Posts Categorized: Japanese Movies

Jul 10 2018

Atsuko Maeda cast in movie “Tabi no Owari, Sekai no Hajimari”

Atsuko Maeda is cast in movie “Tabi no Owari, Sekai no Hajimari.” The film is directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and made to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Uzbekistan. Filming for the movie began April 30, 2018 in Uzbekistan and finished May 29, 2018. Atsuko Maeda previously starred in Kiyoshi Kurosawa directed film “Seventh Code” which was set in Vladivostok, Russia.

“Tabi no Owari, Sekai no Hajimari” will be released sometime next year in Japan.

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Jul 6 2018

Shingo Katori cast in movie “Nagi Machi”

Shingo Katori (former member of ‘SMAP’) is cast in movie “Nagi Machi.” The film is directed by Kazuya Shiraishi (“The Devil’s Path“) and the screenplay by Masato Kato. In the film, Shingo Katori will play a man who loses his job and moves to the hometown of his live-in partner. Small troubles build up there. Filming for “Nagi Machi” began middle of last month and will finish the middle of this month.

“Nagi Machi” will be released sometime in 2019 in Japan.

Jul 4 2018

Trailer for live-action film “Perfect World”

Trailer added for live-action film “Perfect World” starring Takanori Iwata (‘J Soul Brothers’ and ‘EXILE’) and Hana Sugisaki. Movie is based on manga series “Perfect World” by Rie Aruga and directed by Kenji Shibayama. The supporting cast for the film has also been revealed today and they will Kenta Suga, Sei Ashina, Magi, Aya Omasa, Kazue Ito, Mantaro Koichi and Naomi Zaizen. In addition, the trailer reveals the movie’s theme song which is “Perfect World” by Japanese girl group E-girls.

“Perfect World” will be released October 5, 2018 in Japan.

Jul 4 2018

Trailer and poster for movie “It’s Boring Here, Pick Me Up”

Trailer and poster added for upcoming movie “It’s Boring Here, Pick Me Up” starring Ai Hashimoto, Mugi Kadowaki and Ryo Narita. The film is based on novel “Koko wa Taikutsu Mukae ni Kite” by Mariko Yamauchi and directed by Ryuichi Hiroki. The trailer also features the movie’s theme song which is “Water Lily Flower” by Japanese rock band Fujifabric.

“It’s Boring Here, Pick Me Up” will be released October 19, 2018 in Japan.