Anime Blog Tracker

Alivehoon (2022) review [Camera Japan Festival]

Shimoyama hits all the common beats of the sports-genre, but succeeds in elevating his exploration of the art of drifting by framing the battling cars in an exciting…

psycho-cinematography

Sep 20, 2022 • Subscribe

Bad City (2022) review [Camera Japan Festival]

Sonamura delivers everything one expects from an action-thriller.

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Oct 2, 2022 • Subscribe

Riverside Mukolitta (2022) review [Camera Japan Festival]

A highly touching narrative about re-finding social life.

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Sep 29, 2022 • Subscribe

Prior Convictions (2022) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“A very relevant exploration of the fact that the criminal act is, in many cases, born from an antagonistic relation between the subject and the Other.”

psycho-cinematography

Sep 23, 2022 • Subscribe

Nagi’s Island (2022) review [Camera Japan Festival]

The power of Nagasawa’s narrative does not simply lie in the engaging emotional rhythm, as dictated by the musical decorations, but in the genuineness that oozes from every…

psycho-cinematography

Sep 26, 2022 • Subscribe

It’s a summer film (2021) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“A highly entertaining film that offers a nostalgic and touching dive into youthful passion and romantic feelings and lighthearted celebration of indie-filmmaking and often-forgotten beauty o…

psycho-cinematography

Sep 21, 2021 • Subscribe

Kirara

Closet (2020) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“A filmic piece that will not only induce a forlorn feeling in its spectators but also invite them to deeply question their own interpersonal functioning.”

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Oct 3, 2021 • Subscribe

Bushido (2024) review [Camera Japan Festival]

Kazuya Shiraishi proves that the frame of the samurai and the Edo society can still be utilized to deliver refreshing narratives.

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Sep 30, 2024 • Subscribe

Ripples (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival]

With her quirky sense of humor, she delivers one of the most illuminating explorations of the effect the gap between the imaginary equilibrium of the ego and the…

psycho-cinematography

Oct 16, 2023 • 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…

psycho-cinematography

Sep 14, 2022 • Subscribe

Tamano Visual Poetry: Nagisa’s Bicycle (2022) review [Camera Japan Festival]

Despite delivering three engaging and visually beautiful narratives, the short nature of overall narrative undercuts the impact the movie could have had.

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Dec 10, 2022 • Subscribe

Tea Friends (2023) review [Camera Japan festival]

Sotoyama investigates, in a very touching way, the radical discordance between the societal field and the elderly subject.

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Oct 3, 2023 • Subscribe

Between Us (2021) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“A great narrative that celebrates the energetic art of Japanese drumming in pleasing way.”

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Sep 30, 2021 • Subscribe

It’s All My Fault (ぜんぶ、ボクのせい, Yusaku Matsumoto, 2022)

A young orphan and a homeless drifter attempt to overcome the legacy of parental rejection in Yusaku Matsumoto’s sensitive coming-of-age drama.

Windows on Worlds

Sep 30, 2022 • Subscribe

Remain in Twilight (2021) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“Matsui delivers another masterpiece that will long linger in the spectator’s mind.”

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Sep 26, 2021 • Subscribe

Afternoon Angler’s club (2023) Review [Camera Japan Festival]

Hideo Jojo’s heartwarming tale of subjective growth and salt-water fishing is a pleasant watch.

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Oct 3, 2024 • Subscribe

Let’s Go Karaoke (2024) review [Camera Japan Festival]

This is perfect film for anyone who, after a long day full of struggles, wants to sit in a comfy chair and relax.

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Oct 13, 2024 • Subscribe

The Box Man (2024) review [Camera Japan Festival]

An incredible satisfying cinematic experience, one that enthrals the spectator from start to finish

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Oct 7, 2024 • Subscribe

Is This Heaven? (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival]

An experimental narrative that gives the idea of wandering spirits a fresh and whimsical spin

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Oct 1, 2023 • Subscribe

I Never Shot Anyone (2020) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“Sakamoto creates a nice, pleasant ride, but one that will be easily forgotten.”  

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Sep 29, 2021 • Subscribe

Natchan’s little Secret (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival 2023]

Introduction More and more directors take the opportunity to explore the complex dimensions of sexuality within the Japanese societal field within their films. In recent years, more films…

psycho-cinematography

Sep 21, 2023 • Subscribe

Shrieking In The Rain (2021) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“A narrative that does everything well, but lacks the emotional punch to make the experience unforgettable.”

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Jul 20, 2023 • Subscribe

Eternally Younger Than Those Idiots (2021) review [Camera Japan Festival]

A narrative that, due to its elegant engendering of genuine emotions, offers a touching exploration of the subjective obstacles that complicate the subject’s coming-into-being and his inter-persona…

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Feb 20, 2023 • Subscribe

Love Will Tear Us Apart (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival]

A narrative that blows a refreshing wind in both the slasher and the romance genre.

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Sep 25, 2023 • Subscribe

Life of Mariko in Kabukicho (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival]

Katayama and Uchida does not merely offer a glance at the relational drama that hides behind the neon-lit night-life and pleasure district, but also delivers a narrative that…

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Oct 9, 2023 • Subscribe

Camera Japan Announces Complete Programme for 2022

In Rotterdam Sept. 22 to 25 and Amsterdam Sept. 29 to Oct. 2.

Windows on Worlds

Sep 24, 2022 • Subscribe

The Fable: The Killer who Doesn’t Kill (2021) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“A satisfying sequel that fans of Fable’s first outing should not pass this up.”   

