LEGENDARY SWORDFIGHTS
OF YAGYU JUBEI - Volume 9
Yagyu Jubei Shichiban Shobu - 2005 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen

Digitally Remastered, 16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen Version!

Yagyu Jubei, the oldest son of the Shogunate Superintendent Officer Tajima-no-kami Yagyu Munenori, the best swordsman on earth!

The time is the 11th year of Kanei (1634) when the third Shogun Iemitsu Tokugawa ruled Japan. Jubei's father Munenori suddenly asks him to come home while Jubei is on a samurai training journey. After not seeing his son for ten years, Munenori tells Jubei about the conspiracy of overturning the present Shogunate plotted by the warriors of Suruga Dainagon Tadanaga, who competed with Iemitsu for the Shogun position and was forced to commit seppuku. The ringleader of the conspiracy is a fearful swordsman and the ex-advisor of Tadanaga, Kageyu Toda. Jubei's secret trip has begun in order to erase the root of all possible conspiracies plotted all over the country...

This is NOT the Hawaii TV recording! Remastered from a new amazing print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

Directed by: ---
Cast: MURAKAMI Hiroaki, NATSUYAGI Isao, FUJI Sumiko (Junko)

SANADA YUKIMURA - Volume 4
Fuun! Sanada Yukimura - 1989 - Color - Fullscreen

A brilliant portrayal of one of the great warlords of old Japan, Sanada Yukimura stands head and shoulders above the rest. Powered by an all-star cast of regulars featuring Kitaoji Kinya in the lead, screen legend Wakayama Tomisaburo as Tokugawa Ieyasu, along with such stalwarts as Wakabayashi Go, Ichikawa Utaemon etc. This series is highlighted by the authentic swordfighting choreography of the Japan Action Club (JAC) as Lord Sanada along with his deadly ninja assassins Kirigakure Saizo and Sarutobi Sasuke attempt to restore the rule of the Toyotomi during the brutal period just after the rise of the Tokugawa Shogunate. This is Japanese television at its best, bringing history to life in the most realistic and exciting manner.

This is NOT the Hawaii TV recording! Remastered from a new superior print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

To watch a preview, click here! (Windows Media Player)

Directed by: various
Cast: KITAOJI Kinya, WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo, KATO Kazuko, SUGA Kantaro, etc.

CRIMSON PEACOCK
Shin Shokoku Monogatari Beni Kujaku - 1954/55 - B/W - Fullscreen - Extras

5 movies! Total running time, approx. 270 minutes!

One of the greatest film serials ever to come out of Japan puts together an all-star cast in the search for the key of the Crimson Peacock, a treasure trove that will make whoever discovers it the richest man in the world. The battle lines are drawn between two rival groups, the Swans and the Skulls competing to find the key and the map, while unrequited love for a beautiful woman complicates everything as she is forced to take a potion that gives her an evil heart. It’s edge of the seat excitement from start to finish in this 5 movie serial as parts 1 through 4 each end with a cliffhanger, building suspense to the very end when all is revealed! There is action, romance, and intrigue, with a touch of black magic as the forces of good and evil collide!

This is NOT the Hawaii TV recording! Remastered from a new superior print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras. (Courtesy of Ichiban)

Directed by: HAGIWARA Ryo
Cast: NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, OTOMO Ryutaro, AZUMA Chiyonosuke

DECISIVE BATTLE AT KURODA CASTLE
Gozonji Kuroda-Bushi: Kessen Kuroda-Jo - 1960 - B/W - Widescreen - Extras

After the massacre of Christians at Shimabara, followers of Amakusa Shiro band together in a plot to overthrow the shogunate in order to exact revenge on the Tokugawa. At the same time there is a succession dispute in the Kuroda clan, as one faction tried to usurp the rightful heir and take over the honored clan. Before his untimely death, the lord of the Kuroda bestowed “Nihongo” a magnificent spear on his finest warrior, which ultimately brings him into contact with two of Japan’s most famous historical figures, Yagyu Jubei and Miyamoto Musashi. Can the three masters of martial art join forces to defeat their enemies and save the nation?

