Known for Directing
Kazuya Shiraishi (born December 12,1974) is a Japanese filmmaker. He started working as an assistant director for Kōji Wakamatsu, Isao Yukisada and Isshin Inudo.
Born
December 17, 1974 (age 51)
Birthplace
Asahikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
Filmography
32 films, 12 shows
BYE BYE LOVE 探偵はBARにいる
2026
country: Japan
In a changing Sapporo, a detective and his eccentric partner continue solving cases while struggling to adapt to a modernizing world.
11 Rebels
2024 · 2h 35m
country: Japan
When the brutal Boshin War breaks out in Japan, a group of inmates on death row unite to defend a fortress against the Imperial army.
Bushido
2024 · 2h 9m
country: Japan
Kakunoshin, renowned for his skills with a sword and in the game of go, embodies the samurai code. Falsely accused of a theft, he is forced to become a lowly ronin. Years later, when a case of missing gold pulls him into a new web of intrigue, Kakunoshin uncovers the truth behind his downfall. With the real culprit exposed, the go board flips, and a hellstorm of righteous vengeance follows.
Lesson in Murder
2022 · 2h 8m
country: Japan
Masaya is a university student, but he attends a school that's not his ideal school. His days are generally gloomy. One day, he receives a letter from serial killer Haimura. He was convicted for nine murders and received the death penalty. Back when Haimura was committing his murders, he ran a bakery store. At that time, Masaya was a middle-school student and a customer at his bakery store. According to the letter, Haimura confesses to having committed eight murders, but he insists that he did not commit the last murder. Masaya begins to investigate the last murder case involving Haimura.
Last of the Wolves
2021 · 2h 19m
country: Japan
After Shogo Ogami’s death in Hiroshima, Detective Shuichi Hioka successfully implemented Shogo Ogami’s plan, which was to control the yakuza to prevent further gang wars and save innocent people from getting harmed. Shuichi Hioka manages the criminal organizations, but, due to one evil person who gets released from prison, the situation drastically changes.
One Night
2019 · 2h 3m
country: Japan
A family reunites after 15 years. They each have a story to tell as they have not forgotten what happened years ago.
Sea of Revival
2019 · 2h 4m
country: Japan
After a man gets fired from his work at a printing plant, he moves with his couple to her hometown in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. There, the woman opens up a beauty salon. They enjoy peaceful days, but small problems occur which leads to an irrevocable situation.
A Gambler's Odyssey 2020
2019 · 1h 57m
country: Japan
Boyatetsu travels to the year 2020 in Tokyo from the year 1945. Tokyo is now plagued by a decreasing population and an increase in unemployment.
Dare to Stop Us
2018 · 1h 59m
country: Japan
In Spring 1969, 21-year-old Megumi Yoshizumi goes to Wakamatsu Production. The company makes films popular with young people. Pink film director Koji Wakamatsu gathers there with young talented people who are all fascinated with movie making. When they are not making movies, they spend their time smoking, drinking alcohol, scouting for actresses and looking for material for their next film. When filming begins, everybody immerses themselves into the production and will do everything on the filming set from running, shouting to acting.
The Blood of Wolves
2018 · 2h 6m
country: Japan
Set in 1988 in Hiroshima, Japan, prior to the enactment of the anti-organized crime law. A rumor exists that Detective Shogo Ogami has ties with the yakuza. He is partnered with Detective Shuichi Hioka and they investigate a missing person case involving a financial company employee. Conflicts between opposing yakuza groups become more serious.
Sunny
2018 · 1h 50m
country: Japan
It has been 14 years since the murder of an elementary school student by a classmate. At the time, Akari was deified by the name Sunny, "the cutest murderer in criminal history". Two men, abduct Akari. Holding her captive, they upload pictures and video of her on the internet. Meanwhile, Akari makes every effort to escape from her prison.
Birds Without Names
2017 · 2h 3m
country: Japan
An unstable young woman pines for the ex-boyfriend who nearly beat her to death – and who has mysteriously disappeared.
Dawn of the Felines
2017 · 1h 24m
country: Japan
A story of three escort girls living in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. They work at the same escort service while feeling lonely in their urban lives.
Twisted Justice
2016 · 2h 15m
country: Japan
Starting in 1970s Hokkaido, the film charts the moral descent of Detective Moroboshi over three decades, the young cop quickly gets a bit too cozy with the other side of the law when his senior colleague Murai teaches him the ropes and ruts of the police business. Soon, he swaggers and rants through the streets of Sapporo a lean, mean, sex‐crazy bully, indistinguishable from a yakuza.
Schoolgirl's Cat Fight Often Starts in the Bathroom
2015 · 2h 12m
country: Japan
The Devil's Path
2013 · 2h 8m
country: Japan
Death-row inmate Sudo sends a letter to magazine reporter Fujii. In his letter, he states that a man named Kimura, also known as "teacher," committed numerous murders for insurance money. While checking out the story, based on Sudo's tip, Fuji becomes convinced that the letter is correct. But, a lot of time has passed from the incidents and Sudo's testimony isn't clear. Due to the persistance of Sudo, who is a former yakuza, and Fuji, the police begin to move.
Lost Paradise in Tokyo
2010 · 1h 55m
country: Japan
Mikio and his older brother Saneo, who is mentally handicapped, live together and have just buried their father. One day, Mikio hires a hooker named Marin for his brother. Marin is an underground singer who goes by the name Fala. A video producer who is filming Fala's documentary finds out about her double life, and proposes to film her and Saneo's sex life. Dreaming about leaving Tokyo with Saneo with a huge sum of money from the film, Mikio and Marin agree to the offer.
Magic Island DVD: The Cursed School
2009 · 1h 37m
country: Japan
We usually spend our time at school without thinking about it. In the closed space of school, students create a world of fear and horror. From “Magical i-Land”, one of the largest community sites in Japan! Following the first and second installments, which were extremely popular and well-received, the third installment has finally been released. This time, it is an authentic school horror story!