Asmik Ace Entertainment

Asmik Ace Entertainment

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20 titles
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Eden of The East

Eden of The East

2009 · 22m · Anime

On November 22, 2010, Japan was hit by missile strikes, a terrorist act that fortunately did not harm anyone, becoming known as "Careless Monday." Quickly forgotten, society goes on about their lives as normal. During her graduation trip to America three months later, friendly college student Saki Morimi's life is forever changed when she finds herself saved from unexpected trouble by Akira Takizawa. Takizawa is cheerful, but odd in many ways—he is stark naked and suffers from amnesia, believing himself to be a terrorist. In addition, he possesses a strange cell phone loaded with 8.2 billion yen in digital cash. Despite Takizawa's suspicious traits, Saki quickly befriends the enigmatic young man. However, unbeknownst to her, this is the beginning of a thrilling death game involving money, cell phones, and the salvation of the world. Higashi no Eden chronicles Saki's struggle to unravel the mysteries behind her savior, while Takizawa himself battles other individuals armed with similar cell phones and returning memories which reveal his possible connection to the event from months ago. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

7.7
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Nodame Cantabile

Nodame Cantabile

2007 · 22m · Anime

Shinichi Chiaki is a first class musician whose dream is to play among the elites in Europe. Coming from a distinguished family, he is an infamous perfectionist—not only is he highly critical of himself, but of others as well. The only thing stopping Shinichi from leaving for Europe is his fear of flying. As a result, he's grounded in Japan. During his fourth year at Japan's top music university, Shinichi happens to meet Megumi Noda or, as she refers to herself, Nodame. On the surface, she seems to be an unkempt girl with no direction in life. However, when Shinichi hears Nodame play the piano for the first time, he is in awe of the kind of music she creates. Nevertheless, Shinichi is dismayed to discover that Nodame is his neighbor, and worse, she ends up falling head over heels in love with him. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

8.3
3
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

2009 · 22m · Anime

Middle school student Mirai Onozawa is dissatisfied with her family circumstances and, in a moment of frustration, wishes to tear everything apart. Unfortunately, these destructive thoughts seem to come true in the form of a magnitude 8.0 earthquake just a few moments later. When summer vacation begins, Mirai reluctantly takes her younger brother Yuuki to Odaiba, where a robot exhibition that he wanted to go to is being held. However, while they are in the exhibition center, the fury of a major earthquake shakes the Kanto region; helpless, both kids witness the devastating power of this natural disaster as it brings the city to its knees. In its aftermath, they stumble upon Mari Kusakabe, a motorcyclist and single mother who decides to help the young siblings. Aiming to return to their homes and reunite with their families, the group sets off on a long and hard journey through the decimated city. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

8.0
4
Princess Jellyfish

Princess Jellyfish

2010 · 22m · Anime

Ever since her late mother took her to an aquarium when she was young, Tsukimi Kurashita has been obsessed with jellyfish, comparing their flowing tentacles to a princess's white dress. Now living with five other unemployed otaku women, 19-year-old Tsukimi spends her days as a social outcast dreaming of becoming an illustrator. However, her life changes forever when one day, a beautiful woman unexpectedly helps her save a jellyfish in a local pet store. From then on, the stranger—confident, fashionable, and the complete opposite of Tsukimi and her roommates—begins to regularly visit the girls' building. This trendy hipster, though appearing shallow at first, harbors some secrets of her own, starting with the fact that "she" isn't really a girl at all, but a wealthy male college student named Kuranosuke Koibuchi! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

8.1
5
Blindness

Blindness

2008 · 2h 1m · Movie

A city is ravaged by an epidemic of instant white blindness.

6.5
6
Coffee and Cigarettes

Coffee and Cigarettes

2004 · 1h 35m · Movie

A series of vignettes that all have coffee and cigarettes in common.

7.0
7
Ring 2

Ring 2

1999 · 1h 35m · Movie

Reiko takes Yôichi into hiding when her son begins to display frightening powers. Meanwhile, Mai Takano and the authorities begin a desperate search for them, as the mysterious Ring curse spreads.

5.8
8
Tekkonkinkreet

Tekkonkinkreet

2006 · 1h 51m · Movie

Two boys defend Treasure Town and Yakuza try to take over and clear it for new development.

7.5
9
Norwegian Wood

Norwegian Wood

2010 · 2h 13m · Movie

Toru recalls his life in the 1960s, when his friend Kizuki killed himself and he grew close to Naoko, Kizuki's girlfriend, and another woman, the outgoing, lively Midori.

6.3
10
Mind Game

Mind Game

2004 · 1h 43m · Movie

After a deadly encounter with two yakuza, a loser with a crush on his childhood girlfriend goes to heaven and back, embarking on a psychedelic self-discovery experience with her and his friends.

7.7
11
Air Doll

Air Doll

2009 · 2h 5m · Movie

A life-size blow-up doll develops a soul and falls in love with a video store clerk.

6.9
12
Helter Skelter

Helter Skelter

2012 · 2h 7m · Movie

Top star Lilico undergoes multiple cosmetic surgeries to her entire body. As her surgeries show side effect.

6.4
13
Pinpon

Pinpon

2002 · 1h 54m · Movie

As a child, the introverted Smile was being bullied by a gang of kids until the brash Peco came by and chased all of them away. Peco then takes Smile under his wing and teaches him how to play the game of ping pong. From there, a ...

7.0
14
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

2003 · 1h 56m · Movie

Josee suffers from cerebral palsy and has spent her entire life insulated from the outside world by her eccentric overprotective grandmother. One day, she happens to meet Tsuneo, a college student, who gradually becomes attracted ...

7.3
15
Tetsuo: The Bullet Man

Tetsuo: The Bullet Man

2010 · 1h 11m · Movie

Losing his son Tom in a hit and run triggers violent emotions in Anthony, whose body begins to transform. When the driver who killed Tom reappears, Anthony mutates into a mass of metal - a human weapon fuelled by an uncontrollable...

5.4
16
Trapped Ashes

Trapped Ashes

2006 · 1h 45m · Movie

Seven strangers on a Hollywood movie studio tour are trapped inside an infamous House of Horror and forced to tell their most terrifying stories to get out alive.

4.7
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The Monkey's Mask

The Monkey's Mask

2001 · 1h 33m · Movie

A lesbian private detective dives head first into murder, manipulation and the consuming power of sex.

5.1
18
A Gentle Breeze in the Village

A Gentle Breeze in the Village

2007 · 2h 1m · Movie

When eighth grade cool guy Hiromi transfers from Tokyo to a small elementary/middle school with only six kids enrolled, wholesome and honest Soyo becomes enthralled with his sophisticated world.

7.2
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Inugami

Inugami

2001 · 1h 46m · Movie

Akira, the young new schoolteacher in town falls for secretive Miki, an older woman who takes care of her family's urn that supposedly holds a forest wolf-spirit, inugami. People soon start disappearing and the town blames Akira.

5.9
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Soranin

Soranin

2010 · 2h 6m · Movie

Meiko and Taneda are a couple graduated from university two years ago. Unhappy with their lives, Meiko quits her job and encourages Taneda to have this band become professional. They ultimately fail when their CDs are rejected by ...

7.0