# Psycho-Drama

> Celebrating Japanese Media & Talents


## Posts

- [Traces of Sin - 'Gukoroku' [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/gukoroku-traces-of-sin/): Acting extravaganza aside, it's also the debut full-length film of Ishikawa Kei, who took film directing in Poland under a scholarship from the Japanese government.
- [Shinkai Makoto's hit "Your Name" to have a Hollywood version courtesy of Paramount and Bad Robot! Oh Really???](https://psycho-drama.com/your-name-hollywood-version/): Variety film reporter Dave McNary reports that Hollywood is developing a version of Shinkai Makoto's box office hit, Your Name (Kimi no na Wa) under Bad Robot and Paramount Pictures.
- [Tokyo International Film Festival celebrates its 30th Edition; Tommy Lee Jones is Jury President; Yamada Ryosuke's Fullmetal Alchemist is opening film!](https://psycho-drama.com/tiff-30th-edition/): The 30th Edition of Tokyo International Film Festival starts October 25 until November 3, 2017, at Roppongi Hills, EX Theater Roppongi and other venues in Tokyo.
- ["Gintama" (2017)](https://psycho-drama.com/gintama-2017/): The story is set in a parallel universe, in the Edo period.
- [The Emperor's Cook - 天皇の料理番 Comprehensive Review and Acting Highlights [Part 2 of 3 Parts]](https://psycho-drama.com/tenno-no-ryoriban-analysis-part2/): TBS Network's The Emperor's Cook swept the major trophies at the 8th International Drama Awards in Tokyo back in 2015.
- [Little Forest: Winter & Spring -  'Ritoru Foresuto Fuyu Hen ・ Haru Hen' [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/little-forest-winter-spring/): Written and directed by Mori Junichi, it stars Hashimoto Ai in the title role, with Matsuoka Mayu, Miura Takahiro, and Kirishima Karen portraying supporting characters.
- [The Emperor's Cook - 天皇の料理番 Its Relevance in today's perception of Chefs + historical and acting highlights! [Part 1 of 3 Parts]](https://psycho-drama.com/tenno-no-ryoriban-analysis-part1/): The awards and impressive reviews bestowed on TBS's The Emperor's Cook - 天皇の料理番 (released in 2015) may be regarded as unprecedented when it comes to a foodie drama.
- [A Tale Of Samurai Cooking - 'Bushi no kondate' [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/bushi-no-kondate/): The film is set during the Edo period but confined within the Kaga domain.
- [Little Forest: Summer & Autumn - 'Ritoru Foresuto Natsu Hen ・ Aki Hen' [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/little-forest-summer-autumn/): It tells the tale of a young woman who left the big city to settle back in her small hometown Komori, located on a mountain in the Tohoku region.
- [September 2017 is Food month at Psychodrama!](https://psycho-drama.com/food-month-september2017/): September 2017 is food month at Psychodrama!
- [Japanese Food in the Movies: A List of Favorite Movies, Scenes & Upcoming Titles!](https://psycho-drama.com/japanese-food-movies/): When you watch Japanese movies, anime, and drama all the time, you get a sense of familiarity.
- [Haro Hari Nezumi - First Impressions + Ep 1 Review](https://psycho-drama.com/first-impressions/): After skipping a significant number of drama seasons, I had an inclination (perhaps even an itchiness) to review a drama series.
- [Lowlife Love - 'Gesu no Ai' [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/lowlife-love/): After producing a minor hit a few years back, he struggles with his personal life and career until an upcoming actress, Minami (Okano Maya) and a promising scriptwriter, Ken (Oshinari Shugo) enter the scene.
- [One Week Friends - 'Isshukan Friends' [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/isshukan-furenzu/): It's always about forgetting all her newfound friends after a week, and then her memory resets.
- [Sakaguchi Kentaro [Actor Profile]](https://psycho-drama.com/sakaguchi-kentaro/): Think of Ore Monogatari!!, Heroine Shikkaku, Kounodori, and Juhan Shuttai!. No one can say that Sakaguchi did not impress in all of these roles!
- [Capturing the moods of Aoi Yu: How 'Birds Without Names' trailer shows the actress at her best!](https://psycho-drama.com/aoi-yu-birds-without-names/): 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!
- [Arata Mackenyu: When English and 'Hollywood' acting experience has little to do on the way to stardom!](https://psycho-drama.com/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.
- [Favorite Japanese-Korean Movie Collaborations [Part 1 of 2 Parts]](https://psycho-drama.com/japanese-korean-movie-collaborations/): [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 amazing collaboration between Japanese and Korean artists!
- [Murakami Nijiro: When you debut in Cannes, you'll get compared to the great Yagira Yuya!](https://psycho-drama.com/murakami-nijiro/): Murakami Nijiro won the Best New Actor award (for Distraction Babies) from the prestigious Kinema Junpo, on their 90th award season, just as Yagira Yuya won Best Actor for the same movie.
