Eiichi Kudô

It is the early 19th century in Japan. Nariatsu, a high ranking official and son of the former Shogun, is engaged in an animal hunt. In his reckless pursuit of the game, he crosses borders to a neighboring fief and kills a peasant who happens to be in his way. The lord of that fief also happens to be nearby, and witnessing the incident, calls him out on his ruthlessness.

A minister unofficially asks a samurai to lead a squad of assassins to eliminate an annoying Lord. Director Eiichi Kudo plays with the absurdity of the feudal system; where loyalty and honor are used to enslave men; where samurais are only tools of the political game. (asiatorrents.com)

The literal translation of the Japanese title is "The Great Killing" and, as you might guess, it delivers in spades. Director Eiichi Kudo (THIRTEEN ASSASSINS) helmed this stark samurai allegory of the radical student movement in early sixties Japan and captures this feeling perfectly without sledgehammer proselytizing. A reform activist (Kotaro Satomi) is pulled into a violent fray when an acquaintance hunted by government troops hides in his house. (AvZ)

When a colleague is murdered, Mondo investigates and is plunged into the greedy and lethal world of moneylenders. (latimes.com)

This is a classic early Japanese Ninja movie. The Iga ninjas are a dying breed as Toyotomis rule allows Japan to experience some peace. Juzo, an Iga ninja who had vowed revenge for the death of his family, is hired by a rich weapons merchant to assassinate Toyotomi, restarting his quest for blood. In his way are rival ninja, and his once best friend who has decided to become a government vassal. The main plot centers around the conflicts that confront Juzo... (imdb)

Japanese history comes to life in this 26 episode series starring Chiba Shinichi and the Japan Action Club (JAC). Acting undercover Tarao Hanzo and his group continuously fight evil at night, while appearing as harmless innocents by day. Highlighted by outstanding action sequences using highly trained martial arts actors, this is often considered the best season in this classic series! (samuraidvd)

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. (Japanesesamuraidvd.com)

Detective Umon's services are called upon when ronin Yaichiro is killed with a peculiar weapon, a stone wrapped in a towel. (themoviedb)

The tale of Taira Kiyomori who started as a young inexperienced warrior who led the Heike into the battle against the brutal pirates on Setouchi.

BJ is a relatively unknown blues singer who scraps some bars in Yokohama. He does not earn much with it and to make ends meet he also acts as a private detective. (imdb)

A pair of black-robed thieves who robbed many wealthy merchants in Edo one after another. One of them is a young woman who is called "Aoi no Kozo" because she always takes off her skin to show the tattoo on her back. The target of the robbers was the Kogi, and in particular, the big stores that were under the control of Hotta Bizen. Itami Hanzo, a Doshin known as "Kamisori Hanzo" discovers when he tracks down the Aoi no Kozo! What is the truth?!

Ise, a Yakuza mid-level drug dealer, is captured during a police sting operation. The Yakuza criminal breaks down under interrogation and agrees to become a police informant. (imdb)

The Purple-Hooded Man, Japan's version of Robin Hood, tries to uncover a corruption scandal in Edo-era Japan.

After a plan to force the farmers of Enoki Village to partake in the rebuilding of Edo Castle crumbles, the government lays siege to the peasant hamlet. Upon taking away their food, heavily taxing them, and murdering those who refuse to pay, the villagers lead an uprising by building a fort around their homestead from which to defend themselves. Fearing the government will eventually wipe them out, a young man seeks the help of the famous bounty hunter, Shikoro Ichibei. (imdb)

7th film in a series of 8.

Shinza is known for his stubborn personality and continues to hold a low-ranking position as a magistrate, despite his colleague Kato becoming the deputy chief retainer. His daughter has feelings for Hachiro, one of her father’s subordinates, but she is afraid to express her emotions because of Shinza’s intimidating presence. One day, Shinza gets involved in a violent incident within the castle.

In 1600, Tokugawa Ieyasu is killed and replaced by a double. Years later, the double's refusal to step down leads to a deadly plot by the true heir.