Erina Kamiya walks red carpet for feature film debut
Kamen Joshi’s Erina Kamiya made her feature film debut in Umi ni nose ta Gazu no yume (“Gaz’s Dreams on the Sea”) at the 4th New Movie DirecContinue 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.
Suzu Hirose falls hard for Toma Ikuta in My Teacher (film trailer)
Warner Brothers Japan has released the English-subtitled trailer for the upcoming film adaptation My Teacher, based on the Sensei! …Suki ni NattContinue reading…
Hirokazu Koreeda’s Sandome no Satsujin selected for 74th Venice International Film Festival
Sandome no Satsujin (The Third Murder), starring Masaharu Fukuyama, has been selected for competition at the 74th Venice International Film FestivContinue reading…
X Japan film WE ARE X breaks into Top 3 iTunes Documentary chart
The award-winning X Japan documentary We Are X has achieved what is likely a first for any Japanese music artist — after its worldwide Blu-ray anContinue reading…
Haruka Ayase announces new photobook Breath
Popular Japanese actress, model, and spokesperson Haruka Ayase has announced the release of her new photobook Breath, coming out April 14th. The 1Continue reading…
Naoki Hanzawa – Episode 10 (Review)
Naoki Hanzawa Episode 10 Review by David Cirone We should have know that problems at Tokyo Chuo bank wouldn’t go away so easily. Immediately Continue reading…
Naoki Hanzawa – Episode 9 (Review)
Naoki Hanzawa Episode 9 Review by David Cirone Back to the main event– it’s the final day of the FSA inquiry, and Inspector Kurosaki (AinosuContinue reading…
Naoki Hanzawa – Episode 8 (Review)
Naoki Hanzawa Episode 8 Review by David Cirone After forcing Hanzawa (Masato Sakai) to beg for a delay, Tokyo Chuo bank’s executive directoContinue reading…
Terrace House – Season 1 (Review)
Terrace House – Boys and Girls in the City Season 1 – Part 1 Review by David Cirone Terrace House, now streaming in the U.S. on Netflix, is thContinue reading…
Naoki Hanzawa – Episode 7 (Review)
Naoki Hanzawa Episode 7 Review by David Cirone The pressure is on as Hanzawa (Masato Sakai) deals with the FSA investigation into Iseshima HoContinue reading…