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The official website for Mamoru Hosoda's new anime feature film Scarlet ("Hateshinaki Scarlet" in Japan) announced 11 new voice cast members today. As previously reported , actor Mana Ashida is cast as the title role, Scarlet, while actor Masaki Okada plays Hijiri, a man from modern Japan who accompanies Scarlet on her journey of revenge. The newly announced voice cast includes ( Editor's note: Official English spellings for the character names have not yet been announced. ): Claudius voiced by Koji Yakusho A ruthless and inhumane king. Seeking power, he murdered King Amlet, Scarlett's father and his own brother, to ascend to the throne. For some reason, he ends up in the “Land of the Dead,” and he wants Scarlet's life. Amlet voiced by Masachika Ichimura Scarlett's father, the kind-hearted king of a country, was framed and executed by Claudius. Voltimand voiced by Kotaro Yoshida A close associate of Claudius who follows the knights.

Tom Cruise is one of the most popular movie stars in the world, and many of his films have become successful blockbusters or cult classics. However, the actor is also a big movie fan and never fails to show his appreciation for other films.

Just recently, Cruise shared his support for two popular releases: Ryan Coogler's Sinners, which stars Michael B. Jordan, and Ballerina, the John Wick spinoff starring Ana de Armas. His appreciation for other films continues with a very popular choice. In a new interview with filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki via Paramount, Cruise just proclaimed his Godzilla Minus One is a "perfect" creature feature.

The unexpected pairing happened while Cruise was promoting Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning alongside director Christopher McQuarrie and Takashi Yamazaki. During the conversation, McQuarrie also praised Godzilla Minus One, noting he felt it was "very beautiful, and very human."

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In recent memory, few films have depicted grief as distressingly as Keisuke Yoshida‘s “Missing.” Married couple Saori and Yutaka desperately search for their missing daughter, Miu. As weeks turn into months, things become growingly hopeless, not helped by the media frenzy surrounding this child’s disappearance that prompts the spread of harmful rumors. Even when a local broadcasting station, primarily represented by Sunada, becomes involved in shedding light on the case, its purpose is revealed as self-serving, aimed at attracting viewers.

“Missing” critiques the media sensationalism surrounding missing person cases while showing the emotional and mental toll it takes on a family grieving for their loved one’s return. These elements culminate in arguably the film’s most disturbing and heartbreaking scene. While being interviewed, Saori receives an anonymous phone call from someone claiming to have found Miu and that she’s now in custody at the local police station.

Back in 2023, Toho released a new Godzilla film, titled Godzilla Minus One (read our review Here), in Japan on November 3rd, which happens to be Godzilla Day, the anniversary of the 1954 release of the original Godzilla movie. To celebrate the anniversary last year, they announced that they’ve given the greenlight to a new Godzilla movie that will be written and directed by Godzilla Minus One mastermind Takashi Yamazaki, who will also be handling the visual effects. Now, Bloomberg has revealed that Toho will be investing 120 billion yen ($1.2 billion) over the next three years to accelerate its globalization, and 15 billion of those yen (or about $105 million) will be going toward Godzilla projects, including the Godzilla Minus One follow-up!

It’s not clear how large the budget of Yamazaki’s new Godzilla movie will be. It has previously been confirmed that it will have a higher budget than Godzilla Minus One,...

Godzilla Minus One became a huge hit outside its native Japan, when it was released in 2023. Now, Toho Studios are officially moving forward with a sequel.

Per Bloomberg Japan, Toho Studios has dedicated $1.2 billion to a new globalization effort set to take place across the next three years. This move comes in response to what Toho sees as a growing demand for Japanese films and series across numerous international markets. Among the confirmed projects slated to be a part of this effort is a direct follow-up to the Academy Award-winning Godzilla Minus One.

Toho will also be launching their own subscription service, Toho-one, in the coming years, which will give members exclusive access to various films, plays, digital games, and other merchandise and tie-in materials. Toho reportedly aims to increase its overseas sales ratio from 10% to 30% by 2032, which will mark the company's 100th anniversary.

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Hulu is ready with an entertainment-packed March this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the brilliant crime comedy-drama series Deli Boys and the streaming release of the award-winning film Anora. Just like every month, Hulu is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 7 new movies and TV shows coming to Hulu in March 2025.

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Deli Boys is an upcoming crime dark comedy-drama series created by Abdullah Saeed. The Hulu series follows two Pakistani American brothers who are suddenly put in charge of the family-owned convenience store after their father suddenly dies. They soon realize that their father was mixed up in some dangerous criminal activities, and now they must take up his mantle to continue the family business. Deli Boys stars Asif Ali,...

