![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/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/emperor-cook-cover-300x194.jpg)
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. As it tackles read more
A Tale Of Samurai Cooking – ‘Bushi no kondate’ [Movie Review]
![A Tale Of Samurai Cooking – ‘Bushi no kondate’ [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/samurai-cooking-cover-300x163.jpg)
Shochiku’s A Tale of Samurai Cooking from director Asahara Yuzo (ably assisted by Inoue Masanori) mixes the celebration of Japanese food with political intrigues. The film is set during the read more
Little Forest: Summer & Autumn – ‘Ritoru Foresuto Natsu Hen ・ Aki Hen’ [Movie Review]
![Little Forest: Summer & Autumn – ‘Ritoru Foresuto Natsu Hen ・ Aki Hen’ [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/little-forest-summer-autumn-cover-300x163.jpg)
Based on the popular manga series “Little Forest” written & illustrated by Igarashi Daisuke, Little Forest: Summer and Autumn is the first installment of the 2-part live-action adaptation written and directed read more
September 2017 is Food month at Psychodrama!
September 2017 is food month at Psychodrama! It means we’ll be featuring Japanese food-related movies, drama series, and anime reviews and news, as well as, surveys and quizzes about these read more
Casting News + Scoop! [Aug 12-30] Yoshizawa Ryo, Suda Masaki, Mamiya Shotaro, Kazunari Ninomiya and Inoue Mao dominate casting news with exciting projects!
![Casting News + Scoop! [Aug 12-30] Yoshizawa Ryo, Suda Masaki, Mamiya Shotaro, Kazunari Ninomiya and Inoue Mao dominate casting news with exciting projects!](https://psycho-drama.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/marmalade-boy-300x254.jpg)
This will be our final casting news for August as we will then celebrate September as our Food month! Yoshizawa Ryo and Mamiya Shotaro are getting some exciting new projects, read more
Japanese Food in the Movies: A List of Favorite Movies, Scenes & Upcoming Titles!
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
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]
![Lowlife Love – ‘Gesu no Ai’ [Movie Review]](https://psycho-drama.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/lowlifelife-cover-300x200.jpg)
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