- [Again - 'Yurusenai Aitai' [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/again-yurusenai-aitai/): Released in 2013, I'm fortunate to screen this film even after four years because of the cast (the amazing Yagira Yuya!), and the serious theme of the movie.
- [Fullmetal Alchemist - 鋼の錬金術師 [Live Action Coverage]](https://psycho-drama.com/fullmetal-alchemist/): Warner Bros. Japan together with filmmaker and visual effects expert Sori Fumihiko will bring the live action adaptation of Arakawa Hiromu's popular manga Fullmetal Alchemist.
- [Pumpkin and Mayonnaise -  南瓜とマヨネーズ [Live Action Coverage]](https://psycho-drama.com/pumpkin-mayonnaise/): Stardust Pictures collaborates with Dias Police director Tominaga Masanori for the live-action adaptation of Nananan Kiriko's manga 'Pumpkin and Mayonnaise' - 南瓜とマヨネーズ, about an unemployed and aspiring musician whose girlfriend works as a club hostess unbeknownst to him.
- [Awesome Japanese Acting Showdowns [Part 1 of 3 Parts]](https://psycho-drama.com/actors-showdowns-1/): [Editor's Note: This article was published early 2012. Many acting showdowns follow, and in Part 2 and 3, we're launching more samples of such showdowns.
- [And the verdict is... What reviewers have to say about Jojo's Bizarre Adventures and Tokyo Ghoul; It's Kubota Masataka versus Yamazaki Kento once again!](https://psycho-drama.com/early-reviews-jojo-bizarre-adventures-tokyo-ghoul/): Imagine having two of Japan's most sought-after actors under one agency - Stardust!
- [Kitamura Takumi: A Guide on How to Maximize an Actor's dramatic potentials!](https://psycho-drama.com/kitamura-takumi/): What would compel Japanese entertainment site The TV to publish an 18-episode (and counting) Kitamura Takumi (北村匠海) special coverage other than to promote the popular DISH// boy band leader?
- [Her Love Boils Bathwater - 'Yu o Wakasu Hodo no Atsui Ai' [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/her-love-boils-bathwater/): Nakano Ryota, the film's director, maybe the future of Japanese cinema.
- [A Primer on Generation NEXT series: Who are Japan's rising stars and why you need to know them!](https://psycho-drama.com/generation-next-introduction/): What makes them the next big stars that will take the leading roles in upcoming live-action movies and dramas?
- [Tori Girl - トリガール！ [Live Action Coverage]](https://psycho-drama.com/tori-girl/): Showgate and Heroine Shikkaku director Hanabusa Tsutomu collaborate for the live-action feature Tori Girl - トリガール！, based on the novel of Nakamura Kou.
- [I Want to Eat Your Pancreas - 君の膵臓をたべたい [Live Action Coverage]](https://psycho-drama.com/i-want-to-eat-your-pancreas-2/): Based on the novel "Kimi no Suizo wo Tabetai" by Yoru Sumino, I Want to Eat Your Pancreas is one of the latest Japanese Toho drama that tackles the issues of incurable disease and romantic intimate relationships.
- [Love and Lies - 恋と嘘 [Live Action Coverage]](https://psycho-drama.com/love-and-lies/): Furusawa Takeshi (Another, ReLIFE) takes the directorial seat for the LA of manga artist Musawo's Love and Lies - Koi to Uso (恋と嘘), a tale about forbidden love and living under the watchful eyes of an overzealous Japanese government.
- [Tokyo Ghoul - 東京喰種  [Live Action Coverage]](https://psycho-drama.com/tokyo-ghoul/): Based on the original work by Ishida Sui, Tokyo Ghoul is one of the most fascinating and original series about seemingly 'normal' human beings but in fact are monsters with an insatiable appetite for human flesh.
- [Ajin:Demi-Human- 亜人 [Live Action Coverage]](https://psycho-drama.com/ajin-demi-human/): Ajin:Demi-Human is a manga series written and illustrated by Gamon Sakurai.
- [Takasugi Mahiro: Of Dark, Evil, and Brooding Characters? [Profile]](https://psycho-drama.com/mahiro-takasugi/): It took more than two years before Takasugi Mahiro (高杉真宙) resumes movie acting in Nakagawa Taishi's starrer Re: LIFE.
- [Yamazaki Kento's movie Jojo's Bizarre Adventures targets Swiss and Canadian Film Festivals + World Premiere is set July 2!](https://psycho-drama.com/jojo-bizarre-adventures-film-fest-showing-july2/): Yamazaki Kento's much-anticipated LA Jojo's Bizarre Adventures: Diamond Is Unbreakable: Chapter 1 is set to premiere tomorrow, July 2 at 17th Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival.