Back in 2023, Toho released a new Godzilla film, titled Godzilla Minus One (read our review Here), in Japan on November 3rd, which happens to be Godzilla Day, the anniversary of the 1954 release of the original Godzilla movie. To celebrate the anniversary last year, they announced that they’ve given the greenlight to a new Godzilla movie that will be written and directed by Godzilla Minus One mastermind Takashi Yamazaki, who will also be handling the visual effects. Now, Variety has been able to catch up with Yamazaki and confirm that “he’s currently working on the screenplay and storyboards for the new Godzilla movie.”

Yamazaki managed to make Godzilla Minus One for a budget of less than $15 million, and he mentioned to Variety that “expects to have more budget this time around from Toho, though he didn’t have an exact figure.”

Godzilla Minus One saw an already devastated postwar...

Welcome to a new year of Global Breakouts, Deadline’s strand in which, each fortnight, we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track. So we’re going to do the hard work for you.

In 2025 we begin our journey in Japan, where a landmark writers room development program has led to the creation of 30,000,000 Yen. Airing late last year, the scripted series starts by posing an age-old question: what would you do if you suddenly came across a life-changing windfall of cash? What follows is a thriller full of twists and turns, one that could be ripe for the international market as Japan looks to find its place in the modern landscape.

Since the 1950s, science fiction films have given audiences some of the greatest works of cinema in history, from Ridley Scott's Alien to Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park. As with any genre, the direction of its films can be varied, with some remaining untouched standalone projects, some continuing on as franchises while others are remade for later generations. In the case of remakes, science fiction has some of the best films in cinema.

Science fiction remakes can be a mixed bag, among both critics and audiences, with some surpassing expectations while others fall short of being even a pale imitation of the originals. That being said, some remakes stand as a testament to how classic stories from a more limited period in film can be turned into modern masterpieces through superior effects, visionary writers and directors, and stunning cinematography.

Godzilla Minus One Was A Box Office Sensation Original Film:...

Anime Limited and Toho Co. Ltd. are excited to reveal that the highly anticipated home video release of Godzilla Minus One is available now on 4K Uhd+Blu-ray Deluxe Edition, 4K Uhd+Blu-ray Steelbook, Blu-ray and DVD, to celebrate we are giving away a Blu-ray to a lucky winner!

The latest film in Toho’s classic series, Godzilla Minus One was crafted to be the most terrifying incarnation of the character yet, returning the franchise to its post-war roots with a powerful and poignant story about a Japan gripped by the helplessness of having already lost everything before this new, monstrous threat emerges. The film earned critical acclaim and broke multiple UK & Irish box office records on release, including the largest opening day for a Japanese film (live-action and animated) in over 23 years. The film became a sensation across the world, culminating in Godzilla Minus One winning Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy Awards,...

Stars: Minami Hamabe, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yuki Yamada, Yuya Endo, Kisuke Iida, Sae Nagatani, Ozuno Nakamura | Written and Directed by Takashi Yamazaki

Nearly 70 years since Godzilla first appeared on-screen, the king of the monsters has headlined almost 40 feature films along with a few TV shows. Initially conceived as a metaphor for nuclear weapons, the atomic dinosaur has since battled numerous monsters on-screen, something that has driven Warner Bros’ recent adaptations while they build a Monsterverse. A different approach has been taken by writer/director Takashi Yamazaki, taking the icon back to its post-war roots for an outstanding work that is among the franchise’s best.

As World War II nears its end, kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki) runs from his orders by claiming that his aircraft is faulty. His arrival on Odo Island coincides with the attack of Godzilla which kills all...

Since premiering at Cannes earlier this year, Yōko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita’s “Ghost Cat Anzu” has often been likened to Hayao Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away,” and it’s easy to appreciate why. For one thing, anime films begin with a young girl — in this case, a purple-haired 11-year-old named Karin — becoming separated from their parents at a pivotal moment in their lives, only to wander into a wild (but pointedly matter-of-fact) fantasy world full of spirits who see her as something between a novelty and a nuisance.

In “Ghost Cat Anzu,” however, that world is still very much our own, and the heroine’s coming-of-age isn’t contingent upon finding her way back from the underworld so much as it’s contingent upon her finding some beauty in the strangeness of our brief time above ground. “Ghost Cat Anzu” may be much sillier and less substantial than “Spirited Away,...

Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki is responsible for one of the most successful modern iterations of the iconic kaiju. Recently, he revealed that he met Marvel head honcho Keving Feige, who had nothing but good things to say about the film and future Godzilla projects.

