Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) – Interview (2018) Pt. 2
Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) Interview by David Cirone Part 2 April 23, 2018 Continuing our interview with gravure model, YouTuber phenomenon, andContinue 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.
Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) – Interview (2018) Pt. 1
Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) Interview by David Cirone Part 1 April 8, 2018 Erina Kamiya is one of the key members of the outrageous hockey-maContinue reading…
Tadanobu Asano to star with Jared Leto in Netflix film The Outsider
Netflix has released the trailer for their latest original film The Outsider, starring Jared Leto as an American ex-soldier in post-WWII Japan looContinue reading…
Fullmetal Alchemist (Film Review)
Fullmetal Alchemist Film Review by David Cirone The feature film adaptation of Fullmetal Alchemist has just dropped on Netflix. It packs some Continue reading…
2018 Berlin International Film Festival will feature 13 films from Japan
13 Japanese films have been invited to the 68th Berlin International Film Festival, including Ryuichi Sakamoto’s concert film async At The Park AvContinue reading…
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Series Review)
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories Series Review by David Cirone Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories, based on the popular manga Shinya Shokudo, stands oContinue reading…
maidreamin featured in Fuji TV show Kuragehime
The cast of the Fuji TV program Kuragehime (“Princess Jellyfish”) dropped by maidreamin’s Ekimae store for a short dose of sweets in the romantic Continue reading…
Tokyo Idols (Film Review)
Tokyo Idols Film Review by David Cirone Tokyo Idols has an agenda, and that’s no spoiler. Starting with its slanted description on Netflix, fiContinue reading…
dLibrary Japan launches Japanese drama streaming service in North America
When dLibrary Japan’s ad showed up in my Facebook feed boasting legal streams of Doctor X, Sanada Maru, and Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai, I was on thContinue reading…
35-sai no Koukousei (Series Review)
35-sai no Koukousei Series Review by David Cirone No Dropping Out -Back to School at 35- (35-sai no Koukousei) aims for shock value and socialContinue reading…