Shota Sometani
21 titles
Filmography
21 results

Sanctuary
A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude — and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.

Legend of the Demon Cat
(2017)Two quiet-mannered men must unravel a mystery when Intrigue and terror strike an Imperial court where a demonic cat has possessed a general’s wife.
To the Ends of the Earth
(2019)
100 METERS
(2025)A gifted sprinter trains a determined but unskilled classmate, unaware he's creating a rival who will challenge him on the track for years to come.
Strayer's Chronicle
(2015)In the early 90's, a top secret organization conducted an experiment to test the theory. Two methods were selected. One stimulated the secretion of abnormal hormones by subjecting the brains of expectant mothers to tremendous stress.

The Boy and the Beast
(2015)The Boy and the Beast tells the story of Kyuta, a young orphan boy living on the streets. One day, Kyuta loses his way and stumbles into the world of beasts, where he meets Kumatetsu, a warrior beast in search of the perfect apprentice. Kyuta becomes his disciple and, after a stormy beginning, the pair forms a deep bond. But when a dark force threatens both worlds, their chance encounter becomes the ultimate test of strength, courage and friendship. From award-winning Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children) and with a beautiful, seamless mix of classic hand-drawn animation and CGI, The Boy and the Beast is a heart-warming coming-of-age action fantasy tale that goes beyond your imagination.

Belle
(2021)Suzu is a shy, everyday high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been a shadow of herself. But when she enters "U", a massive virtual world, she escapes into her online persona as Belle, a gorgeous and globally-beloved singer. One day, her concert is interrupted by a monstrous creature chased by vigilantes. As their hunt escalates, Suzu embarks on an emotional and epic quest to uncover the identity of this mysterious "beast" and to discover her true self in a world where you can be anyone.

First Love
(2019)Throughout a single night in Tokyo, Leo, a young boxer, and Monica, a sex worker, meet in a whirlwind of romance and accidental drug smuggling.

And Your Bird Can Sing
(2018)A boozing slacker, his roommate, and a pretty coworker from his bookstore job get involved in a love triangle over the course of a carefree summer.

Parks
(2017)A university student meets a boy with a link to a woman she knew. Together, they find an unfinished recording by two lovers and decide to finish it.

Seven Orifices
Seven huge holes appear in Japan — could they really be gods? Eight people and their teacher share their stories and secrets before entering the unknown.

Suzume
(2022)On the other side of the door, was time in its entirety— “Suzume” is a coming-of-age story for the 17-year-old protagonist, Suzume, set in various disaster-stricken locations across Japan, where she must close the doors causing devastation.

Rebooting
[With ENG Subtitles] A single woman who lives at home and works at the local city hall. One day, she suddenly has to start her life all over again.

Samurai Marathon
(2019)As a calm era in a Japanese lord’s court wanes, a young ninja posing as one of the lord’s subjects is put through a ruthless marathon of the samurais.

Last Samurai Standing
In the early Meiji era, Shujiro, once known as an undefeated samurai, decides to participate in a deadly survival game to save his family and villagers.

Tokyo Tribe
(2014)In an alternate Japan, rival factions vie for control. When the leader of the Wu-Ronz tribe oversteps boundaries to seize Tokyo, chaos erupts.

Lumberjack the Monster
(2023)A self-proclaimed psychopath, coldblooded lawyer Ninomiya becomes obsessed with stopping an ax-wielding serial killer who's made him their next target.

Hibana: Spark
A dramatic series about friendship and conflict between two comedians who search for meaning in life and comedy. Based on the prize-winning book.

Jellyfish Eyes
(2013)The directorial debut from accalimed artist Takashi Murakami, Jellyfish Eyes brings its creator's endless imagination to the screen in a tale of family, friendship, and loyalty set in a world of fantasy that only Murakami could conjure.

Tokyo Swindlers
A team of swindlers gets wind of prime real estate worth 10 billion yen and will stop at nothing to pull off their most ambitious scam yet.