Per VirtualGorilla, the director made an appearance on a panel at the Tokyo International Film Festival to celebrate Godzillas 70th anniversary. Yamazaki was discussing the reception of Godzilla Minus One overseas, when he mentioned an interaction with the president of Marvel, presumably Kevin Feige. "The president of Marvel told me, 'Wadatsumi!'" Wadatsumi, of course, was the codename for the operation to take out Godzilla. Yamazaki continued, "He told me, 'We're all having meetings every day to see if we can make it happen like that.' I think it's just lip service."

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Godzilla Minus One Box Office (North America): Re-Release Opening Weekend Update ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

Godzilla Minus One was re-released in the United States one year after its theatrical release. The film returned to mark the 70th anniversary of Godzilla. It grossed winning numbers in its re-release debut weekend. It was written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki. Keep scrolling for more.

The movie was a big success at the box office and was made on a budget of $15 million. It collected seven times the production budget. Ryunosuke Kamiki led the movie with Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, and Kuranosuke Sasaki in supporting roles.

According to Luiz Fernando’s report, Godzilla Minus One was re-released in 1,365 theatres in North America. It is the first film in the Godzilla franchise to win an Oscar in its 70-year history. The movie collected a strong $510K on its three-day reissue weekend,...

Godzilla Minus One manages an impressive box office haul one year after its initial release. The Toho-produced kaiju monster movie tells the story of postwar Japan riddled with a new crisis when a giant reptilian monster takes over their major cities. Godzilla Minus One was met with positive reviews upon its release on December 1, 2023. It was written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki and featured a leading cast including Munetaka Aoki, Minami Hamabe, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Sakura Ando, Yuki Yamada, and Kuranosuke Sasaki.

As per Collider, Godzilla Minus One's rerelease has done decently at the box office. After returning to theaters for a limited screening, Godzilla Minus One brought in a box office hault of $510,000 this weekend. This extra half a million makes the film's North American total sit at $56.9 million. Its big screen return includes 13 minutes of extra footage, as the screening engagement commemorates the 70th anniversary of Godzilla.

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Fresh off the news that the movie would be receiving a sequel, the stunning Godzilla Minus One has returned to theaters for a limited engagement to mark a year since its release, and as another celebration of the year of Godzilla's 70th anniversary. The movie grossed $510,000 this weekend, which boosted its total in North America to $56.9 million. The movie returned to the big screen in 1365 locations across North America featuring 13 minutes of new footage, and it absolutely put butts on seats as people couldn't get enough of what many claim was the greatest Godzilla film in history. It also allowed audiences to witness the incredible visual effects of Minus One, which were impressive enough to earn the Godzilla franchise its first Academy Award for Best VFX at this year's ceremony. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the film stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, and Munetaka Aoki.

Following the release of the critically acclaimed, Academy Award-winning monster epic Godzilla Minus One, writer, director, and visual effects supervisor Takashi Yamazaki will return to helm another outing featuring the iconic kaiju. The studio behind the Godzilla franchise, Toho, took to social media today to reveal an Emergency Announcement, which states that A New Godzilla Film is now in production, with Takashi Yamazaki once again writing, directing, and providing VFX for this next installment in the beloved series.

Godzilla Minus One was released theatrically in Japan to huge success back in November last year, with Toho's American subsidiary, Toho International, releasing the movie in the U.S. in December. The Godzilla outing is the 37th installment in the long-running franchise and finds the iconic beast tormenting post-war Japan. Already devastated by the war, a new crisis emerges in the form of the giant monster. It has not yet been confirmed...

Last year, Toho released a new Godzilla film, titled Godzilla Minus One (read our review Here), in Japan on November 3rd, which happens to be Godzilla Day, the anniversary of the 1954 release of the original Godzilla movie. That was the 69th anniversary – and since this year marks the 70th anniversary of the original film, Godzilla Minus One is returning to theatres this weekend… and that’s not the only way Toho is celebrating the anniversary. Today, they have also announced that they’ve given the greenlight to a new Godzilla movie that will be written and directed by Godzilla Minus One mastermind Takashi Yamazaki, who will also be handling the visual effects! The announcement can be seen right here:

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— Godzilla.Official (@Godzilla_Toho) November 1, 2024

Godzilla Minus One saw an already devastated postwar Japan facing a new threat in the form of Godzilla. Toho...

Godzilla is stomping its way back to the big screen.

A new “Godzilla” movie, from the director of last year’s Oscar-winning Japanese film “Godzilla Minus One,” has been officially greenlit. Toho, the Japanese entertainment company and creator of Godzilla, made the announcement on Friday.

