Japan Synopsis
トマトケチャップ皇帝
In a Japanese colony, children overthrow their parental guardians and attempt to form a new society. Their plan spirals out of control and they are soon lost in a web of sexual deviation and violence.
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The 1970–1972 Japan Window
In the crowded 1970-1972 Japan release window, Emperor Tomato Ketchup sits at #50 of 58. The leaderboard below contextualises its neighbours.
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1970s in Japan, 197 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Emperor Tomato Ketchup premiered alongside 19 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 19 other Japan films in 1971.
The 348th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (2,908 films).
Audience Engagement
27 audience reviews — more than 47% of Japan films in our index.
Popularity sits at the 18th percentile among Japan films.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #4,018 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (12th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -1.1 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #1,750 of 1,933 (top 91%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Art Theatre Guild |
| Runtime | 1h 15m |
| Release Date | January 27, 1971 |
| IMDb | tt0066468 |