- [JAPAN'S BEST YOUNG ACTRESSES [2017 Edition]: Spotlight on Kadowaki Mugi, Nikaido Fumi, Mitsuki Takahata, Matsuoka Mayu, Sugisaki Hana and Kuroki Haru!](https://psycho-drama.com/japan-best-actresses-2017-edition-intro/): Making bold statements by way of portraying strong, independent and unique female characters, Japanese actresses like Nikaido Fumi, Kuroki Haru, and Kadowaki Mugi lead the pack as we prepare for the 2017 edition of our annual Top 30 hottest Japanese talents!
- [Excitement intensifies for the 'Fireworks' anime! + Matsu Takako, Hirose Suzu, Suda Masaki lend voices and talent to new film!](https://psycho-drama.com/fireworks-shunji-iwai/): Toho (with Iwai Shunji's name attached to it) reverses the trend in Japanese movie production by launching an anime after the live-action version!
- [Tokyo Sunrise - 'Hashire, Zetsubo ni Oitsuka Renai Haya-sa de' [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/tokyo-sunrise/): Written and directed by Nakagawa Ryutaro under Tokyo New Cinema, the movie encompasses the slice of life genre due to the mix of certain story elements that makes it part road trip, part romance, and part mystery.
- [Double Mints: A tale of love, obsession and crime with an absolutely freaking performance from Tanaka Shunsuke!](https://psycho-drama.com/double-mints-tanaka-shunsuke/): Double Mints, the latest directorial project of Uchida Eiji (Low Life Love, Greatful Dead) is a tale of two Japanese men named 'Mitsuo Ichikawa'.
- [Interview with Mark Schilling](https://psycho-drama.com/mark-schilling-interview/): Mark Schilling is an American journalist and author. He is also a film critic at the Japan Times and Japan correspondent for Variety.
- [So... what's up with Live Action land and its often weird casts?](https://psycho-drama.com/so-what-s-up-with-live-action-land-and-its-often-weird-casts/): Japan wouldn’t be Japan, I guess, without them.
- [Is Yamazaki Kento trying to claim the title of Prince of Romance?](https://psycho-drama.com/is-yamazaki-kento-trying-to-claim-the-title-of-prince-of-romance/): Earlier this year there was the Death Note drama. "What about Kamiki and Kanata as Light and L?" I wondered, though we knew it was too good to ever happen.
- [Nishijima Takahiro, an acting gem often forgotten](https://psycho-drama.com/nishijima-takahiro-an-acting-gem-often-forgotten/): While the name Nishijima Takahiro might not ring a bell for most fans of Japanese cinema, the guy has been around for quite some time.
- [25 years of Hongo Kanata: Personal Limits, University, and "Where the hell is that showdown?" (Part 3/3)](https://psycho-drama.com/25-years-of-hongo-kanata-personal-limits-university-and-where-the-hell-is-that-showdown-part-3-3/): Romance. I don’t think anyone would really put Kanata and romance in the same sentence.
- [25 years of Hongo Kanata: Friends, Cameos, and Adaptations (Part 2/3)](https://psycho-drama.com/25-years-of-hongo-kanata-friends-cameos-and-adaptations-part-2-3/): Even after all these years, Kanata still ends up surprising me.
- [25 years of Hongo Kanata: The Beginning (Part 1/3)](https://psycho-drama.com/25-years-of-hongo-kanata-the-beginning-part-1-3/): Gathering all little things, roles, and appearances, Kanata has starred in 56 acting-related projects from 2000 up until now.
- [PD Select: MIRRORLIAR FILMS Vol.3 & 4](https://psycho-drama.com/pd-select-mirrorliar-films-vol-3-4/): In a supernatural world where vampires and zombies are the new normal and humans are a minority, office worker-turned-filmmaker Nozaki Hirotaka delivers a 15-minute short about childhood innocence, peer pressure, and the desire to fit in.
- [#ICYMI: February '26 Releases – Movies and Dramas](https://psycho-drama.com/icymi-february-26-releases-movies-and-dramas/): A drama set in a funeral home setting based on Nagatsuki Amane’s novel of the same name, Hodonaku, Owakare desu tells the story of funeral company intern Shimizu Misora (Hamabe Minami) and funeral planner Urushibara Reiji (Meguro Ren) who mentors her through strict teachings.
- [#ICYMI: January '26 Releases – All the Dramas!](https://psycho-drama.com/icymi-january-26-releases-all-the-dramas/): Below, you can find no less than 45 of them this time. So, good luck with the to-watch lists as the first month of winter season '26 is a go!
- [#ICYMI: January '26 Releases – Movies, SP and Others](https://psycho-drama.com/icymi-january-releases-movies-sp-and-others/): To counter this a little - and to not overwhelm you - we’ve decided to split them into two parts this time.
- [#ICYMI: November '25 Releases](https://psycho-drama.com/coming-up-next-november-2025-releases/): And while we’re at it, we are taking this chance to introduce you to our new segment (sort of).
- ["OCTO: Kanjo Sosakan Shinno Akari" (2022/2024) – a whimsical attempt at psychoevolutionary investigation](https://psycho-drama.com/octo-kanjo-sosakan-shinno-akari-2022-2024-a-whimsical-attempt-at-psychoevolutionary-investigation/): Shinno Akari (Iitoyo Marie) is a detective with an unexplained ability to see colours in emotions. No, I don’t mean that metaphorically.
