The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific has announced an impressive slate of upcoming Disney+ APAC Originals, featuring top-tier talent and storytellers from the region. These updates revealed during the second day of the APAC Content Showcase, captivated audiences with exclusive announcements, first looks, and appearances by some of Japan’s most...
The trailer for the highly anticipated Japanese romance drama Beyond Goodbye has been revealed, offering audiences a glimpse into a moving story of love, loss, and fate ahead of its November 14 premiere. Written by the renowned Yoshikazu Okada (The 8-Year Engagement, The Last 10 Years), the series stars Kasumi...
Beyond Goodbye is a new Japanese romance drama that promises a bittersweet story of heartbreak, destiny, and the enduring power of love. The series, written by acclaimed screenwriter Yoshikazu Okada and starring Kasumi Arimura and Kentaro Sakaguchi, is set to premiere on November 14. The plot revolves around Saeko, who...
Is falling in love a crime? The fresh trailer for Chastity High immerses viewers in the turmoil of a prestigious high school where dating is strictly forbidden, sparking chaos as students expose one another and rebel against the stringent rules. Set to premiere on August 29, Netflix’s first Japanese school...
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...
