Reviews

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

Final Draft - Netflix © Final Draft is the high-stakes, deeply personal Japanese survival competition that puts a unique spin on the...

Kento Yamazaki as Arisu - (Netflix ©) It's that time again, where I provide you with some gems from the constantly giving gold mine that is Japanese Netflix. You know the drill by now, but if you don't, here's a quick intro: Netflix has become a popular source for streaming movies and TV shows from all over the world. One country that has continued to produce entertaining content for the army of weebs, J-drama, and cinema lovers to enjoy is Japan. With its unique culture and

Pastor Sung Min-chan, played by Ryu Jun-yeol Revelations is the latest thriller to land on Netflix. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, known for...

Love Life is the latest film of one of my favorite contemporary Japanese directors, Koji Fukada. I was first introduced to Fukada in 2020...

First Love: Directed by Takashi Miike First Love is a "tarantino-esque" story about a boxer who is suddenly diagnosed with an inoperable brain turnover, and a call girl, who has to pay back her family debts to the yakuza. Together they become caught up in a drug smuggling scheme that occurs over the course of one night in Tokyo’s underworld. Harmonium: Directed by Koji Fukada Harmonium is your typical Japanese family drama, but with a brutal twist and an ending, you will neve