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Fumi Nikaido
is a Japanese actress and fashion model. Career Starting as a model in Naha, Okinawa, Nikaidō made her film debut in 2009 in ''Toad's Oil'', directed by Kōji Yakusho. She and Shota Sometani received the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actor and Actress Award for their work in Shion Sono's '' Himizu'' at the 68th Venice International Film Festival in 2011. In 2014, she was introduced in ''Variety'' as an "Int'l Star You Should Know" and New York Asian Film Festival awarded her as an "International Rising Star". Filmography Film *''Sorasoi'' (2009) *''Toad's Oil'' (2009) *''Ringing in Their Ears'' (2011) - Michico Narita *''Looking for a True Fiancee'' (2011), Emi *'' Himizu'' (2011), Keiko Chazawa *''The Warped Forest'' (2011) *''The Boy Inside'' (2012), Kie *'' Lesson of the Evil'' (2012), Reika Katagiri *''Brain Man'' (2013), Noriko Midorikawa *''Why Don't You Play in Hell?'' (2013), Michico *''Mourning Recipe'' (2013), Imo *'' My Man'' (2014), Hana Kusarino *''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
68th Berlin International Film Festival
The 68th annual Berlin International Film Festival took place from 15 to 25 February 2018. German filmmaker Tom Tykwer served as Jury President. American film director Wes Anderson's animated film ''Isle of Dogs'' opened the festival, becoming first animated film to open the fest. The Romanian film '' Touch Me Not'' directed by Adina Pintilie won the Golden Bear, which also served as the closing night film. Jury Main Competition The following people were named for the jury for the Berlinale Competition section: International jury * Tom Tykwer, film director, screenwriter, producer and composer (Germany) - Jury President * Cécile de France, actress (Belgium) * Chema Prado, journalist and film critic (Spain) * Adele Romanski, film producer (United States) * Ryuichi Sakamoto, musician and composer (Japan) * Stephanie Zacharek, journalist and film critic (United States) Best First Feature Award Jury The following people were on the jury for the Best First Feature Award: * Jona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lesson Of The Evil
, known in English as ''Lesson of the Evil'', is a 2012 Japanese horror film directed by Takashi Miike starring Hideaki Itō. It is an adaptation of Yusuke Kishi's 2010 novel of the same name. A seinen manga under the same name, illustrated by Eiji Karasuyama, was also released in 2012 by Kodansha in ''Good! Afternoon'' magazine. The story contains many references to German culture, such as mention of Goethe's ''The Sorrows of Young Werther'' and a vinyl record playing "Mack the Knife" by Bertolt Brecht. Plot Seiji Hasumi, an English teacher, is loved by his students and respected by his peers. He graduates from Harvard University with an MBA and works at Morgenstern, a European investment bank, for two years. Hasumi returns to Japan to pursue high school teaching. However, his outward charm masks his true nature. In reality, Hasumi is a sociopath unable to feel empathy for other human beings. Specifically, he has a severe antisocial personality disorder. Having killed both his pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Longer Human
is a 1948 Japanese novel by Osamu Dazai. It is considered Dazai's masterpiece and ranks as the second-best selling novel ever in Japan, behind Natsume Sōseki's ''Kokoro''. The literal translation of the title, discussed by Donald Keene in his preface to the English translation, is "Disqualified From Being Human". The novel, narrated in first person, contains several elements which portray an autobiographical basis but is in fact categorized under the semi-autobiographical genre since the characters in the book are all fictional. The novel presents recurring themes in the author's life, including suicide, social alienation, and depression. Much like the protagonist Yōzō, Dazai attempted suicide a total of five times in his lifetime, with consorts, until ultimately succeeding in taking his own life with his lover at the time, a woman named Tomie Yamazaki. Many believe the book to have been his will, as Dazai took his own life shortly after the last part of the book (which had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fly Me To The Saitama
is a 2019 Japanese comedy film directed by Hideki Takeuchi, based on the 1980s manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Mineo Maya. It was released to critical acclaim and received 12 nominations at the 43rd Japan Academy Film Prize, taking home the Japan Academy Film Prize for Director of the Year, Director of the Year, Japan Academy Film Prize for Screenplay of the Year, Screenplay of the Year, and Japan Academy Film Prize for Best Film Editing, Best Film Editing. It also won the Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Film, Best Film at Blue Ribbon Awards. With a gross of $32.8 million it was the 13th highest-grossing film of 2019 in Japan. Plot In present-day Saitama Prefecture, Saitama, Aimi's parents are driving her to her engagement ceremony. Aimi's parents are upset that Aimi plans to move to Tokyo after the marriage because residents of Tokyo have long looked down on residents of Saitama. To avoid arguing, they pass the time by listening to the radio, which is playin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River's Edge (2018 Film)
is a 2018 Japanese film directed by Isao Yukisada. It is based on a manga of the same title by Kyoko Okazaki. It was screened in the Panorama section at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Fumi Nikaidō as Haruna Wakakusa * Ryo Yoshizawa as Ichiro Yamada * Shuhei Uesugi as Kannonzaki * Sumire Chara as Kozue Yoshikawa * Shiori Doi as Rumi * Aoi Morikawa is a Japanese actress and model who is affiliated with Stardust Promotion. Biography Morikawa was born in Aichi Prefecture in 1995. She has five family members and was the only daughter, and has two brothers. In 2010, Morikawa won the ''Seven ... as Kannna Tajima References External links * * 2018 films 2018 comedy-drama films Japanese comedy-drama films 2010s Japanese-language films Films directed by Isao Yukisada Live-action films based on manga 2010s Japanese films {{2010s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inuyashiki (film)
''Inuyashiki'' (いぬやしき) is a 2018 Japanese superhero film based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Hiroya Oku. The film premiered in April 2018, and it is the first of the planned "Miracle Man" Trilogy. ''Inuyashiki'' is directed by Shinsuke Sato and stars Noritake Kinashi, Takeru Satoh, Fumi Nikaidō and Kanata Hongō. It was first announced in December 2016. Plot Ichirō Inuyashiki finds himself unable to protect his family, and facing various problems in his home and work life. He has no friends, and is treated poorly by his wife and family. He meets a small dog on the street, which unexpectedly leads him to a park where he is accidentally killed by a crash-landing alien force. To apologize for accidentally killing him, the alien force reconstructs him, changing his body into a highly sophisticated machine that gives him superhero-like powers, with offensive powers and the ability to fly. He also discovers he has the power to heal illnes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scoop!