(Courtesy of Ichiban)

Directed by: KADONO Goro
Cast: ARASHI Kanjuro, BANDO Kotaro, DATE Shozaburo, NAMIURA Namiji

DESTINY PASS
Unmei Toge - 1993 - Color - Fullscreen - Extras

With an all-star cast led by Matsudaira Ken and Natsuyagi Isao, this exciting tale set in the aftermath of the fall of Osaka Castle tells the story of the last of the Toyotomi heirs in his quest for revenge against the Tokugawa. Hidenari, the son of Hideyori and grandson of Hideyoshi is smuggled to safety after his hideout is discovered. Bringing together many of the most renowned historical figures from that era, including Hattori Hanzo, Yagyu Jubei, and Miyamoto Musashi, the gathering forces of each faction strive to succeed in battle. Spectacular action sequences abound as some of the most powerful forces in Japan prepare to meet on the field of battle! Original story by Shibata Renzaburo.

(Courtesy of Ichiban)

Directed by: SAITO Mitsumasa
Cast: MATSUDAIRA Ken, NATSUYAGI Isao, NISHIDA Ken, WATABIKI Katsuhiko

PRINCESS GO - Volumes 1-2
Princess Go - 2011 Taiga Drama - Color - Widescreen

Directed by: various
Cast: UENO Juri, MIYAZAWA Rie, MIZUKAWA Asami, TOKITO Saburo

YOUNG BOSS TAKESHI
Wakaoyabun - 1965 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic

After the victory of Japan-Russia War, Tatsugoro, boss of the Nanjo Family was stabbed to death. His son Takeshi abbandons his naval position in order to succeeds his father’s position as boss of the family. He avenges his father’s death but learns that the true killer behind the murder is still out there...

Directed by: IKEHIRO Kazuo
Cast: ICHIKAWA Raizo, ASAOKA Yukiji, FUJIMURA Shiho

GAMBLER'S LIFE: UNSTOPPABLE BLOODBATH
Bakuto Ichidai: Chimatsuri Fudo - 1969 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic

Ichikawa Raizo's final movie!

Jokichi is released from a 6 year sentence for killing a man who hasn’t paid back a debt only to find out his family has lost their integrity. When his sworn brother gets into trouble and ignites a war with a rival family, Jokichi must choose between his shameful boss and an honorable enemy...

Directed by: YASUDA Kimiyoshi
Cast: ICHIKAWA Raizo, KONOE Jushiro, KAMEI Mitsuyo

GIRL BOSS 6: MANO-A-MANO
Sukeban Taimon Shobu - 1974 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic

In the sixth part of the Sukeban series, Ike Reiko plays Keiko, a vengeance-crazed vixen out to avenge the death of her older sister. After being released from a youth detention center where she is abused and beaten by fellow inmates, she becomes the leader of the all-girl Sunflower Gang. With her gang, she takes on the yakuza gang that killed her sister and faces someone who is also out for vengence...

Directed by: SEKIMOTO Ikuo
Cast: IKE Reiko, EMA Ryoko, ABE Toru

GIRL BOSS 7: CRAZY BALL GAME
Sukeban Tamatsuki Asobi - 1974 - Color - 16:9 Anamorphic

In the final part of the Sukeban series, KanoO Yuko takes the lead as Kyoko, the delinquent girl gang boss. Kyoko and her gang start a conflict with a rival girl gang who’s allied with a powerful yakuza and, with the help of a thief, plot a diamond heist. Even though IKE Reiko and SUGIMOTO Miki are missing, this movie is still loaded with the nudity, sex and violence you’ve come to expect.

Directed by: SEKIMOTO Ikuo
Cast: KANO Yuko, ABE Toru, SHIRAISHI Noboru

RED SILK GAMBLER
Hijirimen Bakuto - 1972 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen

With her first love that unfolded in the battlefield in her heart, and with a short sword
and a pillbox as her weapons, female gambler Okatsu the Tiger Lily travels from
gambling site to gambling site. Surrounding her are Omon, an outlaw star blind lone
gambler; Onaka, a thief who’s after Okatsu to avenge her father’s death; Ohide, a
tattoo artist whose back is covered by a dragon tattoo; and Oryu, a young girl sold as a
prostitute to a gambling family.

Digitally Remastered 16:9 Widescreen!

