Art

Akira Ishige

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Known For

Kôkô kyôshi: Shisshin!Kôkô kyôshi: Shisshin! · 1985
Kôkô kyôshi: Shisshin!
3.81985
MovieDrama
A female teacher Kumi Yamamoto was raped by a man who attempted suicide. During Kumi's class, a woman in a miniskirt suddenly entered the classroom and shouted, "Is Yuichi Kobayashi's son here?" Yuichi Kobayashi was the name of the man who raped her. The woman in the miniskirt was Maria, a debt collector, and she had come to find out where Yuichi was, calling for his son, Kotaro. Kumi learns that Yuichi is on the run from his debts. Yuichi tries to have sex with Kumi again, but she vehemently rejects him. The next day, as Kumi is comforting Kotaro, the biology teacher, Saiki, enters the classroom and makes advances on her. Kumi calls Yuichi and demands sex from him. Meanwhile, Kotaro succumbs to Maria's temptation and becomes addicted to sex.
THE A-CARE -Disusebody-THE A-CARE -Disusebody- · 2026
THE A-CARE -Disusebody-
8.02026
MovieDramaMystery
At the "Ijinzaka Clinic" day service, a revolutionary treatment devised by Director Urushihara is secretly spreading among the elderly. Aiming for the ultimate cost-effective care, the amputation of "Disusebody" (limbs with no hope of recovery) has reportedly led to unexpected positive side effects, such as patients feeling "lighter in body and mind" or "developing a gentler personality." Yagura, an editor who hears these rumors, senses a potential revolution in geriatric medicine and proposes a book deal to Urushihara. However, an internal whistleblower leak about the daycare center soon surfaces in a weekly magazine. Following a shocking incident at a patient's home, everything begins to spiral into darkness.
Dead or AliveDead or Alive · 1999
Dead or Alive
6.41999
MovieActionThriller
Ryūichi and his small gang of Triad vie for control of the Japanese underworld in a crime-ridden Shinjuku quarter while Detective Jojima tries to bring it down.
Be My MasterBe My Master · 2018
Be My Master
6.82018
MovieDrama
A married ad designer (Meguro) is having an affair with a married woman (Ming). When an ad agency head visits Meguro, it's revealed that he's Ming's husband (Shanwei). Shanwei warns Meguro to not only continue the affair but also record (for Shanwei) and "mentor" Ming in a series of escalating sexual domination/humiliation rituals. If Meguro refuses, Shanwei will disclose the affair to everyone, including Meguro's wife.
GozuGozu · 2003
Gozu
6.82003
MovieHorrorComedy
Minami mistakenly kills a gangster associate of his named Brother. Almost as soon as the murder takes place, the body of the deceased man is gone, prompting Minami to conduct a search. While looking, he finds a mysterious isolated hotel where he decides to take a rest. Not only are the front desk clerks a bit strange, but even the ambiance feels unusual. Minami soon realizes he may have gotten more than he bargained for.
Confessions of a DogConfessions of a Dog · 2006
Confessions of a Dog
6.32006
MovieCrimeDrama
Takeda is an honest police officer, father and husband, but after he’s promoted to detective he quickly becomes embroiled in dirty back room dealings, blackmail, and corruption that goes right to the top of the force. Meanwhile, renegade investigator Kusama must decide whether he should shake the foundations of Japanese law enforcement with the information that has come into his possession about the police.
Ley LinesLey Lines · 1999
Ley Lines
6.41999
MovieDramaThriller
The story follows a trio of Japanese youths of Chinese descent who escape their semi-rural upbringing and relocate to Shinjuku, Tokyo, where they befriend a troubled Shanghai prostitute and fall foul of a local crime syndicate. Like many of Miike's works, the film examines the underbelly of respectable Japanese society and the problems of assimilation faced by non-ethnically Japanese people in Japan.
A Helpless Love SongA Helpless Love Song · 2018
A Helpless Love Song
1.02018
MovieDramaRomance
After experiencing failure in business and his marriage, Mitsutoshi Yashiro (Shinsuke Kato) walks around looking for a place to die. He decides to stop at a red light district shop to have sex for one last time. He meets Hina (Rina Fujisaki) who changes his life. - AsianWiki

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Kôkô kyôshi: Shisshin!Kôkô kyôshi: Shisshin! · 1985
Kôkô kyôshi: Shisshin!
3.81985
MovieDrama
A female teacher Kumi Yamamoto was raped by a man who attempted suicide. During Kumi's class, a woman in a miniskirt suddenly entered the classroom and shouted, "Is Yuichi Kobayashi's son here?" Yuichi Kobayashi was the name of the man who raped her. The woman in the miniskirt was Maria, a debt collector, and she had come to find out where Yuichi was, calling for his son, Kotaro. Kumi learns that Yuichi is on the run from his debts. Yuichi tries to have sex with Kumi again, but she vehemently rejects him. The next day, as Kumi is comforting Kotaro, the biology teacher, Saiki, enters the classroom and makes advances on her. Kumi calls Yuichi and demands sex from him. Meanwhile, Kotaro succumbs to Maria's temptation and becomes addicted to sex.

Art Direction

THE A-CARE -Disusebody-THE A-CARE -Disusebody- · 2026
THE A-CARE -Disusebody-
8.02026
MovieDramaMystery
At the "Ijinzaka Clinic" day service, a revolutionary treatment devised by Director Urushihara is secretly spreading among the elderly. Aiming for the ultimate cost-effective care, the amputation of "Disusebody" (limbs with no hope of recovery) has reportedly led to unexpected positive side effects, such as patients feeling "lighter in body and mind" or "developing a gentler personality." Yagura, an editor who hears these rumors, senses a potential revolution in geriatric medicine and proposes a book deal to Urushihara. However, an internal whistleblower leak about the daycare center soon surfaces in a weekly magazine. Following a shocking incident at a patient's home, everything begins to spiral into darkness.

Production Design

Zero Woman 2005Zero Woman 2005 · 2004
Zero Woman 2005
5.52004
MovieThrillerAction
The Metropolitan Police Department '0'section, known as an organization in the police department that investigates a closed case. Well-trained detective in the '0' section, Rei, is looking for her memory that was lost during the training, while also investigating a human traffic which young woman being a victim. One day, classified killer virus was seized by rising terrorists. To investigate this case, public safety sent Sarah Kodama who specializes in molecular biology and computer, to work with Rei but Rei refuses to work with Sarah. Sarah was curious about mysterious Rei, so she starts to collect Rei's information and goes to see Rei's former boss, Asami. However, the man who appeared in front of Sarah was an assassinator who contemplates destruction of '0' section. What happens to Sarah...!? What is in Rei's lost memories!?

Production Design