Film & TV
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Oscar-Nominated Documentary ‘Black Box Diaries’ Has Delayed Premiere in Japan after Legal Issues
BTOKYO (AP) — "Black Box Diaries," a documentary in which Japanese journalist Shiori Ito investig...
December 13, 2025
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Kimetsu No Yaiba Film Nominated For Golden Globe; Winners to Be Announced on January 11
LOS ANGELES — The popular Japanese film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Infinity Castle — Akaza...
December 9, 2025
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‘Kokuho’ Becomes Highest Grossing Domestic Live-Action Film, Breaking 22-Year-Old Record
“Kokuho,” which depicts the life of a kabuki actor, has become the highest grossing domestic live...
November 26, 2025
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Box Office Revenue for “Kokuho” Hits ¥17.37 Bil., Making Movie Japan’s All-Time Top Live-Action Film
“Kokuho,” a film, directed by Lee Sang-il and depicting the life of a kabuki actor, reached box o...
November 25, 2025
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Paul Schrader’s 1985 Film on Yukio Mishima Receives Belated Japan Premiere, Sells Out Multiple Screenings
One of the most anticipated films at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), which ...
November 21, 2025
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New ‘Demon Slayer’ Film Tops ¥100 Billion Worldwide; Said to be Record High for Any Japanese Film
The latest film in the “Kimetsu no Yaiba” (“Demon Slayer”) series has topped ¥100 billion in glob...
November 18, 2025
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Former Classmates Try to Catch Serial Killer in Nippon TV Mystery Drama Starring Shotaro Mamiya, Yuko Araki
Popular actors Shotaro Mamiya and Yuko Araki, both born in 1993, play the lead roles of former el...
November 14, 2025
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Women from Tokusatsu Superhero Shows Gather for Fun Summer Event
I have a feeling that events in general can be divided into two different types: One is a one-off...
November 14, 2025
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Netflix’s New ‘Last Samurai Standing’ Pays Respect to the Original
TOKYO (AP) — “Last Samurai Standing,” a Netflix series launching on Thursday, is set in a Japan w...
November 13, 2025
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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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