- [Japan: the true King of Death Games](https://psycho-drama.com/japan-the-true-king-of-death-games/): It's been pretty hard to avoid these past years, as the world has latched onto a new hype which appeared in the form of a South-Korean Netflix series called Squid Game.
- [PD-RADAR: Our followers' "NEXT BREAK" stars for 2024 have been decided](https://psycho-drama.com/pd-radar-our-followers-next-break-stars-for-2024-have-been-decided/): Yearly - and even seasonal - "Next Break" and "Hit" lists are a given these days and generally filled with young new stars.
- [Boys Love (BL) continues to go strong through summer 2022 and beyond](https://psycho-drama.com/boys-love-bl-continues-to-go-strong-through-summer-2022-and-beyond/): Old Fashion Cupcake joined the list of anticipated BL adaptations after it was announced on May 23rd.
- [PD-RADAR: Our readers' "NEXT BREAK" stars for 2022 have been decided](https://psycho-drama.com/pd-radar-our-readers-next-break-stars-for-2022-have-been-decided/): Yearly - and even seasonal - "Next Break" and "Hit" lists are a given these days and generally filled with young new stars.
- [From fashion to film and the occasional series, Komatsu Nana conquers all](https://psycho-drama.com/from-fashion-to-film-and-the-occasional-series-komatsu-nana-conquers-all/): Komatsu says that the rhythm of a movie shooting suits her, as it allows her to take time to create the emotions for a role.
- ["Sasaki in My Mind" (2020) - One day, the final goodbye will come. It'll be a goodbye to your own self.](https://psycho-drama.com/sasaki-in-my-mind-2020-one-day-the-final-goodbye-will-come-itll-be-a-goodbye-to-your-own-self/): The titular Sasaki (Hosokawa Gaku), on the other hand, is a clear showing of a class clown who wants nothing but the smiles of his friends and classmates around him, as well as the attention and support of them as they occasionally cheer him on - or perhaps, lure him out.
- [A new generation is coming, so keeping only a single few favorites will be hard if not impossible (Part4)](https://psycho-drama.com/a-new-generation-is-coming-so-keeping-only-a-single-few-favorites-will-be-hard-if-not-impossible-part4/): Perhaps a weird choice to start with when you remember the guy left his agency earlier this year, but Uragami Seishuu at least isn't a new name on the scene.
- [Twitter News Roundup [May 7 - 13]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-may-7-13/)
- [Twitter News Roundup [May 31 - June 6]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-may-31-june-6/)
- ["Hot Gimmick: Boy Meets Girl" (2019) - An exaggerated trip through the mess of teenagehood](https://psycho-drama.com/hot-gimmick-boy-meets-girl-2019-an-exaggerated-trip-through-the-mess-of-teenagehood/): Directed by Yamato Yuki (who also served as the director of Drowning Love, aka Oboreru Knife), Hot Gimmick tells the story of Narita Hatsumi (Hori Miona) – a plain Jane high school student with the backbone of a jellyfish.
- [Twitter News Roundup [May 24 - 30]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-may-24-30/)
- [Twitter News Roundup [May 17 - 23]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-may-17-23/)
- [Twitter News Roundup [May 10 - 16]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-may-10-16/)
- [Twitter News Roundup [May 3 - 9]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-may-3-may-9/)
- [Twitter News Roundup [April 26 - May 2]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-april-26-may-2/)
- [Twitter News Roundup [April 19 - 25]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-april-19-25/)
- [Twitter News Roundup [April 12 - 18]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-april-12-18/)
- [Twitter News Roundup [April 5 - 11]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-april-5-11/)
- [Twitter News Roundup [March 29 - April 4]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-march-29-april-4/)
- [Twitter News Roundup [March 22 - 28]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-march-22-28/)
- [Twitter News Roundup [March 15 - 21]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-march-15-21/)
- [Twitter News Roundup [March 8 - 14]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-march-8-14/)
- [A new generation is coming: When you're an upcoming star, your list of rivals is never-ending (Part1 - Actress Edition)](https://psycho-drama.com/a-new-generation-is-coming-when-youre-an-upcoming-star-your-list-of-rivals-is-never-ending-part1-actress-edition/): People who know Suzu, know Alice. People who know Alice, know Suzu.
- [Twitter News Roundup [March 1 - 7]](https://psycho-drama.com/twitter-news-roundup-march-1-7/)
- [WHAT's IN? tokyo revealed its "Next Break" actor ranking for 2021](https://psycho-drama.com/whats-in-tokyo-revealed-its-next-break-actor-ranking-for-2021/): The web magazine starts off its ranking by mentioning that the past year hasn't been easy, and that it was full of exceptions, but that many people likely found support and felt the power of entertainment while spending more time at home.
