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The Wonder Of a Summer Day (2022) [OAFF 2022]

“A visually pleasing narrative that underlines, in a charming and touching way, the importance for the subject to find the kind of signifiers that can unlock his/her deadlock.”

psycho-cinematography

Apr 23, 2022 • Subscribe

Summer Wedding (Japan, 2022) [OAFF 2022]

Jason Maher reviews Azusa Hieda’s short film Summer Wedding.

VCinema

Jun 24, 2022 • Subscribe

The Wonder of a Summer Day (幻の蛍, Yuka Ibayashi, 2022)

A sullen teenage girl finds new accommodation with her familial circumstances during a summer at grandma’s in Yuka Ibayashi’s charming indie drama

Windows on Worlds

May 8, 2022 • Subscribe

Howling (Japan, 2022) [OAFF 2022]

Jason Maher reviews M Haris Sheikh's neo noir Howling.

VCinema

Apr 18, 2022 • Subscribe

Out of TOKYO 202x (Japan, 2022) [OAFF 2022]

Jason Maher reviews Akinori Ikuse's short film Out of TOKYO 202x.

VCinema

May 15, 2022 • Subscribe

Angry Son (Japan, 2022) [OAFF 2022]

Jason Maher reviews Kashou Iizuka's drama Angry Son.

VCinema

May 24, 2022 • Subscribe

Random Call (Japan, 2022) [OAFF 2022]

Jason Maher reviews Riki Ohkanda's comedy-drama Random Call.

VCinema

Apr 3, 2022 • Subscribe

Bagmati River (Japan, 2022) [OAFF 2022]

Jason Maher reviews Yusaku Matsumoto's short film Bagmati River.

VCinema

Apr 7, 2022 • Subscribe

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North Shinjuku 2055 (Japan, 2022) [OAFF 2022]

Jason Maher reviews Daisuke Miyazaki's sci-fi short North Shinjuku 2055.

VCinema

Apr 18, 2022 • Subscribe

Melting Sounds (Japan, 2021) [OAFF 2022]

Jason Maher reviews Kahori Higashi's debut feature Melting Sounds.

VCinema

Jul 7, 2022 • Subscribe

Interview with Azusa Hieda, Director of Summer Wedding [OAFF 2022]

Azusa Hieda’a short film Summer Wedding received its World Premiere at the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022 where it was one of the few films to directly use the Covid-19…

VCinema

Jun 24, 2022 • Subscribe

The Light Of The Spring (2022) review [OAFF 2022]

“An experimental ‘dramamentary’ that succeeds to charm and touch the spectator with its rich mundane and genuine interactions.”

psycho-cinematography

Mar 20, 2022 • Subscribe

Sanka: Nomads of the Mountains (2022) review [OAFF 2022]

“A visually enticing narrative that elegantly explores the unresolvable tension between the societal Other and the subject.”

psycho-cinematography

Apr 8, 2022 • Subscribe

OAFF 2022 Special

 Hello everyone, In this special episode of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason discuss their favorite movies from the wonderful 2022 Osaka Asian Film Festival. Timestamps:2:53 - Media Consumption19:12 - News23:42…

Heroic Purgatory

Mar 28, 2022 • Subscribe

OAFF 2022 Special

 Hello everyone, In this special episode of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason discuss their favorite movies from the wonderful 2022 Osaka Asian Film Festival. Timestamps:2:53 - Media Consumption19:12 - News23:42…

Heroic Purgatory

Mar 28, 2022 • Subscribe

OAFF 2022 Special

 Hello everyone, In this special episode of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason discuss their favorite movies from the wonderful 2022 Osaka Asian Film Festival. Timestamps:2:53 - Media Consumption19:12 - News23:42…

Heroic Purgatory

Mar 28, 2022 • Subscribe

POP! (Japan, 2021) [OAFF 2021]

Jason Maher reviews Masashi Komura's surreal coming-of-age tale POP!

VCinema

Apr 27, 2021 • Subscribe

Ito (Japan, 2021) [OAFF 2021]

Jason Maher reviews Satoko Yokohama's comedy-drama Ito.

VCinema

Apr 14, 2021 • Subscribe

JOINT (Japan, 2020) [OAFF 2021]

Jason Maher reviews Oudai Kojima’s debut feature JOINT.

VCinema

Apr 5, 2021 • Subscribe

Boy Sprouted (Japan, 2021) [OAFF 2022/Short Shorts and Asian Film Festival 2022]

Jason Maher reviews Yuko Watanabe's short film Boy Sprouted.

VCinema

Apr 27, 2022 • Subscribe

Angry Son (2022) review [OAFF 2022]

“An incredibly rich and deep narrative that not only delivers a satisfying coming-of-age story but also an elegantly delivered social commentary on some of the frictions marking Japanese…

psycho-cinematography

Mar 18, 2022 • Subscribe

Random Call (2022) review [OAFF 2022]

Ohkanda’s narrative proves that one does not need a big budget to deliver a narrative that touches the spectator.

psycho-cinematography

Apr 20, 2022 • Subscribe

Melting Sounds (2022) review [OAFF 2022]

“Kahori Higashi’s debut is impressive.”

psycho-cinematography

Apr 14, 2022 • Subscribe

Among Four of Us (Japan, 2020) [OAFF 2021/JAPAN CUTS 2021]

Jason Maher reviews Mayu Nakamura’s short Among Four of Us.

