Film & TV
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Disgraced Comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto Resumes Activities after 22 Months; Appears Solo in Live Streaming Performance on Agency’s New Platform
Disgraced comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto made his first public appearance in about 22 months on Satur...
November 2, 2025
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Hello Kitty Film in July 2028 to Mark Hollywood Debut for Popular Character
A Hollywood film starring the globally popular character Hello Kitty will be released worldwide o...
November 1, 2025
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Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘One Battle After Another’ Offers Cinematic Thrills
The American film “One Battle After Another,” now in theaters, is one of this year’s most talked-...
October 17, 2025
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Paul Scharder’s ‘Mishima’ Film to Finally Screen in Japan after 40 Years, Marking Anniversary of Author’s Birth
A legendary phantom film, “Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters,” featuring the life and art of autho...
October 11, 2025
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Fuju Kamio Wants His Acting to Resonate; Star of New TV Romance Drama Looks Back at Career, Ambitions
Fuju Kamio’s wide, clear and bright eyes are very striking. At times sharp, in other moments they...
October 10, 2025
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‘Choriki Sentai Ohranger’ 30th Anniversary Celebration Proves a Fun, Moving Event; Heroes Reunited On Stage in Original Costumes
“After 30 years, we’ve come back!” said Masaru Shishido, who played the red-cladded leader of the...
October 10, 2025
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‘September Says’ an Observation of Subtly Balanced, Close Family Ties Going Awry
In the beginning of “September Says”(“Kugatsu to Shichigatsu no Shimai”), the first feature-lengt...
September 19, 2025
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‘Demon Slayer’ Film Tops North America’s Weekend Box Office, Earns Over $70 Mil. in 3 Days
LOS ANGELES — The latest film in the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” franchise opened in theater...
September 16, 2025
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Remembering NoB, a Great Singer of Anime, Tokusatsu Songs
Singer NoB, known for singing “Pegasus Fantasy,” the theme song of TV anime “Saint Seiya,” and so...
September 12, 2025
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Intl Japanese Comedy Fanbase Growing with Streaming; Original Programming, English Subtitles Broaden Accessibility
Streaming services are increasingly playing a key role in Japanese comedy programs reaching overs...
August 29, 2025
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‘Satan Wants You’ Revisits Book that Fueled Satanic Panic; Documentary Shows How People Get Swept up in the Unbelievable
Why do so many people easily fall into the trap of believing unbelievable claims? I have a feelin...
August 15, 2025
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‘Go! Go! Chuggington’ Marks 15 Years on Fuji TV in Japan; Actor Navigates Children Through World of Chuggington
The Japanese version of the British CG-animated series “Chuggington” is celebrating its 15th anni...
July 25, 2025
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New ‘Demon Slayer’ Film Breaks Records in Japan with ¥5.5 Billion Box Office Revenue, 3.84 Million Viewers in 1st 3 Days
The latest animated film adaptation of the popular manga series “Kimetsu no Yaiba” (“Demon Slayer...
July 23, 2025
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‘A Different Man’ Offers Unexpected Look into Physical Appearances, Human Nature
About 20 years ago, "Hito wa Mitame ga Kyuwari" (Appearances matter 90% for people) became a best...
July 18, 2025
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Masterful Acting in ‘Kokuho,’ a Chronicle of a Fictitious Kabuki Star; Director Lee Sang-il Demonstrates Ability Again
What is an actor pursuing when they walk the path of art?The film “Kokuho,” directed by Lee Sang-...
June 20, 2025
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