Takashi Yamazaki, who wrote and directed the surprise hit “Godzilla Minus One,” will return for the new film. He’s once again handling the VFX, after winning the Academy Award for best visual effects in 2023.

“Godzilla Minus One” was Toho 33rd “Godzilla” movie and the 37th to include the famous monster. The Japanese film is unrelated to Hollywood’s recent portrayals of Godzilla in Warner Bros. and Legendary’s Monsterverse, which includes King Kong. Set in Japan after World War II, “Godzilla Minus One” starred Ryunosuke Kamiki as Kōichi Shikishima, a former kamikaze pilot who survives an almost fatal encounter with Godzilla and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Last year, Toho released a new Godzilla film, titled Godzilla Minus One (read our review Here), in Japan on November 3rd, which happens to be Godzilla Day, the anniversary of the 1954 release of the original Godzilla movie. That was the 69th anniversary – and since this year marks the 70th anniversary of the original film, Godzilla Minus One is returning to theatres this weekend, with screenings starting on November 1st. There’s also a black & white version of Godzilla Minus One that’s called Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color, and that version of the film is also returning to theatres for this celebration. To see if Godzilla Minus One and/or Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color will be showing near you this weekend, check out the Tickets.Godzilla website.

Written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, Godzilla Minus One sees an already devastated postwar Japan facing a new threat in the form of Godzilla.

"There's no way to stop it." The big radioactive lizard is back! Again! Japan's Toho is planning another 2024 re-release of this beloved, Oscar-winning, monster movie mega-hit Godzilla: Minus One. The re-release is part of the 70th Anniversary of Godzilla celebrations (more info here), because the original Gojira movie opened in Japan on November 1st way back in 1954. So this is also re-releasing on November 1st in the US as well - after a successful run last winter. Prolific Japanese filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki directed this epic action sci-fi - starring Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki. Post-war Japan is at its lowest point when a new crisis emerges in the form of a giant monster, baptized in the horrific power of the atomic bomb. The movie originally opened in Japan last November and in the US in December, becoming a hit worldwide before...

It doesn’t happen often that a long feature animation polarises film critics to such an extent as Yoko Kuno & Nobuhiro Yamashita‘s “Ghost Cat Anzu” did after its world premiere in the Directors Fortnight section of this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Its animation style was called anything from bleak or ugly to unique & beautiful and the plotline was criticized for being undercooked, and even all over the place. But the film continues to travel the world regardless. Its second significant station was at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival, followed by the beloved genre Ff Fantasia, where it won the Audience Award Gold for Best Animated Feature.

Finally catching up with “Ghost Cat Anzu” at the Viennale, the annual feast for cinephiles in the Austrian capital Vienna, a place that didn’t pay too much attention to the animation in its 62-year-long history had a special taste to it,...

Japanese original series Like a Dragon: Yakuza is here, and this is an especially exciting time for those of you who are familiar with the Sega video game that inspired the Prime Video show. Though if there's one thing I've learned from these projects that are adaptations of games, you don't have to be familiar with the gaming part of it to enjoy the story. And this one is no different!

Like a Dragon: Yakuza premiered Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 on Prime Video. Though you may have noticed that there's only three episodes available to stream. So what's the deal here? Is the season only three episodes? Is there a season 2? Streamers can be funny sometimes with their release schedules and how long a season is. We've got all the answers for you!

Like a Dragon: Yakuza is 6 episodes long

The first three episodes do not make up one season. That's because...

Like a Dragon: Yakuza is an upcoming Prime Video series based on the popular video game franchise, and the cast is full of incredible talent. Although it isn't entirely clear exactly which characters might make a surprise cameo throughout the series, Prime Video's Like a Dragon: Yakuza trailer revealed plenty of big names will feature, and the story looks like it will be based on the franchise's first entry, as each game tends to change its roster of characters. As a result, audiences are bound to be treated to some exhilarating action when the crime show debuts.

Given how popular the source material is, Like a Dragon: Yakuza has plenty to get right from the games, but the talented cast looks like it will manage this. The trailer already suggested that the show will maintain the unorthodox, quirky tone that has become synonymous with the gaming franchise, and most of...

With the popularity of video games being turned into TV shows, like Fallout and The Last of Us, Prime Video is introducing another video game adaptation, but for the long-running franchise Like a Dragon: Yakuza.

And starting on Thursday, Oct. 24, the first three episodes are streamable with a subscription to Prime Video. Below, find out when to stream Like a Dragon: Yakuza online and the episode release schedule for season one.

