Actor: Shuntarō Emi

Emperor Meiji and the Great Russo-Japanese War

Meiji Tenno portrays the buildup to the Russo-Japan War. In addition to showing the political events that led to war, it also shows the era from the story of a farm family in rural Japan that sends their son off to war. As such, it could be considered an anti-war movie, showing how, while war is devised by governments, the people do not really understand what war is, and its combatants often do not know what they are fighting for.

The Ghost of Yotsuya

This horror tale relates the consequences of a Japanese legend which tells of a man who has to betray his wife in order to achieve power.

Mermaid Legend

After a woman is framed for the murder of her fisherman husband, she seeks out a bloody revenge on the corrupt businessmen responsible.

Hoodlum Match

A good set-in-per-WW2 ninkyô type film with outstanding performances.