Yumi Takigawa

A look at the life of renegade yakuza, Rikio Ishikawa, particularly the years from 1946 to 1950 when his violent antics get him in trouble with his own clan, Kawada, and then with the clan of his protector, Kozaburo Imai. In these years, he can rely on Chieko, a young Tokyo courtesan who gives him shelter. He's banished to Osaka, where he picks up a drug habit. Through it all, he keeps his friends and enemies off balance with unpredictable behavior - and he seems indestructible. (imdb)

This movie is based on the true life story of a Korean fighter named Choi Bae-dal (who later changed his name to Masutatsu Oyama), the founder of Kyokushin Karate in Japan. (imdb)

Five women snatch one billion yen in jewellery from the yakuza, while construction manager Toyama burns for revenge against the mobsters who raped and caused the death of his wife. Before long, the yakuza and Toyama arrive at the women's hideout... (AsianMediaWiki)

A rebellious woman enters a convent so she can learn the truth behind her mother's death eighteen years earlier. (imdb)

Young karate prodigy Oyama denounces martial arts after killing a gang leader in a bar fight and goes to work on a farm. But later, when an assassin is hired to stop Oyama from re-entering the world of martial arts, Oyama must take revenge. (HK Flix)

Three thieves approaching their twilight years team up with a reckless punk who screws them out of their winnings. Casualties result, but there are still enough men standing to exact bloody revenge. (imdb)

A large earthquake hits Tokyo, which was predicted by a seismologist but was ignored. (imdb)

A criminal syndicate wants detective Onihei dead, but the resolute hero proves to be hard to kill. (themoviedb)

The three sisters live in different cities, namely Tokyo, Kanazawa and Toyama. As is often the case a death in the family brings them together. While attending their grandmother's funeral they come to find out more about their mother. As more is revealed the sisters seek to remain strong and face their reality.

From all over Japan, the greatest warriors: Yagyu Jubei, Miyamoto Musashi, Araki Mataemon, and more came to test their blades in a tournament of swords. But behind the match, a bloodthirsty plot is born. Tokugawa Yorinobu, a corrupt shogunate official plans to assassinate Shogun Iemitsu and take his place. With scheming samurai Yui Shosetsu and ruthless Negoro ninja leader Genyusai, he plans to incite a ronin uprising and cut a bloody trail across Japan, with terrifying Chinese gunboats...

A new teen drama starring pop group MAX (Mina, Lina, Nana, Reina).

Drama from 1991