Museum ‘Myujiamu’ [Movie Review]
Based on the manga series Museum: The Serial Killer Is Laughing in the Rain by Tomoe Ryosuke, it’s dir. Ohtomo Keishi’s turn to flex his ‘blood splatter’ muscles. The movie centers on an unknown murderer read more
Furukawa Yuki cast to play the main role in Kwak Jae-Young’s new film ‘Colors of the Wind’
Tentatively titled Colors of the Wind, Furukawa Yuki is cast to play the main role in this latest movie from South Korean filmmaker Kwak Jae-Young. Playing a dual role, Furukawa is read more
Live-action movie of My Little Monster with Suda Masaki and Tsuchiya Tao launched! Full cast announced today!
The romantic team up of Suda Masaki and Tsuchiya Tao is a surprising casting choice for My Little Monster (Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun). I’m not surprised that the film partners for read more
Episode 2 Review: The Guidance Counselor/Tomorrow’s Promise – 明日の約束 [Japanese Drama]
In the initial episode of Ashita no Yakusoku, we see a young boy wearing a black hoodie takes spray paint and rope from a hardware store. This scene is interlaced read more
Kamiki Ryunosuke: Catching up with Detective Yugami, Tokyo National Museum’s Shinkai Makoto Exhibit + the Nikkei Actor Index!
It’s been a while since we’ve launched a singular article about Kamiki Ryunosuke (神木隆之介). I practically grew up with my Japanese movie viewing experience filled with Kamiki’s ‘prodigal’ acting – read more
Superb casting for ‘Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techo’ LA with Kuroki Haru and Nomura Shuhei!
The live-action adaptation of Antiquarian Bookshop Biblia’s Case Files – Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techou is in the works! With a 2018 release date, the movie is directed by Mishima Yukiko and read more
Romcom Japanese Style: Hey, Japan give me some lovin! (2017 Edition) [Hitlist]
Japanese romantic comedies. Ah, those light, bubbly, fun movies where a boy and a girl usually end up together. Yet through the years, we have come to appreciate certain ‘innovation’ read more
Rikuoh – 陸王: First Impressions + Episode 1-2 Review [Japanese Drama]
Rikuoh – 陸王, based on Ikeido Jun’s novel of the same title, is at the forefront of a nationwide effort to promote sports. The 2020 Olympics also known as Tokyo 2020 is read more