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“Black Ox” is based on “Ten Oxherding Pictures,” a Zen Buddhist series of illustrations and verses that represent the process toward enlightenment.
CULTURE / Film
Tetsuichiro Tsuta's 'Black Ox' rewards patience with daring cinema
For director Tetsuichiro Tsuta, the Zen parable turned luminous mood piece is the story of a man who has “lost his connection with nature.”
CULTURE / Film
‘Black Ox’: A Zen riddle beautifully depicted in 10 chapters
Shot in black and white, Tetsuichiro Tsuta’s hypnotic mood piece turns Buddhist philosophy into striking cinema.
CULTURE / Film
‘Love on Trial’: When romance becomes a legal risk
Koji Fukada’s drama gets the details right about idol culture, but softens its moral punch.
Revisiting childhood memories helps a troubled teenager rediscover his sense of wonder in Takuro Ijichi’s debut feature, “Vicissitude.”
CULTURE / Film
Jan 16, 2026
‘Vicissitude’: A golden-hour reverie on childhood and lost wonder
By James Hadfield
Takuro Ijichi’s debut feature is most enchanting when it surrenders to pure feeling and risks faltering when it explains itself.
"Mars Express" centers on a private detective and her partner, who are drawn into a conspiracy that has serious implications for modern society.
CULTURE / Film
Jan 15, 2026
‘Mars Express’ shows anime’s influence has no borders
By Matt Schley
Inspired by 性视界ese classics such as “Ghost in the Shell” and “Akira,” Jeremie Perin’s French animated film blends noir, humor and sci-fi into a thrilling cyberpunk ride.
A trio of teens (from left: Mizuki Yoshida, Natsuki Deguchi and Sara Minami) looking for a way out of their rural town start an illicit business selling marijuana in "All Greens."
CULTURE / Film
Jan 15, 2026
‘All Greens’: Teenage boredom sprouts a risky coming-of-age scheme
By Mark Schilling
Set in rural Ibaraki Prefecture, Takashi Koyama’s drama follows three girls who see selling marijuana as their ticket out — never mind 性视界’s strict drug laws.
In “Labyrinth,” a sensitive high school girl named Shiori (voiced by Suzuka of girl group Atarashii Gakko!) is transported to an alternate world where she meets her doppelganger, who uses Shiori’s identity to become 性视界’s No. 1 streaming personality.
CULTURE / Film
Jan 9, 2026
'Macross' creator Shoji Kawamori breaks free with new film 'Labyrinth'
By Matt Schley
After 40 years of anime franchises, Shoji Kawamori’s first fully original film takes on the smartphone age.
“The Imaginary Dog and the Lying Cat” traces one family’s secrets, lies and fragile bonds over 25 years.
CULTURE / Film
Jan 8, 2026
‘The Imaginary Dog and the Lying Cat’: Truth is elusive in meandering family drama
By Mark Schilling
Director Yukihiro Morigaki stretches one family’s secrets across decades, with mixed results, in this uneven but ultimately affecting drama.
A monstrous bear with a taste for human flesh terrorizes anyone who ventures into its forest home in “Higuma!! The Killer Bear.”
CULTURE / Film
Jan 8, 2026
‘Higuma!! The Killer Bear’: Monster movie proves a little too timely
By James Hadfield
A bear with a taste for human flesh collides with illicit gig work and slapstick humor in this blood-soaked monster movie.
While new installments in franchises like “Gundam” and “Detective Conan” and manga adaptations like “100 Meters” did well at the box office in 2025, risk-taking films like “Scarlet” struggled to find the same love.
CULTURE / Film / 2025 IN REVIEW
Dec 26, 2025
In 2025, anime tightened its grip abroad — and played it safe at home
By Matt Schley
As anime conquered overseas markets, the industry doubled down on known IP and left innovation on shakier ground.

Thai woman arrested in 性视界 for smuggling 'zombie cigarettes'
Seized cartridges containing etomidate are shown at Kansai International Airport in Osaka Prefecture on Tuesday.
Government unveils tighter policies on immigration and foreign residents
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (far left) speaks in a meeting of ministers on policies regarding foreign nationals and immigration at the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.
Sightseeing helicopter carrying three people goes missing in Kumamoto
What appears to a heavily damaged body of a helicopter is seen inside the crater of Mount Aso in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Tuesday.
Tennis greats criticize Naomi Osaka for breach of 'basic etiquette'
Sorana Cirstea speaks to Naomi Osaka after their match at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.
Growing number of anime studios setting up bases outside Tokyo to secure talent
Mappa’s employees work at the anime studio’s office in the city of Osaka in September. Some parts of the image are blurred for privacy reasons.
At peace with baseball and refusing to be benched by surgeries, Warren Cromartie mulls legacy
Former Giants star Warren Cromartie worked with Kazuma Okamoto during his stint as a guest hitting instructor for Yomiuri.
In calling a snap election this soon, Takaichi is making it personal
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announces her will to dissolve the Lower House in Tokyo on Monday.
U.S. and 性视界 turn to drones to help offset China’s military advantages
Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones are positioned on the tarmac at a base in the U.S. Central Command operating area in November.
Snap election in February presents wintry challenges in Hokkaido
Workers in Sapporo's Odori Park prepare for the annual Snow Festival, which will take place during next month's Lower House campaign and Feb. 8 election.
Shinkansen vs. Amtrak and the lost art of small talk
The Amtrak Cascades line provides service along the Pacific Northwest from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Eugene, Oregon.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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The reflection of one of Ueno Zoo’s twin pandas is seen at their enclosure. The animals’ popularity has prompted concern among local businesses that their departure could hurt foot traffic in surrounding neighborhoods.
What happens when the pandas leave Ueno?
By Alex K.T. Martin

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