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Battle Royale
Not a stone is left unturned, not a secret left unrevealed. A whopping Battle Royale resource.
http://www.battleroyalefilm.net
Ichi the Killer
The long-awaited uncut DVD is here. Check out the site for all the specs, plus a ton of info on Miike, Asano and their partners in crime.
http://www.ichithekiller.com
Kurosawa
This is the official website to the new documentary about the life and work of Akira Kurosawa. It contains clips and interviews from the film, background info on Kurosawa and his film and collaborators.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/shows/kurosawa/kurosawa.html
Moonlight Whispers
Official site for the American release of Akihiko Shiota's Moonlight Whispers, a.k.a. Sasayaki.
http://www.viz.com/sasayaki/
The Most Terrible Time in My Life
The US release site for Kaizo Hayashi's hard-boiled noir redux has tons of info on the production and talent involved.
http://www.viz.com/ttml/
Perfect Blue
Fact and fiction mix in the real version of Mima's Room.
http://www.perfectblue.com
The Ringworld
All the secrets of the Ring phenomenon revealed.
http://www.theringworld.com
Shinobi No Mono
In-depth website dedicated to the classic ninja film series. Everything you always wanted to know about those masked men.
http://shinobinomono.oninohana.com
Tadanobu Asano
The official site for the actor whose popularity (and talent) knows no bounds.
http://www.asanotadanobu.com
Meiko Kaji
Impressively detailed site devoted to Lady Snowblood / Sasori herself: the ravishing Meiko Kaji. In addition to a biography and filmography there's a whopping gallery and an archive of Kaji's songs on mp3. In English and French.
http://www.meiko-kaji.com
Toshiro Mifune
All you'd want to know about Japan's greatest screen star.
http://www.sprout.org/toshiro/index.html
Nikkatsu Action Lounge
Fully devoted to the stars of the Nikkatsu films of the 50s and 60s, including Jo Shishido, Akira Kobayashi, Tetsuya Watari and the delectable Mari Annu.
http://shishido0.tripod.com
Hiroyuki Sanada
An enthusiastic fansite.
http://www.hiroyukisanada.com
Jo Shishido
From the maker of the Nikkatsu Action Lounge comes Yaju No Webpage, a site dedicated to the one and only Jo Shishido. Complete with before-and-after photos of those famous collagen cheeks.
http://www.angelfire.com/ok4/shishido
Koji Yakusho
An exhaustive fansite dedicated to Japan's premier screen actor.
http://www.pymmik.com/index.html
Shunji Iwai online
Well we don't like his films much, but a lot of people do, and he is one of the most important directors Japan produced in the 90s. If you don't take our word for it, at least take a look at his website.
http://www.swallowtail-web.com/en/index.html
Shusuke Kaneko
The new master of the big monsters also has his own very informative official website, and luckily everything's available in English.
http://www.shusuke-kaneko.com
Naomi Kawase
The official site for the director of Hotaru, Suzaku and The Weald. Mainly in Japanese but also partially in English.
http://www3.kcn.ne.jp/~kumie/
Ryuhei Kitamura
The official site for the man behind Versus, Azumi and Godzilla: Final Wars. In English.
http://www.ryuhei-kitamura.com
Takeshi Kitano
Hugely detailed site dedicated to Japan's top contemporary filmmaker. Lots of info on his life, his films, his books, and just about anything else related to Kitano.
http://www.kitanotakeshi.com/
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Kore-eda's official site is an appropriately restrained and moody affair. Mostly in Japanese.
http://www.kore-eda.com
Akira Kurosawa
Very in-depth site with tons of info on every aspect of the films, life and career of the master. In English and French.
http://www.kurofan.com
Hayao Miyazaki
Nausicaa.net is a dedicated, exhaustive site with incredible amounts of info on the wonderful world of Hayao Miyazaki and his Studio Ghibli cohorts.
http://www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/
Mamoru Oshii
A fansite dedicated to the anime legend.
http://www.thebassethound.net
Yasujiro Ozu
In-depth and nicely designed, a great resource on the immortal Ozu.
http://www.ozuyasujiro.com
Seijun Suzuki
45 Caliber Samurai is back at last. After a long absence, the web's best Seijun Suzuki resource is up and running again. Head here for all things Suzuki.
