First Trailer for Sister Brother Manhole Cover Released Ahead of 2026 Tokyo International Film Festival October 4, 2026 Banana Film has officially debuted the first promotional trailer for Sister Brother Manhole Cover, the latest dark comedy feature from acclaimed North Macedonian filmmaker… Continue Reading
Tokyo International Film Festival Announces Mohammad Rasoulof and Mipo O as Recipients of the 39th Kurosawa Akira Award September 29, 2026 The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) has officially unveiled its most prestigious honors for the 39th edition of the event, naming Iranian filmmaker Mohammad… Continue Reading
‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’ Review: Shun Oguri and Lily James in a Meandering Franchise Entry From Takashi Miike That’s Semi-Coherent at Best September 18, 2026 A New Chapter in a Storied Franchise The "Bad Lieutenant" franchise is historically defined by its exploration of police corruption and spiritual decay. Abel… Continue Reading
From Operating Room to Neon-Lit Tokyo: How a Near-Death Experience Revived Nicolas Winding Refn’s Cinema September 17, 2026 The intersection of mortality and art has long served as a visceral core for the cinematic works of Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn. Known… Continue Reading
Ura-Tokyo: Exorcist City manga concludes its run in Weekly Shonen Magazine September 17, 2026 The supernatural action series Ura-Tokyo: Exorcist City, created by manga artist KOJIRO, is set to conclude its serialization in the 43rd issue of Kodansha’s… Continue Reading
Takashi Miike Unleashes Bonkers and Brilliant Trailer for Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo Ahead of TIFF Premiere September 15, 2026 Neon has officially released the full Japanese trailer for Takashi Miike’s highly anticipated crime thriller, Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo, setting the stage for its world… Continue Reading
Nontan Franchise Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New 3D CG Animation and Interactive Tokyo Exhibition July 12, 2026 The beloved Nontan children’s book series, a cornerstone of Japanese early childhood literature, is set to mark its 50th anniversary with a significant new… Continue Reading
Tokyo Taxi: Yoji Yamada’s Latest Film Explores Generational Bridges and Enduring Human Connection July 9, 2026 Yoji Yamada’s newest cinematic offering, "Tokyo Taxi," emerges as a poignant reimagining of Christian Carion’s acclaimed French-Belgian feature, "Driving Madeleine." This Japanese adaptation meticulously… Continue Reading
Kei Shimamoto Reflects on a Golden Age of Erotic Art and Media as ‘New Love in Tokyo’ Gets Blu-ray Release June 2, 2026 As Kani Releasing prepares for the Blu-ray debut of the iconic Japanese film ‘New Love in Tokyo,’ an exclusive interview with its co-creator, Kei… Continue Reading
Butai Ryu ga Gotoku: Kamurocho Hakkenden Stage Play to Premiere in Tokyo This August May 31, 2026 The highly anticipated stage adaptation of the beloved Like a Dragon (known internationally as Yakuza) game series, titled Butai Ryu ga Gotoku: Kamurocho Hakkenden… Continue Reading
