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Cinema AnimeChainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc: “The anime adaptation of Chainsaw Man has perfectly overcome the challenges of the TV series.”
Three years after the TV series, Chainsaw Man: Reze Chapter exceeds expectations by turning fan feedback into its greatest strength. The bold directorial change reinvigorates the franchise, capturing the original manga’s chaotic pace and emotional intensity. The result is an adaptation that fully realizes Chainsaw Man's potential as a visceral, memorable cinematic experience. -
Cinema AnimeYour Name: This is the work that brought director Makoto Shinkai worldwide fame.
Among Makoto Shinkai's works, which often feature tragic love stories, this film concludes with a happy ending, leaving the viewer with a sense of happiness. The promotional video led me to expect a gender-swap romantic comedy, but the film turned out to be a heartfelt coming-of-age love story. Still, it features the beautiful backgrounds Shinkai is known for, from rural scenery to city skyscrapers, pulling viewers into his world. As a result, this is a film crafted to appeal to a broad audience in the best sense, one that anyone can find moving and enjoyable. -
Cinema AnimeThe Boy and the Beast: The Bond Between Parent and Child Depicted by Director Mamoru Hosoda
At age 9, I lost my mother, rebelled against relatives, and eventually ran away to live alone. My solitary life changed when I met Kumatetsu, who was also alone, and together we grew. However, as the story progresses into young adulthood and approaches the climax, the transition feels too abrupt for me to follow, making it harder to stay connected to the narrative. Honestly, the encounter between the heroine and the protagonist's father felt rushed. -

Movie AmericaThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes “A story about when President Snow was still a pure young man.”
The movie "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" is a prequel to the "Hunger Games" series, released in 2023. As the title suggests, it depicts the younger days of Coriolanus Snow, who later becomes the dictator of Panem. For fans of the series, this is a highly anticipated film that reveals the dramatic backstory behind how President Snow transformed into the ruthless dictator we know today. -
Cinema AnimeWeathering with You: “Weathering with You: As usual, I watched the world of Director Shinkai.”
There are various points to criticize, but the combination of weather fantasy and coming-of-age movie worked well, resulting in a remarkable animated film.






