Known for Production
Born
November 13, 1930
Died
October 28, 2021 (age 90)
Birthplace
Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Filmography
31 films, 1 show


Railroad Man
1999 · 1h 52m · JP
A railway stationmaster at a dying end-of-the-line village in Hokkaido is haunted by memories of his dead wife and daughter. When the railroad line is scheduled to be closed, he is offered a job at a hotel, but he is emotionally unable to part with his career as a railroader. His life takes a turn when he meets a young woman with an interest in trains who resembles his daughter.


Yu☆Gi☆Oh!
1999 · 31m · JP
A shy duelist stumbles upon the legendary Red Eyes Black Dragon, with that card in his possession, he must learn to bring out his confidence to duel.


The Peking Man
1997 · 1h 55m · JP
In 1929 the fossil of a 500,000 year old man is discovered in China. In 1941 the Japanese army confiscates this find, but during the war the remains disappear. Based on these factual events, this movie takes off with a science fiction story involving a space rocket which places a satellite in orbit containing a secret cargo. The satellite crashes on a remote island and footprints are found in the sand leading away from the crash site. A story of how an ancient primitive cave-dwelling family contends with the scientists who want to study them.


Gegege no Kitaro: Ghost Night Game
1997 · 30m · JP
A film adaptation of the 'Spooky Kitaro' story of the same name: a baseball-themed story where Kitaro and his yokai friends play against a human baseball team. The plot revolves around the human team cheating their way to victory by using cursed bats to win games, and Kitaro steps in to restore fairness.


Sailor Moon SuperS Plus: Ami's First Love
1995 · 16m · JP
Quiet bookworm of the Sailor Senshi Ami takes pride in her studies, but a rival naming himself "Mercurius" is suddenly outscoring her on the national exams. Combine this with a sudden love letter and a youma feeding on Ami's stress over the whole situation, and Sailor Mercury finds herself in a huge pinch.


Slam Dunk 4: Roar!! Basket Man Spirit
1995 · 40m · JP
Ichiro Mizusawa, a player from Rukawa's old junior high school, Tomigoaka, is diagnosed with a crippling leg condition and wants to play one last game with Rukawa. Hanamichi sets out to help the boy and fulfill his wish.


Slam Dunk 3: Crisis of Shohoku School
1995 · 40m · JP
After losing the titanic match against Kainan High, Team Shohoku and a newly shaven Hanamichi Sakuragi are challenged to an exhibition match by virtual basketball unknowns Ryoukufu High. Coach Anzai sees this as an opportunity for Shohoku to regain their confidence, but Ryoukufu are revealed to have a newly assembled championship calibre lineup and may give Sakuragi & Co their toughest test yet.


Marmalade Boy
1995 · 23m · JP
Miki's lying in bed in the school's nursery after being hit in the face by a ball, supposedly asleep when Yuu comes in. Yuu asks her if she is asleep but she does not answer, so he looks at her as she sleeps. Then he kisses her and leaves. As soon as he has left, Miki jumps up, surprised and wonders what he is up to, since they have just met... or have they?


Slam Dunk: The Movie
1994 · 30m · JP
Sakuragi and the Shohoko team takes on Oda and Takezono High School. This is Sakuragi's second match as he faces Oda, a basketball player who went to the same junior high.


Emperor of Upheaval
1993 · 1h 52m · JP
The anti-gangster law has been very bad for business, but one yakuza boss is running his syndicate like a ruthless conglomerate -- and thriving.


The Great Shogunate Battle
1991 · 1h 53m · JP
The early days of the Tokugawa shogunate are brought to light in this exciting historical tale of broken vows and violent swordplay. In an ambush the heir to the shogun’s seat is brutally cut down by those who hope to install the emperor’s 5th son as military leader of the nation.


Yakuza Warfare
1991 · 1h 55m · JP
Two childhood friends find themselves caught in the midst of an all-out turf war between rival factions in the yakuza-stained region of Kyushu.


1750 Days of Turbulence
1990 · 1h 55m · JP
After the death of previous Boss, a gang war lasts for more than four years.


The Last True Yakuza
1985 · 2h 5m · JP
A made man during the height of Hiroshima's yakuza turf war must maneuver through the violence and betrayal inside the criminal underworld.


Gate of Youth 2
1982 · 2h 17m · JP
Mid 50s: the trials and tribulations of Shinsuke Ibuki, freshly arrived in Tokyo from Kyushu.


Tokugawa Ichizoku no Houkai
1980 · 2h 19m · JP


Lord Mito
1978 · 1h 38m · JP
One of Japan’s most popular historical characters, former Vice-Shogun Tokugawa Mitsukuni, whose travels around the nation are legendary has made it to the silver screen in a dynamic and exciting tale featuring megastar Toshiro Mifune as an expert swordsman drawn into the action to fight injustice. The Elder Lord travels about disguised as a retired merchant with his two trusty bodyguards Sukesaburo and Kakunoshin by his side and secret agent Yashichi close by. After a chance meeting with a dying man and young woman who had been brutally attacked, they set out for Kaga Province to wreak vengeance on the responsible parties. Don’t miss this exciting journey into Japanese history!


Message from Space
1978 · 1h 45m · JP
The peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas, whose leader takes orders from his mother rather than the Emperor. King Kaiba sends out eight Liabe holy seeds, each to be received by a chosen one to defend the Gavanas. Each recipient, ranging from hardened General Garuda to Gavana Prince Hans to young Terrans Meia, Kido, and Aaron all have different reactions to being chosen.