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Japanese Food in the Movies: A List of Favorite Movies, Scenes & Upcoming Titles!

Posted on August 27, 2017March 13, 2024 by Jed
Japanese Food in the Movies: A List of Favorite Movies, Scenes & Upcoming Titles!
Posted In Actors' BiasTagged In Abe Sadao, Ayase Haruka, Matsu Takako, Nishikido Ryo, Okada Masaki, Sakai Masato

Japanese food is something a bit mysterious and strange to me, but I have the chance to taste some Japanese cuisine of late that really made quite an impression. When read more

Haro Hari Nezumi – First Impressions + Ep 1 Review

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Jed
Haro Hari Nezumi – First Impressions + Ep 1 Review
Posted In News RoundupTagged In Eita, One Hitoshi

After skipping a significant number of drama seasons, I had an inclination (perhaps even an itchiness) to review a drama series. TBS’s Haro Hari Nezumi –  ハロー張りネズミ is my perfect candidate, read more

Lowlife Love – ‘Gesu no Ai’ [Movie Review]

Posted on August 18, 2017March 13, 2024 by Jed
Lowlife Love – ‘Gesu no Ai’ [Movie Review]
Posted In Actors' BiasTagged In Uchida Eiji

Lowlife Love, produced by Adam Torel’s Third Window Films, written and directed by Uchida Eiji, tells the story of an indie filmmaker – Tetsuo (Shibukawa Kiyohiko) – who refuses to compromise his artistic read more

One Week Friends – ‘Isshukan Friends’ [Movie Review]

Posted on August 14, 2017March 13, 2024 by Jed
One Week Friends – ‘Isshukan Friends’ [Movie Review]
Posted In Actors' BiasTagged In Kawaguchi Haruna, Yamazaki Kento

Studio Shochiku employs Murakami Shosuke to handle the live-action adaptation of Hazuki Matcha’s manga Isshukan Friends. Starring Kawaguchi Haruna, Yamazaki Kento, Matsuo Takashi, and Uesugi Shuhei, the movie tells the read more

Sakaguchi Kentaro [Actor Profile]

Posted on August 10, 2017October 2, 2019 by Jed
Sakaguchi Kentaro [Actor Profile]
Posted In Actors' BiasTagged In Sakaguchi Kentaro

At the age of 26, Sakaguchi Kentaro – 坂口健太郎 – is a successful male model, and is now being regarded as a potential leading dramatic actor.  Think of Ore Monogatari!!, Heroine Shikkaku, Kounodori, and Juhan read more

Capturing the moods of Aoi Yu: How ‘Birds Without Names’ trailer shows the actress at her best!

Posted on August 3, 2017September 30, 2019 by Jed
Capturing the moods of Aoi Yu: How ‘Birds Without Names’ trailer shows the actress at her best!
Posted In News RoundupTagged In Abe Sadao, Aoi Yu, Matsuzaka Tori

Her most recent performance in Over the Fence was good enough for a couple of Best Actress nominations, but Aoi Yu continues to make headlines with new and exciting projects! read more

Arata Mackenyu: When English and ‘Hollywood’ acting experience has little to do on the way to stardom!

Posted on August 2, 2017March 13, 2024 by Jed
Arata Mackenyu: When English and ‘Hollywood’ acting experience has little to do on the way to stardom!
Posted In Actors' BiasTagged In Arata Mackenyu

As of May 2017, he is officially known as Arata Mackenyu – not ‘Chiba’ or ‘Maeda’ as he was previously called by the Japanese media. He also announced that Top Coat read more

Favorite Japanese-Korean Movie Collaborations [Part 1 of 2 Parts]

Posted on July 28, 2017March 13, 2024 by Jed
Favorite Japanese-Korean Movie Collaborations [Part 1 of 2 Parts]
Posted In Actors' Bias

[Editor’s Note: A favorite hit list way back in 2012, we’re launching a Part 2 to showcase new titles to add to these 5 amazing movies – with an equally read more

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