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The renowned Japanese director's latest film, set in the near future, follows a couple who choose to raise a state-of-the-art humanoid as their son, raising questions about technological progress and human connection.
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Simu Liu and Barbie co-star Issa Rae made the joke whilst presenting at the Golden Globes
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The streaming giant reveals a dramatic surge in anime viewership, tripling in five years, as it prepares to launch new
Premier League club, Newcastle United, has issued an apology and removed a scene from its new third kit promotional video
Shiraishi was convicted of murdering and dismembering nine people after luring them via social media has been executed, prompting renewed
Hideo Kojima cites English fluency and CG challenges rendering Asian faces as reasons for casting fewer Japanese actors in Death
Japan Cuts 2025 honors Kiyoshi Kurosawa with premieres, tributes, and a 30-film lineup spotlighting Japanese cinema’s past and future
Blood & Sweat is a Japanese-Nordic noir thriller starring Anne Watanabe and Jasper Pääkkönen in a cross-continental crime investigation
Cloud hits U.S. theaters July 18. A dark thriller on digital greed, it follows a Tokyo hustler's descent into isolation
Japan’s former Princess Mako has given birth to her first child in New York, marking a new chapter for the
Netflix Japan’s Bullet Train Explosion reboot rolls out with real trains, explosive action & local flair
RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro returns to the West End with stunning puppetry, live music, and Victoria Chen’s magical turn as
Japan awards Iwao Hakamata $1.4M for 40+ years on death row before acquittal; wrongful conviction exposes flaws in nation’s justice
AI-generated Ghibli-style art surges online, but Miyazaki’s past critique resurfaces, calling AI animation "an insult to life itself"
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The veteran actress is part of a surprising ensemble, including Tony Hale and Mel Brooks, for a film that addresses
The former Big Bang rapper and 'Squid Game' star is scheduled to release his first solo project since 2014, with
Netflix's record-breaking animated film is getting an extensive crossover, complete with an exclusive 'Demon Rush' mode and playable HUNTR/X outfits.
The visionary filmmaker is being celebrated for her record-setting animated film and for creating powerful, authentic representation within the entertainment
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TWICE will bring their 'This Is For' World Tour to North America and Europe, including a headline show at London's
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The fictional K-pop groups HUNTR/X and Saja Boys now have must-have official light sticks that synchronize to the music, cementing
In English football, a troubling spike in prejudice aimed at East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) communities has prompted an urgent,
Gemma Chan makes her gaming debut in 007 First Light as MI6’s Dr. Selina Tan, joining IO Interactive’s reimagined Bond