Japanese Movie - Preorders (Jan-Mar, 2003)

2003年1月20日 (月)

Let's check out what's coming in Japanese movies over the next few months.

Topping the list is Returner, a sci-fi action starring international superstar Takeshi Kaneshiro. Born to Taiwanese father and Japanese mother, the trilingual actor is now among the hottest actors anywhere in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan. Presented in a double-disc set, the initial limited edition of the movie goes on sale Mar. 7.

Rising actor Yosuke Kubotsuka plays a little odd hero in Ping Pong. Following box-office movies Laundry and Go, Kubotsuka keeps exploring new characters in this hilarious movie. His brand new feature film Kyokino Sakura is scheduled for DVD release Apr. 21. Be sure to check it out!

More new Japanese movies: first love story directed by award-winning actor/comedian/filmmaker Takeshi Kitano - Dolls, a robbery comedy/drama starring Shinichi Tsusumi and Ko Shibazaki - Drive, Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece Kagemusha and the saga of children's hero Hrurricanger.