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- A six-part TV series focusing on Japanese films, TV shows, anime, manga & culture, hosted by Jonathan Ross. Interviews include those with Lone Wolf and Cub comic writer Kazuo Koike, director Takeshi Miike, and many more. Jonathan Ross visits the set of the current Ultraman TV series, allows two former Godzilla actors to stomp model buildings, and speaks with Japan's top animators. Clips include those from Ringu, Spirited Away, Audition, Godzilla pics, some of Akira Kurosawa's films, Babycart movies and many more. Manga artist Junko Mizuno, who is interviewed, provides cartoon characters that are used throughout the series.
- A video magazine containing clips from many old and new martial arts films, plus interviews with Sammo Hung and many more. There is also a full-length early Jackie Chan film included on the tape, called Young Tiger. Eastern Heroes owner Rick Baker presents the video magazine, at one point going to Hong Kong to interview kung fu stars, visit video stores there, and check out Hong Kong's Planet Hollywood restaurant. Some of the interviews are in Cantonese, with English subtitles. Ken Miller, co-creator of Stop! Kung Fu!, appears as a film reviewer on this tape.
- A six-part BBC entertainment show focusing on kung fu film clips. Some of the many movies featured include Duel to the Death, Hell's Wind Staff, Game of Death, Iron Monkey, Snake Deadly Act, Escape from Brothel, Sex and Zen, New Dragon Gate Inn and Hitman in the Hand of Buddha.