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When: Oct. 24; series finale on Nov. 1 Stream online: Prime Video Watch 'Like a Dragon: Yakuza' on Prime Video How to Watch Like a Dragon: Yakuza Without Cable: Premiere Date and Time, Episode Release Schedule

The first three episodes of Like a Dragon: Yakuza six-episode season one drops Thursday, Oct. 24, at 8 a.m. Pt/11 a.m. Et on Prime Video. The following three episodes drop at the...

The new live-action TV series, “Like a Dragon: Yakuza”, adapting the Sega video game series, stars Ryoma Takeuchi, Kento Kaku and Munetaka Aoki, streaming October 24, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video:

“…plunge into the dark underworld of the ‘yakuza’, exploring the universal theme of family not only through bloodline but also through ties between the bosses and their underlings, orphans and their caretakers, as well as mentors and students.

“These relationships are marked by deep affection at times, and by intense conflict at others, all intricately intertwined…”

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Godzilla Minus One is one of the best modern iterations of the beloved franchise, and wowed audiences upon its release in 2023. Now, in the midst of the franchises 70th anniversary celebration, it is being re-released with never-before-seen bonus content.

Per AMC, Takashi Yamazakis Academy Award-winning film is making its way back to AMC theaters starting on Nov. 1, 2024, with 13 extra minutes of content. The films return to the big screen is part of the Godzilla franchises 70th anniversary celebrations. In the fall of 1954, Ishir Hondas original film premiered, creating a cultural phenomenon that has lasted throughout generations. The franchise has been reinvented multiple times, and it has transcended cultural boundaries. Still, Godzilla Minus One feels like a particularly good homage to the original, having risen to become the best-selling Japanese Godzilla film of all time.

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Academy Award-winning Global Sensation Releases on 4K Uhd+Bd Collector’s Edition

4K Uhd+Blu-ray Steelbook, Blu-ray and DVD on 2nd December 2024

Last year, the Academy Award-winning Godzilla Minus One stomped across the world to become a global sensation, and now cinema’s most famous lizard has its eyes set on your home! Anime Limited and Toho Co. Ltd. are excited to reveal that the highly anticipated home video release of Godzilla Minus One will make the perfect holiday gift when it releases on 4K Uhd+Blu-ray Deluxe Edition, 4K Uhd+Blu-ray Steelbook, Blu-ray and DVD on Monday 2nd December 2024, with pre-orders available now!

Given the breadth of passion and excitement for the film, Anime Limited and Toho Co., Ltd set out to ensure that no matter your preferences or budget, that there’s a version of Godzilla Minus One for you. Seasoned collectors will want to feast their eyes...

The new live-action TV series, “Like a Dragon: Yakuza”, adapting the Sega video game series, stars Ryoma Takeuchi, Kento Kaku and Munetaka Aoki, streaming October 24, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video:

“…plunge into the dark underworld of the ‘yakuza’, exploring the universal theme of family not only through bloodline but also through ties between the bosses and their underlings, orphans and their caretakers, as well as mentors and students.

“These relationships are marked by deep affection at times, and by intense conflict at others, all intricately intertwined…”

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"What's that demon get out of all of this?" Prime Video has revealed the main official trailer for the series Like A Dragon: Yakuza, a new live-action adaptation of the video game series Yakuza made by Sega. It will be streaming later this month in the US to watch via Prime Video. The title Like A Dragon: Yakuza flips around the original game title Yakuza: Like A Dragon. This Japanese action drama series plunges into the dark underworld of the yakuza, exploring the universal theme of family not only through bloodline but also through ties between yakuza bosses and their underlings, orphans and their caretakers, as well as mentors and students. These relationships are marked by deep affection at times, and by intense conflict at others, all intricately intertwined. Set in the fictional town of Kamurocho, the story unfolds across two intersecting timelines—1995 and 2005. The Japanese action thriller stars Ryoma Takeuchi as Kazuma Kiryu,...

Prime Video have released a new look at their upcoming action crime series, Like a Dragon: Yakuza, with a punchy new trailer teasing the white-knuckle fist fights and shoot-outs to come. This Japanese action-drama will plunge audiences into the dark underworld of the yakuza, exploring the universal theme of family not only through bloodlines but also through ties between bosses and their underlings and mentors and students. Based on the Sega video game series, the series promises to add another popular title to the streamer alongside the likes of Fallout and Reacher.

You can check out the trailer for Like a Dragon: Yakuza below.

Set in the fictional town of Kamurocho, the epic saga of Like a Dragon: Yakuza unfolds across two intersecting timelines1995 and 2005. Alongside the new footage, you can also check out the official synopsis for the action series below.

In 1995, eager to escape their restrictive lives, Kiryu and his friends,...

