Ishirō Honda's momentous 1954 monster film was born out of a national tragedy in Japan. It has a bleak message for humanity that goes beyond cinematic spectacle. He will now navigate hostilities ...

Like the “asura,” demigods in Buddhist cosmology ... That show was partly a showcase for young Japanese directorial talent, though, with Kore-eda overseeing the project but only directing ...

Netflix has teamed up with Palme d’Or-winning Japanese auteur Hirokazu Kore-eda, who is writing and directing a classic ...

Just like the “asura,” demigods in Buddhist cosmology ... The original 1979 series aired on public broadcaster NHK in Japan, and went on to inspire several other Japanese family drama series ...

Ace Japanese film director Kore-eda Hirokazu is in advanced post-production on 'Asura,' a family drama series for Netflix.

Written and directed by Palme d’Or-winning auteur Hirokazu Kore-eda, Netflix’s Asura will premiere on January 9, 2025. The ...

The Japanese series stars Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono, Yu Aoi, and Suzu Hirose. Based on the novel Ashura no Gotoku by Kuniko Mukoda, Asura tells the story of four sisters: ikebana teacher Tsunako ...

Ace Japanese film director Kore-eda Hirokazu is ... Like the “asura,” demigods in Buddhist cosmology, these women embody a whirlwind of emotions, clashing fiercely yet sharing moments of ...

Good stories and artistic talent know no boundaries, and those captivated by exceptional cinematic experiences often look past subtitles. As cinema spreads across the globe, Japan shines as one of the ...

Shiori Shakuto received funding from the Australian Government, Australian National University and Cambridge University to conduct research for this project. What makes a good retirement?