“The Summer Hikaru Died” is a slow-burn horror and a coming-of-age narrative, but its thematic layers and queer undertones open conversations about friendship and belonging. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/09/06/tv-streaming/queer-anime-summer-hikaru-died/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #tvstreaming #mokumokuren #anime #kadokawa #japanesefolklore

In the time it takes to get to work, streaming platform Samansa says it can change the way you watch movies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/08/14/tv-streaming/samansa-short-film-streaming/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #tvstreaming #film #streaming #samansa #shortfilms #startups

Takeru Satoh looks gorgeous playing a tortured genius in “Glass Heart” — a show that sounds great but rings hollow. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/08/07/tv-streaming/glass-heart/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #tvstreaming #netflix #jpop #takerusatoh #yumiyazaki#keitamachida #junshison