“12nin no Shinitai Kodomotachi” (2019) – a murder mystery gone a different route
What happens when you put 12 suicidal teens in a building together, when all they hope for is never coming back? 12nin no Shinitai Kodomotachi (12nin), or literally Twelve Children Who read more
“Hana Nochi Hare” – First Impressions [Ep1]
Hana Nochi Hare: Hanadan Next Season, or Hana Nochi Hare for short, is the sequel to the classic Hana Yori Dango drama and film franchise. The drama stars Sugisaki Hana as Edogawa read more
Detective Yugami – 刑事ゆがみ : First Impressions + Ep1 Review [Japanese Drama]
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 read more
Casting News + Scoop! [Sept 24-Oct 2] Detective on the Bar gets a third movie + Setoutsumi drama is underway + Suda Masaki, Sugisaki Hana and Shida Mirai on spotlight!
The biggest casting buzz at the end of September is the third installment of the Detective on the Bar franchise, and also the upcoming drama season that features a lot read more
Her Love Boils Bathwater – ‘Yu o Wakasu Hodo no Atsui Ai’ [Movie Review]
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
JAPAN’S BEST YOUNG ACTRESSES [2017 Edition]: Spotlight on Kadowaki Mugi, Nikaido Fumi, Mitsuki Takahata, Matsuoka Mayu, Sugisaki Hana and Kuroki Haru!
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 read more