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BFI IMAX in Waterloo No one really talks about the "struggle" that fans of Japanese Cinema, like myself, go through by being fans outside of Japan. This experience is often overlooked, yet it is a nuanced topic that deserves attention and deeper exploration. While I fully acknowledge that this may fall under the category of "first-world problems," the challenges faced by international fans of Japanese films are multifaceted and can significantly impact our engagement with thi

Badly In Love season 2 has just dropped on Netflix, and it has once again reaffirmed itself as my favourite take on the Japanese reality television formula since Terrace House. This new season builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, introducing a fresh cast of colourful characters, even more tattoos, and diverse personalities who navigate the complexities of romance and relationships in a modern context. If you don't know, Badly In Love is a Japanese reality TV Sh

Are you a fan of Japanese movies and TV shows? Do you have a subscription to Amazon Prime? If you answered yes to both questions, then you’re in luck! Amazon Prime has a vast collection of Japanese movies and TV shows that you can watch anytime, anywhere. Now, some of these shows may not be available in your region. If that is the case, then let me know in the comment section, and I can send you a list of new recommendations! Without any further ado lets get into it! TV Shows

Everyone's still talking about shows like Last Samurai Standing and Shogun. Fair enough — they deserve the hype. But while these shows have been hogging the spotlight, Netflix Japan has quietly stacked its library with a run of dramas that almost nobody's covering. A legal drama about a lawyer who defends the people everyone else has given up on. A marriage mystery that plays out like a slow, quiet unraveling. A show about a man who can turn himself into gas and use it to ki

In 2020, during the COVID pandemic, I decided to start learning Japanese. You might roll your eyes, but at that time, studying Japanese or even committing to it wasn't as widespread as it is now. The whole Japanese language learning phenomenon deserves a closer look someday, given the surge of Japanese language content on social media since the pandemic, which is quite remarkable. Eventually, I discovered a language learning method called "Immersion," which involves learning

Usually, on the blog, we dig deep into Japanese cinema, classic dramas, and streaming highlights like Netflix's Human Vapor. But every once in a while, a cinematic event comes along that demands a detour. Taking a day off on a random Wednesday morning, I headed down to the Mecca of UK cinema—the BFI IMAX in Waterloo—for a 9:00 AM screening of Christopher Nolan’s epic, The Odyssey, presented in glorious 70mm film. Here is a recap of the experience and why this film is absolute