Akira Shioji Movies

The story of five easygoing Yakuza who come together to save the live of a young innocent girl, Oichi, from an evil vassal.

TV film directed by Toshiharu Ikeda and written by Takashi Ishii. Produced in 1986 but not aired until 1988.

A ruffian joins the ranks of the emperor’s guards.

A young girl, Okimi, falls in love with Kiritaro, a handsome thief disguised as a wealthy young master.

The third film in the Zenka-mono series.At the beginning of the Showa period, Matsukichi Iwaki was released from prison after 10 years in prison....

A group of men living a low life in Edo help each other to make the best out of their lives.

Film with Junko Miyazono.

Action drama about a Japanese gangster in Manchuria circa 1932, who finally joins some Chinese mountain bandits.

The film adaptation of the novel "Three Little Rats" by Tatsuro Jinde. In this fascinating story, the rebellious Jirokichi and three men, united by a...

A man is brutally murdered and his famed shamisen (a three-stringed musical instrument) called the "Yamabiko" stolen. Prince Kogenta swears to avenge...

The second part of the Gamblers series.

1961 Japanese movie

Kichizaburo, a samurai keeping peace in Edo, helps a young geisha Kozome avenge her father’s death.

Adventures of famous yakuza boss Jirocho and his disciples who settle in Kofu.

A comedy about the lives of people living in the shopping district of Osaka.