Mysterious Musicians Take the Stage in ‘Techno Brothers’: A Musical Comedy
Directed and written by Watanabe Hirobumi, “Techno Brothers” promises an exhilarating ride for techno aficionados. The film’s plot unfolds as a captivating road journey, placing enigmatic musicians in the spotlight. Set against the backdrop of the expansive Kanto plain, the pulse of techno music reverberates powerfully. This auditory spectacle is none other than the work […]
REVOLVER LILY (2023): Director Isao Yukisada’s Period Action Adventure
Director Isao Yukisada’s Japanese period action-adventure REVOLVER LILY, (aka Riboruba Riri) is based on a novel of the same name by Kyo Nagaura. Set in 1924 Tokyo after the Great Kanto Earthquake, the film tells the story of a beautiful, cold-hearted, and ruthless spy woman who has killed many people. REVOLVER LILY comes out on […]
‘Father Of The Milky Way Railroad’ (Watch the Trailer)
Based on novel “Ginga Tetsudo no Chichi” by Yoshinobu Kadoi, the upcoming Japanese drama “Father Of The Milky Way Railroad” follows Masajiro Miyazawa, the owner of a pawn shop, is faced with the dilemma of who should inherit his business after his son Kenji refuses to take over. While his daughter Toshi offers valuable advice, […]
Lesson in Murder (2022) – Kazuya Shiraishi’s Japanese Psychological Thriller
Director Kazuya Shiraishi’s ‘Lesson in Murder’ (死刑にいたる病), starring Sadawo Abe in an eerie performance, is sure to send shivers up your spine! The director adapts the novel of the same name which is said to be one of the masterpieces of mystery writer Riu Kushiki. Masaya is a college student who receives a letter from […]
‘In the Wake’ – A murder mystery set in the aftermath of Tohoku earthquake
‘In the Wake’ is a multiple award-winning Japanese mystery drama film, directed by Takahisa Zeze, set in the aftermath of Tohoku earthquake. The film is based on the novel “Mamorarenakatta Monotachi e” by Shichiri Nakayama. The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami ravaged northeastern Japan in 2011. Following the disaster, three survivors create an unlikely relationship and […]
Baby Assassins (TRAILER): A Japanese Action Comedy
Baby Assassins (ベイビーわるきゅーれ) is an offbeat action comedy directed by Yugo Sakamoto about Chisato and Mahiro, two teenage assassins who are abruptly compelled to become ordinary members of society. Tensions rise as the pair is forced to coexist, but when Chisato gets into trouble with the yakuza, the two must set aside their differences and […]
Intolerance (空白) – A Keisuke Yoshida-directed Japanese drama
Directed by Keisuke Yoshida, “Intolerance” (Kuuhaku) is a Japanese drama with an original story that follows the events and human behavior after the accidental death of a high school girl. Synopsis A fisherman with a bad temper lives with his junior high school daughter. When a grocery store manager discovers the girl shoplifting, she flees […]
Akira and Akira (2022) – Movie Trailer
Based on the novel by Jun Ikeido, “Akira and Akira” is a Japanese drama film directed by Takahiro Miki, and stars Ryoma Takeuchi and Ryusei Yokohama in the lead. The film is scheduled to be released on August 26, 2022. Akira Yamazaki (Ryoma Takeuchi) and Akira Kaido (Ryusei Yokohama) are recent hires at Industrial Central […]
“Offbeat Cops” (2022) – Starring Hiroshi Abe & directed by Eiji Uchida
“Offbeat Cops” (異動辞令は音楽隊！) is a Japanese drama directed by Uchida Eiji and featuring Hiroshi Abe in the lead. The film is scheduled for its theatrical release on August 26. Tsukasa Naruse is a detective working in the criminal division and is very much efficient in his job. However, he has been infamous for ignoring department […]
‘Ghost Book’ – A Japanese Fantasy Adventure, Coming on July 22
Based on the popular children’s story “Obake Zukan” written by Hiroshi Saito and illustrated by Etsuyoshi Miyamoto, the upcoming Japanese fantasy adventure film ‘Ghost Book’ (Native title: おばけずかん) follows a group of kids who happen to find a mysterious book that will fulfill their wishes, but they must challenge and pass the trials of their […]