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 – continue
A Tale of Two Young Japanese Actresses: Matsuoka Mayu and Arimura Kasumi – Awesomeness and Mediocrity personified!
Maybe you’re wondering why pair Matsuoka with Arimura? Let’s see. Among Matsuoka Mayu’s many talents, it’s always her voice that draws attention and she seems to have almost perfected using it continue
Sakaguchi Kentaro [Actor Profile]
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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 continue
Murakami Nijiro: Of Kendo and Rap music; Young actor performs in latest movie Mukoku with aplomb!
Murakami Nijiro co-stars with Ayano Gou in Kumakiri Kazuyoshi’s latest movie Mukoku about two disconnected individuals who find inner peace through the sport of kendo. Gou’s character – Yatabe Kengo continue
Actors Transformation: A Visual ‘study’ of contrasting characters – Shota Sometani and Yuya Yagira [Part 1, Vol. 1]
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When an actor successfully transforms himself into a character – not only showing different physical attributes but also displaying a distinct personality, moviegoers are in awe. Of course, credit goes continue
The Battle for the next Top Japanese Dramatic Actress: Mitsuki Takahata [ Part 3 of 6 Parts ]
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The Deputy Chief of Mission of the US in Japan, Jason Hyland has something to say about Toto Nee-Chan: I am fascinated by the latest NHK Morning Drama, “Toto-ne-chan.” I continue
The Battle for the next Top Japanese Dramatic Actress: Hana Sugisaki [ Part 2 of 6 Parts ]
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Don’t be fooled by the fragile, sweet young girl look because Hana Sugisaki can play rough, sensual roles filled with angst and desperation. I first saw Sugisaki in Mysterious Transfer continue
The Battle for the next Top Japanese Dramatic Actress: Tao Tsuchiya, Mayu Matsuoka, Suzu Hirose [ Part 1 of 6 Parts ]
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Let’s see. There was a time when Hikari Mitsushima and Sakura Ando were just starting to make a name for themselves in the Japanese movie industry (watch Sion Sono’s Love continue