japanese films

  • The Legend: Dragon Ball Fan Film is Cool as Hell

    The Legend: Dragon Ball Fan Film is Cool as Hell

    Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball franchise is insanely popular, thanks in part to Toonami and airing the anime adaptation of both Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z during the 90s. Fandoms are the lifeblood of IP, and Dragon Ball’s fandom has been beating quite strongly more recently, especially with the new theatrical film, Super Hero, hitting…


  • The New Inu-Oh Trailer Raises Hell With Glam Rock in 14th Century Japan

    The New Inu-Oh Trailer Raises Hell With Glam Rock in 14th Century Japan

    Inu-Oh, from acclaimed director Masaaki Yuasa (Ride Your Wave, Keep Your Hands Off Of Eizokuen!), has gotten a new trailer in anticipation of its showing at the Annecy International Film Festival. With an exciting soundtrack and incredibly vibrant visuals, the trailer feels totally unique while still retaining the texture of Yuasa’s previous work.


  • The Adorable, Tragic Tale of Osamu Tezuka’s Unico Lives Again

    The Adorable, Tragic Tale of Osamu Tezuka’s Unico Lives Again

    This unicorn may look cute — and he certainly is — but don’t let his whimsy fool you. Unico was created by Osamu Tezuka, the legendary “god of manga” and creator of Astro Boy, who gave this adorable unicorn an edge that captivated Japanese readers of the ‘70s — as well as author Samuel Sattin.…