Directed by Kenji Misumi (LONE WOLF AND CUB), the first Zatoichi film was so popular that its sequel went into production the very same year. It now stands as one of Japan's longest-running film series with total of 26 films made between 1962 and 1989.

In 1959, Yasujiro Ozu—widely regarded as one of the world's greatest and most influential filmmakers—remade his 1934 silent classic, A STORY OF FLOATING WEEDS, in color with the celebrated cinematographer Kazuo Miyagawa (UGETSU).

Director Toshio Matsumoto’s shattering, kaleidoscopic masterpiece is one of the most subversive and intoxicating films of the late 1960s: a headlong dive into a dazzling, unseen Tokyo night-world of drag queen bars and fabulous divas, fueled by booze, drugs, fuzz guitars, performance art and black mascara.

On the margins of Tokyo, a dysfunctional band of outsiders is united by fierce loyalty and a penchant for petty theft. Winner of the 2018 Palme d'Or, selected as the Japanese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, and widely considered one of the best films of the 21st century.

The first film adaptation of any Daisuke Igarashi manga series (winner of the American Library Association's 2010 Great Graphic Novels for Teens)

The tale of an enigmatic band of ramen ronin who guide the widow of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe, the films serves up a savory broth of culinary adventure seasoned with offbeat comedy sketches and the erotic exploits of a gastronome gangster.

Shy Norimichi and fast-talking Yusuke, are goo-goo-eyed over the same elusive classmate, Nazuna. But Nazuna, unhappy over her mother’s decision to remarry and leave their countryside town, plans to run away and has secretly chosen Norimichi to accompany her.

Trailblazing artists, activists, and everyday people from across the spectrum of gender and sexuality defy social norms and dare to shine in this kaleidoscopic view of LGBTQ+ culture in contemporary Japan.

Winner of the Golden Lion award at the 54th Venice International Film Festival. Nishi is fed up, and wants to give up his job in order to be with Miyuki. To do so, he is forced to borrow money from the yakuza, and then, to clear his debt, he robs a bank. The yakuza, however, are not pleased so easily, and they continue to hound Nishi for more money.