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			Miyoko Amid the tidal wave of so-so manga adaptations, this stylish debut feature stands out for many reasons.

			The Primitchibu World An introduction to the world of Osaka filmmaker Kasumi Hiraoka, who channels the spirits of Teruo Ishii and Shuji Terayama.

			Pyuupiru 2001 - 2008 A fascinating and touching portrait of a controversial artist who is his own greatest creation.

			Hairpin Circus Japan's ultimate car action movie? A forgotten gem from 1972, ripe for rediscovery.

			Tsumugi Former porn star Sora Aoi stars in this pink tale of unbound high school desire.

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			4 Anime Books Reviews of Jonathan Clements's Schoolgirl Milky Crisis and three other recent publications on anime.

His latest documentary A Normal Life, Please! is a timely, eye-opening and disturbing account of free-market capitalism gone awry. Jasper Sharp interviews Tokachi Tsuchiya, the man who lifted the lid on malpractice through a splendid film.

Our contributors give you their likes and dislikes of the past year in Japanese film.

PLUS: The votes of the Best of 2009 Readers Poll are in! And the winner is...

An underground visionary returns to filmmaking. Shozin Fukui looks back on his career and discusses his latest film S-94.




January 1 - February 27		Yasujiro Ozu retrospective BFI Southbank, London, England


June 22		Tokyo Sonata - [Masters of Cinema (UK). Region 2. English subtitles.]
August 25		Nikkatsu Noir box set - [Eclipse (USA). Region 1. English subtitles.]

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