemployed ex-gangster husband. Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi (Memories of Tomorrow), and starring Miki Nakatani (Memories of Matsuko) and Hiroshi Abe (Godzilla 2000).
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Inspired by the best-selling manga Death Note, this spin-off to the Death Note movies reveals how L spends the last 23 days of his life. For his final case he takes on a bio-terrorist group, and must also save the lives of two children who have no one else to turn to. Directed by Hideo Nakata (The Ring Two) and starring Kenichi Matsuyama (Death Note).
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The story begins on the heels of the first movie as Light Yagami joins the investigation team in pursuit of the serial killer known as "Kira." Confusingly enough, a new rash of murders all around the world are taking place, with a "Second Kira" claiming responsibility. Who will win? L or Kira?
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Director: Masaahiro Takata
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Director: Katsuhito Ishii
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Director: Tetsuya Nakashima
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