Kumiko Asô Movies

Pulse

66/100

Two groups of people discover evidence that suggests spirits may be trying to invade the human world through the Internet.

Casshern

62/100

Live-action sci-fi movie based on a 1973 Japanese animé of the same name (Shinzo Ningen Casshân). Theme song by Utada Hikaru.

Ringu 0

61/100

In this prequel to Ring, a young Sadako becomes an actress in hopes of escaping her troubled past. But strange visions and terrifying powers begin to manifest...

Colourful

75/100

A sinful spirit is granted the opportunity to prove worthy for rebirth, inhabiting the body of a student who killed himself.

Achilles to Kame

74/100

Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.

Dr. Akagi

74/100

At the end of WWII, Japanese doctor Akagi searches for the cure for hepatitis in the prisoner-of-war camp.

Kaidan

63/100

Japan, 250 years ago. Soetsu is a moneylender who is killed by the cruel samurai Shinzaemon. His body is dumped in the Kasenega-Fuchi river. According to legend, all who drown in the river ... See full summary »

Red Shadow: Akakage

59/100

Aka Kage, Aoi Kage and Asuka are trio of ninjas sent to perform dangerous secret missions for their master. Although Aka and Aoi are both in love with Asuka, the friendship built from their... See full summary »

Love & Peace

69/100

Bullied and diminished by his fellow employees, demure and bashful Ryoichi Suzuki finds support in an unusual friendship with a turtle. Together they will share many adventures and finally conquer the world.

Nada sô sô

69/100

8-year old Yotaro gains a 3-year old step-sister, Kaoru, when his mother marries a jazz musician who plays in a club in Naha, Okinawa where they live. Before long Kaoru's father deserts ... See full summary »

Love Strikes!

68/100

31 years old, broke, single and lonely Yukio encounters four beautiful women suddenly appearing in his life. Will he be able to escape his "Moteki" status?

Insutanto numa

71/100

A quirky young woman who loves antiques embarks on risky adventures and business endeavors with her eccentric friends...

700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police

72/100

After one of their group is caught for speeding a group of trouble-making teenagers decide to prank the local police officer. It starts with simple speeding pranks but gradually moves to more elaborate and bizarre pranks.

Samurai Resurrection

52/100

37,000 Peasants perished in the Shimbara Revolt: among them, the leader of that uprising, Shiro Amakusa. Amakusa is resurrected from hell bent on revenging the death of his fellow comrades ... See full summary »

Cafe Isobe

66/100

Sakiko is a typical teenager in many ways. She hates her divorced father, who chases after every skirt he sees...

Oto-na-ri

72/100

Kaza-hana

69/100

The Man Behind the Scissors

68/100

Last Scene

69/100

(Japanese with English subtitles) In the year 2000, after being retired for a while, an old time actor is cast in a low-budget film...

Grasshopper

60/100

Notes Based on the novel "Gurasuhoppa" by Kotaro Isaka (published July, 2004 by Kadokawa Shoten Co., Ltd.). Filming begins July 7, 2014.

Then Summer Came

63/100

A drama about a complex relationship between father and son.

Oh Brother, Oh Sister!

65/100

Since their parents died at an early age, Susumu (Osamu Mukai) and Yoriko (Hairi Katagiri) have lived together...

Yunagi City, Sakura Country

70/100

"Thirteen years afterward, I wonder if those who bombed Hiroshima are looking at me and saying: 'We did it. We were able to kill another person!' They should be," murmurs Minami (played by ... See full summary »

The Workhorse & the Bigmouth

65/100

Mabuchi and Yoshimi meet at a screenwriting class. Mabuchi works hard to become a writer, but can't see a future for herself. Meanwhile, Yoshimi is a bigmouth who never tries hard at anything. These two people's fate intertwined.

Eiko

53/100