Takashi Naito

Takashi Naito


Filmography

1. From Up on Poppy Hill

From Up on Poppy Hill
Animation Drama Anime Coming-of-Age Drama
7.4
20111h 31minJapan

Yokohama, 1963. Japan is picking itself up from the devastation of World War II and preparing to host the 1964 Olympics—and the mood is one of both optimism and conflict as the young generation struggles to throw off the shackles of a troubled past. Against this backdrop of hope and change, a friendship begins to blossom between high school students Umi and Shun—but a buried secret from their past emerges to cast a shadow on the future and pull them apart.


2. Tales from Earthsea

Tales from Earthsea
Animation Fantasy Adventure Anime Dark Fantasy
6.3
20061h 55minJapan

Something bizarre has come over the land. The kingdom is deteriorating. People are beginning to act strange... What's even more strange is that people are beginning to see dragons, which shouldn't enter the world of humans. Due to all these bizarre events, Ged, a wandering wizard, is investigating the cause. During his journey, he meets Prince Arren, a young distraught teenage boy. While Arren may look like a shy young teen, he has a severe dark side, which grants him strength, hatred, ruthlessness and has no mercy, especially when it comes to protecting Teru. For the witch Kumo this is a perfect opportunity. She can use the boy's "fears" against the very one who would help him, Ged.


3. Spirited Away

A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.


4. After Life

After Life
Fantasy Drama
7.6
19991h 58minJapan

On a cold Monday morning, a group of counselors clock in at an old-fashioned social services office. Their task is to interview the recently deceased, record their personal details, then, over the course of the week, assist them in choosing a single memory to keep for eternity.


5. Maborosi

Maborosi
Drama
7.5
19951h 50minJapan

A tragedy strikes a young woman's life without warning or reason. She continues living while searching for meaning in a lonely world.