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Tatsuya Nakadai as Ryunosuke Tsukue, blood streaked and mid cut, in the closing massacre of The Sword of Doom.

TV & Film

19 September 2026

Tatsuya Nakadai: The Essential Films

He walked past the camera as an extra in Seven Samurai and ended up carrying Ran. Eleven films for Kobayashi, five for Kurosawa, and the school he left....

TV & Film

Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Explained

The blind masseur who became the longest running a...

The blind masseur who became the longest running a...

Written by: Lee O'Neill
12 September 2026
TV & Film

Samurai Cinema: Jidaigeki, Chanbara and Where to Start

Across misty battlefields and quiet villages time ...

Across misty battlefields and quiet villages time ...

Written by: Simon Martin
9 September 2026
TV & Film

Boy (1969): Childhood on the Road in Ōshima’s Japan

A ten year old, a travelling scam and a country ge...

A ten year old, a travelling scam and a country ge...

Written by: Keltie Mechalski
25 August 2026

Japan on Screen: Stories, Cinema & Shows Not to Miss

Japan’s influence on global screen culture is undeniable—from art-house cinema and classic samurai epics to binge-worthy dramas and Studio Ghibli masterpieces. Japanese TV and film offer a rich, emotional, and often philosophical storytelling experience that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

In our TV & Film section, we explore the evolving landscape of Japanese screen media. Find feature articles, reviews, retrospectives, and cultural commentary on iconic directors, must-watch series, anime adaptations, and the deeper themes that make Japanese storytelling so unique.

This is your front row seat to Japan’s cinematic universe—where folklore, futurism, and human drama meet in unforgettable ways.

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