Shoji Umewaka

Ama no kaishinju

Early film directed by Satoru Kobayashi.…

Ghost from the Continent

Horror film directed by Satoru Kobayashi. Kin'ya Ogawa served as Kobayashi's assistant on this film.…

Peony on the Skin

Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion

During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of mo…

Akadô Suzunosuke

First of nine films based on the novel. The first live-action adaptation focuses on the origins of h…

Akado Suzunosuke Destroys the Devil Mask Gang

The heroic warrior uses his magical powers and great sword skills to battle a criminal gang who all …

Akado Suzunosuke vs. the One-Legged Devil

The magical swordsman battles a gang of cutthroats, who are led by a peg-legged villain.…

Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Devil in Crescent Moon Tower

The swordsman again crosses paths with the murderous Devil Mask Gang -- who as the name suggests, al…

Akado Suzunosuke: Monster in the Moonlight

In the first two films we learn the character's origins, including his childhood and how he learned …