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[Photo &] Masterpiece 'Railway Man' Returns to the Screen After 25 Years

[Photo &] Masterpiece 'Railway Man' Returns to the Screen After 25 Years

Starring the late Ken Takakura and Ryoko Hirosue, re-released on January 7 next year
The Japanese masterpiece film 'Railway Man', which garnered 290,000 viewers in Seoul alone during its domestic release in 2000, has confirmed its re-release on January 7, 2026.Starring the late Ken Takakura and Ryoko Hirosue, this work begins with the story of a railway man, Oto, who has dedicated...
【THE Yakai】 Sakurai Sho X Kitagawa Keiko, Heart-Fluttering Statement After 10 Years of Filming Together:

【THE Yakai】 Sakurai Sho X Kitagawa Keiko, Heart-Fluttering Statement After 10 Years of Filming Together: "We Can't Meet After Retirement"... What Shocking Holiday Routine Did the 'Mystery' Combo Reveal?

Kitagawa, Now a Mother of Two, Critiques Workaholic Sakurai: "You Crave It More"... Viewers Cheer, "We Want to See This Combination Forever"
Arashi's Sakurai Sho (43) and actress Kitagawa Keiko (39) showcased their unchanging 'true friend chemistry' while spending time together for the first time in 10 years.On the 27th, TBS's flagship entertainment show 'Sakurai·Ariyoshi THE Yakai ' revealed a special two-person filming location...
2025 Korean Release of Japanese Live-Action Film Box Office No. 1

2025 Korean Release of Japanese Live-Action Film Box Office No. 1

Third Visit to Korea.. GV, Stage Greetings, etc. Held
The film 〈8 Exit〉's 'Walking Man' is once again coming to Korea. The film 〈8 Exit〉, shining as the box office number one among Japanese live-action films released in 2025, has opened reservations for Coach Yamato's encore stage greeting and GV to repay the warm support of Korean audiences.
Director Lee Sang-il's 'KOKUHO' Tops Box Office for Japanese Live-Action Films!

Director Lee Sang-il's 'KOKUHO' Tops Box Office for Japanese Live-Action Films!

Breaking the Box Office Record for Japanese Live-Action Films in 22 Years
The film 〈KOKUHO〉 by director Lee Sang-il, who is of Korean descent, has broken the highest box office revenue record for Japanese live-action films.According to reports from Kyodo News and Nihon Keizai Shimbun on the 25th, distributor Toho announced that 〈KOKUHO〉 has attracted a cumulative...
Popular Character 'Chiikawa' Confirmed for Theatrical Animation Production... Set to Release in Summer 2026

Popular Character 'Chiikawa' Confirmed for Theatrical Animation Production... Set to Release in Summer 2026

Original Creator Nagano Directly in Charge of the Script... 'Siren Arc' Long Episode Adaptation
The character 'Chiikawa', which has gained explosive popularity in Japan, is being made into a theatrical animation. Officially announced on November 24, the movie 'Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid's Island' is set to be released in theaters nationwide in the summer of 2026.
2026 First Half of Japanese Live-Action Films Are Coming in Droves!

2026 First Half of Japanese Live-Action Films Are Coming in Droves!

From Hirokazu Kore-eda's New Work to Yuji Sakamoto's Screenplay!
Media Castle has garnered attention by officially unveiling its lineup for the first half of 2026, including 〈5 Centimeters Per Second〉, 〈Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight〉, 〈The Lamb in the Box〉, and 〈The World of Unrequited Love〉.
'Japanese Director's Film' 'National Treasure', Rotten Tomatoes 100% Record

'Japanese Director's Film' 'National Treasure', Rotten Tomatoes 100% Record

Alongside 〈Can't Help It〉 with a Rotten Tomatoes Freshness Score of 100%
The reaction to the film 〈National Treasure〉 is hot.As the film 〈National Treasure〉 is set to be released in South Korea on the 19th, it has shown off its impressive Rotten Tomatoes Freshness Score of 100%. 〈National Treasure〉 has received perfect reviews, being called 'the best Japanese film of...
KOKUHO, a Live-Action Japanese Film on the Verge of Breaking Box Office Records, Director Lee Sang-il Shares the Purifying Power of Art

KOKUHO, a Live-Action Japanese Film on the Verge of Breaking Box Office Records, Director Lee Sang-il Shares the Purifying Power of Art

The Korean-Japanese Director Reveals the Mystique of Onnagata and the Conflict Structure of Bloodlines and Outsiders
The film 〈KOKUHO〉 directed by Korean-Japanese director Lee Sang-il is on the verge of breaking the all-time highest box office record for live-action Japanese films. This work, based on the 'onnagata' of kabuki, attracted over 10 million viewers since its release in Japan last June, ranking second...
'First Japanese Film to Reach 10 Million by a Korean Director' Director Lee Sang-il, 'Memorable Experience Working on Pachinko 2'

'First Japanese Film to Reach 10 Million by a Korean Director' Director Lee Sang-il, 'Memorable Experience Working on Pachinko 2'

"I felt that Korean actors have a very firm mindset, and their acting theory is solid and well-founded. Therefore, communication went smoothly."
Director Lee Sang-il of 〈KOKUHO〉 reflected on his past experiences working with Korean actors.The film 〈KOKUHO〉 is set to be released on the 19th, and immediately after being unveiled to domestic reporters at a press screening at CGV Yongsan I-Park on the afternoon of the 13th, a press conference...
Japanese Filmmakers Support! Continuing Messages of Encouragement for the College Entrance Exam

Japanese Filmmakers Support! Continuing Messages of Encouragement for the College Entrance Exam

'National Treasure' and 'Chainsaw Man: The Movie' Stars' Fighting Spirit
Japanese filmmakers have sent messages of support to Korean students taking the college entrance exam. First, director Lee Sang-il of 〈National Treasure〉, along with actors Ryo Yoshizawa and Soya Kurokawa, released a message of encouragement for the exam.