Film & TV
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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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‘Choriki Sentai Ohranger’ 30th Anniversary Prep Event Creates Excitement for Big Celebration in August
“Choriki Sentai Ohranger,” a Super Sentai series tokusatsu sci-fi action TV show, this year celeb...
June 13, 2025
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Kumamoto’s Five-month-long Hit Now Playing in Tokyo; “Boneless Lantern” Features Historical Hot Spring Town
The film “Honenashi Toro” (“Boneless Lantern”), which recorded an exceptional five-month-long run...
June 6, 2025
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Netflix’s ‘Bullet Train Explosion’ a Thrilling Reboot of ’75 Classic; ‘Shin Godzilla’ Director Skilfully Revives Story
As a Shinkansen bullet train starts its journey, it soon becomes clear the train is rigged with a...
May 16, 2025
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Japanese Tokusatsu TV Series ‘Himitsu Sentai Gorenger’ Celebrates 50 Years; Event Host Happy Reunion of Show’s Cast
I was in tears before I knew it. I understood what was about to take place and was ready to watch...
May 9, 2025
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Japanese Actress Mio Imada Plays Character Based on Wife of ‘Anpanman’ Creator
Mio Imada stars in NHK’s serial morning drama “Anpan,” as the wife of an artist who is based on T...
May 9, 2025
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