The new Japanese-produced live-action TV series, “Like a Dragon: Yakuza”, adapting the Sega video game series, stars Ryoma Takeuchi, Kento Kaku and Munetaka Aoki, streaming October 24, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video:

“…plunge into the dark underworld of the ‘yakuza’, exploring the universal theme of family not only through bloodline but also through ties between the bosses and their underlings, orphans and their caretakers, as well as mentors and students.

“These relationships are marked by deep affection at times, and by intense conflict at others, all intricately intertwined…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Prime Video has revealed the trailer and key art for the upcoming Japanese Original series Like a Dragon: Yakuza, the action-packed TV adaptation of Sega’s iconic video game series.

The first three episodes of Like a Dragon: Yakuza will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories starting on Thursday, October 24, with the next three episodes available on Thursday, October 31.

In addition to previously announced series leads Ryoma Takeuchi (Kazuma Kiryu), Kento Kaku (Akira Nishikiyama), and Munetaka Aoki (Goro Majima), newly revealed actors portraying key characters include:

Yumi Kawai as Yumi Sawamura, a childhood friend who grew up alongside Kiryu and Nishiki.

Toshiaki Karasawa as Shintaro Kazama, the former lieutenant of the Dojima Family who now runs the orphanage where Kiryu and his friends were raised.

Koichi Sato as Masaru Sera, the chairman of the Tojo Clan.

Misato Morita as Aiko, Yumi’s long-lost sister.

In a game seemingly years in the making, at the Ryu Ga Gotoku Summit tonight in Tokyo, the Like a Dragon series announced its next game – Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii , a spin-off of the eighth mainline entry in the series, this year's Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth . As noted in the title, the series takes to the seas with Goro Majima returning and becoming the captain of a pirate ship. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - Announcement Trailer Much like Majima’s last stint as a playable character, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is an action-adventure game much like the classic Yakuza games rather than the modern Like a Dragon games. Because of this, Maijima will have two fighting styles, the classic Mad Dog style, which brings back many of his classic moves, and the Sea Dog style, where he sports two guns and a pirate fit.

Get a look at this new Japanese streaming series kicking ass this fall. Prime Video has unveiled a first look teaser trailer for a live-action adaptation of the video game series Yakuza made by Sega. The new series is called Like A Dragon: Yakuza, fipping around the original game title Yakuza: Like A Dragon. They setup the premise: intense characters like Kazuma Kiryu navigate modern Japan's underbelly. The dramatic series explores their lives and criminal underworld ties. The latest Yakuza video game is based around a character named Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking grunt within a yakuza family in Tokyo, who's facing an 18-year prison sentence after taking the fall for a crime he didn't commit, becoming an unlikely hero for the city's outcasts on his journey. The Japanese action thriller series stars Ryoma Takeuchi as Kazuma Kiryu, Kento Kaku as Akira Nishikiyama, and Munetaka Aoki. This first teaser comes direct...

Sea monster movies tap into the fear of the unknown depths, offering a mix of horror and entertainment that resonates with audiences. Films like "The Shape of Water" and "Godzilla" bring sea monsters to life with emotional stories that elevate the genre to new heights. From classic creature features to modern horrors, sea monster movies continue to captivate and terrify viewers with their imaginative tales.

As much as the ocean is a popular tourist destination, the best sea monster movies have caused anxiety about going into unfamiliar waters. Just as the vastness of space has given way to countless fictional stories about possible terrors up there, the unknown depths of the world's oceans offer tales of aquatic mystery. Though the topic of sea monsters has given the world a seemingly endless amount of schlock, there have been several cinematic riffs on the formula, mostly in the horror genre, but not always.

Just a couple days after we learned that Godzilla Minus One is headed to 4K & Blu-ray here in the United States, Netflix has announced that the black & white version is streaming soon.

Godzilla Minus One / Minus Color will be available on Netflix beginning August 1!

The full-color version of Godzilla Minus One is also currently streaming on Netflix.

Watch the trailer for the monochrome version of Godzilla Minus One below, which evokes the classic black & white spirit of Toho’s original Godzilla movie from back in 1954.

Toho’s Godzilla Minus One, written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, sees an already devastated post-World War II Japan facing a new threat in the form of Godzilla.

Yamazaki previews the black & white version of the film, “Rather than just making it monochrome, it is a cut by cut. I had them make adjustments while making full use of various mattes, as if they were creating a new movie.

Form and content align in the uniquely conceived and delightfully offbeat supernatural adventure “Ghost Cat Anzu.” For a movie about a reality where mortals and otherworldly spirits coexist on the same plane, the filmmakers decided to compound the flesh-and-bone realism of live action cinema and animation’s fantastical qualities. While the plot takes some jarring turns, its impish tone stays consistent throughout, making for a wildly enjoyable (if a bit perplexing) Japanese animated effort on its own wavelength.