VCinema

Aug 30, 2021 • Subscribe

The Girl on a Bulldozer (South Korea, 2021) [OAFF 2022]

John Atom reviews Park Ri-Woong's social drama The Girl on a Bulldozer.

VCinema

Mar 31, 2022 • Subscribe

Gotō-san (Japan, 2020) [OAFF 2021]

Jason Maher reviews Hiroshi Gokan's capitalist critique Gotō-san.

VCinema

Apr 9, 2021 • Subscribe

Our House Party (2022) review [OAFF 2022]

Kawanobe delivers a very touching and emotional story about homosexuality in Japan.

psycho-cinematography

Apr 11, 2022 • Subscribe

Summer 2022 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 1

Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Summer 2022 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episodes of Spriggan, RWBY: Ice Queendom, BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-,…

Biggest In Japan

Jul 2, 2022 • Subscribe

Heavy, Phantom of the Idol, RWBY: Ice Queendom, Spriggan

Summer 2022 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 3

Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Summer 2022 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episode of Luminous Witches. If you're interested, give it a read!

Biggest In Japan

Jul 3, 2022 • Subscribe

YUREI DECO

Summer 2022 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 6

Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Summer 2022 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episodes of Smile of the Arsnotoria, Harem in the Labyrinth of…

Biggest In Japan

Jul 7, 2022 • Subscribe

Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World

Summer 2022 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 2

Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Summer 2022 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episodes of Lycoris Recoil, Shoot! Goal to the Future, Teppen—!!!! Laughing…

Biggest In Japan

Jul 3, 2022 • Subscribe

Engage Kiss, Lycoris Recoil, Shoot! Goal to the Future, Utawarerumono

Summer 2022 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 8

Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Summer 2022 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episodes of When Will Ayumu Make His Move?, Prima Doll, and…

Biggest In Japan

Jul 9, 2022 • Subscribe

Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer, Prima Doll, When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

Summer 2022 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 4

Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Summer 2022 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episodes of My Isekai Life and Classroom of the Elite II. If…

Biggest In Japan

Jul 5, 2022 • Subscribe

Classroom of the Elite

Summer 2022 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 10

Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Summer 2022 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episode of Parallel World Pharmacy. If you're interested, give it a…

Biggest In Japan

Jul 11, 2022 • Subscribe

Parallel World Pharmacy

Summer 2022 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 11

Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Summer 2022 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episode of Shine Post. If you're interested, give it a read!

Biggest In Japan

Jul 13, 2022 • Subscribe

Summer 2022 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 5

Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Summer 2022 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episodes of Vermeil in Gold, Overlord IV, and Tokyo Mew Mew…

Biggest In Japan

Jul 6, 2022 • Subscribe

Overlord, Tokyo Mew Mew, Vermeil in Gold

Summer 2022 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 12

Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Summer 2022 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episode of The Devil Is a Part-Timer!!. If you're interested, give…

Biggest In Japan

Jul 14, 2022 • Subscribe

The Devil is a Part-Timer!

Summer 2022 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 7

Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Summer 2022 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episodes of The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting, Call of the Night,…

Biggest In Japan

Jul 8, 2022 • Subscribe

Call of the Night, Chimimo, The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting

Summer 2022 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 9

Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Summer 2022 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episodes of Shine On! Bakumatsu Boys, Black Summoner, and Extreme Hearts.…

Biggest In Japan

Jul 10, 2022 • Subscribe

Extreme Hearts, Black Summoner

To Be Killed by a High School Girl (2022) review [OAFF 2022]

“The effective interaction between his fluid composition, the great narrative structure, and the thematical exploration of trauma and perverse fantasies ensures that the film hits all the rig…

psycho-cinematography

Apr 5, 2022 • Subscribe

yes, yes, yes (Japan, 2021) [OAFF 2021]

yes, yes, yes (Japan, 2021) [OAFF 2021]

VCinema

Mar 17, 2021 • Subscribe

Ask For The Moon (2022) review [OAFF 2024]

A satisfying narrative that illustrates how the subject’s ego is but a response to his complexes and struggles.

psycho-cinematography

Mar 5, 2024 • Subscribe

Far Away, Further Away (2022) review [OAFF 2022]

“A beautiful film that elegantly explores the role the imaginary plays in marital failure as well as in the beginning of a new romantic bond.”

psycho-cinematography

Apr 2, 2022 • Subscribe

Short Movie Time: Outsourcing (2022) review [OAFF 2022]

“A very satisfying satirical short thta shows that, within the job-seeking process, only the image matters.”

psycho-cinematography

Apr 17, 2022 • Subscribe

A Seasonal Review — Summer 2022

Seasonal Impressions Didn’t Watch: 5-Oku-nen Button, Aoashi, Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress, Chimimo, Dropkick on My Devil!!! X, Duel Masters King Max, Duel Masters Win, Extreme Hearts, King…

Draggle's Anime Blog

Oct 4, 2022 • Subscribe

500000000 years button, Dropkick on My Devil!!! X, Duel Masters, Duel Masters King, Duel Masters King MAX

The Top Ten Anime of Summer 2022

Going to be using the MAL rankings for this, although it’s not that much different on other sites aside from Anime Corner

Standing On My Neck

Jul 21, 2022 • Subscribe

The Wonder of Clannad

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The Wonder of Anime

Mar 14, 2024 • Subscribe

Clannad

The Wonder of Barakamon

This week, I'm joined by the incredible streamer and cosplayer, Phyfer Rage! Phy is in the expert seat this week to talk about the slice of life anime,…

The Wonder of Anime

a month ago • Subscribe

Barakamon