Kato Koyuki – 10 Best Movies

An American military officer hired to train Japanese soldiers is captured by samurai warriors and slowly joins their cause.

“"Our traditions are not dead. They are still very much alive inside us."

Directed by Edward Zwick · 2h 34m · Rated R

A young man named Makoto, who lives in Ikebukuro, gets drawn into the local gang scene.

Koyuki plays Michi, a university student investigating mysterious and eerie occurrences linked to the internet.

“"We used to just ignore the strange things. Now, they're becoming a part of our lives."

Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa · 1h 59m · Rated R

Koyuki stars in a drama set around a coin laundrette, where a small cast of quiet characters cross paths.

Directed by Junichi Mori · 2h 06m

Based on a true story: a man who loses his sight at nine and his hearing at eighteen struggles to find meaning, with his family beside him.

Directed by Junpei Matsumoto · 1h 53m

Against his country's orders, a Japanese diplomat issues visas to refugees fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe.

Directed by Cellin Gluck · 2h 19m

A young ninja, Kamui, runs away from his clan and is constantly pursued by assassins.

“"There's no way for me to hold it back."

Directed by Yōichi Sai · 1h 55m · Rated NR

A private detective is pulled into a mystery after a magician at a bar is killed.

Directed by Hajime Hashimoto · 2h 05m

A teenager arrives in Tokyo for a job at a big car company, only to find she's working for a small repair shop run by a hot-tempered father.

“"Aren't you in love with her?"

Directed by Takashi Yamazaki · 2h 13m

Koyuki plays Iwaya Sumire, a smart, successful newspaper worker whose life changes when she takes in a young man as her 'pet'.

“"Making You Happy; Makes Me Happy."