It’s rare to see an anime series that is both compelling and so visually impressive.
A solid ending to a solid series
An excellent, gripping shonen action series
Reach for the stars!
Suffused with Ozu’s quiet wit and charm
While we wait impatiently for someone to release the Detroit Metal City movie here in the UK, director Toshio Lee has already wrapped up shooting his next movie. Box! is a drama about two young aspiring pugilists, played by Hayato Ichihara and Kengo Kora, friends and rivals in the world of the squared ring. You can grab the teaser trailer over at www.box-movie.jp
In other J-movie news, there is another Zatoichi movie in the works. Shingo Katori, who you may have seen in Monkey Magic, steps into the blind swordsman's shoes, with Junji Sakamoto behind the camera. Chanbara legend Tatsuya Nakadai is in the cast and apparently his character duels Ichi in the climactic duel, which frankly makes us feel all tingly inside.
Check out the trailer over here. Toho Studios has said this will be the last time Zatoichi appears on screen (hence that cunning title). We totally don't believe you, dudes.
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