RED PEONY GAMBLER 7: HERE TO KILL YOU!
Hibotan Bakuto Oinochi Itadakimasu - 1971 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

The seventh chapter of the stunning Hibotan Bakuto series. Many years have passed since Oryu the Red Peony began her soul-searching journey after her father was killed. In her travels, she meets villagers whose crops and livelihoods are being destroyed by pollution from a local factory. They seem to work out an agreement, but Oryu must help the poor villagers when the greedy factory owner and corrupt politicians betray them…

Directed by: KATO Tai
Cast: FUJI Junko, WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo, TSURUTA Koji

RED PEONY GAMBLER 8: EXECUTION OF DUTY!
Hibotan Bakuto Jingi Toshimasu - 1972 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

The final chapter of the Hibotan Bakuto series. Oryu the Red Peony visits an old dying Boss of an ally family and promised her that she would help guide the new Boss. Meanwhile a turf war breaks out. When the family is betrayed from within and the rival family becomes violent, Oryu takes things into her own hands…

Directed by: SAITO Takeichi
Cast: FUJI Junko, WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo, MATSUKATA Hiroki, SUGAWARA Bunta

BRUTAL TALES OF CHIVALRY 4:
BLOOD STAINED TATTOO
Showa Zankyouden Chizome no Karajishi - 1967 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

The Karashi Botan returns in the fourth chapter of the incredible Show Zankoden
series. This time legendary actor Takakura Ken plays Hidejiro, the reluctant boss of a firefighter company. They win the bidding for the construction contract of an annual festival. When a rival family, desperate for that contract, becomes treacherous and violent, Hidejiro must take brutal revenage…

Directed by: MAKINO Masahiro
Cast: TAKAKURA Ken, FUJI Junko, IKEBE Ryo

CHIVALROUS STORY OF JAPAN
Nihon Kyokakuden - 1964 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

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A turf war is about to break out in a section of the city called "The Domain" as two rival families feud over who controls the area. When the Boss of the Kibamasa falls ill, the Okiyama see it as the time to make their move and will stop at nothing in their effort to push the Kibamasa out of the Domain. An exciting yakuza story with superb action starring the most famous and popular of modern day actors Takakura Ken in a role no one else could have portrayed as well. (aka "The Domain")

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Directed by: MAKINO Masahiro
Cast: TAKAKURA Ken, MATSUKATA Hiroki, NAKAMURA Kinnosuke

THEATER OF LIFE: HISHAKAKU
Jinsei Gekijo Hishakaku - 1968 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

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Based on a book by Ozaki Koyo about a yakuza's honor, duty and loyalty. Hishakaku asks his woman, Otoyo, a former geisha, to move to Tokyo, where they are taken in by Boss Kokin. Due to his obligation the Kokin, he is involved with a gang war and is arrested. When he is released from jail, everything has changed and Otoyo unwittingly causes him the greatest heartache a man could know…

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Directed by: SAWASHIMA Tadashi
Cast: TSURUTA Koji, SAKUMA Yoshiko, TAKAKURA Ken

THEATER OF LIFE: HISHAKAKU 2
Jinsei Gekijo Zoku Hishakaku - 1968 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

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Serving his prison time after the events of the first movie, Hishakaku discovers that Otoyo is working as a prosititue in Manchuria. He travels to China to save the woman he still loves, only to get involved in a battle he can never win…

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Directed by: SAWASHIMA Tadashi
Cast: TSURUTA Koji, SAKUMA Yoshiko, TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke

893239
Yakuza Niju-Sanku - 2007 - Color - Fullscreen / 16:9 Widescreen - 4 Discs!

Collection of 26 short movies about yakuza in the 23 wards of Tokyo.

Directed by: various
Cast: various

SHINSENGUMI: A HISTORY IN BLOOD - Volume 2
Shinsengumi Keppuroku - 1998 - Color - Fullscreen

The arrival of Perry’s Black Ships rudely awakened Japan from 300 years of peaceful isolation from the world. Men set their eyes beyond Japan and began to demand change in society. Old clashed with the new, and thus began an age of turmoil. Amidst this confusion, one group remained true to the old ways and risked their lives to preserve the traditional shogunate system. Led by their charismatic captain, Kondo Isami, the Shinsengumi upheld the code of honor of the samurai. Original story by famed author, Shiba Ryotaro.

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This volume includes episodes #3, #4 and #5. With removable subtitles.

Directed by: SAITO Mitsumasa / MATSUO Akinori / MASUDA Toshio
Cast: WATARI Tetsuya, MURAKAMI Hiroaki, NAKAMURA Shunsuke

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SHADOW WARRIORS IV - Volume 13 FINALE!
 Kage no Gundan IV - 1985 - Color - Fullscreen - Extras

Jidaigeki Action featuring Chiba Shinichi, Sanada Hiroyuki and the Japan Action Club
(JAC). After the arrival of Perry's Black Ships (1853) Japan is split into two political
factions. Lord Hotta Masayoshi's faction is striving to open the country to foreign trade
and diplomatic relations, while the Tokugawa Shogunate supporters under Lord Ii
Naosuke struggle to preserve the long established exclusionism. On the brink of civil
war, a small group of Iga ninja, the Shadow Warriors, under the leadership of 15th
generation Hattori Hanzo (Chiba Shinichi) find themselves drawn into the political
turmoil after rescuing Katsu Rintaro (Sanada Hiroyuki). Hunted by the government they
fight behind the scenes to bring Japan a new era of peace and prosperity. Superb
action and fight scenes choreographed by Chiba Shinichi, Sanada Hiroyuki and the
JAC, a perfect team well known for other jidaigeki gems like "The Yagyu Conspiracy",
"Shogun's Ninja", "Legend of the Eight Samurai" etc.

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This volume includes the final 3 episodes!

Directed by: --
Cast: CHIBA Shinichi, SANADA Hiroyuki, OBHA Kenji, SHIHOMI Etsuko, NARITA Mikio

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KAMEN RIDER THE NEXT - Extended Version!
Kamen Rider the Next - 2007 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

Special limited time low price!

Two years have passed since the two Kamen Riders defeated the evil organization Shocker. Now Shocker is back, stronger than ever, with a new technology to take over the world and a stronger weapon - Kamen Rider V3. But they unwittingly created a new horror hell-bent on revenge...

Directed by: TAZAKI Ryuta
Cast: KIKAWADA Masaya, TAKANO Hassei, KATO Kazuki, ISHIDA Miku

SCARRED LIFE
Kizudarake no Jinsei - 1971 - Color - Widescreen

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Set in Osaka, during the devastated time of post-war Japan, this is a tale of the yakuza who set about rebuilding after the death of their Oyabun (big boss). Battles erupt as tempers explode as someone seeks to fill the seat of power. One of the best movies of this type, it brings raw emotion to the screen as it builds toward its bloody climax! Tsuruta Koji and Wakayama Tomisaburo pair up to make this a film that is not to be missed! (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: OZAWA Shigehiro
Cast: TSURUTA Koji, WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo, FUJIYAMA Kanbi

SAMURAI VAGABONDS
Tonosama Yajikita - 1967 - Color - Widescreen

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On New Year's Day 1716, Munenaga of Owari and Yoshinao of Kii were both named as candidates for the title of 8th Shogun. The wise and just Munenaga is plunged into a dispute with Tokugawa Yoshinao that will lead to one of them ascending the throne. This is an exciting and informative film that brings the brilliant history of Japan to the surface in a new light. (TV Broadcast quality)

Directed by: SAWASHIMA Tadashi
Cast: MISORA Hibari, NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, NAKAMURA Katsuo, OKA Satomi, OKOCHI Denjiro, CHIAKI Minoru, FUJITA Kenji

IN SEARCH OF MOTHER
Mabuta no Haha - 1962 - Color -16:9 Widescreen - Extras

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A wandering yakuza gambler Chutaro (Nakamura Kinnosuke) travels throughout
the country in search of his mother who abandoned him when he was 5 years old.
This is an unusual and sentimental story directed by noted film-maker Kato Tai.
Along with a number of other classics (most notably SWORD OF FURY, THE
CRUEL STORY, and FLAMES OF BLOOD) from this director, this is a well-made
movie with some interesting twists and turns. There's not too much action, but a
clever and moving story of the harsh life led by the wandering gamblers and yakuza
of the Tokugawa period. This is a fine example of a higly regarded director's best work.

Directed by: KATO Tai
Cast: NAKAMURA Kinnosuke, MATSUKATA Hiroki, KOGURE Michiyo, OKAWA Keiko

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AKUMYO: TOUGH GUYS
Akumyo - 2001 - Color - Widescreen - Extras

The famous KATSU Shintaro classic re-made with an all-star cast!

In beginning of the Showa Era, a well-known trouble-maker named Asakichi runs off with Ochiyo, the wife of a money lender. He then meets Sada, the junior head of the local yakuza gang. Asakichi and Sada, both unhappy with their lives, decide to leave thier pasts behind and make their mark in the world. But as it turns out, with the help of the infamous Silk Hat Boss, they get involved in a local yakuza war. Bare-knuckle two-fisted yakuza action!

