“Fine, Totally Fine” is a 2008 Japanese comedy film Directed by Yosuke Fujita. The movie, known as “Zenzen Daijobu” in Japanese, is a heartwarming and quirky exploration of friendship, love, and personal growth. Teruo (played by Yoshiyoshi Arakawa): Teruo is a thirtysomething man who still lives with his father and obsessively collects horror movie memorabilia. … Read more
“Detroit Metal City” is a 2008 Japanese comedy film Directed by Toshio Lee, based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Kiminori Wakasugi. The story follows Soichi Negishi (played by Ken’ichi Matsuyama), a mild-mannered and aspiring musician with dreams of becoming a pop singer. Negishi moves to Tokyo to pursue … Read more
“20th Century Boys” is a 2008 Japanese science fiction film Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi. The movie is the first installment of a film trilogy adapted from the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Naoki Urasawa. The story is centered around Kenji Endo (played by Toshiaki Karasawa), a man who owns a … Read more
“Tokyo Sonata” is a 2008 Japanese drama film Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. The movie delves into the lives of a seemingly ordinary family as they navigate the challenges and uncertainties of contemporary urban life in Tokyo. The story revolves around the Sasaki family: Ryuhei (played by Teruyuki Kagawa), Megumi (played by Kyoko Koizumi), their two … Read more
“L: Change the World” is a 2008 Japanese thriller film directed by Hideo Nakata. The movie is a spin-off of the popular “Death Note” franchise, which originated as a manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. Unlike the previous “Death Note” films that focus on the battle of wits between the … Read more
“One Missed Call: Final” is a 2006 Japanese horror film Directed by Manabu Asô. The movie is the third and final installment in the “One Missed Call” film series, which is based on a novel by Yasushi Akimoto. The “One Missed Call” series revolves around a supernatural curse that spreads through mobile phones. In the … Read more
“Crows Zero” is a 2007 Japanese action film Directed by Takashi Miike. The movie is based on the manga “Crows” by Hiroshi Takahashi and serves as a prequel to the “Crows” manga series. The story is set in Suzuran All-Boys High School, an institution known for its violent and competitive atmosphere. The school is divided … Read more
“Fish Story” is a 2009 Japanese drama film Directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura, based on a novel by Kotaro Isaka. The movie is known as “Fisshu Sutôrî” in Japanese. The film weaves together multiple interconnected stories spanning several decades, all centered around a mysterious punk rock song titled “Fish Story.” The story begins in 1975 when … Read more
“Air Doll” is a 2009 Japanese fantasy drama film Written and Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The movie is based on the manga “The Pneumatic Figure of a Girl” by Yoshiie Goda. The story centers around an inflatable sex doll named Nozomi (played by Bae Doona) who magically comes to life. Nozomi, or “Air Doll,” begins … Read more
“Still Walking” is a 2008 Japanese family drama film Written and Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The movie, known as “Aruitemo Aruitemo” in Japanese, is celebrated for its intimate and deeply human exploration of family relationships. The story takes place over the course of a single day, as a family gathers to commemorate the death of … Read more