Destiny takes center stage in the upcoming live-action drama series, Soul Mate. Starring Hayato Isomura and Ok Taecyeon, this heartfelt narrative explores the profound connection between two souls who meet by chance and navigate the complexities of love over ten years. Written and directed by the rising talent Shunki Hashizume,...
Netflix has revealed plans for a new romance series from Japan, boasting a diverse cast and talent pool drawn from across Asia and beyond. Based on the acclaimed French film Les Émotifs anonymes (English: *Romantics Anonymous*), which won the Audience Award at the French Film Festival in Japan in 2011,...
Delving into the rich history of the samurai era, the upcoming Netflix series Last Samurai Standing presents an intriguing tale of survival and honor. Based on the novel “Ikusagami” by Shogo Imamura, winner of the 166th Naoki Prize in 2021, the series features the multi-talented Junichi Okada in the lead...
China’s top-grossing female director Jia Ling’s hit comedy-drama YOLO has made over $1.5 million in the United States/Canada since its theatrical debut on International Women’s Day on March 8. Distributed via Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI), the film has made a total of $2.8 million in SPRI markets through Sunday,...
Get ready to laugh, cry and be inspired by YOLO, the comedy-drama that broke records in China when it opened during the Lunar New Year holiday. Sony Pictures recently acquired the international distribution rights to the film, and it will open in Philippine cinemas, via Columbia Pictures, on April 17....
The eagerly awaited Japanese live-action adaptation of City Hunter, the legendary manga that captivated Japan and sold over 50 million copies, will premiere on April 25. City Hunter follows Ryo Saeba (Ryohei Suzuki), a premier “sweeper” who navigates the shadowy depths of modern-day Shinjuku, Tokyo. Balancing a cool demeanor with...
Netflix is shining the spotlight on Japanese culture with House of Ninjas. The series introduces audiences to the clandestine world of modern-day ninjas, blending mystery, action, and a thrilling storyline. In its debut week, House of Ninjas shot to the #2 spot on the Global Top 10 Non-English TV List...
Japanese series fans, here’s the 2024 schedule to please you this year! Last year, Japanese-language content became the third most-viewed non-English content on Netflix, behind only Korean and Spanish. We collaborated with distinguished creators such as Hirokazu Kore-eda (The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House) and Yuji Sakamoto (In Love...
Fuel your February with these amazing treats from Disney+! Thrilling spectacles decorate this month’s Disney+ shows. Now available on the platform, The Marvels chronicles an unlikely trio teaming up to save the universe. Can Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel, her super-fan Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece,...
Netflix has developed and produced the series House of Ninjas, which starts streaming globally and exclusively on February 15! Ninjas existed throughout many pivotal times in Japanese history — but what if they were still secretly undertaking missions in modern society? Set in today’s Japan, this series tells the story...
