New anime takes on manga like aesthetic The Story Behind Uzumaki Uzumaki, meaning “spiral” in Japanese, follows the inhabitants of the small, fictional town of Kurouzu-cho as they become obsessed with spirals. The plot centers on high school student Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend Shuichi Saito as they witness the horrifying effects this spiral curse hasContinue reading “Have you seen Uzumaki”
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Okiku & The World: Review
“Okiku and the World”: A Different Vision of Edo-Era Japan. When it comes to jidaigeki (Japanese historical dramas), most people imagine honorable samurai and picturesque Edo-era villages. However, director Junji Sakamoto has a different vision in mind. His latest film, “Okiku and the World,” takes us to a grittier, darker side of Japan’s Edo era.Continue reading “Okiku & The World: Review”
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