HAPIVERI Magazine
Shinji Higuchi and the Future of Tokusatsu Cult...
Shinji Higuchi is a rare figure who stubbornly refused to go overseas even during Hollywood's dominance. In high school, while friends of his generation aspired to Hollywood through their admiration...
Shinji Higuchi and the Future of Tokusatsu Cult...
Shinji Higuchi is a rare figure who stubbornly refused to go overseas even during Hollywood's dominance. In high school, while friends of his generation aspired to Hollywood through their admiration...
Analyzing Takeshi Kitano's Major Films: Applyin...
Violent Cop (1989) was Takeshi Kitano's memorable directorial debut, symbolizing the moment of his “transformation” from Beat Takeshi into Takeshi Kitano. He unexpectedly took over a hard-boiled police drama originally...
Analyzing Takeshi Kitano's Major Films: Applyin...
Violent Cop (1989) was Takeshi Kitano's memorable directorial debut, symbolizing the moment of his “transformation” from Beat Takeshi into Takeshi Kitano. He unexpectedly took over a hard-boiled police drama originally...
Tatsuya Mori's Visual Expression: Applying Lang...
Director Tatsuya Mori is widely known for his work as a filmmaker, but he is also exceptionally gifted at crafting language. In addition to his roles as a film director...
Tatsuya Mori's Visual Expression: Applying Lang...
Director Tatsuya Mori is widely known for his work as a filmmaker, but he is also exceptionally gifted at crafting language. In addition to his roles as a film director...
Learning from Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Evil Does Not...
Evil Does Not Exist is a film in which director Ryusuke Hamaguchi focuses on the relationship between nature and human society. Set in a small village, the story depicts how...
Learning from Ryusuke Hamaguchi's Evil Does Not...
Evil Does Not Exist is a film in which director Ryusuke Hamaguchi focuses on the relationship between nature and human society. Set in a small village, the story depicts how...
Masahiro Shinoda and the Shochiku New Wave: Its...
In the 1960s, a new movement called the Shochiku New Wave emerged in Japanese cinema. Directors such as Masahiro Shinoda, Nagisa Oshima, and Yoshishige Yoshida stood at its center. Challenging...
Masahiro Shinoda and the Shochiku New Wave: Its...
In the 1960s, a new movement called the Shochiku New Wave emerged in Japanese cinema. Directors such as Masahiro Shinoda, Nagisa Oshima, and Yoshishige Yoshida stood at its center. Challenging...
The True Strength of Tetsuya Nakashima Revealed...
Nakashima's direction in Confessions is characterized by its remarkable fusion of innovative imagery and music. The opening 13-minute monologue by the teacher played by Takako Matsu draws viewers into the...
The True Strength of Tetsuya Nakashima Revealed...
Nakashima's direction in Confessions is characterized by its remarkable fusion of innovative imagery and music. The opening 13-minute monologue by the teacher played by Takako Matsu draws viewers into the...