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“Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” now ranks first in the Mobile Suit Gundam film (Universal Century and Alternative Century) with a box office revenue of 2.68 billion yen (approx. US: $17,765,318.00). Previous Gundam movies rank first in box office revenue of all time. 1. Mobile Read More …
A live-action adaptation of the popular manga “Oshi no Ko” by Akasaka Aka and Yokoyari Mengo has been decided. This winter, the drama series will be exclusively distributed worldwide on Prime Video, and the movie will be released in theaters distributed by Toei. “Oshi no Read More …
The poster visual and trailer for the live-action movie “Golden Kamuy” have been released. This work is a live-action adaptation of the manga “Golden Kamuy” by Noda Satoru. It is scheduled to be released in theaters on January 19, 2024. The released poster features characters Read More …
All-Star Global Performers Include: The Chainsmokers, St. Vincent, Sarah Brightman, Scorpions, Jane Zhang, Lindsey Stirling, Nicole Scherzinger, and More Theatrical Premiere Screenings Announced in September for New York, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo The music documentary film YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY will have its international Read More …
Seven years after the movie “Shin Godzilla” (2016), the title of the latest Japanese version of the “Godzilla” series produced by Toho has been decided as “Gojira -1.0” (Godzilla Minus One), Godzilla destroying Japan after the war. A specials video showing the was released. A Read More …
The US movie “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic) has reached $1.288 billion (approximately 178.9 billion yen) in worldwide box office revenue as of the 1st. It has become the second highest-grossing animated film in the world. Japan domestic Read More …
“Kinkyu Torishirabe Shitsu – THE FINAL” movie which was scheduled for June 16th has been postponed. Kinkyu Torishirabe means “Emergency Interrogation Room”. The following was posted on the official Twitter: Due to comprehensive judgment, we will postpone the release of the movie version “Kinkyu Torishirabe Read More …
It was revealed that the box office revenue of the movie “Shin Kamen Rider” (currently open) exceeded 2.02 billion yen, setting the highest record in the history of “Kamen Rider” movies. “Shin Kamen Rider”, written and directed by Anno Hideaki, is based on the tokusatsu Read More …
The movie “Biohazard: Death Island” distributed by Kadokawa ANIMATION will be released in theaters on Friday, July 7, 2023! Along with the release date of this new CG feature film of the “Resident Evil” series, the poster visual was released. ◢◤CG長編映画 バイオハザード：デスアイランド◢◤ 国内劇場公開日決定 ━ 2023.07.07━ Read More …
The 46th Japan Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa in Tokyo on the 10th, and “Aru Otoko” won the Best Picture Award. The film also won eight awards, including the Best Director (Ishikawa Kei), Best Actor (Tsumabuki Satoshi), Best Read More …
“The Only Son (1936) / There Was a Father (1942) – The Criterion Collection Series #524” is highly recommended! Image courtesy of © 1936 Shochiku Co., Ltd. © 1942 Shochiku Co. 2010 The Criterion Collection. All Rights Reserved. TITLE:The Only Son (1936) / There Was Read More …
It has been decided that the Japanese shark movie “Youju Kitan Ninja VS Shark” will be released in theaters from April 14 (Friday). Announced screening theaters include Human Trust Cinema Shibuya, Ikebukuro Cinema Rosa, Shinjuku Cinema Karite and others. The director is Sakamoto Koichi, who Read More …
The TV series “Ultraman Decker” has come to an end with the final broadcast on Saturday, January 21st. Meanwhile, the main character, Asumi Kanata, who finished the battle with Sphere and said goodbye to Decker became unable to transform. We have released a new trailer Read More …
The drama “Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai” has been decided to be made into a movie. Titled “Kishibe Rohan Louvre e Iku”, it was announced that it will be released nationwide on Friday, May 26th. “Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai” is a series based on the manga Read More …
For those outside of Japan may find the films just to cheesy or corny, but if you are open to Japanese manzai and can enjoy the humor of Ishibashi and and Kinashi, you may find “Ultraman Zearth” much better than expected. Click here to purchase Read More …