Anime may have dominated the charts in 2025, but the real surprise was a kabuki drama that shot to No. 1 and stayed there for weeks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/12/04/film/demon-slayer-infinity-castle-kokuho-festivals/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #film #japanesefilm #2025inreview #kokuho #demonslayer #anime #chiehayakawa #kazuoishiguro #keiishikawa #shomiyake #tatsuyanakadai
Chie Hayakawa’s luminous feature is as powerful and thoughtful as its young lead, newcomer Yui Suzuki. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/06/26/film/renoir/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #film #japanesefilm#chiehayakawa #yuisuzuki #hikariishida #cannesfilmfestival #cannes