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Stone Steps (2022) review [JFFH 2022]

A great indie narrative that highlights the need for the parental and the traditional Other to aid the subject to embark on the path of his own desire.…

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Jul 1, 2022 • Subscribe

Eleven Greed (2022) [JFFH 2022]

Despite its obvious low-budget nature, Soejima delivers a highly entertaining and engaging action-thriller.

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Jul 19, 2022 • Subscribe

Kingdom of The Apes (2022) review [JFFH 2022]

Shugo Fujii proves that he is the master of indie-thrillers.

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Jun 27, 2022 • Subscribe

One Day, A woman (2022) review [JFFH 2022]

“Mihiro Kaneko’s incredibly rich performance does not only engages the spectator from start to finish, but allows Yuko’s subjective turmoil, her flight from the societal Other, and her…

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Jul 10, 2022 • Subscribe

Short Movie Review: Faaawww!!! (2022) [JFFH 2023]

Oniki’s twisted finale does not only visually impress but also underlines that the hunger of the Uber-Ich is never stilled.

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Jun 22, 2023 • Subscribe

Dark Blue Forest (2021) review [JFFH 2022]

A great experimental thriller-mystery narrative about borders and the destructive nature of prejudice.

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Jul 13, 2022 • Subscribe

Short movie Time: The Stolen Ocean (2022) review [JFFH 2022]

Noaya Asanuma proves that he has a creative voice worth listening too.

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Jul 7, 2022 • Subscribe

I’ve Died a Lot Lately (2021) review [JFFH 2022]

Kanemoto proves that he has the talent to create, with a limited budget, a narrative that is not only creative but able to give the spectator a good…

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Jul 16, 2022 • Subscribe

Short Movie Time: Necessary & unnecessary (2022) review [JFFH 2023]

A quirky little narrative that explores the necessity of forming inter-subjective social bonds.

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Jun 28, 2023 • Subscribe

Short movie time: Reason To Oblivion (2021) review [JFFH 2022]

A pleasant horror short-narrative that showcases Miyahara’s talent.

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Jul 4, 2022 • Subscribe

Short Movie Time: Glitch (2022) [JFFH 2023]

A pleasant horror-action that beautifully shows that what can poison the subject is the Other he is subjected to.

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Jun 26, 2023 • Subscribe

A Beast In Love (2020) review [JFFH 2021]

“A divisive exploration of various sides of the crazy little thing called love but also a demented finale, which is as disturbingly violent as it is shockingly romantic.”

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Aug 10, 2021 • Subscribe

Gyeong-ah’s Daughter (경아의 딸, Kim Jung-eun, 2022)

The fractured relationship between mother and daughter is further strained when the younger woman becomes the victim of revenge porn in Kim Jung-eun’s quietly enraged social drama.

Windows on Worlds

Nov 24, 2022 • Subscribe

Short Movie Time: Kyonetsu (2017) [JFFH 2020]

An impressive narrative that, due to its short runtime, leaves the spectator wanting more.

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Apr 15, 2021 • Subscribe

Summer 2022 First Impressions – My Stepmom’s Daughter is My Ex

Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 12 Source: Light Novel Episode Summary: Mizuto and Yume are new to living under the same roof. After the marriage of their parents, they’re stuck…

Season 1 Episode 1

Jul 14, 2022 • Subscribe

Review: YOU LIKE ME, NOT MY DAUGHTER?!

 It's time for another round of Bad Romance Month, where I look at some of the weirdest romances in manga.  We're starting off with an age-g...

The Manga Test Drive

Feb 10, 2024 • Subscribe

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Deathbound Duke’s Daughter Vol. 1 LN Review

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Jul 6, 2020 • Subscribe

Daughter of the Siren Queen book review

Daughter of the Siren Queen is a direct sequel to the Daughter of the Pirate King book by Tricia Levenseller. The sequel jumps right back into the action…

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Jan 30, 2023 • Subscribe

Review: YOU LIKE ME, NOT MY DAUGHTER?!

 It's time for another round of Bad Romance Month, where I look at some of the weirdest romances in manga.  We're starting off with an age-g...

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Feb 10, 2024 • Subscribe

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Short Movie Time: Sad Girl (2021) [JFFH 2023]

A pleasant comical romance narrative.

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Jul 10, 2023 • Subscribe

Yamabuki (2022) review [IFFR 2022]

“A beautiful socially-engaged narrative that explores the very fact that, by being grasped within the societal network of relations, one cannot but influence the other and become influenced…

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Feb 4, 2022 • Subscribe

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Accomplishments of the Duke’s Daughter Vol. 1 LN Review

Going to stick to the manga instead for this one.

GAR GAR Stegosaurus

Jul 15, 2021 • Subscribe

Manga Pulse522: Smoking Daughter

What do you do with a drunken sailor? You could fine him and send him off with his purse a little lighter. Or, hear me out, you could…

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Oct 22, 2024 • Subscribe

Melting Sounds (2022) review [OAFF 2022]

“Kahori Higashi’s debut is impressive.”

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Apr 14, 2022 • Subscribe

Straying (2022) review [Camera Japan 2022]

A pleasant and charming exploration of the fact that, within the game of love and romance and beyond, subjects often rely on acting-out to reveal to the other…

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Sep 14, 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.