- [And the most perfectly cast LA characters are...](https://psycho-drama.com/and-the-most-perfectly-cast-la-characters-are/): With a few Psycho-Drama favorites fitting that description, I started wondering whether other Japanese movie and drama fans had similar opinions than ours.
- ["Alice in Borderland" (2020) - Life or Death. Which one are you choosing? [Ep1]](https://psycho-drama.com/alice-in-borderland-2020-life-or-death-which-one-are-you-choosing-ep1/): It's been a long time coming, but it's here.
- [Food for Thought: "Gekijo" (2020)](https://psycho-drama.com/food-for-thought-gekijo-2020/): After watching it and checking some other people's comments a little after, though, I felt like I had to at least write something.
- [ModelPress lists 9 young actors for their Fall 2020 Drama Season "Next Break" prediction](https://psycho-drama.com/modelpress-lists-9-young-actors-for-their-fall-drama-season-next-break-prediction/): This time around, it seems ModelPress decided to list their chosen young actors per project they're in, starting with Neechan no Koibito starring Arimura Kasumi and Hayashi Kento.
- [October means Halloween & some J-Horror greatness to accompany you](https://psycho-drama.com/october-means-halloween-some-j-horror-greatness-to-accompany-you/): But let's go back to one of its origins: Japan.
- [A new generation is coming, and it's growing in numbers every single day (Part3)](https://psycho-drama.com/a-new-generation-is-coming-and-its-growing-in-numbers-every-single-day-part3/): Another batch of young actors born between ‘96-’00 for you to take a look at. Perhaps you'll see some familiar faces, or perhaps they'll all be new.
- ["Tomodachi Game" (2017) - Are friends really worth getting in debt over? [Drama + Movies]](https://psycho-drama.com/tomodachi-game-are-friends-really-worth-getting-in-debt-over-drama-movies/): Katagiri Yuuichi, played by Yoshizawa Ryo, is a poor high schooler who spends his spare time working odd jobs to save up for his class' trip.
- [April 10th is Sibling day? That calls for some famous acting siblings!](https://psycho-drama.com/april-10th-is-sibling-day-that-calls-for-some-famous-acting-siblings/): Years ago I would have instantly gone "Ah, the Takagi twins!"
- [A new generation is coming, and they're grabbing all the attention they can take (Part2)](https://psycho-drama.com/a-new-generation-is-coming-and-theyre-grabbing-all-the-attention-they-can-take-part2/): It's taken a while but here's our second batch of up-and-coming young actors, including 10 names of which the popularity has only been growing and growing!
- [ModelPress lists its predictions for 2020's "next break" and "hit" actors!](https://psycho-drama.com/modelpress-lists-its-predictions-for-2020s-next-break-and-hit-actors/): More often than not the lists just pass with me looking at them for a bit, wondering why some names are mentioned and others aren't, but this year seems to be different.
- [A new generation is coming: When you're an upcoming star, your list of rivals is never-ending (Part1)](https://psycho-drama.com/when-youre-an-upcoming-star-your-list-of-rivals-is-never-ending-part1/): So to set at least some boundaries, I’ll be keeping it to those born in-between ‘96-’00 for our next article series, with those younger still having to find their way into the industry while the older ones generally already have their name out to some degree.
- ["Kingdom" (2019) - China's Warring States period in a seinen LA jacket](https://psycho-drama.com/kingdom-chinas-warring-states-period-in-a-seinen-la-jacket/): I remember people being divided.
- ["12nin no Shinitai Kodomotachi" (2019) - a murder mystery gone a different route](https://psycho-drama.com/12nin-no-shinitai-kodomotachi-a-murder-mystery-gone-a-different-route/): 12nin no Shinitai Kodomotachi (12nin), or literally Twelve Children Who Want to Die (official English title: 12 Suicidal Children), is an early 2019 movie by director Tsutsumi Yukihiko.
- [ModelPress picks its Top 6 "next break" male actors for 2019's Spring drama season!](https://psycho-drama.com/modelpress-picks-its-top-6-next-break-male-actors-for-this-spring-drama-season/): First on their list is a near fresh rookie who's currently playing the younger version of Matsuzaka Tori's lead character in Perfect World, Bando Ryota.
- [2018 Miscellaneous Japanese Dramas](https://psycho-drama.com/2018-miscellaneous-japanese-dramas-drama-review/): 2018 has been a hectic year for the Psycho-Drama team. Nonetheless, we’ve managed to check out a couple of projects along the way while juggling real life.
- [Calling the Shots: Our WANTED list for 2018 [Hitlist]](https://psycho-drama.com/hitlist-top-five-actors-2017-2018/): As expected, most continued developing nicely along their current trajectory.
- ["Ajin: Demi-Human" (2017) - What would you do if you'd become immortal overnight?](https://psycho-drama.com/ajin-demi-human-2017-what-would-you-do-if-youd-become-immortal-overnight/): The catch is that Ajin are considered dangerous by humans due to their relative invincibility.
