Nakajo Ayami takes the spotlight in Anonymous Noise [Live Action Coverage]
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Anonymous Noise(Fukumenkei Noizu) is a teen romance with a musical twist. A girl struggles to realize her dream to sing and reconnect with her two young friends. Under Shochiku, this young read more
Modern Japanese Film Noir: In the age of Live-action adaptation, are there such films? [Hitlist]
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The classic definition of film noir still applies today, but in a broader (less strict) sense, at least to contemporary Japanese films. FilmSite posted a comprehensive article about noir and read more
March Goes Out Like A Lamb – ‘Sangatsu no Lion Kohen’
March Goes Out Like A Lamb is the final installment in the 2-part “San gatsu no Lion” live-action based on Umino Chica’s manga, directed by Ohtomo Keishi. The movie centers on read more
First Impressions on Japanese Drama Fall Season 2017 – ‘Ashi Girl’, ‘Saki ni Umareta Dake no Boku’, ‘Okusama wa, Tori Atsukai Chui’ & ‘Kuonodori – S2’ [Issue #1]
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I think it’s about time to make a recap post on Fall 2017 Japanese drama season. Let’s cut to the chase and go straight to the reviews, shall we? This is read more
Furukawa Yuki’s Fujinuma Satoru lead role in ‘Erased – Boku dake ga Inai Machi’ ought to be anticipated!
It was back in March 2017 when Netflix announced the TV series LA adaptation of Erased, starring Furukawa Yuki. The anime version also referred to as Boku dake ga Inai Machi read more
First Impressions + Ep1 Recap: The Guidance Counselor/Tomorrow’s Promise – 明日の約束 [Japanese Drama]
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According to NoBully.Org, 30% of students around the world are bullied each year. In other words, that’s a third of the student population. In Japan, the figure is much higher read more
Casting News + Scoop! [Oct 19-26] What’s up with Satoh Takeru, Yamazaki Kento, Suda Masaki, Yoshizawa Ryo and Kamiki Ryunosuke? + Spotlight on Taiga, Suga Kenta, and Yamada Ryosuke!
![Casting News + Scoop! [Oct 19-26] What’s up with Satoh Takeru, Yamazaki Kento, Suda Masaki, Yoshizawa Ryo and Kamiki Ryunosuke? + Spotlight on Taiga, Suga Kenta, and Yamada Ryosuke!](https://psycho-drama.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/marmalade-boy-yoshizawa-ryo-217x300.jpg)
Give or take, we have 8 of the hottest young actors around in this edition of our casting news and scoop! – [in no particular order] Suda Masaki, Satoh Takeru, read more
Detective Yugami – 刑事ゆがみ : Episode Two Review [Japanese Drama]
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Episode Two of Detective Yugami 刑事ゆがみ is all about love and lies – in the most unexpected ways. It begins with Hanyu (Kamiki) teaching kids the value of telling the truth. read more