Directed by: ISHII Teruo
Cast: NAKAMURA Eiko, IKE Reiko, MATSUDAIRA Junko, SUGAWARA Bunta

OUTLAW
Narazumono - 1964 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen

Intrigue and mystery surround a cold-hearted assassin who must keep one step
ahead of the Hong Kong police as he tries to find out who framed him for the murder
of a woman and set him up as the fall guy in a complicated drug scheme. Starring
Takakura Ken as Nanjo the assassin and directed by the critically acclaimed Ishii
Teruo, this is a journey into the dark underside of Asia's most exciting city. Will Nanjo
be able to find the solution and exact revenge for the terrible situation he finds himself in?

Digitally Remastered 16:9 Widescreen!

Directed by: ISHII Teruo
Cast: TAKAKURA Ken, TANBA Tetsuro, SUGIURA Naoki, EHARA Shinjiro

SANADA YUKIMURA - Volume 2
Fuun! Sanada Yukimura - 1989 - Color - Fullscreen

A brilliant portrayal of one of the great warlords of old Japan, Sanada Yukimura stands head and shoulders above the rest. Powered by an all-star cast of regulars featuring Kitaoji Kinya in the lead, screen legend Wakayama Tomisaburo as Tokugawa Ieyasu, along with such stalwarts as Wakabayashi Go, Ichikawa Utaemon etc. This series is highlighted by the authentic swordfighting choreography of the Japan Action Club (JAC) as Lord Sanada along with his deadly ninja assassins Kirigakure Saizo and Sarutobi Sasuke attempt to restore the rule of the Toyotomi during the brutal period just after the rise of the Tokugawa Shogunate. This is Japanese television at its best, bringing history to life in the most realistic and exciting manner.

This is NOT the Hawaii TV recording! Remastered from a new superior print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

To watch a preview, click here! (Windows Media Player)

Directed by: various
Cast: KITAOJI Kinya, WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo, KATO Kazuko, SUGA Kantaro, etc.

SANADA YUKIMURA - Volume 3
Fuun! Sanada Yukimura - 1989 - Color - Fullscreen

A brilliant portrayal of one of the great warlords of old Japan, Sanada Yukimura stands head and shoulders above the rest. Powered by an all-star cast of regulars featuring Kitaoji Kinya in the lead, screen legend Wakayama Tomisaburo as Tokugawa Ieyasu, along with such stalwarts as Wakabayashi Go, Ichikawa Utaemon etc. This series is highlighted by the authentic swordfighting choreography of the Japan Action Club (JAC) as Lord Sanada along with his deadly ninja assassins Kirigakure Saizo and Sarutobi Sasuke attempt to restore the rule of the Toyotomi during the brutal period just after the rise of the Tokugawa Shogunate. This is Japanese television at its best, bringing history to life in the most realistic and exciting manner.

This is NOT the Hawaii TV recording! Remastered from a new superior print!
With removable English Subtitles and DVD Extras.

To watch a preview, click here! (Windows Media Player)

Directed by: various
Cast: KITAOJI Kinya, WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo, KATO Kazuko, SUGA Kantaro, etc.

RYOMADEN - TAIGA DRAMA
Ryomaden - 2009 - Color - Widescreen

The 49th NHK Taiga drama is Ryoma-den, set back in the Bakumatsu period. The story focuses on the life of Sakamoto Ryoma, who lived from 1835 to 1867. He was an important leader in the movement to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate, eventually bringing about the Meiji Restoration. He was also one of the founders of modern day Japanese navy through incorporation of western technology, which proved to be a force to be reckoned with during the revolution. (Each volume includes 4 discs / TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: various
Cast: FUKUYAMA Masaharu, TERAJIMA Shinobu, KODAMA Kiyoshi, etc.

STRAY CATS ROCK: MACHINE ANIMAL
Nora Neko Rokku: Machine Animal - 1970 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen

Maya’s gang gets involved with two Japanese men helping a Vietnam war deserter escape from Japan for Sweden. They plan to fund the escape by selling LSD pills. After word of the drug deal gets spread around they find themselves fending off rival gangs. Maya realizes she’s in over her head...

Directed by: HASEBE Yasuharu
Cast: KAJI Mieko, FUJI Tatsuya, ICHIKAWA Mako, MAKI Masami, OHASHI Yuka