- ["Hana Nochi Hare" - First Impressions [Ep1]](https://psycho-drama.com/hana-nochi-hare-first-impressions-ep1-review/): The drama has inevitably become the talk of the town due to its status as the sequel to Hana Yori Dango, and also because the male lead belongs to King & Prince, the newest promoted idol group product from Johnny’s Entertainment.
- ["Gyakko no Koro" (2017) - treading the fine line between flow and impulse](https://psycho-drama.com/gyakko-no-koro-2017-treading-the-fine-line-between-flow-and-impulse/): Takasugi Mahiro plays lead boy Akata Takatoyo.
- [Cross Talk: "Ani ni Ai Saresugite Komattemasu" (Ep1)](https://psycho-drama.com/cross-talk-ani-ni-aisaresugite-komattemasu-episode-1/): So we at Psycho-Drama have always wanted to do a crosstalk and finally, we got the chance to do so!
- ["JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable" (2017) - The name's Jo. JoJo.](https://psycho-drama.com/jojos-bizarre-adventure-diamond-is-unbreakable/): The plot was average, as it was not particularly outstanding nor did it cause much cringing.
- ["Sakamichi no Apollon" (Kids on the Slope) Trailer](https://psycho-drama.com/sakamichi-no-apollon-kids-on-the-slope-trailer/): A more revealing trailer for the live-action Kids on the Slope has been released!
- [Suda Masaki joins the cast of Yamazaki Kento's "Todome no Kiss"; New teaser clip released!](https://psycho-drama.com/suda-masaki-joins-cast-todome-no-kiss/): Suda's 3rd single "Sayonara Elegy" will be used as the theme song of "Todome no Kiss". Full single will be out on February 212001st!
- ["Donten ni Warau" (Laughing Under the Clouds) LA releases 2nd trailer!](https://psycho-drama.com/donten-ni-warau-laughing-clouds-la-releases-2nd-trailer/): To open on March 21st in 2018, the drive to promote Laughing Under the Clouds is still underway!
- [River's Edge joins 68th Berlin International Film Festival - Panorama Section!](https://psycho-drama.com/rivers-edge-joins-68th-berlin-international-film-festival-panorama-section/): The festival commences on the 15th of February 2018 and will run for 10 days.
- [Yamazaki Kento finally appears in A Forest of Wool and Steel!](https://psycho-drama.com/yamazaki-kento-forest-wool-steel/): The live-action movie based on Nana Miyashita novel, tells about a young piano tuner.
- ["Nijiiro Days" LA releases teaser clip + cast photo!](https://psycho-drama.com/nijiiro-days-teaser-clip-cast-photo/): For me, the clip captures some of the vibes from the anime. Both Takasugi and Nakagawa are capable actors, arguably the future of Japanese movies.
- [Spotlight on 'A Forest of Wool and Steel'](https://psycho-drama.com/spotlight-forest-wool-steel/): He decides to work in a music store. The owner is the piano tuner who let him play in high school.
- [Yamazaki Kento readies for drama role as Dojima Otaro in 'Todome No Kiss'!](https://psycho-drama.com/yamazaki-kento-readies-role-dojima-otaro-todome-no-kiss/): And make cynical bystanders wonder why they didn't like him before.
- [Supporting cast for Todome No Kiss announced!](https://psycho-drama.com/supporting-cast-todome-no-kiss-announced/): The new NTV drama teases the audience with sneak peeks into the cast. They release photos with 'hidden' faces of actors and later announces who they are.
- [Furukawa Yuki, cast promote Netflix ERASED 'Boku dake ga Inai Machi'!](https://psycho-drama.com/furukawa-yuki-promote-erased/): Furukawa will portray the adult Fujinuma Satoru, the main character. Today, the cast and director Ten Shimoyama offers a sneak peek into the show.
- [Ikeda Elaiza, Odagiri Joe, Kentaro cast in 'Room Laundering'](https://psycho-drama.com/ikeda-elaiza-odagiri-joe-kentaro-cast-roomlaundering/): Ikeda Elaiza plays the main role as Yakumo, who can talk to these ghosts. She serves as a medium between them and the family they left behind.
- [Shison Jun cast in live-action Hashire! T Ko Basuketto Bu](https://psycho-drama.com/shison-jun-hashiretkobasukettobu/): Yoichi is an excellent basketball player who gets bullied at school. In order to avoid further conflicts, he transfers to 'T School', thus the movie title.
- [Hongo Kanata continues drama streak via NTV's 'Repeat'!](https://psycho-drama.com/hongo-kanata-repeat/): These invitations can result in a person altering the past to correct a mistake or handle things differently.
- [Hirose Suzu grabs lead in NHK 's 100th Asadora + NTV's 'Anone' drama!](https://psycho-drama.com/hirose-suzu-100-nhk-asadora-ntv-anone/): Popularly known as the asadora, Hirose headlines Natsuzora (2019), translated as 'Summer Sky'.
