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We have once again been blessed with a new wave of Netflix Japanese drama releases in the past month. As always, I am here to guide you through it and potentially give you a steer as to which show you should start your J-drama journey with for the winter months ahead. Without any further ado, lets get into it! Romantics Anonymous (Netflix)(2025) The Netflix original Japanese drama, Romantics Anonymous, centers on two individuals with severe social anxieties who find an unlike

We have once again been blessed with a new wave of Japanese drama releases in the past month. As always, I am here to guide you through it and potentially give you a steer as to which show you should start your J-drama journey with for the winter months ahead. Without any further ado, lets get into it! Romantics Anonymous (Netflix)(2025) The Netflix original J-drama, Romantics Anonymous, centers on two individuals with severe social anxieties who find an unlikely connection i

What a time to be alive! The cinematic evolution of anime since the pandemic has been truly culture-defining. The powers that be have gifted us with the latest installment of the Demon Slayer series featuring Infinity Castle, and just a month afterward, we receive the continuation of the Chainsaw Man anime with Reze Arc. These two titans of the anime industry are dominating the US box office and likely every other box office globally at the moment. However this post wont be

Aniplex/Ufotable© I know I often say this about many things, but with this movie, I genuinely feel like I'm late to the party. Yesterday, I finally had the opportunity to watch the latest Demon Slayer film, Infinity Castle , and wow, the internet was absolutely right about every aspect of it. The Next Chapter in the Demon Slayer Saga “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” marks the highly anticipated next chapter in the Demon Slayer world. It brings the beloved anime series into it

NON in Miss King - ABEMA © So, I think I just stumbled upon one of the best J-drama's of the season. Over the past few years Netflix has been continuously dropping more and more J-drama for the global masses, which is amazing if you consider that pre 2022, you could barely find any J-dramas, and if you did, they werent exactly good. Fast forward to 2025 and we get 3-4 new dramas on a monthly basis, sometimes even more. But not only that, we also get shows that are currently

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

The time has come. I am finally putting pen to paper (virtually speaking) on my definitive ranking of Hirokazu Kore-eda's filmography (at...

Interested in diving deep into Japanese TV Shows and Movies but unsure where to begin? From timeless samurai classics and mind-bending anime to heartwarming slice-of-life dramas, Japanese entertainment offers something for everyone. However, with so many streaming platforms and titles available, it can be a bit overwhelming. That's why I've put together this ultimate guide. I'll show you exactly where to find and stream the top Japanese content, whether you're a seasoned fan,

A New Venture in Cinema YES! A new Fukada Koji film has been announced! His upcoming project, "Love On Trial," featuring Saito Kyoko,...

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NetflixJP - Extremely Inappropriate Netflix has become a popular source for streaming movies and TV shows from all over the world. One...

As a huge Kore-eda fan, I'm embarrassed it took me over a year to watch his latest film, "Monster," which premiered at the Cannes Film...

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...