Shota Sometani

A rookie red blood cell teams up with a determined white blood cell to defend their human host against invading germs, pathogens, and various dangers.

Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world “U” and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U’s eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.

Set in the Tang Dynasty, this visually stunning film follows the journey of a Japanese monk who teams up with a Chinese poet to solve a series of mysterious deaths…

Jun, a college student, encounters Haru, a high schooler who bears a striking resemblance to Sachiko, the former girlfriend of Jun’s late father. Together, Jun and Haru cross paths with…

Moritaka Mashiro, portrayed by Takeru Satoh, is hesitant to pursue a career as a manga artist, fearing the same fate as his uncle, who succumbed to exhaustion from the profession….

Yoshiro, a high school student who has always lived in obscurity, drifts through his days without purpose. The only bright spot in his life is Sae, a girl from his…

In this enchanting animated film directed by Mamoru Hosoda, a young boy named Ren finds himself in a fantastical world inhabited by anthropomorphic beasts. He becomes the apprentice of a…

In the early 1990s, clandestine experiments took place in Japan, employing two distinct approaches. One approach subjected expectant parents to stress, aiming to induce mutations and awaken unique abilities in…

Samao Daikoku, portrayed by Shota Sometani, finds himself trapped in a life of crime after his family register is stolen, preventing him from leaving his underground existence. Determined to break…

In this thrilling continuation of the story, the protagonist, Shinichi Izumi, continues his battle against the parasitic creatures that have infiltrated human society. As the stakes rise, Shinichi must confront…

In this 2014 Japanese science fiction horror film, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the story unfolds as alien parasites descend upon Earth, taking over human hosts by burrowing into their brains….

In this thrilling Japanese film directed by Takashi Miike, high school students find themselves trapped in a deadly game orchestrated by mysterious forces. As they navigate a series of life-or-death…

In this sensual drama by Japanese filmmaker Ryuichi Hiroki, known for “Vibrator,” the film explores the intertwined narratives of staff and guests at a famous “love hotel” located in Tokyo’s…

Set in a dystopian Tokyo, the film explores a world where rival gangs vie for control of the city, each with its own unique style and musical flair. The narrative…

This poignant coming-of-age film, adapted from a novel centered around forestry, follows Yuki Hirano, who dreams of a laid-back life, perhaps with a part-time job, after finishing high school. However,…

Noriko Miki, an attractive employee at a cosmetics firm, is tragically killed. Suspicion quickly falls on her colleague, Miki Shirono, as a potential suspect. The media picks up the story,…

“Su-chan, Mai-chan, Sawako-san” explores the stories of three women who used to work together. Su-chan, at 34, is employed at a coffee shop and harbors romantic feelings for her boss….

This film narrates the story of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th-century go master who shifted his focus to astronomy and developed a new calendar for Japan. It is inspired by the…

Set against the backdrop of post-tsunami Japan, this film follows the turbulent life of a teenage boy, Yuichi Sumida, as he grapples with the harsh realities of his dysfunctional family…