Veteran Japanese producer and Tokyo Film Festival programmer Shozo Ichiyama selects his all-time favorite samurai films, ranging from Kobayashi's 'Samurai Rebellion' and Kurosawa's 'Throne of Blood' ...

When it comes to media, Japan is one of the greatest exporters of creative content. Whether it's Japanese film, video games, anime, or novels, the country consistently delivers quality storytelling ...

After one season, with a second set for 2026, Blue Eye Samurai quickly won over action and animation fans for one simple ...

Yes, Akira Kurosawa is basically synonymous with his most famous work, Seven Samurai, and though the man himself would probably be fine with that, a lot of Kurosawa's fans are not. It's true: As much ...

Akira Kurosawa’s epic has always been known for its action-film artistry, but there is emotional heft and nuance as well. By J. Hoberman Few movies have been more influential than “Seven Samurai,” an ...