http://sweetbottom.tripod.com
Hiroshi Teshigahara
Official website for Hiroshi Teshigahara (1927-2001), legendary flow-arranger and the director of such 60s classics as Woman in the Dunes and Face of Another.
http://www.teshigaharahiroshi.com
American Cinematheque (USA)
http://www.americancinematheque.com
Animeigo
http://www.animeigo.com
Artsmagic (USA)
http://www.artsmagicdvd.com
Artsmagic / Eastern Cult Cinema (UK)
http://www.artsmagic.co.uk/EasternCultCinema/index2.htm
Artsmagic / Warrior (UK)
http://www.artsmagic.co.uk/Samurai/samurai.htm
Asian Film Network (Germany)
http://www.asianfilmnetwork.com
Criterion Collection (USA)
http://www.criterionco.com
Discotek Media (USA)
http://discotekmedia.com
Eastern Eye (Australia)
http://www.easterneye.com.au/
Eureka Video / Masters of Cinema (UK)
http://www.eurekavideo.co.uk
Fantoma (USA)
http://www.fantoma.com
Home Vision Entertainment (USA)
http://www.homevision.com
Image Entertainment (USA)
http://www.image-entertainment.com
Japan Shock / Mo Asia (Holland)
http://www.japan-shock.com
Media Blasters / Tokyo Shock (USA)
http://www.media-blasters.com
Mei Ah (Hong Kong)
http://www.meiah.com
Mondo Macabro (USA)
http://www.mondomacabrodvd.com/
Pagan Films (UK)
http://www.paganfilms.com
Panik House Entertainment (USA)
http://www.panikhouse.com
Rapid Eye Movies (Germany)
http://www.rapideyemovies.de
Rarovideo (Italy)
http://www.rarovideo.com
Sacrament / Salvation Films (UK)
http://www.salvation-films.com
Subversive Cinema (USA)
http://www.subversivecinema.com
Tartan Video / Asia Extreme (UK)
http://www.tartanvideo.com
Unearthed Films (USA)
http://www.unearthedfilms.com
Universe (Hong Kong)
http://www.uih.com.hk
Ventura Distribution (USA)
http://www.venturadistribution.com
Wild Side (France)
http://www.wildsideproject.com
World Wide Cinema (Holland)
http://www.worldwidecinema.net
100 Meter Films
http://www.100meterfilms.com/en/index.html
Amuse
http://www.amuse-pictures.com
Asmik Ace
http://www.asmik-ace.co.jp
Bitter's End
http://www.bitters.co.jp
Gaga Communications
http://www.gaga.ne.jp
Kadokawa
http://www.kadokawa.co.jp
KSS
http://www.kss-inc.co.jp
Nikkatsu
http://www.nikkatsu.com
Nippon Herald
http://www.herald.co.jp
Office Kitano
http://www.office-kitano.co.jp
Omega Project
http://www.omega.co.jp
PIA Film Festival
http://www.pia.co.jp
Pony Canyon
http://www.ponycanyon.co.jp
Shochiku
http://www.shochiku.co.jp
Taki Corporation
http://www.taki-c.co.jp
Toei
http://www.toei-group.co.jp
Toho
http://www.toho.co.jp
Tokuma
http://www.tokuma.com
Toshiba
http://www.toshiba.co.jp
TV Man Union
http://www.tvu.co.jp
WOWOW
http://www.wowow.co.jp
Eiga Bigakko (The Film School of Tokyo)
http://www.eigabigakkou.com
Nihon Eiga Gakko (Japan Academy of Moving Images, Yokohama)
http://www.eiga.ac.jp
Asia Media
A strong contender for the title of ultimate Asian cinema resource in Italian.
http://venus.unive.it/asiamed/
Asian DVD Guide
Though focusing mainly on Hong Kong, this website carries information on DVD releases of Japanese films as well, both inside and outside Japan. But they really should update more frequently.
http://www.asiandvdguide.com
Asian Film Connections
Focusing on on a broad spectrum of Asian cinema, including Japan, Asian Film Connections is an invaluable source of facts and information. With contributions from some of the big names in cinema journalism.
http://www.usc.edu/isd/archives/asianfilm/
Center for Japanese Studies: Electronic Publication
A superb initiative by the University of Michigan to resurrect out-of-print books on Japanese film and culture in digital form. Includes work by Donald Richie and Noel Burch.