Directed by: IZUMI Seiji
Cast: MATOBA Koji, AZUMA Mikihisa, CHIBA Shinichi

OUTLAW KILLERS: THREE MAD DOG BROTHERS
Hitokiri Yota Kyouken 3 Kyoudai - 1972 - Color- 16:9 Widscreen

The great Bunta stars as a gangster who is sent to jail for the sake of his gang,
but when he’s released he finds everything completely changed and his gang
has swept him aside for being too violent. He tries to start a new life with his two
”brothers” but can’t seem to escape old affiliations. Also include German
subtitles.

Directed by: FUKASAKU Kinji
Cast: SUGAWARA Bunta, TANAKA Kunie

DEMON
Demon - 1985 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Trailers

Yakuza member Shuji (Takakura Ken) turns his back on his gangster lifestyle
and moves to a remote fishing village. His past is kept hidden, as is the
yakuza-style demon tattoo on his back. However, when another gangster comes
to town, ensnaring the fishermen with all night drinking, gambling and drugs,
Shuji's secret is revealed. Digitally Re-mastered Edition.

Directed by: TOYODA Shiro
Cast: NAKADAI Tatsuya, OKADA Mariko, IKEUCHI Junko, NAKAMURA Kanzaburo

SCARS OF THE SUN
Taiyo No Kizu - 2006 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

Katayama is on the way home to his wife and little daughter when he stumbles on a gang of punks beating up an innocent man. He decides to help the stranger and surprisingly wins the fight. This turns out to be a bad decision as his daughter is kidnapped and murdered by the leader of the same band of young thugs. Katayama seeks revenge and soon discovers that vengeance isn’t all that he that it would be…

Directed by: MIIKE Takashi
Cast: AIKAWA Sho, SATO Aiko, KATSUNO Hiroshi

AMBITION WITHOUT HONOR
Jingi Naki Yabo - 1996 - Color - Widescreen - Extras

Miike’s take on Fukasaku Kinji’s Jingi Naki Tatakai series!

Seventeen year old Tetsuya kills the boss of a rival gang with the promise of being made. After seven years of prison, he discovers that he is all but forgotten by his Family. The two rival Families have reconciled and Tetsuya was been discarded to keep the peace. Wanted what he was promised, Tetsuya becomes a one-man path of destruction, only to be betrayed once again…

Directed by: MIIKE Takashi
Cast: HIDEKI Sone, HIROJIRO Shimizu, KITAJIMA Saburo

ABARENBO SHOGUN: THE BRIDE OF EDO CASTLE
Abarenbo Shogun IV Supesharu - 1991 - Color - Fullscreen - Extras

In this made for TV movie, based on the long-running television series, Shogun Yoshimune, being without an heir, is expected to marry and carry on the Tokugawa dynasty in the proper manner. Being an adventurer, the "Roughneck" Shogun spends much of his time away from Edo Castle as he seeks out corruption, and metes out justice with his superior swordsmanship. Yoshimune finally meets a woman of high enough rank, a veritable Princess, who has actually been sent as his betrothed. Not wanting to marry a man she never met, she rebels against the orders. As does he. Ironically they meet, not knowing who the other is, and find a genuine attraction, along with the need to join forces against a common enemy.

Directed by: MAKIGUCHI Yuji
Cast: MATSUDAIRA Ken, ASAJI Yoko, WATANABE Atsushi, ITO Tsukasa, GODAI Takayuki, YOKOUCHI Tadashi, FUNAKOSHI Eiji, KITAJIMA Saburo

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BATTLE OF THE DRAGONS
Kairyu Dai-Kessen - 1966 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

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In ancient Japan, a good lord is killed and his throne stolen by the treacherous Yuki Daijo and the evil wizard Oroki-maru. Miraculously, during the attack, young Prince Ikazuki-maru is rescued from the jaws of death by a magic bird. Ten years later, Ikazuki-maru, now a wizard himself, embarks on a quest for vengeance. This amazing and exciting fantasy-samurai film stars a young Matsukata Hiroki in one of the pivotal roles of his career. Matched up against brilliant special effects and the huge star Otomo Ryutaro, Hiroki more than holds his own.

Directed by: YAMAUCHI Tetsuya
Cast: MATSUKATA Hiroki, OTOMO Ryutaro, OGAWA Tomoko, HAYASHI Shinichiro

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TRAVELS OF HIBARI AND CHIEMI 2:
THE LOVEBIRD'S 1000 RYO UMBRELLA
Hibari Chiemi no Oshidori Senryo Gasa - 1963 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

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Comedy duo Misora Hibari and Eri Chiemi team up as Princess Kimi and her loyal servant Toshi. When Princess Kimi is forced to marry someone she doesn't love, she runs away seeking adventure and the true love in her life. As the time of the arranged marriage approaches, her parents make Toshi double as Kimi. And wackiness ensues! Two of the most popular stars in Japanese films make this one of the most enjoyable movies from the Golden Era. Don't miss it!

