“Moon Child” is a 2003 Japanese science fiction action film Directed by Takahisa Zeze. The movie is set in a dystopian future and blends elements of science fiction, action, and drama. The film follows the lives of two childhood friends, Sho (played by Gackt) and Kei (played by Hyde), who are both orphans living in … Read more
“13 Assassins” is a 2010 Japanese samurai action film Directed by Takashi Miike. The movie is a remake of the 1963 film “13 Assassins” by Eiichi Kudo. Set in the late Edo period of Japan, “13 Assassins” follows the story of a group of samurai warriors who are tasked with a dangerous mission to assassinate … Read more
“Cutie Honey” is a 2004 Japanese action-comedy film Directed by Hideaki Anno. The movie is based on the manga and anime series of the same name created by Go Nagai. The film follows the story of Honey Kisaragi, a young and attractive android with the ability to transform into the superheroine known as Cutie Honey. … Read more
“2LDK” is a 2003 Japanese dark comedy-horror film Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi. The movie is notable for its minimalist setting and its focus on the intense psychological battle between two young women sharing an apartment. The film revolves around two aspiring actresses, Nozomi and Lana, who are roommates living in a small two-bedroom apartment (2LDK) … Read more
“The Taste of Tea” is a 2004 Japanese comedy-drama film Directed by Katsuhito Ishii. The movie is known for its whimsical and surreal storytelling, capturing the everyday lives and dreams of a quirky and endearing family living in the Japanese countryside. The film revolves around the Haruno family, consisting of a father, mother, grandfather, two … Read more
“9 Souls” is a 2003 Japanese crime-comedy-drama film Directed by Toshiaki Toyoda. The movie follows the journey of nine convicts who escape from prison together, each with their own unique personalities and reasons for breaking free. The motley crew of escapees consists of diverse characters, including a hardened gangster, a quiet and introspective man, a … Read more
“Ju-On: The Grudge” is a 2002 Japanese supernatural horror film Directed by Takashi Shimizu. The movie is also known simply as “Ju-On” and is part of the highly successful “Ju-On” franchise. The film is structured as an anthology, consisting of six interconnected segments, each focusing on different characters who have come into contact with a … Read more
“Azumi” is a 2003 Japanese action-adventure film Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura. The movie is based on the manga of the same name written by Yu Koyama. The story is set in the Sengoku period, a time of intense civil wars in feudal Japan. It follows a young and skilled female assassin named Azumi (played by … Read more
“Bright Future” is a 2003 Japanese drama film Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. The movie tells the story of two friends, Yuji Nimura and Mamoru Arita, whose lives take unexpected turns after a tragic incident. The film begins with Yuji, a quiet and introverted young man who works at a factory. He befriends his coworker, Mamoru, … Read more
“Pulse” is a 2001 Japanese horror film Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. The movie is also known as “Kairo” in Japan. It is renowned for its atmospheric and psychological approach to the horror genre. The film follows a group of young people who become entangled in a series of eerie and unexplained events involving supernatural occurrences … Read more