Shota Sometani
15 titles
Filmography
15 results

Parasyte: Part 1
(2014)Tiny creatures called "Parasites" have arrived on Earth with the sole purpose of taking over human bodies and preying on mankind. One such Parasite latches on to ordinary high school student, Shinichi Izumi. Fortunately, he is able to fight it off before it reaches his brain. But unfortunately, it is now stuck within his right hand. Shinichi cannot reveal his terrible secret to those around him, but a strange relationship develops between himself and the creature he calls "Migi" (Righty). Before long, they begin to encounter other Parasites which launch savage attacks against them and endanger the life of his childhood friend, Satomi.
Isn't Anyone Alive?
(2012)When people talk about a bizarre urban myth at a University hospital, people start dying inexplicably one after another... With the air of this 'energy void' throughout, the world of this absurd black comedy (based upon the theatre play of the same name) starts to implode upon itself.

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.

The Yin Yang Master Zero
(2024)Japanese sorcery begins here -the story of the most powerful Yin Yang Master, Abe no Seimei, who really existed during the Heian period. Experience “Sorcery Entertainment” like never before, which uncover the secrets of the young Seimei!©2024 "The Yin Yang Master Zero" Film Partners
The Sion Sono
(2016)Directed by Arata Ôshima, son of rebel filmmaker Nagisa Ôshima, who had praised Sono's early work before his passing, this documentary gives insight into the man, the poet, the painter, the scriptwriter, the husband and the boy who will eventually grow up to be the Sion Sono. Lineage, history and the past meeting the present are themes in this film in which Ôshima connects the dots in Sono's creative life by taking the camera to the site of his upbringing and following the production of his most recent film The Whispering Star.
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.

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.

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.

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.

Sana: Let Me Hear
(2024)Over two decades after terrifying the world with the ghosts of Toshio and Kayako with Ju-On: The Grudge, legendary filmmaker Takashi Shimizu returns to his J-Horror roots with the thrilling Sana: Let Me Hear.
The Tempest
Tempest 3D is a 2012 Japanese drama film directed by Yoshiyuki Yoshimura. It is based on the 2008 novel The Tempest by Eiichi Ikegami.