Japanese Film

The distinguished filmmaker chronicles his life, from his birth in 1910 to the worldwide success in 1950 of his film Rashomon, and provides a provocative account of the Japanese film industry.

Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki is the genius behind such animated classics as Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Winds. His bountiful imagination and compassion have earned him accolades the world over. Until the early 1990s, Miyazaki’s work was largely unfamiliar to American audiences. But that would soon change, and now fans of all ages eagerly await new material from the master.

Nanao, nicknamed Ladybug - the self-proclaimed “unluckiest assassin in the world” - boards a bullet train from Tokyo to Morioka with one simple task: Grab a suitcase and get off at the next stop. Unbeknownst to him, the deadly duo Tangerine and Lemon are also after the very same suitcase - and they are not the only dangerous passengers onboard. Satoshi, “the Prince”, with the looks of an innocent schoolboy and the mind of a viciously cunning psychopath, is also in the mix and has history with some of the others.

The "Sons of Godzilla" covers the Godzilla film sequels (not including those directed by Ishiro Honda which the author covered in "Mushroom Clouds and Mushroom Men") from 1955 - 1995. During that time Godzilla transformed from a metaphor for Japan's atomic devastation to a protector of that same country and a friend of children until ultimately returning to the role of a villain in the 1980s. Author Peter H. Brothers covers this amazing period involving everything from super-hero robots, smog monsters, and tag-team wrestling battles. Brothers covers the juvenile films made for kids where ...

A 13th-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit - what do these have in common? They all spring from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest living animators, known worldwide for films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Wind Rises. Japanese culture and animation scholar Susan Napier explores the life and art of this extraordinary Japanese filmmaker to provide a definitive account of his oeuvre.

Chris Harding's enormously enjoyable new book distils Japan's long, complex and fascinating history into the stories of 20 remarkable individuals. These vivid and entertaining portraits take the listener from the earliest written accounts of Japan right through to the life of the current empress, Masako. We encounter shamans and warlords, poets and revolutionaries, scientists, artists and adventurers - each offering insights of their own into this extraordinary place.

In this gloriously over-the-top tale, Aoyama, a widower who has lived alone with his son ever since his wife died seven years before, finally decides it is time to remarry. Since Aoyama is a bit rusty when it comes to dating, a filmmaker friend proposes that, in order to attract the perfect wife, they do a casting call for a movie they don't intend to produce. As the resumes pile up, only one of the applicants catches Aoyama's attention - Yamasaki Asami - a striking young former ballerina with a mysterious past. But she is a far cry from the innocent young woman he imagines her to be.

Akira Kurosawa: The Complete Guide to the Films, Legacy, and Cinematic Genius of Japan’s Master Director is the ultimate resource for film lovers, students, and anyone interested in the legendary Japanese director whose work shaped modern cinema. From Seven Samurai to Ran, Kurosawa's storytelling, visual mastery, and philosophical depth have left a lasting mark on global filmmaking. This comprehensive guide explores Kurosawa’s life, major films, recurring themes, collaborations with actor Toshiro Mifune, and his influential adaptations of Shakespeare. Each chapter dives deep into his ...

Japanese animation—or anime—holds a special place in the hearts of countless fans around the globe. Since the early days of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy to Makoto Shinkai’s astounding success with Your Name, anime has left an undeniable impact on our culture. Anime Impact explores the impression the medium has left on various fans with detailed discussions on television shows and movies from the 1960s all the way to the present.

Seventy years after its November 3rd, 1954 Japanese premiere, Toho Studio's Gojira (aka Godzilla) continues to stir controversy, provoke passion, and demand debate, allowing for academic study of a film beyond bold in its concept and amazing in its execution, initiating the longest-running movie series in history. In the author's follow-up to his 2015 book detailing the origins of the first Godzilla film, he delves deeper into the mystique surrounding it making and cinematic legacy, including interviews with those who were there, bios of the entire cast, a detailed evaluation of Akira ...

This audiobook is for those who want an easy-to-follow guide that will make learning the Japanese language both fun and simple. This audiobook is specifically created for travelers, students, and businesspeople who visit Japan.

This book delves into the powerful role of sound and silence in film translation, revealing how acoustic choices shape cultural perception and audience experience. Through in-depth analyses of acclaimed films like Spirited Away and The Lego Movie, it shows how subtle shifts in silence, sound effects, and music can bridge or widen the cultural divide. Perfect for translators, filmmakers, and anyone curious about the hidden layers of cross-cultural storytelling.

なぜ世界的ヒットを連発できるのか？日本のコンテンツビジネスは何を学ぶべきか？ 「冬のソナタ」から「イカゲーム」まで25年間の挑戦と試行錯誤の軌跡！

2024年NHK大河ドラマ松村邦洋、まさかの「光る君へ」を語る。芸能界No.1歴史YouTuberが頑張りました！無手勝流・日本一面白い大河ドラマ解説本、堂々３度目！

世界的名匠の目は、現場で何をみているのか？新作映画『怪物』も話題の是枝監督。ドヌーヴを迎えた『真実』の撮影日記や画コンテを公開。これは、何かを作りたい人のバイブルだ。

「これだよこれ！」 米レジェンダリーピクチャーズ版『ゴジラGODZILLA』（ギャレス・エドワーズ監督）の公開前に関連書籍が多く発売されたが、2014年５月下旬に河出書房新社から刊行された岸川真の小説『赫獣』（かくじゅう）は、そのタイミングを特別意識して書かれたものではない。 だが著者が数年前から温めていたというこの作品は、たとえば私のような、特撮怪獣映画で育ってきた人間にとっては「これだよこれ！」と思わせるに十分なものだった。 そして試写の始まった『ゴジラGODZILLA』を実際に見ることで、その「これだよこれ！」という感覚は、海の向こうの映画製作者たちの＜ゴジラ愛＞のこだわりとも重なっていたことを知り、嬉しくなった。(本文より） 切通理作の「映画の友よ」はこちらから→http://yakan-hiko.com/risaku.html

『世界の中心で、愛をさけぶ』『GO』『劇場』など、デビュー以来25年にわたって作品を撮り続けてきた行定勲。

私たちはなぜ、韓国コンテンツに惹かれるのか？大人気ドラマ『冬のソナタ』が放送されてから約20年。

コンプライアンス遵守が盛んに叫ばれる現代。かつて全盛を極めた「やくざ映画」の命脈も風前の灯火だ。しかし、その中は「組織論」「義理と人情」など、日本社会の本質を理解するカギがそこかしこに隠され

貧しくても安アパートの７階は星にいちばん近い愛の天国。 時代を超越して感動を呼ぶ、恋愛映画至上の名作。