Before Zatoichi, Shintaro Katsu played another blind masseur, but a much more sinister one! Japanese film scholar Jonathan Wroot makes his debut on the show to discuss The Blind Menace! @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social japanonfilm.com/blindmenace/

Japan On Film returns with an all-new season! Kicking off with returning guest Lindsay Nelson and a discussion of Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Creepy! @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social japanonfilm.com/creepy/

Season 14 of Japan On Film is scheduled to begin releasing episodes on April 9th! If you want to watch along with us, here's what we're spotlighting this season: letterboxd.com/pc812/list/j...

Our first episode will be live on April 5th, but until then here's a little teaser of what we have in store... open.spotify.com/show/3k63UeH...

This week, we concluded our countdown of the 60 greatest #Doctorwho stories, with a breakdown of numbers 30-1. Have a listen at the link below and check out links to stories we've already covered in the thread below... open.spotify.com/episode/7BuY...

Our latest episode on BLOOD FOR DRACULA with new guest Emma Arneil is out, so listen today—if you haven’t already! Share, Rate & Review the podcast too! ⭐️ open.spotify.com/episode/3S54...

Director Zak Hilditch talks to us about We Bury The Dead - an unmissable, emotional zombie thriller starring Daisy Ridley. filmstories.co.uk/features/we-...

Just recorded our episode on Porco Rosso with @wittiestmanalive.bsky.social, and this excellent article by @aeneas-nin.bsky.social is a great primer for our discussion.

I’m starting the planning process for the next season of Japan On Film! If you’d like to be a guest, information can be found at japanonfilm.com/guest/ Both new and returning guests are welcome.

We close out Season 13 with returning guest Ian Buckley! This time, we’re discussing Takeshi Kitano’s classic yakuza film, Sonatine. japanonfilm.com/sonatine/

Haven't had time to update lately, so here's a round-up of episodes you might have missed. First is Tokyo Godfathers! Matthew Trecek joins for a discussion of Satoshi Kon's Christmas anime! japanonfilm.com/tokyogodfath...

Podcast Appearance Discussing ‘Happy Flight’ (2008) #HappyFlight #Podcast #Japan #Movie #Films #JapanOnFilm #ANA #ShinobuYaguchi #MovieReview @japanonfilm.com hoodcp.wordpress.com/2025/09/20/p...

And in the latest episode, frequent guest Jennifer Upton is back for a discussion of Tsukamoto's Vital: japanonfilm.com/vital/

In this episode, Amanda Hartsell joins for a discussion of capitalism and class in Kurosawa's High and Low: japanonfilm.com/highandlow/

I am out of town, so my announcements of new episodes has fallen off the radar. So here's a roundup of what you might have missed so far this season: First up, Liam Quane came by to discuss Makoto Shinkai's Weathering with You: japanonfilm.com/weatheringwi...

Season 13 kicks off with our 100th episode! And for this, we’ve got a special one. Filmmaker Warren Badenski joins Perry for a deep dive into Takashi Miike’s infamously wild, wonderful, and very weird Gozu! @filmstories.bsky.social japanonfilm.com/gozu/

Season 13 is coming soon! Here's your watchlist in advance: Gozu Weathering With You High and Low Vital Tokyo Godfathers Happy Flight Perfect Blue: Yume Nara Samete Godzilla vs King Ghidorah The Yakuza Sonatine

Fellow Japan podcasters, I'd like to try to get some synergy going. So if you'd like to cross-promote or guest on each other's shows, feel free to drop me a line. Either here in the comments or in a DM.

Movie you've watched more than six times with a .gif. No Star Wars, Trek, LotR, or Marvel.

Good news, Linda Linda Linda is getting a 4K restoration, a new North American release, AND even a theatrical run!

In a special interview episode, Perry speaks with KD Wilson, a Japan-based filmmaker. After creating a trailer for a fake Japanese horror thriller titled It Doesn’t Exist, the response was so positive that Wilson decided to make the film a reality. Listen to the story behind it.

Double episode recordings this weekend!

Had some changes in the planned line-up for Season 13 and some guest spots have now opened up. So if you’re interested in talking Japanese films, find more info at the link: japanonfilm.com/guest/

Derick McDuff is back on the show for a discussion of one of Akira Kurosawa’s most well-known and well-regarded films—1952’s Ikiru. This is our final episode of the season. We’re going to take a break, but we’ll return shortly with Season 13! japanonfilm.com/ikiru/

It’s another film by Hirokazu Kore-eda! This time, Perry is joined by podcaster Sam Stokes to discuss the director’s latest film, Monster. With different perspectives, it’s an enlightening film about the concept of bullying. japanonfilm.com/monster/

Podcaster Ian Buckley returns for another anime film. This time, we spotlight Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, also known as Cowboy Bebop: Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door. We discuss the series, its legacy, and how this movie fits into that legacy. japanonfilm.com/cowboybebopm...