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Apr 20, 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…

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Mar 18, 2022 • Subscribe

Wandering (2022) review

With his poetic sensitivity, Sang-il Lee delivers a rich tapestry of genuine emotionality and a powerful affirmation of the fact that the affirmation of the subject lies beyond…

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Dec 25, 2022 • Subscribe

2022 in Review

2022 winds down as catastrophically as most other recent years. The war in Ukraine grinds on. A "tripledemic" rages in the US. Covid has ret...

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Jan 1, 2023 • Subscribe

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XXXholic (2022) review

“An exquisite visual experience that is sadly held back by its unfitting manga-like moments.”

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Jan 29, 2023 • Subscribe

Parallel (2022) review

A fabulous narrative that does not only delivers a thrilling slasher-like experience, but offers a touching romance between two people that are, in their own particular way, deeply…

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Sep 28, 2022 • Subscribe

Tsuyukusa (2022) review

A narrative of subtle affection carried by the layered performances of the cast.

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Sep 19, 2023 • Subscribe

Review: Snipers (2022)

Snipers 狙击手 China, 2022, colour, 2.35:1, 95 mins. Directors: Zhang Yimou 张艺谋, Zhang Mo 张末. Rating: 6/10. Gripping action/psychodrama, as Chinese and US snipers face off in a…

Sino-Cinema 《神州电影》

Feb 12, 2022 • Subscribe

Usogui (2022) review

‘Usogui’ got 99 problems, but the manga-like appearances of the characters ain’t one.

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Aug 25, 2023 • Subscribe

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Missing (2022) review

Shinzo Katayama delivers one of the most satisfying drama-thrillers this year.

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Jan 6, 2023 • Subscribe

Noise (2022) review

A highly satisfying experience that delivers suspense as well as good dose of touching emotionality.

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Nov 25, 2022 • Subscribe

Ribbon (2022) review

Non, in short, proves with her first feature film that she has a future as screenwriter and director.

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Nov 16, 2022 • Subscribe

Review: Hero (2022)

Hero 世间有她 China/Hong Kong, 2022, colour, 2.35:1, 115 mins. Directors: Li Shaohong 李少红 (I), Chen Chong 陈冲 [Joan Chen] (II), Zhang Aijia 张艾嘉 [Sylvia Chang] (III). Rating: 6/10.…

Sino-Cinema 《神州电影》

Nov 18, 2022 • Subscribe

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Rageaholic (2022) review

“A great dystopian narrative that clearly gives expression the director’s fear of certain right-wing tendencies that linger within Japanese society.”

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Nov 10, 2022 • Subscribe

Onpaku (2022) review

While Fujii does not re-invent the J-horror genre with Onpaku, he does prove the horror-frame  can still be exploited to deliver satisfying horror narratives.

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Jan 9, 2023 • Subscribe

Review: Summer (2022)

Summer 野夏天 China/Taiwan, 2022, colour, 2.35:1, 113 mins. Director: Su Zhexian 苏哲贤. Rating: 4/10. Taiwan singer Chen Jiahua is overshadowed by Mainland character actor Geng Le in a…

Sino-Cinema 《神州电影》

Feb 3, 2023 • Subscribe

Review: Should You Watch ‘My Stepmom’s Daughter Is My Ex’?

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Anime Maru

Jan 13, 2023 • Subscribe

Accomplishment’s of the Duke’s Daughter Vol. 1-2 Manga Review

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GAR GAR Stegosaurus

Jul 12, 2020 • Subscribe

Manga Pulse 526: Elf Daughter

We want everyone to reach under your seats and pull out the old shoe box you find there. Within that box, there should be an old bit of…

Anime Pulse

Dec 17, 2024 • Subscribe

Gigant (Volume 8) – My Daughter!

Chiho races to fight Satan, but will she get there in time to save Rei? Of course, Momonoki’s team has already engaged the target, but it’s their first…

The Otaku Author

Aug 15, 2024 • Subscribe

Accomplishments of the Duke’s Daughter

Information for the light novel series Accomplishments of the Duke’s Daughter. The official English release is from Seven Seas.

English Light Novels

May 30, 2021 • Subscribe

Taiso Samurai – 04 [Samurai Daughter]

Is Leo the stealth main character of Taiso Samurai? This episode certainly pointed in that direction, taking a prime opportunity for father-daughter bonding and making it a ninja-daughter…

Star Crossed Anime

Nov 4, 2020 • Subscribe

Accomplishment’s of the Duke’s Daughter

Story: Reia Art: Suki Umemiya Disclaimer:  This review is based on volumes 1-3 (Chapters: 1-27) Summary:  Iris, an otome game addict with no time for romance, gets hit…

Underground Anime

Jan 23, 2025 • Subscribe

Our House Party (2022) review [OAFF 2022]

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

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Apr 11, 2022 • Subscribe

In The Distance (2022) review [Japannual 2022]

“A very pleasant slice-of-life narrative that elegantly shows that bonds between subjects are that much more genuine if they are grounded in the acceptance of the other’s radical…

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Dec 4, 2022 • Subscribe