Calling the Shots: Our WANTED list for 2018 [Hitlist]
At the beginning of 2018, our team listed actors that impressed us in 2017 and that we look forward to seeing more of in 2018. Now halfway into the year, read more
“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable” (2017) – The name’s Jo. JoJo.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable is a live-action adaptation based on the fourth arc of the popular manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. The story follows protagonist Higashikata Josuke on his quest 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
March Goes Out Like A Lamb – ‘Sangatsu no Lion Kohen’
March Goes Out Like A Lamb is the final installment in the 2-part “San gatsu no Lion” live-action based on Umino Chica’s manga, directed by Ohtomo Keishi. The movie centers on read more
Casting News + Scoop! [Oct 19-26] What’s up with Satoh Takeru, Yamazaki Kento, Suda Masaki, Yoshizawa Ryo and Kamiki Ryunosuke? + Spotlight on Taiga, Suga Kenta, and Yamada Ryosuke!
Give or take, we have 8 of the hottest young actors around in this edition of our casting news and scoop! – [in no particular order] Suda Masaki, Satoh Takeru, read more
Detective Yugami – 刑事ゆがみ : Episode Two Review [Japanese Drama]
Episode Two of Detective Yugami 刑事ゆがみ is all about love and lies – in the most unexpected ways. It begins with Hanyu (Kamiki) teaching kids the value of telling the truth. read more