Japanese Cinema Archives

Japanese Cinema Archives (JCA) is a bimonthly digital film journal publishing reviews on Japanese films and anime.

[Japanese Cinema Archives @JapanCineArcs]

First Release from JCA Press: Tokyo Tangents. A novel inspired by Haruki Murakami and Makoto Shinkai. Available now on Amazon! Read more here: https://t.co/TQ8xTlqF8m

[Third Window Films @thirdwindow]

Explaining the Meaning Behind Japan’s Wildest Comedy SURVIVE STYLE 5+ @JapanCineArcs
In UK cinemas from Sep 10 and UHD/Bluray/Digital Oct 19!
https://t.co/LD116BuItq

[Third Window Films @thirdwindow]

Tadanobu Asano's best flics ranked @JapanCineArcs with SURVIVE STYLE 5+ at #2!
One of the greatest stars of Japanese cinema in one of his wildest roles!
Experience @asano_tadanobu's SURVIVE STYLE 5 in UK cinemas from Sep 10 and UHD/Bluray/Digital Oct 19!
https://t.co/iLf8aGKEH3

[Japanese Cinema Archives @JapanCineArcs]

Thanks to Reader's Favorite for this nice review of my book 😁
https://t.co/RGiN8bNk6J

[Studio Ghibli @TheGhibliFamily]

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[Japanese Cinema Archives @JapanCineArcs]

Look no further for amazing patches! Just got this batch in the mail from Neoshiki. Awesome stuff for all your patchwork needs! Check out the stores here:
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[Japanese Cinema Archives @JapanCineArcs]

"A Silent Voice" isn't just about bullying. It quietly exposes Japan's culture of ostracism, rigid hierarchies, and unspoken rules that dictate who belongs—and who doesn't. Check out my analysis here: https://t.co/RLm1m5VnNE

[Third Window Films @thirdwindow]

Takashi Ishii’s 4 Tales of Nami limited edition bluray box set is out Aug 25!
Pre-order this lovely collection of 4 films from the legendary Takashi Ishii over @Terracotta_Dist
https://t.co/iBqBZPN4Q1

[Japanese Cinema Archives @JapanCineArcs]

Sansho the Bailiff is a revered masterpiece among Japanese cinephiles—yet criminally overlooked at large. Discover the genre-defying samurai epic here.
https://t.co/d8R3j5zhsK

[The Reading Bud @TheReadingBud]

Just wrapped up Tokyo Tangents by Robin S. Hasuki—a surreal, beautifully strange exploration of Tokyo’s hidden lives. If you love #literaryfiction that feels like a dream unraveling, this is for you.

Full #review here: https://t.co/6c4Fu69qbv via @thereadingbud

[Janus Films @janusfilms]

Akira Kurosawa like you've never seen before! Which one are you most excited to catch?

New restorations of your favorite titles from Akira Kurosawa at @FilmForumNYC on 7/18 and select cities soon!

[Japanese Cinema Archives @JapanCineArcs]

The definitive ranking of Japanese movies featuring Tadanobu Asano—how many have you watched, and which ones did you miss?
https://t.co/rFfcyEkwp0

[Japan Society Film @js_film_nyc]

A grand spectacle unparalleled in scale, Akira Kurosawa’s magisterial epic RAN (1985) finds beauty in chaos, adapting Shakespeare's "Lear" for the Sengoku period.

Screening this Fri. 6/20 for its 40th anniversary in 35mm.

[lulu @stilIwalking]

Happy 105th birthday to the late Setsuko Hara

[Nippon Connection @NipponFilmfest]

The countdown is on! From May 27 to June 1, 2025, the Nippon Connection Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary!! 🌸✨ First highlights revealed: Films by Kazuya Shiraishi, Mipo O, Go Koga & more! 🎬

https://t.co/AthZRQ4wKO

[Nippon Connection @NipponFilmfest]

#NipponSpecials🎬 In cooperation with Harmonie Arthouse Kino in Frankfurt, we present the legendary adult anime UROTSUKIDOJI – LEGEND OF THE OVERFIEND by Hideo Takayama!
📍Where? Harmonie Arthouse Kino
🗓️When? December 4, 2024, 21:00 o'clock
ℹ️ Tickets: https://t.co/TK5uJA8EDb

[リアル -ЯeaL- @realofficial_12]

🇯🇵 NEWS 🇩🇪

5月27日から6月1日までドイツ・フランクフルトで開催される「ニッポン・コネクション」日本映画祭にЯeaLが出演決定！

ЯeaL is set to perform at the "Nippon Connection" Japanese Film Festival, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany, from May 27 to June 1.

https://t.co/a28vUmenxG

[Japanese Cinema Archives @JapanCineArcs]

@anime_twits Keeps getting better every time I see it. Perhaps it’s time to redo my review? Might it be just as good as Kon’s other masterpieces? https://t.co/H7T9bBvPVh

[Japanese Cinema Archives @JapanCineArcs]

Your Name is more than body swaps and romance—it explores Japan’s struggle with identity, memory, and disaster. Unravel its deeper meaning in our analysis. #yourname #kiminonawa #makotoshinkai
https://t.co/18H5rK2reZ

[Japanese Cinema Archives @JapanCineArcs]

While Ozu captured Japan’s quiet decline, Shôhei Imamura dived into its chaos. As a teen, he witnessed postwar prostitution, poverty, and black markets firsthand—formative experiences that shaped his raw, visceral films. Meet the rebel of Japanese cinema.
https://t.co/9NHC5ZXsDs