Shot first with actors whose voices were also captured on location, this adaptation of Takashi Imashiro’s mid-2000s manga of the same name (written by screenwriter Shinji Imaoka) necessitated two directors. Nobuhiro Yamashita was in charge of staging the interactions between the cast to capture their subtle expressions. Then that footage served as the basis for the rotoscoped animation directed by Yôko Kuno with artists drawing over each frame to transform...

Keisuke Yoshida delivers an unforgettable tearjerker with his latest film, “Missing.” This movie earns emotional resonation from viewers without feeling like hollow, melodramatic manipulation trying to cover up a flawed script. Similar to what he did in “Intolerance,” Yoshida weaves together a tragic story of psychological turmoil surrounding a parent's worst nightmare while critiquing media coverage that often circulates those sad circumstances.

Missing is screening at Toronto Japanese Film Festival

Married couple Saori and Yutaka's world is turned upside down when their little daughter Miu goes missing. Months pass, and there are still no leads to her disappearance, despite the valiant efforts of the parents. The fact that the press is not giving particular attention to the case, does not help. A local broadcasting station gets involved in the case, but it becomes clear they are more concerned with ratings than actual justice, combined with blatant reckless decisions. What...

When Shaun of the Dead star Simon Pegg first showed up on our screens back in the day, he earned a lot of fans through the fact that he was a celebrity-on-the-rise who had “geeky” interests and embraced “geek culture.” There’s a quote from him bouncing around where he said, “Being a geek is all about being honest about what you enjoy and not being afraid to demonstrate that affection. It means never having to play it cool about how much you like something. It’s basically a license to proudly emote on a somewhat childish level rather than behave like a supposed adult. Being a geek is extremely liberating.” He even titled his memoir Nerd Do Well… But last year, he distanced himself from his past self, writing off nostalgia as a neurological disorder and telling The Guardian, “I’ve aged out of a lot of what people assume I’m about.

Warning: This article contains spoilers in Godzilla Minus One.

Godzilla Minus One includes a well-established cast that brings nuance and depth to even the smallest characters. The movie delves into post-World War II trauma in Japan, emphasizing the importance of human connection in moving forward from shared traumas. With a talented and experienced cast, Godzilla Minus One explores heavy themes of responsibility and what it means to be human in society.

The Japanese movie Godzilla Minus One is an exciting story with a great cast, elevating the viewing experience. Godzilla Minus One reimagines the original 1954 Godzilla while exploring post-World War II life in Japan. The story focuses on a kamikaze pilot who encounters Godzilla more than once. Despite primarily focusing on two characters, Toho's movie asks major questions about the human experience.

The monster story provides a backdrop on which to explore what it means to be a person,...

Dead fish in Godzilla Minus One may not just be victims of Godzilla's radiation, but also sly hints about his defeat. Godzilla's power of contamination sets him apart in Minus One, with radiation poisoning and quarantine measures in play. The dead fish in Godzilla Minus One were not all killed by radiation, but water pressure, subtly foreshadowing Godzilla's defeat.

Images of dead fish recur throughout Godzilla Minus One, but is this imagery just a sign of Godzillas rampant destruction or does it slyly foreshadow the films ending? Takashi Yamazakis Godzilla Minus One has been hailed as one of the greatest Godzilla movies ever made. It has the big, bad reptile smashing his way through cities and terrorizing fleeing crowds of people, but it also has poignant social commentary about survivors guilt and the nuclear age. Its a lot smarter than the average monster movie.

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Godzilla Minus One made its surprise streaming debut at the start of the month, which includes its availability on Netflix. The black-and-white version of the film won't be on the platform until later in the year, but it's available digitally now.

Fandango at Home has touted the digital release of Godzilla Minus One. Available in Sd, HD, and Uhd formats, the film is available for rental at $5.99 or purchase at $14.99. Also available is Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color, the black-and-white version of the movie that only screened in U.S. theaters for one week. That version will also be priced at $5.99 and $14.99 for rental or purchase, respectively.

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Your browser does not support the video tag. Godzilla Minus One breaks Monsterverse ties, making it a must-watch for all Godzilla fans around the world. The theatrical release of Godzilla Minus One was a hit, extending its run after earning $56 million domestically. Whether on Netflix, digital, or in theaters, Godzilla Minus One offers multiple options for audiences to enjoy the film.

