Akira Hirose

Slit Mouth Woman in L.A. (2014)

A woman tormented by nightmares of `slit mouth woman' discovers that terrifying urban legends from Japan are coming true in Los Angeles.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kazuya Ogawa  •  Akira Hirose  •  Hiro Kay  •  Takeshi Sone
CAST:  Megumi Ageishi  •  Mennell Alkhawa  •  Courtney Bandeko  •  Jordan Borges

A woman tormented by nightmares of `slit mouth woman' discovers that terrifying urban legends from Japan are coming true in Los Angeles.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kazuya Ogawa  •  Akira Hirose  •  Hiro Kay  •  Takeshi Sone
CAST:  Megumi Ageishi  •  Mennell Alkhawa  •  Courtney Bandeko  •  Jordan Borges

Oppai Chanbara: Striptease Samurai Squad (2008)

Following the death of her mother, 20-year-old Lili has been living with her grandmother and is about to inherit her legacy to become the latest in a long line of female warriors adept at the deadly martial art of Sayama Hashinryu. During an informal ceremony ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
CAST:  Mina Asa  •  Yôichi Matsuda  •  Sasa Handa  •  Ruru Anoa

Following the death of her mother, 20-year-old Lili has been living with her grandmother and is about to inherit her legacy to become the latest in a long line of female warriors adept at the deadly martial art of Sayama Hashinryu. During an informal ceremony ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
CAST:  Mina Asa  •  Yôichi Matsuda  •  Sasa Handa  •  Ruru Anoa

Japanese Tattoo Masters (2008)

This documentary dives into the expansive world of Japanese tattoo artists - the hori-shi - and offers a gritty take of the rich culture and masterful artistry behind the traditions in Japanese tattoo making.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
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This documentary dives into the expansive world of Japanese tattoo artists - the hori-shi - and offers a gritty take of the rich culture and masterful artistry behind the traditions in Japanese tattoo making.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
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Runner Zero (2009)

To be recognized as the best, the inexperienced street racer Kazuki will need the help of a former champion and his trusted Mazda RX-7 to take on the field in this burner of high-octane Tokyo street races.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
CAST:  Akira Nagata  •  Shingo Nakagawa  •  Reimi Tachibana  •  Anri Sugihara

To be recognized as the best, the inexperienced street racer Kazuki will need the help of a former champion and his trusted Mazda RX-7 to take on the field in this burner of high-octane Tokyo street races.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
CAST:  Akira Nagata  •  Shingo Nakagawa  •  Reimi Tachibana  •  Anri Sugihara

Runner Zero 2 (2009)

Hachi, the loser in all the car races, was in despair. Though one day, editor of runner magazine, Okada came and recruited him. With the natural talent of Hachi and the knowledge of Okada, Hachi is getting stronger. His rival is now Kazutoyo, who is fully equipped ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
CAST:  Ryuji Kamiyama  •  AKINA  •  Akina Ota  •  Atsushi Korechika

Hachi, the loser in all the car races, was in despair. Though one day, editor of runner magazine, Okada came and recruited him. With the natural talent of Hachi and the knowledge of Okada, Hachi is getting stronger. His rival is now Kazutoyo, who is fully equipped ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
CAST:  Ryuji Kamiyama  •  AKINA  •  Akina Ota  •  Atsushi Korechika

High School Wars: Throwdown! (2010)

At Asuka Nishi High School the mantra is survival of the fittest. The leaders of rival classes constantly fight for school territory supremacy. When a mysterious newcomer, Saeki, tips the balance of power at Asuka High, the biggest all out war in school history is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
CAST:  Yuki Kubota  •  Misaki Momose  •  Watanabe Daisuke  •  Kumai Kouhei

At Asuka Nishi High School the mantra is survival of the fittest. The leaders of rival classes constantly fight for school territory supremacy. When a mysterious newcomer, Saeki, tips the balance of power at Asuka High, the biggest all out war in school history is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
CAST:  Yuki Kubota  •  Misaki Momose  •  Watanabe Daisuke  •  Kumai Kouhei

High School Wars: Drift or Die! (2010)

Rofu High School is divided between three rival gangs. While Toshi (Nagayama Takashi) is known as the leader of the weakest faction of the bunch, he is actually a skilled street racer as well. In order to defend his friends and preserve their friendship, he takes ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
CAST:  Takashi Nagayama  •  Yui Koike  •  Yu Miura  •  Yusuke Seto

Rofu High School is divided between three rival gangs. While Toshi (Nagayama Takashi) is known as the leader of the weakest faction of the bunch, he is actually a skilled street racer as well. In order to defend his friends and preserve their friendship, he takes ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
CAST:  Takashi Nagayama  •  Yui Koike  •  Yu Miura  •  Yusuke Seto

2 Channel no Noroi - VOL. 3 (2011)

Third volume in the 2 Channel series.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
CAST:  Ishino Atsushi  •  Marie Sukegawa

Third volume in the 2 Channel series.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Akira Hirose
CAST:  Ishino Atsushi  •  Marie Sukegawa