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Ray Fujita plays the main role of Rei Suzumura, also known as the Silver Fanged Knight Zero, in the films/miniseries. He returns to portray the character he played in the earlier television series and movies. The storyline delves into Rei's character, who had a minor role in the previous works, as he looks into a community formed by humans and Horrors, led by the Horror Ring. Zero: Black Blood Wikipedia.

Maron, a clever but somewhat clumsy 10-year-old girl, finds herself unexpectedly drawn into a fierce battle among magical girls during a stormy day. Her father transforms into a monster while her mother takes on the role of a magical girl. The outcome for Maron remains uncertain amidst this turmoil.

Several years ago, archaeologist Dr. Yamakoshi went missing while investigating a long-standing legend in Tochio, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. One night, Hoshi Kotarou, a fried tofu craftsman in Tochio, had a dream in which his ancestor, Hoshi Kodo, revealed that the Snake King Clan had been resurrected as the Tochiongar Seven to combat evil forces. Despite this, Kotarou, averse to conflict, turned down the call to action. Dr. Yamakoshi's daughters Michi and Jun have since taken up their father's research, seeking to revive the Snake King Clan and the legendary Tochiongar, but their pleas have fallen on deaf ears. Eventually, Gedron, the leader of the Snake King Clan, dispatched a demonic beastman to deal with them.

Mochizuki Seitaro started his career as a pyrotechnist with great enthusiasm, but after a year, he lost his passion for the job. He has become reclusive, rarely leaving his home, putting his family's long-standing fireworks store at risk of closure. On the other hand, Mizumori Hikari works part-time at a different fireworks shop. A conflict arises between Seitaro and Wataru, leading to a surprise visit from a mysterious woman named Fumiko Noguchi. She not only expresses interest in becoming Seitaro's apprentice but also proposes to him. As a result, Seitaro, Hikari, Fumika, and Wataru find themselves living together under one roof.

At the stroke of midnight, a man in his middle years makes a frantic attempt to escape from a law enforcement officer. Seeking refuge, he dashes into an abandoned dwelling with the officer hot on his heels. Upon catching up to the man, the officer sinks his sharp teeth into the man's neck, draining his blood. This officer possesses a strikingly different appearance from ordinary individuals. Akira Miyamoto departed from his place of origin to pursue higher education in Tokyo. Upon returning for his summer break, Akira discovers that his older sibling, Atsushi, has been missing for approximately six months. Atsushi vanished during a journey with his betrothed, leaving his family devastated. Upon revisiting his hometown, Akira reunites with old acquaintances Yuki, Ken, Bon, Nishiyama, and Kato. Prior to his return, Akira encounters an enigmatic woman who presents him with his missing brother's driver's license. Going by the name Rei, she informs Akira that her sibling is engaged in a battle against vampires in her village. Despite his initial skepticism, Akira begins to believe Rei's account after being attacked by vampires alongside his friends. Determined to rescue Atsushi, Akira and his companions embark on a journey to the treacherous island of Higanjima, where they are confronted with unspeakable horrors.

17-year-old Doguami Tetsu recently discovered his ability to read minds through physical contact. This attracts the attention of four men who also possess unique magical abilities. Tetsu, being a virgin, is considered a "cherry boy" capable of using magic. The five individuals come together to form a Super Sentai team to safeguard the city's peace, all while grappling with the decision of whether to maintain their virginity. Each superpower corresponds to one of the five senses - Touch, Sound, Taste, Smell, and Sight.

Teruasa, Ui, and Senya embark on a journey to a secluded island by themselves

Taking place in a futuristic setting in Japan, this series follows the forbidden romance between Variants, individuals with extraordinary powers who face discrimination and struggle against authority. The Variants reside in a secluded area known as "Naraku" and are under constant surveillance by the VCU (Variant Crime Unit). Umin, a 21-year-old Variant, works as a double agent for the VCU. Meanwhile, Emma, a 23-year-old member of the activist group "L," shares daily videos on the platform Makuma advocating for the rights and liberation of Variants. When the two individuals, each possessing minor special abilities, unexpectedly cross paths and make physical contact... This story is based on the comic book series "Heart Attack" by Sean Kittelsen and Eric Zawadzki, featuring a collaboration with creators from the United States.

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Upon passing away, individuals are believed to either ascend to various tiers of Heaven or undergo reincarnation. By accumulating points, they can progress to higher levels. Siu Yu currently resides on the 2nd level and is determined to reach the 3rd level to reunite with her deceased parents from her childhood. To achieve this, she takes on the role of a Life Manager, responsible for distributing a specific amount of misfortune to her client, Pak Ho. Pak Ho, a gentle and timid individual, faces mistreatment from those around him. Despite her assigned task, Siu Yu develops empathy for Pak Ho and finds herself assisting him instead of carrying out her duty.

