The nostalgic world of Showa-era films. Revisiting masterpieces that linger in the heart.
The music flowing from the screens of Showa-era films, the expressions of the actors, and the streetscapes and everyday lives of the time—all of these woven together create a nostalgic world with a special warmth you can’t quite find today.
Memories of going to the cinema with family, moments of gripping the edge of your seat before the screen, and countless unforgettable scenes that stirred the heart.
In this article, we’ll be introducing a selection of masterpieces from the Showa period all at once.
If any titles catch your interest, please take the opportunity to revisit them and take your time exploring the enduring charm of Showa cinema, which seems to shine brighter as the years go by.
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- Heartwarming nostalgia: scenes of Showa-era streets that bring back memories.
The nostalgic world of Showa-era films: Revisiting unforgettable masterpieces (11–20)
Diary of a Fishing Fool
When it comes to Showa-era films beloved for their everyday humor and warmth, Tsuribaka Nisshi (Diary of a Fishing Fool) surely comes to mind.
Through the relationship between the salaryman Densuke Hamasaki (Hama-chan) and his boss, Su-san, it portrays quintessential Showa values: fishing over work, human kindness over status.
With laughter and a deep sense of humanity, it humorously depicts down-to-earth happiness and the joys of life that resonated with Showa-era office workers weary of promotions and competition.
The friendship and freedom found through fishing—the way two people from different positions connect as “fishing buddies”—conveys the warmth of human relationships that transcend titles.
In conclusion
There’s a special warmth in the world of Showa-era films that seems to speak to us quietly from beyond the screen.
Perhaps that’s why so many masterpieces that enriched people’s hearts continue to be loved across time.
With the spread of streaming services, the chances to encounter these works have also grown.
If any title catches your eye, be sure to give it a watch.