This is a list of films produced by and distributed by Toho Co., Ltd. and films by its predecessors (such as J.O. Studios) and subsidiaries (such as Toho Studios).
1930s FilmRelease dateNotesToy Box Series1933Ugokie Kori no Tatehiki1933Three Sisters with Maiden Hearts 1935The first film to be produced and distributed by Photo Chemical Laboratory (P.C.L.), a predecessor of Toho Co., Ltd.Princess KaguyaProduced by J.O. Studios, a predecessor of Toho Co., Ltd.Enoken's Ten Millions1936The second film to be produced by P.C.L. a predecessor of Toho; the film would also later make a sequelEnoken's Ten Millions sequelTokyo RhapsodyHumanity and Paper Balloons1937AvalancheA Husband ChastityTojuro's Love1938Enoken's Shrewd Period1939Chushingura IChushingura IIthe sequel to Chushingura I
1940s FilmRelease dateNotesSong of Kunya1940Directed by Motoyoshi OdaEnoken Has His Hair CroppedSongokuShown in two parts, 72 minutes and 67 minutes respectivelyHideko the Bus-Conductor1941HorseThe War at Sea from Hawaii to Malaya1942Also known as Hawai Mare oki kaisenSanshiro Sugata1943AKA Sugata Sanshirō, AKA Judo Saga; directed by Akira KurosawaThe Most Beautiful1944AKA Ichiban utsukushiku; directed by Akira KurosawaSanshiro Sugata Part II1945the sequel to Sanshiro Sugata; directed by Akira KurosawaThe Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Taildirected by Akira KurosawaNo Regrets for Our Youth1946AKA Waga seishun ni kuinashi; directed by Akira KurosawaThose Who Make TomorrowOne Wonderful Sunday1947directed by Akira KurosawaSnow TrailThe first film composed by Akira Ifukube who would later compose many of the Godzilla films and other Toho kaiju films years later; also featured Toshirō Mifune's first movie role.Drunken Angel1948starring Toshiro MifuneLady from Hell1949Stray DogAKA Nora Inu; directed by Akira Kurosawa; starring Toshiro Mifune
1950s FilmRelease dateNotesThe Lady of Musashino1951AKA Musashino-FujinRepastAKA Meshi, a post-World War II dramaIkiru1952AKA To Live; AKA DoomedEagle of the Pacific1953First major collaboration between director Ishirō Honda and special effects director Eiji TsuburayaSeven Samurai1954AKA Shichinin no Samurai; it was the first of two films that almost caused Toho to go into bankruptcy, with the other one being Godzilla; however, both films became massive hits and box office successesGodzillaGalbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 347.AKA Gojira; directed by Ishirō Honda and featuring special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya; the first Godzilla film made by Toho, which became Toho's longest-running film series; Godzilla was released in the US in 1956, dubbed in English and heavily re-edited into the film known as Godzilla: King of the Monsters!The Invisible ManGalbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 373.AKA Tomei ningen; AKA The Invisible Avenger; never dubbed in English; black and white/ full screen.Sound of the MountainAKA Yama no OtoLate ChrysanthemumsAKA BangikuFloating Clouds1955AKA UkigumoGodzilla Raids AgainGalbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 346.AKA Gojira no gyakushu (Godzilla's Counterattack); shot in black and white/full screen; the first appearance of the monster Anguirus; a rushed sequel to the previous film, Godzilla; released in the U.S. as Gigantis the Fire Monster;Lee, Walter W. (1973). "Reference Guide to Fantastic Films". Chelsea-Lee Books. Page 164 the series was put on hiatus after this film for seven years until 1962's King Kong vs. Godzilla.Half HumanGalbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 355.AKA Jujin yukiotoko (Monster Snowman); the original Japanese version was banned due to the depiction of the Ainu people in a negative light; the re-edited American version, featuring added footage of John Carradine, was only released in 1958 and is the only version available on home video worldwide.I Live in FearAKA Ikimono no kiroku; AKA Record of a Living Being, AKA What the Birds Knew (directed by Akira Kurosawa)Sudden Rain1956AKA ShūuA Wife's HeartAKA Tsuma no kokoroVampire MothAKA Kyuketsuki-ga; a non-supernatural murder mysterySazae-sanA comedy/drama based on a manga (comic book)The Legend of the White Serpent (film)Galbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 364.AKA Byaku fugin no yoren, AKA The Bewitched Love of Madame Pai; released in the US in 1965FlowingAKA NagareruRodan Galbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 367.AKA Sora no daikaiju Radon (The Sky's Giant Monsters: Rodan); the first Toho film made in color; the first appearances of both Rodan and the MeganuronsUntamed1957AKA ArakureThe Secret Scrolls Part OneAKA Yagyu bugeicho, AKA Yagyu Secret Scrolls; released subtitled in the US in 1967Galbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 368.Throne of BloodAKA Kumonosu-djo (Cobweb Castle); AKA Castle of the Spider's Web (directed by Akira Kurosawa)Ikiteiru koheiji (The Living Koheiji)A musicalKnockout DropsGalbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 359.AKA Tokyo no tekisasujin, directed by Motoyoshi OdaThe Lower DepthsAKA Donzoko; directed by Akira KurosawaThe MysteriansGalbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 366.AKA Chikyu boeigun (Earth Defense Force); first appearance of the giant robot MogueraThe Secret Scrolls: Part Two1958AKA Ninjutsu; released subtitled in the US in 1968Galbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 369.The H-ManGalbraith IV, Stuart (2008). The Toho Studios Story: A History and Complete Filmography. Scarecrow Press. p. 146 .AKA Bijo To Ekatai-Ningen (Beauty and the Liquid People)Galbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 356.The Hidden FortressAKA Kakushi toride no san akunin, directed by Akira KurosawaThe Snowy HeronAKA ShirasagiVaran Galbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 374.AKA Daikaiju Baran (Giant Monster Baran); the first appearance of the monster Varan; the film was heavily re-edited for its American version and re-titled Varan the Unbelievable, similar to Godzilla: King of the Monsters! (the American version of Godzilla), Godzilla Raids Again, Half Human, King Kong vs. Godzilla and Daiei Film's Gamera, the Giant MonsterMonkey Sun1959AKA Sungoku: The Road to the West (special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya)Ishimatsu Travels with GhostsAKA Moro no Ichimatsu yurei dochuGalbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 365. The Birth of Japan (Nippon Tanjo)Shown in Japan in 1959 as Nippon Tanjo (Birth of Japan) at 182 minutes; later released in the United States in December, 1960 as The Three Treasures, edited down to only 112 minutes; AKA Age of the GodsBattle in Outer SpaceGalbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 339.AKA Uchū daisensō (Great War in Space)
1960s