Ruri appears to be a typical office worker, until she uncovers a remarkable ability fueled by her rage. Utilizing this power, she systematically defeats villains. (Tokyograph)

In Dragon Blood, Suzumura Rei continues to combat Horrors in a particular city. One day, he encounters Hiromi Alice, a young woman passionate about photography. Alice becomes intrigued by Rei after witnessing Makai Knight ZERO in action. Meanwhile, a carriage passes over a distant bridge carrying a coffin with a man inside - the Dragon Knight, who once used Dragon powers to battle Horrors. The Dragon Knight is on the verge of awakening from a thousand-year slumber. Rei grapples with Alice, who follows him everywhere he goes. Makai Priestess Rekka appears before Rei, assigning him the task of safeguarding the Ancient Dragon Egg. Alice is affected by Rekka's words. The pursuit of the Dragon Egg involves both the Dragon Knight and Alice. What are the intentions of the awakened warrior? (Tokusatsu Network)

Mei Ayazuki, a high school girl, encounters a enigmatic magician named Chari while visiting an amusement park. Suddenly, Chari transports her back in time to Tokyo during the Meiji era. In this new setting, Mei finds herself at the historic Rokumeikan building, where she encounters prominent figures from that time period. However, Mei soon realizes that she has lost sight of Chari.

A local city is facing an epidemic of undead creatures known as zombies. The unlikely heroes who rise to the challenge are three women in their thirties and their companions. As they fight against the zombies, their suppressed desires start to manifest in unexpected ways. Tomoya Sakurai, a promising playwright, uses the zombies as a metaphor for the societal issues and fears of contemporary life in his socially-aware dark comedy, shedding light on the numerous challenges present in modern Japan. (NHK, translation from Japanese)

Watari Nagi, a high school student in Yokosuka, Japan, stands out from her peers due to her tendency to daydream and associate sounds with colors. She often imagines herself flying in the sky, a habit that makes her feel out of place. In a parallel world called Upananta, a dragon rider named Thaim experiences strange occurrences as floating islands begin falling from the sky. Hero Aktha leads a group to help those affected, and Thaim reluctantly joins them despite feeling disconnected because he cannot hear the dragons. The meeting of Nagi and Thaim from different worlds reveals their shared sense of being different from those around them.

The monthly rent for the apartment at Tefutefuso is 13,000 yen, with the first month offered for free. There are no deposit or fees required. Despite the run-down condition of the building, six tenants were attracted by these favorable terms. However, there is a unique aspect to this offer - each of the six apartments is inhabited by ghosts. Initially shocked, the residents eventually form emotional connections with the spirits. They shed tears upon learning about the ghosts' tragic pasts, and find comfort and encouragement from them at times. By making physical contact with the ghosts, the residents help them find peace and move on to the afterlife.

Agent 7 is a member of the Destiny Police Force, responsible for ensuring that the life paths of individuals unfold as intended. Upon discovering that Nagano Mikoto, a cleaning company employee aspiring to become an actress, is veering off track, he assumes the identity of Fukuyama Nanase to intervene and set things right in the mortal realm. (Doramaworld)

In Japan, there is a widespread presence of guns and a noticeable decline in security. To address this crisis, the Metropolitan Police Department established the Special Gun Armed Unit, also known as SGU. This unit, authorized to use firearms and explosives, recruits members from both within the police department and the private sector. This elite team utilizes advanced technology, special vehicles, and firearms to combat criminals in an unprecedented manner.

Seven mysterious cavities suddenly materialize in various locations across Japan, ranging from the sky to city streets and fields. Despite numerous investigations, the true nature of these holes remains elusive, leaving citizens perplexed. Over time, people learn to coexist with the holes, with some individuals even venturing inside, never to return. A man named Ozawa emerges, regarding the cavities as divine entities offering salvation. Eight of his disciples - Kawabata, Sugaya, Matsuoka, Aoyama, Watanabe, Shingo, Iguchi, and Okamoto - convene at a resort as per Ozawa's instructions. They are required to articulate their reasons for entering the holes before proceeding, following his teachings.

A theatrical piece centered around a trio that stumbles upon a lottery fraud and embarks on a mission to reveal the underlying conspiracy.

Maya, Mei, and Ryuna Shino are investigators employed at the detective agency owned by their aunt, Tokuko Shijo. In addition to their detective work, the girls assist their parents at a Chinese eatery. Unbeknownst to many, they are all members of the dragon lineage and have the ability to morph into dragon warriors known as Dragonet. Their primary objective is to resolve issues instigated by the malevolent tiger tribe.

