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Karate-Robo Zaborgar
Don’t take it seriously. A real tokusatsu (special-effects film) which focuses on the fun of ridiculous effects. The hero with his racing enginePublished on: -
Haru’s Journey
Old fisherman takes a journey so he’ll no longer burden his granddaughter Haru. Together they visit family in search of a new home. Japanese actor…Published on: -
Alice in the Underworld: The Dark Märchen Show!!
An unashamedly gothic version of Alice. For a start, the lead is played by a man. The viewer can determine whether it is kitsch, camp…Published on: -
Hot as Hell: The Deadbeat March
The recipe seems simple: a drugs deal goes awry and then a thousand things go wrong. A pinch of Tarantino, yet most comes from the…Published on: -
Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City
Master Miike can create a fantastic samurai film (see 13 Assassins), but his real speciality is completely insane fantasy and cult. A beautifully stylPublished on: -
13 Assassins
Spectacular film in the best samurai tradition. Cult director Miike made an overwhelming version for the Japanese cinemas, and the audience started whPublished on: -
Shooting Stars Never Return
Movement in the vast, industrial landscape of Yokohama’s port. Poetic work made by designer Ishikawa and stylist Barranger.Published on: -
Cold Fish
Sushi is usually made of fish, but fish knives are also good for filleting people. The owner of a large aquarium shop employs chilling methods…Published on: -
Midori-ko
It took the filmmaker ten years, but resulted in a beautiful, hand-drawn film. With a dark note and for an adult audience.Published on: -
Kaidan – Horror Classics
Horror usually makes us think of screams and blood, but Kaidan revolves around refined ghost stories from a forgotten Japan. The films are based on…Published on: