Kōju Murata Movies

Kurama Tengu appears in the Great Edo, where conspiracies swirl. The righteous sword flashes as the mystery of a beautiful woman’s...

In early post-war Osaka, three women—war widow Fusako, her Korean expat sister Natsuko, and Kumiko, Fusako's sister-in-law—descend into...

Biographical film about bacteriologist Dr. Hideyo Noguchi.

A thrilling detective period drama set in the streets of Edo—a world of intrigue, conspiracy, romance, and turmoil—where a thief as agile...

There is an inn named Asano Ya in the port town, and a beautiful woman works there. Every year, during a local festival, travelling artists and...

The "opinion leader" of the "opinion leaders" is furious at the "opinion leader's" opinion.

Depicting the lives and spirit of geisha during and after the war.

A social drama about the first female police officer.

Being acquainted with the bride's uncle, a famed private detective is invited to a wedding ceremony. The groom's family is moneyed and owns large...

A small-town boy with a learning disability attempts to fit in with his classmates.

A bold and cheerful tale that broke new ground in the historical drama genre.

The tale of a feudal swordsman who cynically takes no responsibility for anything, relegating it to others, and then taking the credit.

1938 Theater of Life adaptation.

A film adaptation of the story “Gonzo and Sukejū” from a new perspective.

The sincere clown act performed by a master thief who infiltrates a remote island.

A lighthearted and entertaining film that incorporates popuar songs into a period drama.