Yukiji Asaoka
4 titles
Filmography
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Samurai of Hachiman
(1981)In Edo, Naotada Ii, lord of Hikone Han, seeks his twin brother and clashes with the formidable Murasaki Gumi, sparking intense conflict.

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
(1972)Hanzo "The Razor" Itami, incorruptible protector of the common man, must track down an infamous killer who has escaped from prison.

Zatoichi Challenged
(1967)A dying woman begs Zatoichi to reunite her son with the father he has never met, but when the masseur searches for the man, he discovers that he has been forced by a local yakuza boss to pay off his gambling debts in an unusual way: by painting illegal erotica. Determined to bring father and son together, Zatoichi pits his skills against the gangsters and a ronin who is not entirely what he seems.

My Neighbors the Yamadas
(1999)In My Neighbors the Yamadas, join in the adventures of the quirky Yamada family -- from the hilarious to the touching -- brilliantly presented in a unique, visually striking comic strip style. Takashi Yamada and his wacky wife Matsuko, who has no talent for housework, navigate their way through the ups and downs of work, marriage, and family life with a sharp-tongued grandmother who lives with them, a teenage son who wishes he had cooler parents, and a pesky daughter whose loud voice is unusual for someone so small. Even the family dog has issues!