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Kakegurui 2: Ultimate Russian Roulette (2021) review [Fantasia Festival 2021]

“Hanabusa’s second outing proves to be as enjoyable and thrilling as the first.”

psycho-cinematography

Nov 23, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia, Kakegurui

Kakegurui the Movie: Zettai Zetsumei Russian Roulette, The Women Japanese Film Trailers

Kakegurui the Movie: Zettai Zetsumei Russian Roulette, The Women Japanese Film Trailers

Genkinahito

Jun 1, 2021 • Subscribe

Kakegurui

Tokyo Revengers (東京リベンジャーズ, Tsutomu Hanabusa, 2021) [Fantasia 2021]

A dejected 27-year-old gets a second chance to face his high school trauma in Hanabusa’s high school delinquent x time travel manga adaptation

Windows on Worlds

Aug 14, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia, Tokyo Revengers

Motion Picture: Choke (映画（窒息）, Gen Nagao, 2023)

The simple life of a woman living in a world devoid of language is disrupted by the intrusion of violence in Gen Nagao’s dialogue-free drama.

Windows on Worlds

Aug 19, 2024 • Subscribe

A Movie Capital (映画の都, Toshio Iizuka, 1991)

As the opening of Toshio Iizuka’s A Movie Capital (映画の都, Tokyo no Miyako) makes plain, 1989 was a year of turbulence all over the world but also perhaps…

Windows on Worlds

Jan 16, 2022 • Subscribe

THE GREAT SRUNGLE (RE)WATCH 14 – The RUSSIAN ROULETTE Trap

MISSION OUTER SPACE SRUNGLEMISSION 14: The RUSSIAN ROULETTE Trap WRITTEN BY: Koichi Aoki BROADCAST DATE: April 22, 1983 And, as always, this episode aired exactly forty years ago…

J9 Hard Serenade

Apr 22, 2023 • Subscribe

映画祭は出会いと発見 -新潟国際アニメーション映画祭ジェネラルプロデューサー真木太郎インタビュー

The post 映画祭は出会いと発見 -新潟国際アニメーション映画祭ジェネラルプロデューサー真木太郎インタビュー appeared first on fullfrontal.moe.

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Jun 23, 2024 • Subscribe

#DirtyPairCember Episode 3: Fall in Love Involuntarily…Love is Russian Roulette

Very fun episode today. Probably the best one so far. The goal, acquiring a legendary poker chip from a Casino. Very classic James Bond sort of antics at…

Mechanical Anime Reviews

Dec 3, 2020 • Subscribe

Dirty Pair

The anime roulette: part 2

I didn’t expect to be back with the second part of this anime roulette feature so soon. But the first part was a bit of a disappointment, giving…

Everything is bad for you

Mar 11, 2022 • Subscribe

Sorairo Utility

The Complete Guide to “Yuri Movies” (「百合映画』完全ガイド) 

While on the Yuri Tour in 2019, one of the last places I visited was Toranoana’s Yuri section. I mention this because, while it does not have a…

Okazu

Mar 7, 2021 • Subscribe

Dirty Pair (Episode 3) – Go Ahead, Fall in Love! Love Is Russian Roulette

Kei and Yuri’s vacation gets cancelled as they are sent on another mission. This time they are to recover a legendary poker chip with supposed luck enhancing abilities……

The Otaku Author

Feb 14, 2023 • Subscribe

Dirty Pair

Motion Picture: Choke 映画（窒息) (2023) Director: Gen Nagao [Japan Cuts 2024]

Gen Nagao’s Motion Picture: Choke 映画（窒息) (2023), is a complete surprise with its post-apocalyptic dialogue-free story centred on a cavewoman and sterling action set pieces [Japan Cuts 2024]…

Genkinahito

Jul 11, 2024 • Subscribe

Life For Sale (售命, Tom Teng, 2021)

A nihilistic insurance broker decides to sell his life but is drawn into a dark web of crime and conspiracy in Tom Teng’s stylish thriller.

Windows on Worlds

Jul 19, 2022 • Subscribe

Review: Ultimate Code (2021)

Ultimate Code 终极代码 China, 2021, colour, 2.35:1, 89 mins. Chief director: Wu Zhiting 吴治廷. Director: Li Ke 李柯. Associate directors: Zhang Lizhi 张立志, Xiong Chunsheng 熊春生 [Xiong Jie…

Sino-Cinema 《神州电影》

Oct 17, 2021 • Subscribe

Kakegurui

Karamiatte, ubaiatte, damashiatte, sarashiatte, motomeatte, kuruiatte!