The narrative picks up where Shikkoku no Shou left off, featuring the key characters from the previous play. Haku and Eiri make a comeback to mentor the fresh batch of Sakura cadets. The unfolding drama delves deeper into the storyline and lays the groundwork for the upcoming stage play.

Three separate tales follow the investigator Mishima, known as the Death Note enthusiast, as he delves into a case involving a former criminal's sudden death from a stroke, ultimately uncovering the truth. In another story, Ryuzaki, a renowned international detective who has successfully cracked numerous challenging cases, decides to lend his expertise to a Death Note case that he had previously turned down multiple times. Lastly, Shien, a cyber terrorist who turned to idolizing Kira after overcoming the trauma of being the sole survivor of his family's brutal murder, embarks on his first attempt to utilize the power of the Death Note.

Takashi's aspiration of becoming a dancer shattered, leading him to seek solace by working at a temple nestled in the mountains of Hachioji. One night, under the full moon, he witnesses a fierce battle between zombies and the head priest in the temple's graveyard. This temple is known for its nightly disturbances caused by numerous zombies. Despite being warned by the head priest to forget what he saw, Takashi is drawn back to the graveyard where he discovers that the zombies are actually joyful and attractive. They reveal that they believe they can achieve enlightenment through dance on full-moon nights, but the head priest forbids them from doing so. Moved by their plea, Takashi agrees to teach them how to dance. Will the zombies achieve enlightenment through dance? This captivating story serves as the inspiration for the upcoming movie bearing the same title.

“Oh! Beloved Half-Basement Deities” narrates the tale of four Greek goddesses who arrive in Korea with the mission of promoting love and harmony. Yet, they confront the harsh truth of steep rental prices and living expenses in Seoul. Setting aside their lofty aspirations, they conceal their real identities and share a half-basement apartment.

Upon successfully rescuing the Eighth Fairy Princess, You Dao was appointed as a heavenly being tasked with counting currency. Unhappy with his celestial duties, You Dao seeks ways to violate Heaven's regulations in order to return to the mortal realm. His first attempt involves charming the Eighth Fairy Princess, but to his surprise, she reciprocates his affections. She eventually strives to elevate his status to Mammon so they can wed. Meanwhile, the top disciple in You Dao's division also aims for the Mammon position to be with the Lan Hua Fairy. The Heavenly Emperor dispatches You Dao and his superior to the mortal world to compete for the coveted role.

A regular boy unknowingly becomes entangled in a dispute between two factions of spiritual agents. He is surprised to learn about the "Qi Ling," a set of 7 ancient weapons that can turn into lovely girls for combat. Additionally, one of his acquaintances may not be who she claims to be. He faces numerous perilous situations and struggles to confide in his worried family and friends.

Imagine a regular teenager suddenly gaining incredible powers. Wang Yi Fei was just an average teenager until he discovered his ability to summon demons, angels, and historical figures to modern-day Earth using a unique space stone. Tang Xiao Pan, a mystical girl, enters Yi Fei's life and shows him that his life will never be the same. As Yi Fei learns that the space stone left by his father can bring another mysterious girl, Zhang Fei, from a different world, he wonders if she can help him uncover the truth about his deceased father.

The show focuses on the conflict between two conflicting ideologies. Hua Xin Shi gather the genuine emotions of individuals who have released their attachments, while Yang Xin Shi gather the negative thoughts of individuals plagued by self-doubt.

The narrative follows Mo Ming's tragic loss of his family as he opposes the powerful group known as JiuQing, comprised of the top nine government officials. Determined to revive his mother and brother, as well as recover two mystical weapons, Mo Ming sets off on a perilous journey. In a bid to protect his magical weapon, the young soul master ventures into enemy territory controlled by the Jiu Qing to retrieve a crucial serum. However, this decision exposes him to numerous risks. The serum comes with harmful side effects, and he finds himself at odds with a childhood friend who is under the control of the Jiu Qing. Meanwhile, his ailing mother becomes entangled in the organization's schemes. The series of setbacks take a toll on Mo Ming, pushing him to the brink as he struggles to save his loved ones. His emotions spiral out of control, leading him down a dark path where innocent bystanders suffer. Fortunately, his loyal friends arrive in time to aid him in the battle against the forces of evil.

Motoharu Akiyama, a skilled pilot, recently finished his training as an astronaut with NASA. In his quest for the meaning of life, he has been unable to find a satisfying answer, leading to a growing emptiness within him. However, a fateful encounter with Reiko Nishina, a director at an investment bank interested in investing in Japan's first space shuttle launch, changes his life. This unexpected meeting also has a profound impact on Reiko, making her realize that there is something missing in her seemingly perfect life. The ripple effect of this encounter extends to those around them as well.

