Reviews

Credit - Ponyo Canyon/TBS/Asmik Ace First of all - Happy New Years everyone! Here's to another year of movies, dramas and J-entertainment! Every once in a while, an anime film comes along that quietly sneaks into your heart and stays there — not with explosive battles or flashy powers, but with pure emotion, discipline, and humanity. 100 Meters is exactly that film. And honestly? It’s been one of my favorite anime movies of the year — easily standing alongside the best relea

Exploring the World of Tabloid Journalism TBS’s 2025 drama The Golden Egg offers a relatable and down-to-earth perspective on the realities of tabloid journalism. The story follows Hinako Shinoda, a young employee who unexpectedly finds herself transferred to a weekly gossip magazine—essentially her worst-case career scenario. What initially feels like a dead end gradually transforms into a crash course in deadlines, office chaos, and the uncomfortable truths behind chasing

Cast of Badly in Love - © 2025 Netflix, Inc. Netflix Japan has done it again! At this point, there is no denying that global audiences have a great affinity towards the Japanese reality TV show genre, as Netflix is constantly trying to find ways to recapture the "Terrace House" magic from the late 2010s. Global audiences are increasingly drawn to Japanese reality shows because they feel fundamentally different from Western reality TV—both in tone and intent. The appeal comes

As we reach the end of 2025, it’s the perfect time to look back at the standout Japanese dramas and TV shows that landed on Netflix this year. From emotional character-driven stories to fast-paced thrillers and beautifully crafted romances, this year’s lineup delivered once again. I’ve watched them all, and now I’m ranking my absolute favourites — the J-dramas that captured my attention, kept me glued to the screen, and genuinely deserve a spot on your watchlist. Whether you’

Hirokazu Kore-eda is a master of quiet observation, crafting cinematic experiences that resonate with the subtle complexities of family life. His films often explore the nature of human relationships, the weight of expectation, and minimalism of everyday life. Two of my favorite of his films , "Still Walking" (2008) and "After the Storm" (2016), make for a perfect double feature, particularly due to revealing striking parallels in their themes, character dynamics, and their

Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA 2025 has been Tatsuki Fujimoto's year. From Chainsawman Reze Arc to Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 , Fujimoto's work has dominated an entire industry this past year. Fortunetly for us, this incredible run that he's on wont be slowing down any time soon as Mr. Still Walking himself, Hirokazu Korreeda, is taking on the creator of Chainsaw Man 's most human story. Here’s why the Hirokazu Koreeda and Tatsuki Fujimoto collaboration for the live-action Look Back