Anteiku Anime Reviews

Apr 10, 2021 • Subscribe

Kakegurui

Kakegurui

MyAnimeList:  Episode(s): 12 episodes + 3 specials Released: Summer 2017 Genre(s): School, Psychological, Game Art: -/10 Sound: -/10 Characters: -/10 Plot: -/10 Ending: -/10 Overall: -/10 DROPPED. …

Aniwhat? Aniwho? Anime.

Apr 22, 2023 • Subscribe

Kakegurui

Kakegurui ××

Yumeko the Destroyah

SHIN MECHA GUIGNOL

Jun 17, 2019 • Subscribe

Kakegurui

Many people will think of watching movies, reading books, or even listening to music when it comes to entertainment. While all these forms of entertainment are great, there…

Bakanow Anime Reviews

Mar 23, 2021 • Subscribe

Kakegurui

Kakegurui ××

Type: I prefer Blackjack myself Synopsis: But like, regular blackjack. I went to Vegas once and was annoyed to find out that Ceasar’s didn’t have regular blackjack tables.…

Gentlemanotoku's Anime Circle

Mar 7, 2021 • Subscribe

Kakegurui, Kakegurui xx

A Movie Capital 映画の都 Dir: Toshio Iizuka (1991) [Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival]

Get a glimpse of the inaugural Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival and learn why this festival space became the leading place for discussion amongst people. A Movie Capital…

Genkinahito

Jan 18, 2022 • Subscribe

Midnight (미드나이트, Kwon Oh-seung, 2021) [Fantasia 2021]

A deaf woman and her mother become unwitting targets for a sadistic serial killer in Kwon’s extraordinarily tense chase through the darkened streets of Soeul

Windows on Worlds

Aug 24, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Seobok (서복, Lee Yong-ju, 2021) [Fantasia 2021]

A terminally ill former government agent reckons with mortality while bonding with a clone birthed to cure humanity’s ills in Lee Yong-ju’s high concept thriller

Windows on Worlds

Aug 11, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Follow The Light (2021) review [Fantasia Festival 2021]

The narrative might not offer anything new at a thematical level, but stands out due to his refusal to spell things out and, instead, imply certain subjective truths…

psycho-cinematography

Aug 3, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

The Sadness (哭悲, Robert Jabbaz, 2021) [Fantasia 2021]

A young couple find themselves caught up in an epidemic of sadistic violence in Robert Jabbaz’ defiantly depraved satirical horror

Windows on Worlds

Aug 22, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Kakegurui Twin

I suppose gambling addicts can’t wait to make their next bet and think they can win it big the next time. But for the rest of us waiting…

Chua Tek Ming~*Anime Power*~ !LiVe FoR AnImE, aNiMe FoR LiFe!

Nov 4, 2022 • Subscribe

Kakegurui, Kakegurui Twin

Kakegurui Review

Becoming entangled in each other / Stealing from each other / Deceiving each other / Exposing each other / Wanting from each other / Going mad with each…

MEGAWATCH

Aug 24, 2024 • Subscribe

Kakegurui

Director Digest: Tsutomu Mizushima

Who is Tsutomu Mizushima and what awesome anime series did he direct?

Anime Rants

Jan 2, 2021 • Subscribe

Blame! by Nihei Tsutomu

Blame! is probably something I should have read when I was fifteen. It is considered a classic by pretty much anyone who reviews it. So, I need you…

MangaKast – A PodCast of All Things Manga

Jun 12, 2024 • Subscribe

Blame!

Tokyo Revengers (2021) Review [Fantasia Film Festival]

“An exciting blend of satisfying violence, tensive moments, surges of pleasing lightheartedness, and touching emotional moments.”

psycho-cinematography

Aug 16, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia, Tokyo Revengers

Shari (シャリ, Nao Yoshigai, 2021) [Fantasia 2022]

A red monster roams the landscape smearing its blood wherever it goes in Nao Yoshigai’s surreal documentary hybrid.

Windows on Worlds

Sep 17, 2022 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Seire (세이레, Park Kang, 2021) [Fantasia 2022]

A new father finds himself haunted by paternal anxiety and old transgressions in Park Kang’s eerie folk horror.

