Princess Toyotomi (Review)
Princess Toyotomi Review by David Cirone Princess Toyotomi is a charming light comedy about fathers and sons, national and personal identity. Continue 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.
Haruka Ayase and Takeru Satoh – REAL (trailer)
Takeru Satoh and Haruka Ayase start in the psychological drama REAL – Kanzen naru Kubinagaryu no Hi, based on Inui Rokuro’s award winning novel Continue reading…
Doctor X – Episode 4 (Review)
Doctor X – Gekai Daimon Michiko Episode 4 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Surgeon Hideki Kaji (Masanobu Katsumura) is profiled on television Continue reading…
Bloody Monday – Episode 6 (Review)
BLOODY MONDAY Episode 6 Review by David Cirone As soon as Falcon and his friends enter the biochemical lab, they’re shot at by the terrorist Continue reading…
Doctor X – Episode 3 (Review)
Doctor X – Gekai Daimon Michiko Episode 3 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Teito University Hospital is holding a special seminar on patient fContinue reading…
Robo-G International Trailer
International trailer w/ English subtitles for 2012 comedy Robo-G, starring Mickey Curtis, Yoshitaka Yuriko. The film was directed by YaguchiContinue reading…
Ryoko Yonekura in CHICAGO Musical
Promo pics and videos from Doctor X star Ryoko Yonekura’s appearance as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO on Broadway in 2012. (more…)Continue reading…
Rurouni Kenshin (Film Review)
Rurouni Kenshin Review by Jen Wang Rurouni Kenshin is, in one word, nostalgic. On the surface, it is an adaptation of a manga and anime many Continue reading…
Bloody Monday – Episode 5 (Review)
BLOODY MONDAY Episode 5 Review by David Cirone Maya brings Falcon into crowded cafe, promising to reunite him with his missing father if he’lContinue reading…
Doctor X – Episode 2 (Review)
Doctor X – Gekai Daimon Michiko Episode 2 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Word is out that Daimon (Ryoko Yonekura) has been rehired, and everContinue reading…