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Movie JapanUnder Ninja: “The action is top-notch, but the story is a cold, in-joke fest.”
The live-action version of Kengo Hanazawa's manga “Under Ninja” tells the story of a secret ninja organization in modern Japan and the rebels who break away from it. Directed by Yuichi Fukuda, the film stands out for its strong action scenes and the cast's passionate performances. However, Fukuda's trademark comedy style clashes with the manga's original tone, disrupting the film's overall balance and introducing challenges that influence how the story unfolds. -
Movie JapanOnmyouji 0. Welcome to the beautiful Heian Period.
Since the catchphrase reads "Abe no Seimei to Onmyoji" (Abe Seimei and the Yin-Yang Master), I thought it would be an action story about battles against monsters. Still, it was more in the category of a mystery novel. -
Movie JapanGolden Kamuy: Authentic Action Japanese Movie
It was a well-done live-action manga adaptation! The manga is a 31-volume long work, and this is the beginning of the third volume. The strong worldview and characters of the original work were well reproduced. Authentic Action Japanese Movie Golden Kamuy.





