Before We Vanish (2017)
Narumi and her husband Shinji are going through a rocky patch when Shinji suddenly vanishes, returning several days later, utterly transformed. At the same time, a family is brutally murdered, and the town beset by strange phenomena. Journalist Sakurai begins to investigate the mystery…
From Up On Poppy Hill (2011)
A new friendship and the prospect of romance are thrown into disarray by a shocking revelation.
A Hundred Flowers (2022)
A son grapples with his feelings of hurt about an episode from the past as his mother succumbs to dementia.
I Wish (2011)
Two brothers hatch a plot to make their reunion wish come true.
Our Little Sister (2015)
Three sisters take their 15-year-old half sister into their home and hearts.
Shin Ultraman (2022)
An extra-terrestrial ally steps in to save humanity from kaiju attacks, but the consequences of his decision could be even more dangerous.
Your Name (2016)
Two high school kids who've never met - city boy Taki and country girl Mitsuha - are united through their dreams.
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