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Sep 23, 2021 • Subscribe

Hyper Japan Festival, London 2022

For three days in late July, Battersea Park in London England was taken over by Japan. I’m talking about the Hyper Japan Festival, of course! Going strong since…

Beneath the Tangles

Sep 7, 2022 • Subscribe

Shin no Nakama – 10 – It’s Nobody’s Fault

Like last week, this episode featured a lot of what I love about Shin no Nakama—Red, Rit, Ruti, Tisse, Mr. Crawly Wawly, and more of the slow quiet life.…

RABUJOI – An Anime Blog

Dec 8, 2021 • Subscribe

Hyper Japan Festival London 2022 Details

The good folks from Hyper Japan have sent us details of their festival for this year. Set to run from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th July 2022, ...

Otaku News - World Edition

Jun 14, 2022 • Subscribe

461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son (2020) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“A heartwarming narrative that does not only affirm that food is what brings people together, but also that the very act of preparing food, in many cases, functions…

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Oct 7, 2021 • Subscribe

Ninja Vs Shark (2023) review [Camera Japan 2023]

A pleasant B-film action experience.

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Sep 28, 2023 • Subscribe

Kanon

Korea Independent Animation Festival 2022 in Japan

A look at the films and talks that will be screened online at the Korea Independent Animation Festival 2022 – available to viewers in Japan

Genkinahito

May 9, 2022 • Subscribe

Mirai

All Summer Long (2022) review [Skip-City International D-Cinema festival]

While Horiuchi’s narrative is all about the difficulty of ending things, the melancholic dimension of what has to end only comes to full emotional blossom as the finale…

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Feb 8, 2023 • Subscribe

TheOASG Podcast Episode 208: It’s My Fault This Episode Was This Long Isn’t It?

Possible mail fraud, a Saint Seiya themed wedding in Mexico and the introduction of Luce dominate the latest episode of TheOASG Podcast!

TheOASG

16 days ago • Subscribe

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 182: Watamote/No Matter How I Look At It, It’s Your Guy’s Fault I’m Not Popular ( or I Swear It’s Not Our Fault!!!!!)

In this episode, Baz stops by to be weirded out as he and Xan review that Slice of Life Parody manga Watashi ga Motenai no wa do Kangaetemo…

Spiraken Review Podcast

Feb 26, 2014 • Subscribe

Juliet, Kiba, WATAMOTE ~No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys Fault I’m Not Popular!~

My Broken Mariko (2022) [Fantasia Film Festival]

Tanada offers a compelling exploration of the emotional turmoil a female subject caused by the sudden death of someone important.

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Aug 12, 2022 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Convenience Story (2022) review [Fantasia Film Festival 2022]

Miki delivers a great psychological mystery narrative, yet it might not be for everyone.

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Aug 6, 2022 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

Camera Japan Announces Complete Programme for 2023

In Rotterdam 21st to 24th September and Amsterdam 28th September to 1st October

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Sep 21, 2023 • Subscribe

Camera Japan Announces Complete Programme for 2024

In Rotterdam 26th to 29th September and Amsterdam 3rd to 6th October

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Sep 25, 2024 • Subscribe

Camera Japan Announces Complete Programme for 2021

Runs in Rotterdam 23rd to 26th September & in Amsterdam 30th September to 3rd October

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Sep 1, 2021 • Subscribe

It’s All An Adventure

I know I told you that reviews would be a bit skimpy on the ground for a bit. Well, here is what happened – I planned a vacation…

Okazu

Apr 1, 2023 • Subscribe

TheOASG Podcast Episode 140: It’s Not My Fault That This Winter Anime Season is No Good!

Justin and Helen have returned from their break to talk about all the new licenses and the Winter Anime 2022 season in this week's podcast!

TheOASG

Feb 4, 2022 • Subscribe

Fault StP: Lightkravte

Lightkravte features gorgeous art and is interesting both as a prequel and as a game in its own right.

Anime News Network - Views

Jun 11, 2022 • Subscribe

It's Not My Fault My Relationship With Watamote Is So Complex!

12 Days of Aniblogging, Day 2Oh, Watamote. It’s been forever, hasn’t it? I’ve had a messy on-and-off relationship with this series for the better half of a decade now, so…

Floating Catacombs

Dec 15, 2019 • Subscribe

All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2022: Let’s Talk MODEROID

One of the more active companies and product lines in recent years, or at least that’s visible to me, is Good Smile Company’s MODEROID line of plastic models.…

cvphased / MECHA CATALOGUE

Sep 30, 2022 • Subscribe

Tetsujin 28

All My Darling Daughters review

All my darling daughters is a collection of five short stories that weave a complex tapestry exploring the important emotional relationships in women’s lives.Leyla Alert, Editorial Manager, V…

Tea Time

May 10, 2021 • Subscribe

Antique Bakery

Shin-Ultraman (2022) review [Fantasia Film Festival]

Higuchi and Anno deliver an impressive love letter to their childhood, yet their devoted love, which is sensible in every aspect of the narrative, might not be able…

psycho-cinematography

Jul 28, 2022 • Subscribe

Girl from Phantasia

It’s All “New” to Me

When the show “New Game!” came out, I had two big problems with it. The first was the overwhelming female cast in it (men were there, but certainly…

AniRecs Anime Blog

Nov 20, 2020 • Subscribe

New Game!

Anime Figures From My 2022 Japan Trip

I visited more than a few toy / anime stores during my December 2022 Japan trip.  While I saw plenty of merchandise I would love to have, so...

Tokyo Excess

Oct 1, 2023 • Subscribe