Godzilla Minus One is the latest Toho monster movie, and there are different options for where audiences can watch the film. Godzilla's presence on the big screen has been dominated by the Monsterverse since the franchise's creation in 2014, but Toho's legacy and the cultural significance the creature has to Japan has remained. Godzilla Minus One puts the King of the Monsters back at the forefront as an antagonistic presence terrorizing Japan after World War II. It is written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the widely successful Japanese director and visual effects artist,...

The hit movie Godzilla Minus One dropped unexpectedly on Netflix on June 1, and it wasn't long before subscribers were streaming the film en masse. It's already ranking high on the Netflix charts, though this may not be the surprise of the century, given how well the movie did in theaters.

On Sunday, the day after the film's Netflix arrival, Godzilla Minus One was sitting at No. 4 on the streamer's Top 10 list for movies in the United States. Because the film was released without a previous announcement, and as it's still new to the streamer, it's possible that Godzilla Minus One will climb even higher on that list in the days to come. It's the latest of many notable accomplishments achieved by the film, which broke several notable records while playing in theaters.

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The hit film Godzilla Minus One made a lot of waves when it had its run in theaters, and now the titular Titan has resurfaced on streaming. Netflix has announced that the film is now currently available to watch on the streaming platform.

The Netflix release features the original Japanese theatrical version with English subtitles, though there are audio dubs and subtitles for other languages. As for those who are not subscribed to Netflix but still want to watch the film at home, Godzilla Minus One has also been made available to rent or purchase digitally, including both the original film and the black-and-white re-release, Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color. The black-and-white version will come to Netflix later in the summer.

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Godzilla Minus One is now available for streaming on Netflix after a surprise streaming release. The Oscar-winning movie won the Best Visual Effects at the Academy Awards and earned an impressive $116 million at the box office. Netflix's surprise release delights fans with the iconic Godzilla appearance and will soon bring in new audiences to the classic franchise.

Six months after its release, Godzilla Minus One is finally available for streaming. Resetting the timeline of the Godzilla movies, Minus One features a post-World War II Japan still recovering from the war's immediate aftermath as Godzilla strikes. Minus One earned immense praise from reviewers and earned the Best Visual Effects award at the Academy Awards. It also brought in $116 million on a budget of approximately $10 million.

After releasing on November 3, 2023 in Japan and December 1 in the United States, the movie has finally been offered to non-theatrical audiences. In a shocking announcement, Netflix...

Six months after taking the world by storm on the big screen, Toho’s epic masterpiece Godzilla Minus One has finally been unleashed At Home here in the United States today.

The official Godzilla website announces, “Fans of the King of the Monsters can now stream Godzilla Minus One on Netflix, with Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color digital purchase ($14.99) and digital rental ($5.99) available across popular platforms.

“Godzilla Minus One is available to stream on Netflix starting June 1, subtitled and dubbed in Japanese, English, and more languages in North America. Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color will be available to stream on Netflix later this summer.

“The subtitled versions of Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color can also be purchased or rented digitally in subtitled versions starting June 1 on Amazon, Apple iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft, and FandangoNOW/Vudu, inDemand, Xbox, and Vubiquity. The films will also...

Toho International, the U.S.-based subsidiary of Japan’s Toho Co. Ltd that has brought classic Godzilla to life, today announced that the Academy Award-winning smash hit Godzilla Minus One is stomping its way onto Netflix on June 1.

The film, also available simultaneously for digital purchase/digital rental across additional platforms via Premiere Digital, opened in US theaters in December 2023 and quickly became the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film in US box office history.

In addition to both subtitled and dubbed language versions of the film being available to stream on Netflix (worldwide excluding Japan and with France coming at a later date), Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color are today available simultaneously for digital purchases/digital rentals in the US and Canada in subtitled versions across Amazon, Apple iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft, and FandangoNOW/Vudu, inDemand, Xbox, and Vubiquity.

Both films will be available for purchase...

Ghost Cat Anzu is an intriguing conceptualization for an animated film, existing in a realm similar to Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away yet also standing as its antithesis.

This French-Japanese co-production from Miyu Productions and Shin-Ei Animation based on the manga by Takashi Imashiro is one of the most eccentric pieces of animation I’ve encountered in a long time — in both good and bad ways. It’s good because of the innovative techniques and methods employed by directors Yôko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita, who take bold experimental leaps. However, it’s also bad because Shinji Imaoka’s script meanders for nearly an hour before reaching the film’s true core, demanding a lot of patience from the viewer without providing much substance in return.

The story begins with Karin (voiced by Noa Goto) and her father Tetsuya (Munetaka Aoki) arriving at the Sousei-Ji temple, where her widowed grandfather resides.