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.
This may seem like a massive...
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.
This may seem like a massive...
- 4/15/2025
- by John Dodge
- CBR
Netflix’s Demon City (2025) is a Japanese action thriller directed by Seiji Tanaka, based on Masamichi Kawabe’s manga Oni Goroshi. The film follows Shûhei Sakata, a former hitman seeking vengeance against the Kimen-gumi crime syndicate after they murder his family and leave him in a 12-year coma. After waking up, Sakata sets out to get revenge, facing a dangerous world full of enemies and betrayal.
What is the movie about?
The film follows Shûhei Sakata (played by Tôma Ikuta), a legendary hitman who wants to leave behind his violent past to spend more time with his family. However, his plans are shattered when a criminal syndicate, the Kimen-gumi, brutally murders his wife and daughter, framing him for the crime. Shot in the head and left for dead, Sakata miraculously survives but falls into a 12-year coma. When he awakens, he embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against those who destroyed his life.
What is the movie about?
The film follows Shûhei Sakata (played by Tôma Ikuta), a legendary hitman who wants to leave behind his violent past to spend more time with his family. However, his plans are shattered when a criminal syndicate, the Kimen-gumi, brutally murders his wife and daughter, framing him for the crime. Shot in the head and left for dead, Sakata miraculously survives but falls into a 12-year coma. When he awakens, he embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against those who destroyed his life.
- 3/9/2025
- by Deepshikha Deb
- High on Films
A legendary hit man revives from the depths of Hell and unleashes his inner demon in the Japanese genre movie Demon City, now streaming exclusively on Netflix beginning today.
Killing isn’t enough when there’s hell to pay…
Watch the bloody-as-hell official trailer for Demon City below.
In Demon City, now streaming on Netflix, “Just as hit man Shuhei Sakata is about to clean up his act for his family, the mysterious organization Kimen-gumi murders his wife and daughter, pinning the blame on him and sullying his name. After being shot in the head, he miraculously survives but falls into a coma.
“Twelve years later, the Kimen-gumi attacks him again, but his dormant killer instinct awakens, setting him on an epic course of revenge. However, what awaits him is a truth that threatens to completely alter his destiny.”
Toma Ikuta, Masahiro Higashide, Miou Tanaka, Ami Touma, Taro Suruga, Mai Kiryu,...
Killing isn’t enough when there’s hell to pay…
Watch the bloody-as-hell official trailer for Demon City below.
In Demon City, now streaming on Netflix, “Just as hit man Shuhei Sakata is about to clean up his act for his family, the mysterious organization Kimen-gumi murders his wife and daughter, pinning the blame on him and sullying his name. After being shot in the head, he miraculously survives but falls into a coma.
“Twelve years later, the Kimen-gumi attacks him again, but his dormant killer instinct awakens, setting him on an epic course of revenge. However, what awaits him is a truth that threatens to completely alter his destiny.”
Toma Ikuta, Masahiro Higashide, Miou Tanaka, Ami Touma, Taro Suruga, Mai Kiryu,...
- 2/27/2025
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
“Demon City” is a Netflix movie starring Toma Ikuta with Masahiro Higashide, Miou Tanaka, and Ami Touma. It is written and directed by Seiji Tanaka.
“Demon City” arrives on Netflix with the boldest, most violent, and daring style of recent Japanese manga and cinema: a mix of heart-pounding action and thriller in the purest John Wick fashion – a tale of vengeance where, rest assured, blood will flow in abundance.
The film is a live-action adaptation of Masamichi Kawabe’s acclaimed manga that has kept readers on the edge of their seats since 2020. Directed by Seiji Tanaka, known for his work on “Melancholic,” “Demon City” follows the turbulent story of Shuhei Sakata, played by Toma Ikuta. Sakata, wrongfully accused of murdering his wife and daughter, spends 15 years confined in a prison hospital, incapacitated and seemingly defeated. However, when he regains his physical abilities, he embarks on a relentless quest for revenge...
“Demon City” arrives on Netflix with the boldest, most violent, and daring style of recent Japanese manga and cinema: a mix of heart-pounding action and thriller in the purest John Wick fashion – a tale of vengeance where, rest assured, blood will flow in abundance.
The film is a live-action adaptation of Masamichi Kawabe’s acclaimed manga that has kept readers on the edge of their seats since 2020. Directed by Seiji Tanaka, known for his work on “Melancholic,” “Demon City” follows the turbulent story of Shuhei Sakata, played by Toma Ikuta. Sakata, wrongfully accused of murdering his wife and daughter, spends 15 years confined in a prison hospital, incapacitated and seemingly defeated. However, when he regains his physical abilities, he embarks on a relentless quest for revenge...
- 2/27/2025
- by Jun Satō
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
(Photo Credit – IMDb)
Following the success of anime shows like The Seven Deadly Sins and My Happy Marriage, Netflix is producing an original anime film. Titled My Oni Girl, the fantasy film signifies the importance of expressing one’s emotions, showcasing how repressing those can turn a human into an oni, a mythical demon.
This beautiful message is given in the movie through the story of a people-pleaser boy and a carefree demon girl. If the plot sounds exciting, here is everything you should know about My Oni Girl.
When will My Oni Girl be Released on Netflix?
My Oni Girl will be available to stream globally on Netflix on Friday, May 24th. Meanwhile, the film will debut in Japanese theaters simultaneously. The movie has a runtime of 112 minutes. My Oni Girl can only be watched with an active Netflix subscription, which costs $6.99 monthly with a standard ad-supported plan.
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Following the success of anime shows like The Seven Deadly Sins and My Happy Marriage, Netflix is producing an original anime film. Titled My Oni Girl, the fantasy film signifies the importance of expressing one’s emotions, showcasing how repressing those can turn a human into an oni, a mythical demon.
This beautiful message is given in the movie through the story of a people-pleaser boy and a carefree demon girl. If the plot sounds exciting, here is everything you should know about My Oni Girl.
When will My Oni Girl be Released on Netflix?
My Oni Girl will be available to stream globally on Netflix on Friday, May 24th. Meanwhile, the film will debut in Japanese theaters simultaneously. The movie has a runtime of 112 minutes. My Oni Girl can only be watched with an active Netflix subscription, which costs $6.99 monthly with a standard ad-supported plan.
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- 5/22/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
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