''Scoop!'' is a 2016 Japanese suspense comedy drama film directed by and starring Masaharu Fukuyama. It was released in Japan by Toho on October 1, 2016. Plot Cast *Masaharu Fukuyama as Shizuka Miyakonojō *Fumi Nikaidō as Nobi Namekawa *Yō Yoshida as Sadako Yokokawa *Kenichi Takitō as Baba *Lily Franky as Charagen *Takumi Saito *Shinya Tsukamoto is a Japanese people, Japanese filmmaker, film producer, screenwriter, Film editing, editor, Film director, director, cinematographer, art director, production designer and actor. With a considerable cult following both domestically and abroad ... *Ren Ishikawa Reception The film was fourth placed on its opening weekend in Japan, with 127,542 admissions and in gross. References External links * * 2010s Japanese films Japanese comedy-drama films 2016 comedy-drama films Toho films Films directed by Hitoshi Ōne {{2010s-Japan-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Someone (film)
is a 2016 Japanese drama film based on the novel by the same name by Ryo Asai. It was released in Japan by Toho on October 15, 2016. Plot Five university students gather to exchange information on their job search activities. They encourage each other and post their thoughts and worries on Twitter, but behind that they have a lot on their minds. Takuto Ninomiya (Takeru Satoh) observes those around him. His roommate Kotaro Kamiya (Masaki Suda) has a bright personality and communicates well with others. Mizuki Tanabe (Kasumi Arimura) is Kotaro Kamiya's ex-girlfriend. Takuto Ninomiya has feelings for his roommate's ex-girlfriend. Rika Kobayakawa (Fumi Nikaidō) is determined to land a job. Takayoshi Miyamoto (Masaki Okada) is critical of job-seeking activities, but he later tries to get a job. Cast * Takeru Satoh as Takuto Ninomiya * Kasumi Arimura as Mizuki Tanabe * Masaki Suda as Kotaro Kamiya * Fumi Nikaidō as Rika Kobayakawa * Masaki Okada as Takayoshi Miyamoto * Takayuki Yam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolf Girl And Black Prince
is a Japanese shōjo manga series written by Ayuko Hatta. It was adapted into a drama CD in 2013. In 2014, the May issue of Shueisha's Bessatsu Margaret magazine announced that an anime television had been green-lit. The anime aired from October 5 to December 21, 2014. Sentai Filmworks has licensed the series. The anime stares with Erika falling in love with her fake boyfriend, Black Prince Kyoya and must deal with him refusing to accept his feelings for her. Plot Erika Shinohara is a high school student who desperately wants to fit in a clique so she would not become lonely. However, because her clique consists of girls who have boyfriends, she has to resort to tell lies about having one herself. To make them more authentic, Erika takes a photo of a random guy in the street. Unfortunately, the guy, Kyoya Sata, turns out to be the most popular boy from her school. Erika asks him to pretend to be her boyfriend, which he agrees to under one condition: that she become his "Wolf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misono Universe
is a 2015 Japanese music youth drama film directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita. It was released on February 14, 2015. Cast *Subaru Shibutani *Fumi Nikaidō Reception The film has grossed at the Japanese box office. Awards *Fantasia International Film Festival 2015 - Best actor(Subaru Shibutani), Best screenwriter A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based. ...(Tomoe Kanno) References External links * * Films directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita Japanese drama films 2015 drama films 2015 films 2010s Japanese films 2010s Japanese-language films {{2010s-Japan-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hibi Rock
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Katsumasa Enokiya. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Young Jump'' from June 2010 to February 2015, with its chapters collected in six ''tankōbon'' volumes. A live action film adaptation premiered in November 2014. Cast * Shuhei Nomura as Takurō Hibinuma *Fumi Nikaidō as Saki Utagawa Media Manga Written and illustrated by Katsumasa Enokiya, ''Hibi Rock'' was serialized in Shueisha's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Young Jump'' from June 3, 2010, to February 19, 2015. Shueisha collected its chapters in six ''tankōbon'' volumes, released from October 19, 2010, to March 19, 2015. Volume list Live action film A live action film adaptation, directed by Yu Irie, was announced in March 2014. The film was distributed by Shochiku and premiered on November 22, 2014. Reception It was nominated for the fifth Manga Taishō The is a Japanese comics award recognizing achievement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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