Director: Rikiya Imaizumi In the poignant and transformative “Call Me Chihiro,” directed by Rikiya Imaizumi, the narrative follows the journey of Chihiro, a former prostitute, as she seeks to rebuild her life in a small seaside town. Now employed at a bento shop, Chihiro subtly becomes an agent of change in the lives of her … Read more
Director: Akiyo Oohashi Shun’s heart gravitates towards Mio, a guy who often sits by the beach or walks around with a long face. Three years after an abrupt goodbye, when they meet again, love’s beautiful tapestry binds them anew. Release Date 5 September 2020 Language English File Type SRT (Zip File) Running Time 59 mins The Stranger … Read more
Director: Keiichi Hara A boy accidentally awakens a river spirit, Coo, who moves in with his family. After a couple of adventures they realize that Coo can’t stay with them. But, when the media finds out, a circus ensues. Release Date 28 July 2007 Language English File Type SRT (Zip File) Running Time 2h 18m Summer … Read more
Director: Sunao Katabuchi In the Japanese countryside, a rambunctious young girl named Shinko (Mayuko Fukuda) spends her days pretending she lives in the past. According to her grandfather, a thousand years ago her rural town was the site of a lavish imperial capital. Joining Shinko on her fantastical adventures is Nagiko, a timid newcomer from Tokyo. … Read more
Director: Yasuhiro Yoshiura In the near future, people commonly use androids as tools, but some treat them as equals which is becoming a social problem. One person discovers his android is acting strange and some investigation leads him to a strange cafe. Release Date 6 March 2010 Language English File Type SRT (Zip File) Running Time … Read more
Director: Isao Takahata Isao Takahata’s film uses the tanuki, creatures of myth, as his heroes. Beloved folk-tale characters, they are viewed as bringers of fortune with shape-changing abilities. In this film, their forest home is threatened by urban development and, to save it, they must use all their supernatural talents. Release Date 16 July 1994 Language … Read more
Directors: Akiyuki Shinbo, Nobuyuki Takeuchi Norimichi and Yusuke are both infatuated with their classmate Nazuna. But when Nazuna decides to run away from home, it’s Norimichi she asks to join her. After their plans go awry, Norimichi discovers a magical ball that has the power to manipulate time and give them a second chance, but each reset … Read more
Director: Akira Kurosawa Akira Kurosawa’s lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief (Tatsuya Nakadai) who is recruited to impersonate Shingen (also Nakadai), an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins … Read more
Director: Akira Kurosawa Japanese peasants Matashichi (Kamatari Fujiwara) and Tahei (Minoru Chiaki) try and fail to make a profit from a tribal war. They find a man and woman whom they believe are simple tribe members hiding in a fortress. Although the peasants don’t know that Rokurota (Toshirô Mifune) is a general and Yuki (Misa Uehara) … Read more
Director: Hideo Nakata When her niece is found dead along with three friends after viewing a supposedly cursed videotape, reporter Reiko Asakawa (Nanako Matsushima) sets out to investigate. Along with her ex-husband, Ryuji (Hiroyuki Sanada), Reiko finds the tape, watches it — and promptly receives a phone call informing her that she’ll die in a week. … Read more