Katsusaburo Ukita

Ito Daisuke's wartime retelling of the Miyamoto Musashi story.

Matsugoro is a poor rickshaw driver whose animated spirit and optimistic demeanor make him a favorite of the town. Matsu helps an injured boy, Toshio, and is hired by the boy's parents.

Directed by Daisuke Itô.

1942 Japanese movie

A state-sponsored film centered on Shinsaku Takasugi’s theories on coastal defense.

It is a historical drama that follows Katsu Kaishu's efforts to surrender Edo Castle bloodlessly in the first year of the Meiji period.

A film adaptation of the María Luz Incident from the early Meiji period that sparked widespread public debate.