Directed by: SAWASHIMA Tadashi
Cast: MISORA Hibari, ERI Chiemi, CHIAKI Minoru, MIZUHARA Hiroshi, KITA Ryuji

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SHADOW WARRIORS IV - Volumes 11-12
 "Kage no Gundan IV" - 1985 - Color - Fullscreen - Extras - 2 discs

Jidaigeki Action featuring Chiba Shinichi, Sanada Hiroyuki and the Japan Action Club
(JAC). After the arrival of Perry's Black Ships (1853) Japan is split into two political
factions. Lord Hotta Masayoshi's faction is striving to open the country to foreign trade
and diplomatic relations, while the Tokugawa Shogunate supporters under Lord Ii
Naosuke struggle to preserve the long established exclusionism. On the brink of civil
war, a small group of Iga ninja, the Shadow Warriors, under the leadership of 15th
generation Hattori Hanzo (Chiba Shinichi) find themselves drawn into the political
turmoil after rescuing Katsu Rintaro (Sanada Hiroyuki). Hunted by the government they
fight behind the scenes to bring Japan a new era of peace and prosperity. Superb
action and fight scenes choreographed by Chiba Shinichi, Sanada Hiroyuki and the
JAC, a perfect team well known for other jidaigeki gems like "The Yagyu Conspiracy",
"Shogun's Ninja", "Legend of the Eight Samurai" etc.

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Great Value! Each set includes 2 volumes (4 episodes!), 3 hours of entertainment!

Directed by: --
Cast: CHIBA Shinichi, SANADA Hiroyuki, OBHA Kenji, SHIHOMI Etsuko, NARITA Mikio

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SCORPION - TV SERIES
Sasori - 2004 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - 2 Discs

All 8 episodes in this 2 DVD set!
Follows the original manga closer than the previous movies!

On her 18 birthday, Nami witnesses the brutal murder of her parents by a man with a burn on his hand. She is then falsely accused of the crime and sent to jail. Sworn to vengeance, Nami battles corrupt officials and cruel inmates to escape prison, only to search through the underbelly of Japan society to find the man with a burn on his hand, ‘stinging’ anyone in her way.

Directed by: ---
Cast: MIZUHASHI Takami Mizuhashi, TSUDA Kanji, IBU Masato

BOUNTY HUNTER - Volume 4
Shokin Kasegi - 1975 - Color - Fullscreen - Extras

Continuing the adventures from the film series, Shikoro Ichibei is back with his cache
of unique weapons and the quickest sword in all Japan. Having worked directly for the
Shogun in the past, he now runs a school in his secret identity as an educator. Mean-
while he takes on secret missions as "The Bounty Hunter" (Shokin Kasegi). The
touches of humor during the scenes around the school disappear once Ichibei takes
on a contract. Powerful swordplay and brutal violence highlight these episodes as
Japan's greatest sword star Wakayama Tomisaburo stands tall against all odds in this
dynamic television series.

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Each volume includes two episodes. With removable subtitles.

Directed by: OZAWA Sigehiro
Cast: WAKAYAMA Tomisaburo

GHOST CAT OF THE CURSED SWAMP
Kaibyo Nori no Numa - 1968 - B/W - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

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Nabeshima Naoshige murders his lord, Takafusa Ryuzoji, seeking to gain power
and steal his Lord's wife. To avoid her fate, Lady Takafusa drowns herself along
with her cat in a nearby marsh. A decade later, Naoshige's efforts to steal another
woman triggers a curse on him when she also commits suicide at the same
marsh forcing him to suffer the consequences of his past actions. This a an
awesome black and white samurai/ghost story with terrific fighting, and
believable special effects. One of the better films in this genre, thoroughly
entertaining! (aka "Bakeneko: A Vengeful Spirit")

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Directed by: ISHIKAWA Yoshihiro
Cast: UCHIDA Ryohei, SATOMI Kotaro, MIKAGE Kyoko

TRAVELS OF HIBARI AND CHIEMI:
THE TUMULTUOUS JOURNEY
Hibari Chiemi no Yaji Kita Dochu - 1962 - Color - 16:9 Widescreen - Extras

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Okimi (Misora) and Otoshi (Eri) are two young girls who dream of a colorful life. By
chance, when they were mistaken as members of a drug syndicate, a handsome
young man named Yoriki (Azuma), helped both of them out. But unfortunately, both
girls fell in love with Yoriki without the other knowing. This is a light-hearted samurai
adventure movie, with a good portion of action, intrigues, singing, dancing! A must
have for any Hibari Misora fan!

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Directed by: SAWASHIMA Tadashi
Cast: MISORA Hibari, ERI Chiemi, CHIAKI Minoru, TANAKA Harou, SAKAI Shunji,
YAMAGATA Isao, AZUMA Chiyonosuke