Asahi Shimbun

A circle of high school friends comes together for a final gathering as one of their own faces a terminal cancer diagnosis.

In this live-action adaptation directed by Fumihiko Sori, two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, embark on a quest to find the Philosopher’s Stone after a failed alchemical experiment leaves Alphonse’s…

Set against the backdrop of the pivotal Battle of Sekigahara, this historical drama delves into the intricate power struggles and alliances that shaped the course of Japanese history. Directed by…

A family convinced they are extraterrestrial beings from different worlds attempts to prevent a looming disaster on Earth.

Set in the Sengoku period of Japan, this film follows a young blacksmith named Gosuke who is torn between his duty to his village and his desire to become a…

As a young girl, Ono Tsubasa watched a Shirato baseball game on television and was captivated by a trumpet player in the band. Driven by her desire to play the…

Satoru Fujinuma, a struggling manga artist, is hindered by his fear of self-expression. Yet, he possesses a unique supernatural gift that compels him to avert deaths and disasters by being…

In this psychological thriller directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a former detective, played by Hidetoshi Nishijima, moves to a quiet suburban neighborhood with his wife. As he investigates a cold case…

Set in 18th-century Japan, this film follows the residents of a small village who devise a clever plan to save themselves from financial ruin by secretly amassing a fortune to…

In this heartwarming Japanese drama, a lonely dorayaki shop owner finds his life transformed when he hires an elderly woman with a unique talent for making sweet bean paste. The…

Sayaka Kudō, a high school student who initially ranked at the bottom of her class, managed to significantly boost her academic performance over the course of a year. She raised…

A group of middle school students must uncover the truth behind their classmate’s death, determining whether it was a murder or a suicide.

A group of middle school students must uncover the truth behind their classmate’s death, determining whether it was a murder or a suicide.

This poignant coming-of-age film, adapted from a novel centered around forestry, follows Yuki Hirano, who dreams of a laid-back life, perhaps with a part-time job, after finishing high school. However,…

Set in the early 20th century, this poignant drama follows the life of a young girl from a poor family who is sent to work as a servant to support…

In an era marked by conflict between nations, a legendary weapon known as the “Heaven’s Sword” is taken. This sword is believed to grant its possessor the ability to dominate…

Set in 17th-century Japan, this film follows the life of Yasui Santetsu, a samurai who defies traditional roles by pursuing his passion for astronomy and mathematics. As he navigates the…

Magic Tree House is a Japanese animated drama film from 2011, inspired by the American children’s fantasy book series with the same title. Directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori, the screenplay was…

Daigo, a cellist, is laid off from his orchestra and moves with his wife back to his small hometown where the living is cheaper. Thinking he’s applying for a job at a travel agency he finds he’s being interviewed for work with departures of a more permanent nature – as an undertaker’s assistant.

Hyakkimaru, the protagonist, is a nomadic “demon hunter” who possesses 48 additional body parts. These were attached to his head and torso by an herbalist who found him as a…