- [Fullmetal Alchemist live-action from the eyes of the critics [Analysis]](https://psycho-drama.com/fullmetal-alchemist-criticalanalysis/): Yamada Ryosuke himself was reported to have said that maybe a live-action movie is a 'mistake'.
- [Donten ni Warau drama spinoff to launch before live-action movie!](https://psycho-drama.com/donten-ni-warau-drama-spinoff/): This special TV event will feature the Yamainu Squad, led by Abeno Sousei (Furukawa Yuki), it's captain.
- [Hamabe Minami, Takasugi Mahiro headline Kakegurui drama!](https://psycho-drama.com/hamabe-minami-headlines-kakegurui-drama/): Based on Kawamoto Homura's manga, Kakegurui deals with gambling inside a prestigious school attended by the wealthy and the elite.
- [Araki Yuko gets ready for 'Todome no Kiss' drama!](https://psycho-drama.com/araki-yuko/): As one of the ladies, Araki will interact mostly with Dojima Otaro (Yamazaki Kento).
- [The Eight Year Engagement: A roller-coaster ride between tragedy and romance!](https://psycho-drama.com/eight-year-engagement/): Instead of abandoning her, the boy remains at her side. When Mai wakes up, she fails to recognize Hisashi and so the story continues.
- [Yamazaki Kento takes center stage as lead of TV Drama 'Todome no Kiss'](https://psycho-drama.com/todome-no-kiss-casting/): The new NTV drama will broadcast starting January 2018 and also stars Kadowaki Mugi and Arata Mackenyu, with plenty more supporting cast to be announced in succession.
- [Mob Psycho 100 live-action drama starring Hamada Tatsuomi releases visuals + Supporting cast!](https://psycho-drama.com/mob-psycho-100-hamada-tatsuomi/): Just now, it releases a visual for the drama slated for broadcast on January 18 in Japan. Netflix will release it online a few days earlier on the 12th.
- [Museum 'Myujiamu' [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/myujiamu/): The movie centers on an unknown murderer who wears a frog mask and appears to be operating under stormy weather conditions.
- [Furukawa Yuki cast to play the main role in Kwak Jae-Young's new film 'Colors of the Wind'](https://psycho-drama.com/colors-of-the-wind/): Playing a dual role, Furukawa is Takashi, a Tokyo resident who travels to Hokkaido in search of a young woman.
- [Live-action movie of My Little Monster with Suda Masaki and Tsuchiya Tao launched! Full cast announced today!](https://psycho-drama.com/my-little-monster/): I'm not surprised that the film partners for this LA chose Tsuchiya Tao.
- [Episode 2 Review: The Guidance Counselor/Tomorrow's Promise - 明日の約束 [Japanese Drama]](https://psycho-drama.com/episode2-3/): 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.
- [Kamiki Ryunosuke: Catching up with Detective Yugami, Tokyo National Museum's Shinkai Makoto Exhibit + the Nikkei Actor Index!](https://psycho-drama.com/kamiki-updates-nov2017/): It's been a while since we've launched a singular article about Kamiki Ryunosuke (神木隆之介).
- [Superb casting for 'Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techo' LA with Kuroki Haru and Nomura Shuhei!](https://psycho-drama.com/antiquarian-bookshop-biblias-case-files/): She runs an antique bookstore with the help of Daisuke (Nomura Shuhei), the store's clerk.
- [Romcom Japanese Style: Hey, Japan give me some lovin! (2017 Edition) [Hitlist]](https://psycho-drama.com/japanese-romcom-p3/): The most radical among these is the gay guy (and the apparent nonsensical drive of the girl to capture his heart).
- [Rikuoh - 陸王: First Impressions + Episode 1-2 Review [Japanese Drama]](https://psycho-drama.com/rikuoh-first-impressions/): Rikuoh - 陸王, based on Ikeido Jun's novel of the same title, is at the forefront of a nationwide effort to promote sports.
- [Yamazaki Kento's 5th film for 2017 awaiting for critical and box office results! Hyouka - 氷菓 [Live Action Coverage]](https://psycho-drama.com/hyouka/): Kadokawa Pictures spearheads the live-action adaptation of Yonezawa Honobu's novel Hyouka - 氷菓 - about four freshmen who discovered a certain 'anthology' published 33 years ago by the Classics Lit club, where they belong.
- [Tremble All You Want - 'Katte ni Furuetero'](https://psycho-drama.com/katte-ni-furuetero/): Based on the novel "Katte ni Furuetero" by Wataya Risa, the live action is directed by Ohku Akiko and released by Phantom Films.
- [Nakajo Ayami takes the spotlight in Anonymous Noise [Live Action Coverage]](https://psycho-drama.com/fukumenkei-noise/): Under Shochiku, this young romantic drama is directed by Miki Koichiro (Evergreen Love) and stars Nakajo Ayami as the heroine.
