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I can’t believe we’re already one month into 2026! If you’re a fan of Japanese movies, dramas, and anime, 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year. From highly anticipated sequels to brand-new originals on Netflix and in theatres, there’s a lot to get excited about. Before the year truly gets going with releases, I’m breaking down the Japanese movies and TV shows I can’t wait to watch in 2026 — so stick around, because some of these might end up being in your watchlists fo

Hana Sugisaki as Ayana Tsuchida - Nippon TV This J-drama season has been relatively underwhelming for me personally, but I think I just stumbled upon a potential hit in the form of Sounds of Winter. Sounds of Winter is a quiet, introspective love story that follows Tsuchida Ayana, a 27-year-old novelist who has published two books and is working on her third. Though she has a boyfriend, her past romantic experiences — marked by breakups and emotional hurt — have left her hes

Netflix Japan Netflix Japan has just announced a slate of new originals set to release this year. These include a mix of genres — drama series, feature film, unscripted show, and anime — showcasing the variety of content Netflix is releasing for global audiences. Over the past few years, Netflix Japan has treated us exceptionally well, and it looks like this trend will continue in 2026. Let's look forward to another amazing year filled with abundant content! Here are brief d

Picture this: it’s 2004. You’ve just stepped out of the movie theatre with your best friend and his half-asleep mom, still buzzing about the sheer epicenes of Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie . You’re clutching that free promotional card they handed out with every ticket — mine was Sorcerer of Dark Magic , and yes, I still have it. The reason why I am taking you down memory lane is that the early 2000s were the beginning of the Shonen Jump movie craze. It felt like a Shonen Jump film wa

Before the year kicks off with new film and TV releases, I wanted to share my thoughts about Hirokazu Kore-eda's upcoming movie "Look Back." The film I’m most eagerly anticipating in 2026 is undoubtedly the live-action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's hit manga. The Exciting Announcement In December 2025, it was announced that Tatsuki Fujimoto's 2021 one-shot manga "Look Back" would be adapted into a live-action film. Hirokazu Kore-eda, known for "Still Walking," will serve a

Silent Truth - Netflix We're just a month into the New Year, and the vibrant and stunning partnership of Netflix and J-entertainment doesn't appear to be slowing down at all, even in 2026. I've compiled a list of Japanese Movies and TV Shows on Netflix that I believe will be a Must-Watch by the time I've finished watching them! Life has been BUSY this January, but I should hopefully be able to watch more going forward. Without any further ado, let's get into it! Silent Truth