Ryutaro Otomo Movies

A hotshot investigator solves a series of gruesome murders in this exciting and dark classic.

Fourth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.

The deputy shogun of the realm, accompanied by his loyal and capable aides, makes a stop at Jigokudani, a place along his journey through various...

The story of Kanesuke and Entaro who are master elephant trainers in charge of two elephants, Taro and Hanako at the Metropolitan Zoo.

Frustrated with the bad behavior of his lord, Inaba Yajuro (Otomo) declares that he is leaving the clan and sets off on a journey that leads him...

Tai Kato's first film directed at Toei.

A man dies in an automobile accident and returns as a white-haired demon and seeks revenge on his wife and her lover

Film about Ghost-Cat.

Third film of the Bannai Tarao series starring Chiezo Kataoka

First film of the The Black Hooded Man series.

Bored Hatamoto film #10

A story about Ômura Masujirô

During the middle of the Kanei Period (1624-1644) Japan was in the early stages of its most peaceful era. This left a large number of unemployed...

Organized thieves battle against the Shogun’s ruthless ruling in attempt to get back their land.

During the 17th Century roving bands of hatamoto were causing trouble in the new capital city of Edo and constantly fought with the townspeople at...

This subversive period film features a hotheaded young samurai, Kurodo, who threatens to commit harakiri in response to the humiliation meted out to...