- [Modern Japanese Film Noir: In the age of Live-action adaptation, are there such films? [Hitlist]](https://psycho-drama.com/modern-japanese-film-noir/): The article explains further that noir is not a genre but rather a "mood, style, point-of-view, or tone of a film".
- [March Goes Out Like A Lamb - 'Sangatsu no Lion Kohen'](https://psycho-drama.com/san-gatsu-no-lion-kohen/): The movie centers on Kiriyama Rei (Kamiki Ryunosuke) a young shogi player who has risen through the ranks by sheer guts, determination, and some luck.
- [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]](https://psycho-drama.com/fall2017-drama-season-recap-part1/): 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?
- [Furukawa Yuki's Fujinuma Satoru lead role in 'Erased - Boku dake ga Inai Machi' ought to be anticipated!](https://psycho-drama.com/erased-furukawa-yuki/): The anime version also referred to as Boku dake ga Inai Machi (based on Sanbe Kei's manga) can only be described as mindblowing.
- [First Impressions + Ep1 Recap: The Guidance Counselor/Tomorrow's Promise - 明日の約束 [Japanese Drama]](https://psycho-drama.com/first-impressions-ep1/): 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.
- [Detective Yugami - 刑事ゆがみ : Episode Two Review [Japanese Drama]](https://psycho-drama.com/episode2-2/): Episode Two of Detective Yugami 刑事ゆがみ is all about love and lies - in the most unexpected ways.
- [Interview with 'Boys for Sale' Executive Producer Ian Thomas Ash & Producer/DOP Adrian "Uchujin" Storey](https://psycho-drama.com/boyforsale-interview-ian-uchujin/): Currently screening at film festivals around the world, the documentary film Boys for Sale, is showcasing audiences with a unique view of the Tokyo underworld.
- ["Double Mints" (2017)](https://psycho-drama.com/double-mints-2017/): Fuchikami Yasushi and Kawagoishi Shunpei (younger version) play the Mitsuo that was bullied in the past, while Tanaka Shunsuke and Suga Kenta (younger version) play the Mitsuo that did the bullying.
- [Detective Yugami - 刑事ゆがみ : First Impressions + Ep1 Review [Japanese Drama]](https://psycho-drama.com/first-impressions-2/): Based on the manga series "Keiji Yugami" by Iura Hideo, Detective Yugami is the live-action TV series from Fuji TV starring Asano Tadanobu and Kamiki Ryunosuke as an oddball pair of detectives.
- [Acting showdown looms between Inoue Mao and Nakama Yukie in Fuji TV's Tomorrow's Promise -明日の約束 [Dorama Watch]](https://psycho-drama.com/tomorrow-promise-mao-inoue-yukie-nakama/): Tomorrow's Promise starring Inoue Mao and Nakama Yukie promises to be an exciting, gripping mystery drama with acting showdowns featuring the two actresses.
- [Fall 2017 Drama Season: Top 10 Most-Anticipated Japanese Drama](https://psycho-drama.com/japanese-drama-fall2017/): With approximately 150 Japanese drama produced annually, only about 30-40 have been 'endowed' with an English subtitle.
- [Muses of Japanese Cinema @TIFF: Mitsushima Hikari, Ando Sakura, Yu Aoi & Miyazaki Aoi + Their featured films!](https://psycho-drama.com/muses-of-japanese-cinema-tiff-30/): The 30th Tokyo International Film Festival is about to start and one of this year's special event is the celebration of the selected works of actresses Ando Sakura, Mitsushima Hikari, Miyazaki Aoi, and Aoi Yu.
- [Nijiiro Days live action is underway! Takasugi Mahiro, Nakagawa Taishi, Sano Reo, and Yokohama Ryusei star!](https://psycho-drama.com/nijiro-days-la-2018/): The main roles were already cast and they are Takasugi Mahiro (as Naoe), Sano Reo (Hashiba), Nakagawa Taishi (Matsunaga), and Yokohama Ryusei (Katakura).
- [March Comes in Like A Lion - 'San gatsu no Lion Zenpen' [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/san-gatsu-no-lion-zenpen/): Based on the manga series "San gatsu no Lion" by Umino Chica, Rei copes with pangs of loneliness amidst a sea of humans in Tokyo while sharpening his skills to level up his rank as one of Japan's up and coming shogi masters.
- [Yamada Yuki and Nogizaka46's Saitoh Asuka headline Japanese version of Taiwanese hit 'You Are the Apple of My Eye'](https://psycho-drama.com/you-are-the-apple-of-my-eye/): Yamada Yuki and Saitoh Azuka will play Kosuke and Mai in the Japanese version of Taiwanese hit You Are the Apple of my Eye, entitled Ano Koro, Kimi wo Oikaketa - あの頃、君を追いかけた.
- [Food Month celebration continues with Mondai no Aru Restaurant, Hondana Shokudo, and Mi wo Tsukushi Ryouricho!](https://psycho-drama.com/food-month-september2017-continues/): Food month continues - perhaps for another 2 or 3 weeks - and I have very good reasons why.

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