Yoshikazu Ishii

Artist. Innovator. Teacher. Inspiration. From his humble beginnings as a modeling assistant in 1958 to his acclaimed directorial debut, Brush of the God in 2024, the legendary Keizo Murase spent his career dedicated to the art of monster making, bringing life to many of Japan’s most iconic and beloved kaiju characters. But behind every rampaging monster and transforming superhero were the hands of a dedicated artist, whose contributions to the Japanese film industry might have been forgotten, if not for a dedicated group of close friends, longtime admirers, and fans from every corner of the globe. For the first time in the English-speaking world, the life and career of this singular creative visionary is revealed and celebrated in a feature-length tribute that sheds detailed light on the accomplishments of Japan’s last great monster maker, and preserves the stories of those who knew and loved him best.

Japan, 1954. A legend emerges from the ashes of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, devastated by atomic bombs in 1945. The creature's name is Godzilla. The film that tells its story is the first of kaiju eiga, the giant monster movies.

Very amusing and well made spoof of Ultraman. The titular heroine gets molested by an alien, a giant monster and her evil clone.

Kidnapped in childhood. Raised as an assassin. Shiori's spent her entire life following the orders of her mysterious masters, never questioning the commands that have sentenced hundreds to die at her hands. But when a childhood memory suddenly resurfaces, the programming in her head is short circuited and her entire world is turned upside down! Now, before her masters realize she's slipped their leash, Shiori has to escape. But to do so means she must kill again... even the ones who are close to her!

With every plan failing, the six friends find themselves pushed into increasingly chaotic situations. When they finally decide to confront their creditor, an unexpected turn of events changes everything.

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There is darkness in the heart, the darkness of society, and darkness that is not illuminated by light. The darkness is infinitely deep and dark. "Dark images" The images recorded here are a number of images that appeared in everyday life at a sudden moment. Why don't you take a peek into the deep and dark darkness?

Yuzo Ooki is unexpectedly fired. Managing to find a new job, Yuzo navigates the maze of crazy coworkers. Yuzo is undaunted, but he is bullied by his new workmates and dumped by his girlfriend. Suddenly, an alien encounter changes everything as it feeds off the co-workers and melds with their madness creating an explosion of energy that plunges the town into chaos. Only Yuzo can save them from this crisis.

Yuzo Ooki is unexpectedly fired. Managing to find a new job, Yuzo navigates the maze of crazy coworkers. Yuzo is undaunted, but he is bullied by his new workmates and dumped by his girlfriend. Suddenly, an alien encounter changes everything as it feeds off the co-workers and melds with their madness creating an explosion of energy that plunges the town into chaos. Only Yuzo can save them from this crisis.

Yuzo Ooki is unexpectedly fired. Managing to find a new job, Yuzo navigates the maze of crazy coworkers. Yuzo is undaunted, but he is bullied by his new workmates and dumped by his girlfriend. Suddenly, an alien encounter changes everything as it feeds off the co-workers and melds with their madness creating an explosion of energy that plunges the town into chaos. Only Yuzo can save them from this crisis.

A city where solitude and clamor intersect... A woman wanders alone, seeking solace for her heart, spending her days in the embrace of men. A bizarre murder occurs in the city, and the detective pursuing the case grows increasingly anxious. The madness of the serial killer repeating his heinous acts further consumes him... When three hearts meet, a desperate love races through the night. The debut work and foundational piece of acclaimed film director Kei Nakata, known for “Non-Metal Night” and “In Between...”.

The fourth installment in the Dark Images series, Contents include "Disappearing hitchhiker", "Hitoya driving school", "The price of car sex", "In the garbage room", "Fear of the sea of trees" and "Unreaked Stalker".

Second installment in the "Dark Images" series. Dark sides include "Bukimi graffiti", "I like ass after all", "Human hunting", "Wiretap hunter", "Dating Tragedy", "Psychic Photography Seminar" and "An astonishing motorcycle accident".

Fifth installment in the "Dark Images" series. Dark sides include: "The Spirit of February 26", "I don't want to look in the mirror!', "The devastation of the prime", "The spirit in the toilet", "Seminar of happiness" and "Disappearing office".

A darkness that appears in the fleeting moments of everyday life. The "Dark Images" series has had a strong impact by exposing this darkness in a naked manner. The "Shinrei-hen 2" series contains six shocking images of things that could not possibly exist in reality.

After a sudden accident during a date, a young man awakens in a desolate alternative dimension alongside his childhood sweetheart. Forced into a brutal monster battle against the terrifying Kaiju Gladio, they must uncover the mystery of their arrival and fight for their survival to return to the real world.

After a sudden accident during a date, a young man awakens in a desolate alternative dimension alongside his childhood sweetheart. Forced into a brutal monster battle against the terrifying Kaiju Gladio, they must uncover the mystery of their arrival and fight for their survival to return to the real world.

A darkness that appears in the fleeting moments of everyday life. The "Dark Images" series has had a strong impact by exposing this darkness in a naked manner. This popular series is back with a new look and a new compilation! The "Accidents" section contains nine shocking images that capture the decisive moments when people encounter unexpected mishaps.

The "Iroke-hen" section is a compilation of a popular horror series that reflects the darkness that appears in the fleeting moments of everyday life. A staff member sneaks into an event introduced by a prostitute. There, he witnesses a startling event. Includes "Necrophilia," "The Price of Car Sex," and six other stories.

Miki is spending the weekend visiting Sanso with her new lover. But he won’t be the man she thought he was.... After Miki is kidnapped, chained and treated like an animal by three savage men, her anger will grow as she fights for her survival. After her heroic escape only one thought will save her from falling: all of them must pay!

Miki is spending the weekend visiting Sanso with her new lover. But he won’t be the man she thought he was.... After Miki is kidnapped, chained and treated like an animal by three savage men, her anger will grow as she fights for her survival. After her heroic escape only one thought will save her from falling: all of them must pay!

ATTACK OF THE GIANT TEACHER is a classic style tokusatsu film that tells the story of Kenzo Miyazawa, an earnest teacher who works at a night school. His class is filled with unique and slightly odd students. Suddenly, the night school witnesses a drop in student numbers and has no choice but to shut down by the end of the year. Mr. Miyazawa’s class decides to create a musical for the school’s last festival. Then, an alien beast invades Earth and begins destroying the town. Mr. Miyazawa challenges the alien beast to a fight.

Documentary about the production of the film. Directed by Yoshikazu Ishii.

The darkness that appears in the fleeting moments of everyday life. The "Dark Images" series has had a powerful impact by exposing this darkness in a naked manner. "Shinrei-hen 1" contains seven shocking images of things that could not possibly exist in reality.

A classic "fly on the wall" feature that takes audiences inside the making some of the film's key scenes, followed by a clip from the end product.

Nine men and women awake totally disoriented in a locked room without knowing how they got there. But that is just the beginning, because suddenly there stands someone in a cheap samurai costume and introduces himself as "The Game Master," who tells them that they have been chosen as candidates for the "Death-Sushi-Games" - a bloody battle begins!

A darkness that appears in the fleeting moments of everyday life. The "Dark Images" series has had a strong impact by exposing this darkness in a naked manner. The "Kindan no Sekai-hen" section contains nine shocking and shocking images of people who engage in off-law activities and abnormal tastes.