Sousuke Takaoka

Another addition to the already well-populated Japanese high school genre movie. Instead of aiming for bloody carnage or ghost stories, instead it's much more of a character-driven movie, examining the dynamics of adolescent boys' power disaffection and their struggles to prove themselves as the toughest/strongest/meanest/hardest/scariest in the school. (Mandiapple.com)

"How To Become Myself" is an introspective film centered around two main characters who appear to be normal, well adjusted girls on the outside at least. The dilemma's they face are more internalized, none of which involve the more common teen topics you may think of in teen films... (lunapark6.com)

The story background is similar to "West Side Story"; in which Korean high school kids and Japanese high school gangs are hostile to each other, and a Japanese boy fall in love with a sister of a Korean member. On the course of their encounters, the boy finds out the problems in the society and grows up. (hogacentral.com)

Genji and his victorious G.P.S. alliance find themselves facing down a new challenge by the students of Hosen Academy, feared by everyone as 'The Army of Killers.' The two schools, in fact, have a history of bad blood between them. And the simmering embers of hatred are about to flare up again, burning away any last remnants of the truce they had so rigorously observed until now. (Pusan International Film Festival)

Shiro's struggle with his father's cancer and impending death leads to a realization that he must communicate his love and admiration for him before it's too late. A series of flashbacks reveals their relationship over time, and the trouble Shiro faced connecting to his strict father who was also his teacher and soccer coach. With a consuming secret of his own, Shiro, now in his late twenties and about to get engaged, must eventually learn how to share it with his loved ones. (Japan Society)

"We Were There" follows the 10 year romance between Motoharu Yano (Toma Ikuta) & Nanami Takahashi (Yuriko Yoshitaka). During their high school days, Motoharu Yano was the most popular boy in school, but can't get over the death of his girlfriend from a car crash. Nanami Takahashi falls in love with Motoharu Yano and must deals with his inability to let go of the past. (Asian wiki)

During the 2nd year of high school in the winter season, Yano (Toma Ikuta) transferred from Kushiro to Tokyo due to a family matter. Yano and Nanami (Yuriko Yoshitaka) promised to meet again. A couple of years later, Nanami is busy finding a job, while Yano's friend Takeuchi (Sousuke Takaoka) supports her. in the beginning, Yano and Nanami kept their relationship, even with the long distance between them, but Yano suddenly stops contacting Nanami ... (asianwiki.com)

The movie centers on Shotaro, who is living in the modern age with his widowed mother. Tetsujin 28 is accidentally discovered, and Shotaro's mother explains that it was left for Shotaro. He, with the help of Chief Otsuka and an older female classmate, learns to control Tetsujin. In the meantime, a Dr. Reiji Takumi activates Black Ox and plans to attack Tetsujin. (Wikipedia)

Momoko has just started a new job (demoted from "better" part of company due to clumsy error not entirely her fault)to the funeral services division which cleans (literally) up crime scenes when she discovers she has an amazing supernatural power. When she touches an item belonging to someone recently deceased, she travels back in time and has a chance to save that person from their untimely death and perhaps reveal a criminal act. (imdb)

A young woman returns to her mother's home after years of absence. Her mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, is none too happy to see her return. (old.midnighteye.com)

Passionate teacher Koichi takes on a troubled high school baseball team. He inspires them to rediscover their love for the game, pursuing dreams of Koshien tournament glory. (imdb)