A documentary film chronicling the rehearsal, preparation and performance of a Fishmans concert performed on February 19, 2019 @Zepp Tokyo.
The Great Happiness Space: Tale of an Osaka Love Thief (2006)
Welcome to The Great Happiness Space: Rakkyo Café. The club's owner, Issei (22), has a staff of twenty boys all under his training to become the top escorts of Osaka's underground love scene. During their training, they learn how to dress, how to talk, how to walk, and most importantly, how to fake relationships with the girls who become their source of income. Join us as Osaka's number one host boy takes us on a journey through the complex and heartrenching world of love for sale in the Japanese underground.
Farewell Song (2019)
As they travel around the country, a singer-songwriter duo's love triangle with their roadie jeopardizes their unannounced farewell tour.
Band-Maid - 10th Anniversary Tour Final in Yokohama Arena (2024)
Final concert of Band-Maid's 10th Anniversary Tour, held at Yokohama Arena on November 11 2023.
Omoiyari (2022)
Violinist and songwriter Kishi Bashi travels on a musical journey to understand WWII era Japanese Incarceration, assimilation, and what it means to be a minority in America today.
Born In Summer (1998)
A filmmaker plays with diary-docu and fiction as his camera joins his ventures into a phone dating club. Bored to death, hormones running, and desperately wanting to talk to someone his own age (preferably a girl), he walks into a local phone dating club. Can he hook up with someone? Borrowing the form of a diary-movie, the director unfurls an unpredictable and imaginative look into his own persona. 8mm experimental film by Murakami Kenji, the film that made his name.
Floral Japan (1937)
This Traveltalk visit to Japan starts with a look at the country's cherry blossom trees, tulips, and ubiquitous gardens. We then see the proper manner for preparing a woman's hair and wearing a kimono.
Samurai Headhunters (2013)
A documentary on the dark and brutal side of the Samurai warrior clans featuring the life of peasant Masa who is pressganged into the ruthless world of the Samurai.
Citizen Kitano (2020)
Takeshi Kitano is an international icon. We know the actor, the multi-award-winning filmmaker, but many ignore his double personality: the crazy TV star, the street kid from Tokyo close to the Yakuza, and the political satirist who blasted taboos! Can we dream of a better guide to introduce us to the cultural history of Japan?
BABYMETAL - Download Festival 2018 (2018)
BABYMETAL - Download Festival 2018 captures the Japanese kawaii metal band's electrifying performance at the legendary UK rock festival. Witness BABYMETAL's unique blend of heavy metal music and energetic choreography as they conquer a massive stage and enthrall a diverse crowd. This concert film showcases the band's powerful stage presence and infectious enthusiasm, featuring fan-favorite songs like "Gimme Chocolate!!" and "KARATE", alongside newer tracks. Experience the energy and excitement of BABYMETAL's Download Festival 2018 set and see why they continue to break boundaries and win over audiences worldwide.
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013)
Follows the behind-the-scenes work of Studio Ghibli, focusing on the notable figures Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki.
Ona Carbonell: Starting Over (2022)
In August 2020, Olympic artistic swimmer Ona Carbonell became a first time mother, an experience that reshaped her life overnight.
The New Tale of Genji / Melodia (2015)
-- The Tale of Genji -- Hikaru Genji was born to Kiritsubotei when he was Emperor, as the second imperial Prince. Since childhood, he has harbored feelings of love for Fujitsubo-no-Nyogo, the Empress of Kiritsubotei. -- Melodia -- This performance comprises a number of musical pieces played to passionate as well as beautiful melodies and rhythms that generate excitement. They all are part of passionate and beautiful tunes that brim with love, dreams, hopes, passion, sorrow and an energy that knows no bounds.
Un pò di Giappone (1990)
In the 1980s, Michelangelo Antonioni traveled with his partner, actress and filmmaker Enrica Fico Antonioni, to Japan with the intent of creating a documentary, Un viaggio in Giappone, that would chronicle “the social transformations undergoing in Japan through the experimental use of new film technologies,” specifically the Betacam. Un pò di Giappone is the shortened version of the documentary.
Outsiders: Japan (2012)
Join Phil Morrison and James Robinson from Driftworks, Mitto Steele from MeiNoMai and Pieter Gouwy from Garage Portello on a mind blowing tour of the real drift scene in Japan and the culture behind it.
BABYMETAL Live at Budokan - Red Night - LEGEND Corset Festival Extra - APOCALYPSE (2014)
"BABYMETAL Live at Budokan: Red Night Apocalypse " is a monumental concert that captures the sheer intensity and theatricality of the band at one of Japan’s most iconic venues, Nippon Budokan. Held as part of their "Red Night & Black Night Apocalypse" events, this performance, dubbed "Red Night," features the band delivering a high-octane setlist including tracks like "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" and "Megitsune." The concert is particularly notable for its elaborate stage production, with dramatic lighting and pyrotechnics that complement the band's dynamic performance. This event not only highlights BABYMETAL’s musical prowess but also cements their status as a major force in the live music scene, with a theatrical flair that captivates and energizes their audience.
BABYMETAL Live at Budokan - Black Night - LEGEND Doomsday - APOCALYPSE (2014)
"BABYMETAL - Live at Budokan: Black Night Apocalypse - Kuroi Yoru Legend" is a monumental concert film that captures one of the most pivotal performances in the band's career. Held at the iconic Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, this event marked the culmination of BABYMETAL's meteoric rise in the world of metal and J-pop. The "Black Night" performance was characterized by its thematic dark staging and elaborate visual effects, enhancing the theatricality that BABYMETAL is known for. Su-metal, Moametal, and Yuimetal delivered a high-octane setlist featuring tracks like "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" and "Headbanger!!," executed with precision and intense energy. The concert not only highlighted their musical talents but also celebrated their elaborate choreography and stage presence, solidifying their status as a powerhouse live act.
BABYMETAL APOCTYPHA - The Black Mass - Live at Tsutaya O-East (2015)
The "Apocrypha The Black Mass" by BABYMETAL at Tsutaya O-East was a captivating performance that resonated deeply with their fanbase. This exclusive event, designed for members of the BABYMETAL Apocalypse fan club, featured a mysterious and dark thematic presentation, aligning with the "black mass" concept. The venue's close quarters created an intense, immersive atmosphere that amplified the energy of both the performers and the crowd. Showcasing a blend of their well-known tracks and deeper cuts, the concert highlighted the band's theatrical elements, powerful vocals from Su-metal, and the precise choreography with Moametal and Yuimetal, all backed by the formidable Kami Band. This show stood out as a unique and memorable experience in the expansive universe of BABYMETAL performances.