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: Night Is Short, Walk On Girl – Why This Psychedelic Love Story Made Me Cry Over a Man in His Underwear

2026/2/16

*This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links. I almost skipped this one. The poster looked too cute, the premise sounded too sweet, and I'd just come off a streak of heavy psychological thrillers. A pastel-colored romantic comedy set in Kyoto? Not my usual speed. Growing up in Japan, I watched Masaaki Yuasa's work evolve from underground cult favorite to international sensation. But even knowing his track record, I wasn't prepared for what Night Is Short, Walk On Girl did to my brain. This isn't a romantic comedy. It's a ...

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: Shin Godzilla Review | The Despair of Atomic Breath and the Pride of Men Who Protect Japan Through Work

2026/2/16

*This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links. "Reality (Japan) vs. Fiction (Godzilla)"—this tagline says it all. In 2016, Hideaki Anno resurrected Japan's homegrown Godzilla after a 12-year hiatus. But this is no ordinary monster movie. It's a "national survival simulation" depicting how Japan confronts an unprecedented catastrophe. As a Japanese Evangelion fan, I was captivated from start to finish—the Mincho-style title cards, Shiro Sagisu's score, and the all-out operation reminiscent of "Operation Yashima" all blend seamlessly into Godzilla's world. The Anno DNA runs deep, and it works brilliantly. 🎬 ...

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: Princess Mononoke Review | If You Loved Nausicaä, This Is the "What Comes Next"

2026/2/16

*This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links. "I do love you, Ashitaka. But I cannot forgive the humans."—What do you make of San's confession? As a Japanese anime fan who grew up watching Studio Ghibli films, I can tell you that Princess Mononoke holds a special place in our hearts. In 1997, Hayao Miyazaki finally depicted "what comes next"—thirteen years after Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Arms fly. Heads roll. This is no gentle, child-friendly Ghibli tale. It is a ruthless masterpiece. There is no good, no ...

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: Your Name Review | "I'm Searching for Someone I've Never Met" — Why This Film Captivated the World

2026/2/16

*This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links. "I'm searching for someone I've never met." As a Japanese anime fan who witnessed the phenomenon firsthand, I can tell you that Your Name changed everything in 2016. Makoto Shinkai's masterpiece earned over $380 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing anime film of all time at the time of its release. For many viewers—especially those who had never watched anime before—it was the film that opened a new world. What makes this film so special? It's the perfect fusion of breathtaking visuals that ...

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: Mind Game — Where to Stream This Soul-Shaking Anime Masterpiece

2026/2/16

This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. "But if you believe! If you believe in yourself completely, you can come back!" — This scream pierces straight through your skull. In 2004, the genius Masaaki Yuasa unleashed his feature directorial debut upon the world: MIND GAME. Psychedelic visuals fusing live-action, 2D, and 3D animation. Passionate performances from Yoshimoto comedians delivering rapid-fire Osaka dialect. And a soul-shaking cry of "LIVE!" This film effortlessly shatters the boundaries of animation — it's a dangerous masterpiece capable ...

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: Weathering with You Review – Why This Shinkai Film Left You Feeling Conflicted

2026/2/16 Anime Movie, CoMix Wave Films, Makoto Shinkai, Romance Anime, Weathering with You

*This page contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links. "I don't care if we never see the sun again. I'd rather have Hina than any blue sky."—Some viewers were moved to tears by this line, while others thought "Wait, hold on a second." Director Makoto Shinkai's Weathering with You remains one of the most divisive anime films even seven years after its release. The visuals are undeniably stunning. RADWIMPS' music stirs the soul. But the deeper you follow the story, the more questions arise: "Why doesn't he talk to anyone?" "What's ...

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