Matsuoka Mayu Archives – Psycho-Drama

Tremble All You Want – ‘Katte ni Furuetero’ [Movie Review]

Posted on November 6, 2017October 2, 2019 by Jed

In Tremble All You Want, Matsuoka Mayu plays Yoshika, an imprudent, quirky character who at 24 is still stuck up in the past. Based on the novel “Katte ni Furuetero” continue

Casting News + Scoop! [Oct 14-18] Updates on Coming of Age/Youth movies & drama: Poncho & Mob Psycho 100; Job hunting movie Shukatsu + Hyouka Making-Of photos!

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

We’re more than halfway through October, with plenty of casting buzz including live-action adaptation for Mob Psycho 100, Flower’s Bloom (BL) and Poncho, the job-hunting movie Shukatsu. Updates on Hyouka continue

Little Forest: Summer & Autumn – ‘Ritoru Foresuto Natsu Hen ・ Aki Hen’ [Movie Review]

Posted on September 4, 2017January 21, 2018 by Jed

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 continue

A Tale of Two Young Japanese Actresses: Matsuoka Mayu and Arimura Kasumi – Awesomeness and Mediocrity personified!

Posted on August 31, 2017September 30, 2019 by Jed

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

JAPAN’S BEST YOUNG ACTRESSES [2017 Edition]: Spotlight on Kadowaki Mugi, Nikaido Fumi, Mitsuki Takahata, Matsuoka Mayu, Sugisaki Hana and Kuroki Haru!

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Jed

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 continue

The Year in Review – 2016: Who Made the Biggest Headlines Among Young Japanese Actresses?

Posted on December 19, 2016November 26, 2017 by Jed

While the likes of Sayuri Yoshinaga, Kirin Kiki, and Rie Miyazawa vie for more acting awards and Takako Matsu, Sakura Ando, Hikari Mitsushima, Chizuru Ikewaki, Mao Inoue, and Yu Aoi continue

Live Action Buzz on Chihayafuru – Review & Reactions to Chihayafuru Kami no Ku + Chihayafuru Shimo no Ku [Part 4 of 4 Parts]

Posted on October 23, 2016November 26, 2017 by Jed

If you’ve watched both live-action Chihayafuru movies, then you know there is another film (or two) coming up. I mean, there’s so much still to be told! But before I continue

The Battle for the next Top Japanese Dramatic Actress: Tao Tsuchiya, Mayu Matsuoka, Suzu Hirose [ Part 1 of 6 Parts ]

Posted on October 8, 2016September 30, 2019 by Jed

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