Japanese film scholar Lindsay Nelson is back on the show to discuss Hirokazu Kore-eda’s heartbreaking drama, Nobody Knows. Based on a true story about a family of children abandoned by their single mother, there’s a lot to talk about in this. japanonfilm.com/nobodyknows/

Comic creator Ryan Estrada makes his debut to discuss one of Studio Ghibli’s strangest films, 1994’s Pom Poko! We talk about the movie’s interesting structure, the deeper themes, and, of course, the power of raccoon balls. @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social japanonfilm.com/pompoko/

Author Jennifer Upton returns for a fun discussion about Ryuhei Kitamura’s Versus! A genre-bending film that plays with archetypes and looks far better than its budget should allow for, it’s a quick, entertaining watch. japanonfilm.com/versus/

Just recorded an episode discussing Takashi Miike's delightfully bizarre film, Gozu. After 20 years and many viewings, I think I now get it. Still have guest spots open for Season 13 of the podcast. If you'd like to be a guest and discuss a Japanese film, check the link: japanonfilm.com/guest 🇯🇵🎧📽️

Fellow podcaster Sam Inglis returns to discuss 1985’s Typhoon Club. A great character study, though with some aspects that are difficult to watch. #podcast @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social japanonfilm.com/typhoonclub/

Have a few open slots still available for the upcoming season of Japan On Film. If you like discussing Japanese movies, find more info at the link: japanonfilm.com/guest/

This is the one many listeners have been waiting for. Podcaster Jason Kleeberg joins Perry to dive into the wildly successful Godzilla Minus One! Praised both at home and abroad for good reason, there’s a lot to unpack here. @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social japanonfilm.com/godzilla-1/

Still looking for new and returning guests. More info at the link.

We kick off Season 12 with returning guest and author Frank Schildiner to discuss Ring 0, the prequel to the Ring series and the origins of Sadako. Though better than some of the other sequels, this still leaves a lot to be desired. @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social japanonfilm.com/ring0/

I'm in the process of migrating websites, so if you're interested in being a guest, please DM me.

Japan On Film is now seeking out both new and returning guests for the upcoming season! If you like discussing Japanese film, find out more at the link: japanonfilm.com/guest/

Japan On Film is now seeking out both new and returning guests for the upcoming season! If you like discussing Japanese film, find out more at the link: japanonfilm.com/guest/

All Season 12 episodes have been edited, uploaded, and scheduled! A new season of exploring Japanese movies begins on January 8th!

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A group of 51 Japanese novelists, including Akutagawa Prize winner Ri Kotomi, released a statement denouncing discriminating against LGBTQ people to coincide with Transgender Day of Remembrance: "Literature cannot be a party to discrimination, oppression, & exclusion."

We have a shit ton of trolls coming here They're losing traction on the hellscape & r getting desperate So its simple: DO NOT ENGAGE REPORT IF THEY THREATEN OR PRETEND TO BE SOMEONE ELSE TELL US, THEN BLOCK If you engage with them, they'll be everywhere Does everyone understand the assignment?

Good movie about changing political identities and the fallout of the student movements in the Showa Era.

For every like, I’ll post a Japanese movie I love.

Welcome to THE CLOSE-UP. Deep dives on cinema and television. Here’s our Mission Statement. We hope you give us a follow. theclose-up.co.uk/2024/10/27/t...

The Film Stories podcast tells the stories behind the making of movies. This latest episode? Well, let's just say it doesn't sound like it was much fun being on the set of 2000's Charlie Angels...

OK Japan cinephiles, top 5 favorite Japanese horror films? I’ll start: 1. Battle Royale 2. Audition 3. Suicide Club 4. One Missed Call 5. Pulse If people like this, I’ll do more genres or themes.

Created a starter pack for some of the show's guests. If I missed you and you'd like to be on it, then drop me a line.

New people! Welcome from Jigoku. This is a podcast for Japanese film lovers. All genres, from famous to obscure. I love looking at Japanese culture/history/society through film. Part of the @filmstories.bsky.social network and website is japanonfilm.com, plus on all podcast providers.