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At Japan Society New York, Feb. 3 – 11
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The film, directed by Gundam Seed TV director Mitsuo Fukuda at Sunrise, continues the story that began more than two decades ago.
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New York Asian Film Festival Announces 20th Edition for August 6 – 22
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New York Asian Film Festival Announces 20th Edition for August 6-22
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Hanjo at the Japan Society
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Japan Sinks 2020: Changing Society
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New York Comic Con 2022 and the Long-Lost Hand of New York Anime Festival
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Japan Society Film Announces Flash Forward: Debut Works and Recent Films by Notable Japanese Directors
Series of debut and recent works from well-known Japanese directors plus six singles from up and comers streaming in US Dec. 3 – 23
Japan Society Monthly Classics: After Life
Screening at Japan Society New York on Aug. 12.
Japan Cuts 2018 Film Festival at the Japan Society
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Spiraken Con Review: New York Comic Con/New York Anime Festival 2011 part 1
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Spiraken Con Review: New York Comic Con/New York Anime Festival 2011 part 2
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Wedding High (2022) [Female Gaze – Japan Society]
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New York Asian Film Festival 2023
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New York Comic Con Event Report
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John Carpenter: Escape from New York
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Episode 133, "Live From New York"
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Episode 170 – Odd Jobs: New York
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The Cinematic Quality of 'My Girlfriend's Child'
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Short Movie Time: Two Of Us (2019) [Female Gaze – Japan Society]
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Crunchyroll Announces New Anime for 2022
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