VISION – Koroshi ga Mieru Onna (Series Review)
VISION – Koroshi ga Mieru Onna Review by Jen Wang VISION ~ Koroshi ga Mieru Onna (“The Woman Who Can See Murder”) is much like its leading lContinue reading…
Category: TV/Film
Our expert guide to the cinematic landscapes of Japan. From the latest streaming premieres to in-depth coverage of international film festivals and director-focused retrospectives, we explore the stories, craftsmanship, and cultural reach of Japanese film and TV.
Strawberry Night (Film Review)
STRAWBERRY NIGHT (FILM) Review by Jen Wang Based on the detective novel Invisible Rain by Tetsuya Honda, Strawberry Night brings Assistant InsContinue reading…
Lucky Seven (Series Review)
Lucky Seven Series Review by David Cirone Lucky Seven started with a lot of potential, and I was looking forward to more fireworks between rivContinue reading…
Bloody Monday – Episode 11 (Review)
BLOODY MONDAY Episode 11 Review by David Cirone THIRD-i and Kano barge into the church, but Maya and Anzai (K) get away. Gravely injured, TakContinue reading…
JOKER Yurusarezaru Sousakan (Series Review)
JOKER Yurusarezaru Sousakan Series Review by David Cirone Joker drags along at a snail’s pace, and whenever an opportunity for true tension coContinue reading…
Doctor X – Episode 8 (Review)
Doctor X ~ Gekai Daimon Michiko Episode 8 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Daimon successfully completes Professor Torii’s surgery as BusujimaContinue reading…
Bloody Monday – Episode 10 (Review)
BLOODY MONDAY Episode 10 Review by David Cirone J threatens Haruka and makes a quick getaway when Falcon runs upstairs to protect her. Maya sContinue reading…
Doctor X – Episode 7 (Review)
Doctor X – Gekai Daimon Michiko Episode 7 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Torii continues to deny treatment, and powers through the completioContinue reading…
Bloody Monday – Episode 9 (Review)
Bloody Monday Episode 9 Review by David Cirone Maya and her terrorist squad escort Kamishima on his getaway through the prison sewers. Kano bContinue reading…
Doctor X – Episode 6 (Review)
Doctor X – Gekai Daimon Michiko Episode 6 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Teito University Hospital Director Busujima knows a lot about DaimoContinue reading…