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Again – ‘Yurusenai Aitai’ [Movie Review]

Posted on July 25, 2017March 13, 2024 by Jed

Written and directed by first-timer Kanai Junichi, under Stardust Pictures, Yurusenai Aitai – ゆるせない、逢いたい (translated into English as ‘Again’) is about the romantic relationship between Hatsumi (Yoshikura Aoi) and Ryutaro (Yagira Yuya) that read more

Fullmetal Alchemist – 鋼の錬金術師 [Live Action Coverage]

Posted on July 25, 2017October 2, 2019 by Jed

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. Yamada Ryosuke headlines the film as read more

Pumpkin and Mayonnaise – 南瓜とマヨネーズ [Live Action Coverage]

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Jed

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 read more

Awesome Japanese Acting Showdowns [Part 1 of 3 Parts]

Posted on July 22, 2017March 13, 2024 by Jed

[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. Please stay tuned!] I just read more

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!

Posted on July 21, 2017October 2, 2019 by Jed

Imagine having two of Japan’s most sought-after actors under one agency – Stardust! In the case of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures and Tokyo Ghoul, that’s Kubota Masataka and Yamazaki Kento. A read more

Kitamura Takumi: A Guide on How to Maximize an Actor’s dramatic potentials!

Posted on July 17, 2017March 13, 2024 by Jed

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? With read more

Casting News + Scoop! [July 12-17] Higashide Masahiro’s casting domination – Sanposuru Shinryakusha, Netemo Sametemo and Overdrive + Nakajo Ayami’s flicks! + Spotlight on Awesome CMs!

Posted on July 17, 2017November 26, 2017 by Jed

Taking on lead and supporting roles, Higashide Masahiro dominates casting news for the week! Let’s see, what’s new for the model turned actor? Overdrive (2018)Netemosametemo (2018) – Baku / RyoheiBefore read more

Her Love Boils Bathwater – ‘Yu o Wakasu Hodo no Atsui Ai’ [Movie Review]

Posted on July 16, 2017March 13, 2024 by Jed

Notwithstanding the unusual title, Her Love Boils Bathwater, is an intensely dramatic film, yet subtle in revealing the secrets of the Kono family. Bathwater is as much a family drama read more