Windows on Worlds

Sep 3, 2022 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Kakegurui Twin - Episode 2 - Mary Tsuzura Maids Welcome

Mary opened her gambling den in the literary club room. The opening week saw extra service, like maid uniforms! Kakegurui Twin - Episode 2

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

Aug 11, 2022 • Subscribe

Kakegurui Twin, Heavy, Kakegurui

The anime roulette: part 4

It’s time again. After half a year and a lot of anime watched (at least by my low standards and with my busy schedule) the anime roulette returns…

Everything is bad for you

Jan 18, 2023 • Subscribe

The anime roulette: part 1

Look, it’s yet another stupid gimmick I came up with! Well, saying I came up with this one wouldn’t be accurate, to be honest. Even though I don’t…

Everything is bad for you

Mar 9, 2022 • Subscribe

The anime roulette: part 3

Yes, the roulette is back! After watching all of three of the seven series I rolled in the first two posts from back in March, I felt like…

Everything is bad for you

Jul 16, 2022 • Subscribe

Dreams of Fire (2021) review [Fantasia Film festival]

“McKie’s film is not only the best dance-film of recent years but might very well be one of the best Japanese films to be released this year.”

psycho-cinematography

Aug 25, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Fantasia International Film Festival Confirms Complete 2021 Programme

In cinemas and streaming across Canada Aug. 5 – 25

Windows on Worlds

Aug 2, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko (2021) [Fantasia Film festival]

“A great animation film that offers an emotional and moving celebration of the strength of the bond between a daughter and a mother.”

psycho-cinematography

Aug 22, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia, Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

Chorokbam (초록밤, Yoon Seo-jin, 2021) [Fantasia 2022]

A small family contend with the persistent unfairness of the contemporary society in Yoon Seo-jin’s slow burn indie drama.

Windows on Worlds

Jul 20, 2022 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Sexual Drive (性的衝動, Kota Yoshida, 2021) [Fantasia 2021]

A strange spirit of sexual liberation visits three troubled couples in Kota Yoshida’s odyssey of food-themed eroticism.

Windows on Worlds

Aug 4, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Gundam SEED Ultimate Edition coming May 2021

It’s been a while since we last discussed our Ultimate Edition release of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. Originally planned for release at the tail end of 2020, this…

All the Anime

Mar 26, 2021 • Subscribe

Mobile Suit Gundam

Episode 138 - Kakegurui

This week, 2021 has defied the odds and been even more crazy out the gate than we could have ever thought, so Shaun decided to see how well…

Anime Out of Context

Jan 17, 2021 • Subscribe

Kakegurui

Kakegurui First Impressions!

Next stop on the first impressions train is Kakegurui! This. damn. show. To say that I’m impressed with this one so far is an understatement. It has a…

grimsinnerotaku.wordpress.com

Jul 21, 2017 • Subscribe

Kakegurui

Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler

Type: I have the most awkward boner! Synopsis: Yep, nothing but class in this anime site. Pros: Kakegurui is basically known as the gambling anime with the sexy…

Gentlemanotoku's Anime Circle

Feb 21, 2021 • Subscribe

Kakegurui

Koisuru Meiga (恋する名画), Volume 2

In 2020, I reviewed Volume 1 of a series that overtly connects Yuri with fine art. Today I want to take a look at the sequel, Koisuru Meiga,…

Okazu

Aug 26, 2021 • Subscribe

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Vol. 2

By Sunsunsun and Momoco. Released in Japan as “Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san” by Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated…

Manga Bookshelf

Feb 28, 2023 • Subscribe

Next Door (옆집사람, Yeom Ji-ho, 2021) [Fantasia 2022]

An aspiring policeman becomes embroiled in a kafkaesque series of events after waking up next to a dead body in next-door’s apartment in Yeom Ji-ho’s deliciously dark farce.

Windows on Worlds

Aug 31, 2022 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

The Mole Song: Final (2021) review [Fantasia Film Festival]

Miike’s narrative delivers everything a fan of the previous narratives desires and even succeeds in inviting newcomers to delve into Reiji’s past exploits.

psycho-cinematography

Jul 24, 2022 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Love, Live, and Goldfish (2021) review [Fantasia Film Festival]

“While Makabe’s narrative does not offer anything truly new or groundbreaking, what it does brings to the table is served with excellence.”

psycho-cinematography

Aug 6, 2021 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia