Masanao Kawajiri and Takashi Okado on the Making of Cherry and Virgin July 24, 2026 The Fantasia International Film Festival, now in its third decade, has solidified its reputation as one of North America’s premier genre film festivals, renowned… Continue Reading
Official Teaser Trailer Released for Godzilla Minus Zero as Takashi Yamazaki Returns to the Iconic Franchise July 11, 2026 TOHO and GKIDS have officially unveiled the first teaser trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, the highly anticipated sequel to the Academy Award-winning global phenomenon… Continue Reading
Godzilla Minus One Director Takashi Yamazaki to Helm Sci-Fi Epic Nue with Ridley Scott July 7, 2026 Following the monumental critical and commercial success of Godzilla Minus One, Japanese filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki is set to embark on his next ambitious project,… Continue Reading
All Greens: Takashi Koyama’s Subversive Take on Youthful Rebellion and Japan’s Strict Cannabis Laws June 4, 2026 Takashi Koyama’s "All Greens," adapted from Do Namiki’s novel "Banji Kaicho: All Greens," emerges as a significant cinematic work, boldly confronting the often-unspoken realities… Continue Reading
Hotori: Simply Wishing for Hope (2005) by Takashi Anno Anime Review May 9, 2026 The Genesis of a Psychological Sci-Fi Tale The late 20th and early 21st centuries marked a golden era for psychologically driven science fiction anime…. Continue Reading
Takashi Ishii’s ‘Gonin 2’: A Gendered Lens on Post-Bubble Japan’s Disillusionment and the Search for Connection April 20, 2026 Director Takashi Ishii has established himself as a penetrating observer of Japan’s societal shifts, particularly those following the profound economic upheaval of the post-Bubble… Continue Reading
Godzilla Minus Zero Teaser Trailer Unveils Return of Takashi Yamazaki and the Shikishima Family for 2026 Release April 15, 2026 Toho Studios and Gkids have officially released the first teaser trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, the highly anticipated direct sequel to the 2023 Academy… Continue Reading
Takashi Miike’s Untitled Possession Film Adds Simon Rex to Star-Studded Cast April 5, 2026 Simon Rex, the acclaimed actor known for his pivotal role in Sean Baker’s "Red Rocket," has officially joined the cast of acclaimed director Takashi… Continue Reading
Hailey Benton Gates Joins Takashi Miike’s Untitled Possession Film Alongside Charli XCX and Milly Alcock March 22, 2026 Kyoto, Japan – The highly anticipated untitled possession film from acclaimed Japanese director Takashi Miike has further solidified its star-studded cast with the addition… Continue Reading
