Movie Review: Hanasaku Iroha – Home Sweet Home

Summary: Ohana has grown accustomed to living in the hot springs inn her grandmother manages, Kissuisou. One day, the daughter of a manager for Kissuisou’s rival inn, Yuina, comes to Kissuisou for training to become a landlady herself. As Ohana is observing her training, she finds “a certain item” in the storeroom while cleaning. (Source: … More Movie Review: Hanasaku Iroha – Home Sweet Home

Movie Review: Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena

Summary: In a loose retelling of the Revolutionary Girl Utena TV series, Utena Tenjou arrives at Ohtori Academy, only to be immediately swept up in a series of duels for the hand of her classmate Anthy Himemiya and the power she supposedly holds. At the same time, Utena reunites with Touga Kiryuu, a friend from … More Movie Review: Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena

Movie Review: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Summary: The power to travel through time… It can be used for the good of humanity, or just selfishly abused. While many may fantasize about obtaining such a power, it has become nothing less than reality for otherwise-normal schoolgirl Konno Makoto. After a fated event, her life takes a turn for the extraordinary. Though she … More Movie Review: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Movie Review: Sengoku Basara: The Last Party

Summary: The story of the film is set after the conflict instigated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi ended, but not before the Battle of Sekigahara determines who shall be the Shogun of Japan. General Information: Directed by: Itsuro Kawasaki Studio: Production I.G Genres: Action, Historical, Martial Arts, Samurai, Super Power Rating: PG-13 – Teens 13 or older … More Movie Review: Sengoku Basara: The Last Party

Movie Review: Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki

Summary: The theme of the film is the love between parents and children. The story covers 13 years and begins with a 19-year-old college student named Hana who encounters and falls in “fairy tale-like” love with a “wolf man.” After marrying the wolf man, Hana gives birth and raises two wolf children—an older sister named … More Movie Review: Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki