Live-Action Samurai Champloo Incoming from One Piece, Cowboy Bebop Production Team

The production company behind the live-action adaptations of One Piece and Cowboy Bebop is presently developing a live-action version of the 2004 anime series Samurai Champloo, reports Variety.
Los Angeles Times

‘Kokuho’ sets up an epic backstage clash amid the highly lacquered world of kabuki theater

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Director Sang-il Lee sets his epic-scaled “Kokuho” in the vivid world of kabuki theater, but it’s not just the ...
Foreign Policy

A Blockbuster Captures Japan’s Identity Crisis

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The Hollywood Reporter

‘A New Dawn’ Director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya on His Anime Breakthrough, Makoto Shinkai’s Influence and the Future of Cultural Heritage in Modern Japan

The rising anime filmmaker discusses how his hometown’s vanishing seaside inspired his Berlinale competition entry ‘A New Dawn,’ the concept of “Shuhari” and creating handmade art in a digital world.
CNBC

Japan exports growth surges to over 3-year high, up nearly 17% in January, as shipments to China soar

Growth was sharply higher than December's 5.1%, and beat Reuters-polled economists' estimates of 12%. Imports in January fell 2.5% year on year, compared with Reuters estimates of a 3% rise. Japanese ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Akashi’ Nabs Canada, Japan Sales After EFM Showcase (Exclusive)

Mayumi Yoshida’s Japanese language drama has sold to Canadian indie KinoSmith and Japan’s Rabbit House after a weekend screening at the European Film Market. By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief Tokyo ...