In the film, Nagasawa Masami plays the role of a woman employed at her family's vintage store. The story unfolds when a stranger arrives at the shop carrying a peculiar camera that can unveil a person's future value.

During a politician's speech in a busy shopping district, chaos erupts as a knife-wielding man emerges from the crowd and attempts to harm those nearby. Masako Murata tries to intervene, but is stopped by her friends. A woman who appears to be homeless steps forward and bravely offers herself as a target, saying "if you want to kill, then kill me." As the man prepares to strike, the woman's eyes open and blood spurts from his arm. She is about to retaliate, but is halted by Masako Murata, allowing the woman to escape. Later, Masako finds the woman collapsed on the street and brings her to her home. Upon closer inspection, Masako sees that the woman, named Sana, is injured and harbors deep despair in her eyes. Sana, a ninja from ancient times, has come to present day Japan to assist Masako in fighting the rising evil in society.

After a solar eruption, Spark Dolls have emerged from underground and underwater, transforming into destructive creatures that wreak havoc on Earth. To counter this threat, a special task force called Xio (short for Xeno Invasion Outcutters) was established. In the present day, Daichi Ozora, a member of Xio, merges with Ultraman X to defend against alien and monster dangers.

Okinawan tokusatsu series featuring a local hero with a focus on food and the environment. The term "Halser" translates to "farmer," while "Acre" translates to "family" in the Okinawan language. (tokusatsu.fandom.com)

At 30 years old, Hiroshi is feeling sluggish, while his shirt's frog mascot, Pyonkichi, remains full of energy. Even on days when Hiroshi opts not to wear a shirt featuring Pyonkichi, the frog still manages to uplift and motivate him.

Higanjima is an isolated island located in Japan where a group of vicious vampires reside due to a virus that has spread among the inhabitants. Miyamoto Akira arrives on Higanjima in hopes of finding his older brother, Atsushi, who has gone missing. While on the island, he discovers a vaccine that can counteract the vampire infection and bravely infiltrates their ranks. Unfortunately, Atsushi has already been turned into a minion of the head vampire, Miyabi, who controls the island...

Kenzaki Misora comes across a fierce battle between Yellow Lancer and Shaspear, a warrior from the Ungrer Empire. When she intervenes to assist Yellow Lancer, Misora transforms into Red Lancer and defeats Shaspear. Impressed by Misora's skills, she decides to join forces with Tamazusa Chinatsu, the Yellow Lancer, and her robot Lavie. Despite facing a formidable opponent named Beax, Chinatsu and Misora successfully drive them away. However, they soon encounter the powerful fighter Wolfblade, who overwhelms them in battle. Fortunately, Shaspear comes to their rescue. Wolfblade then turns its focus on Shaspear, prompting Red and Yellow Lancer to come to her aid. Their compassion towards Shaspear triggers the release of her hidden powers.

Taking place in a futuristic digital world in the year 2036, this piece showcases the insightful perspectives of marginalized youth as they shed light on various challenges that Japan will face in the coming years. (News Yahoo)

It has been fifty years since the nation announced the acceptance of both humans and creatures, a period of disorder. Aoi Izumi, a youthful advocate for human rights who advocates for the end of prejudice, encounters a gentleman.

Oda Nobunaga lost his memory of his true self after being reborn in different imaginative realms in later eras. Ranmaru Mori, with faint recollections of his original identity, resolved to defeat his adversary, Mitsuhide Akechi, in order to return Nobunaga to his former glory. Despite their efforts, Nobunaga was repeatedly bested by Mitsuhide and subsequently reborn into new worlds each time. (TMDb)

In what is known today as Nagoya City, Aichi, Japan, a man was born who transformed his fate from a farmer to a global icon. Toyotomi Hideyoshi, renowned as one of Japan's most accomplished individuals, has made a comeback in our era. Throughout his remarkable life, he encountered numerous obstacles and transformations.

Sakura, a disheveled rabbit, is eager to explore the world beyond Hana's home. She departs from her life as a pet and ventures to a residence where humans and Bosamaru coexist. (Official Website)

The life of a kindergarten teacher takes a surprising twist. Na Rae, a kindergarten educator, unexpectedly acquires the gift of a shamanistic fortuneteller while praying in a church one day. She abandons her teaching career and achieves fame and wealth as a fortuneteller. However, as time goes on, her abilities start to diminish. Upon discovering a mysterious application known as "T-Scope," can Na Rae leverage it to restore her fortunetelling success? “Fortuneteller’s Secret Recipe” is a web drama series from Viki, released in 2017, and represents the third season of the “Traces of the Hand” anthology. This three-season series features Ryu Hwayoung in entirely distinct lead roles and follows the initial season titled “Traces of the Hand” and the second season called “Girl’s War.”