Daiei Studios

A series of brutal killings is occurring across Tokyo, with each victim marked by a bloody X on their neck. In every instance, the perpetrator is discovered close to the…

In this heartwarming Japanese film directed by Masayuki Suo, a successful but emotionally unfulfilled accountant named Shohei Sugiyama finds himself drawn to a dance studio after glimpsing a beautiful instructor…

Zatoichi finds himself compelled to kill a young man indebted to a yakuza leader. Shortly after, the man’s sister, Osode, appears with the money she earned through prostitution to settle…

In this 1967 film, the blind swordsman finds himself entangled in a perilous journey as he promises to fulfill a dying man’s last wish to reunite a young boy with…

In this 1967 film, the legendary blind swordsman finds himself embroiled in a conflict between a group of oppressed villagers and a corrupt government official. As he navigates the treacherous…

In this 1966 film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, the legendary blind swordsman Zatoichi finds himself in a small town where he learns that his trusted cane sword is on the…

In this 1966 film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, the legendary blind swordsman Zatoichi, played by Shintaro Katsu, embarks on a spiritual journey that quickly turns into a quest for justice….

In this 1966 film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, the blind swordsman Zatoichi, played by the iconic Shintaro Katsu, embarks on a journey that tests his moral compass and fighting prowess….

In this 1965 film, the legendary blind swordsman, Zatoichi, finds himself entangled in a complex web of intrigue and deception as he crosses paths with a mysterious chess expert during…

In this 1965 film directed by Kazuo Mori, the legendary blind swordsman, Zatoichi, finds himself entangled in a complex web of deceit and danger. Tasked with helping a man wrongfully…

The blind itinerant masseur and skilled swordsman, Zatoichi, finds himself near the village of his mentor, Hikonoichi, and decides to pay a visit. Upon arrival, he discovers that Hikonoichi has…

In this 1964 film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, the iconic blind swordsman, Zatoichi, finds himself embroiled in a conflict between a village and a corrupt government official. As he navigates…

In this 1964 film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, the blind swordsman Zatoichi finds himself embroiled in a conflict between rival gangs after being saved by a kind family. As he…

In this 1963 film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, the legendary blind swordsman Zatoichi finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conflict as he travels through the Japanese countryside. The story follows…

In this 1963 film, the blind swordsman and masseur finds himself embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and danger as he navigates the challenges of being a fugitive. The…

In this 1963 film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, the story follows the blind swordsman and masseur, Zatoichi, portrayed by Shintaro Katsu, as he returns to his hometown seeking peace and…

Set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II, this film follows the journey of a Japanese soldier, Private Tamura, who is struggling to survive in the Philippines amidst the…

Set against the haunting backdrop of post-war Hiroshima, this film explores the fleeting yet profound connection between a French actress, played by Emmanuelle Riva, and a Japanese architect, portrayed by…

This film is based on a novel by Yukio Mishima.

Set in the vibrant yet gritty red-light district of Tokyo, this 1956 film delves into the lives of women working in a brothel, each grappling with personal struggles and societal…

Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, this 1954 Japanese film is a poignant tale set in the Heian period, exploring themes of family, social injustice, and the resilience of the human spirit….

A samurai performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. The warrior falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is already married.

Set in the tumultuous period of civil war in 16th-century Japan, this film follows the intertwined fates of two ambitious peasants, Genjuro and Tobei, who are driven by dreams of…