http://www.umich.edu/%7Eiinet/cjs/publications/cjsfaculty/filmseries.html
Godzillatoy.com
Fanboy collectors' website and a great source for subtitled videos of everyone's favourite big lizard, not to mention a whole host of other Japanese sci-fi/fantasy favourites.
http://www.godzillatoy.com
Japanese Horror Movies Database
The name says it all. A searchable database with credits and synopses for hundreds of titles.
http://www.fjmovie.com/horror/
Japanese Silent Film
Unique of its kind, providing invaluable resource for information on Japanese cinema from the silent era. Its creators, Matsuda Film Productions should be highly applauded for their efforts in preserving and promoting Japan's cinematic legacy.
http://www.infoasia.co.jp/subdir/matsudae.html
Japan Society
Based in New York City, the Japan Society has been aiming to promote cross-cultural understanding between the US and Japan since 1907. They do so through many activities and events, including regular cinema screenings.
http://www.japansociety.org
JAPOP '90
Contrary to what the title implies, this is not a site about Japanese pop music, but a very useful portal to Japanese cinema-related sites on the web. Most major contemporary directors are represented, with tons of links to reviews, interviews and articles. In Italian, but easy to navigate.
http://web.tiscali.it/japop90/
Kinema Club
This renowned and well-respected academic site is still going strong. Tons of info, reviews and links, and of course the invaluable Kinejapan mailing list.
http://www.pears.lib.ohio-state.edu/Markus/Welcome.html
Mark Schilling's Tokyo Ramen
The personal site by the author of The Yakuza Movie Book and Contemporary Japanese Film. Mark's many reviews, essays and interviews mean hours of excellent reading.
http://japanesemovies.homestead.com/index.html
MHVF
The Mobius Home Video Forum is one of the web's best discussion forums on Asian cinema, with a lot of space devoted to Japanese film, from cult to classic.
http://www.mhvf.net
Neoneiga
From the people who brought you Japop 90 comes another big resource on Japanese films and filmmakers. In Italian.
http://www.neoneiga.it
Toho Kingdom
A huge database of info and facts about Toho's kaiju and fantasy films.
http://www.tohokingdom.com
Ultra 8
The website of Colin Geddes, programmer of the Toronto Film Festival's Midnight Madness program and organiser of numerous Asian cinema events in the Canadian city.
http://www.ultra8.ca
Unijapan Film
The site of the government-sponsored Unijapan organisation will be extremely useful for anyone looking for facts, data and figures on Japanese films, plus addresses and more.
http://www.unijapan.org
Cho-Yaba
Tirelessly exploring the nation's cinema from the inside, but in French. Loads of reviews.
http://www.cho-yaba.com
[ new ] Cinemasie
Fine Asian film site includes in-depth coverage of Japanese film. Mostly in French, but with occasional English contributions.
http://www.cinemasie.com/fr/
Documentary Box
The online version of the Yamagata film festival's well-respected documentary film publication contains many insightful articles and interviews on filmmakers, including Hirokazu Kore-eda and Naomi Kawase.
http://www.city.yamagata.yamagata.jp/yidff/docbox/docbox-e.html
Eiga
Lots of reviews, news and other info awaits those who can read Spanish.
http://es.geocities.com/eiga9/index.html
Eiga Go Go
A new French site dedicated to Japanese film. Many excellent reviews and an original approach to feature articles. In French only.
http://eigagogo.free.fr
Firecracker Magazine
East Asian cinema is the focus of this professionally-run British webzine.
http://www.firecracker-magazine.com
Henshin Online
Kaiju, Ultraman, Sonny Chiba, these guys know what they like and chances are you will like them too after having a look around this site.
http://www.henshinonline.com
Hoga Central
For those who want to keep up with the mainstream of Japanese film.
http://www.hogacentral.com
Japan Zone
A very broad, all-purpose guide to Japan and Japanese culture. With a good amount of info on films, filmmakers and related subjects.
http://www.japan-zone.com
Japanlink
If you're German (or speak the language) and you're interested in anything to do with Japan, then this is the site for you. Very exhaustive, with subjects ranging from cinema to politics. Even complete listings for Japan-related programs on German tv!
http://www.japanlink.de
JP Review
It finally happened: another English-language review site for Japanese films.
http://www.jpreview.com
KFC Cinema
With enthusiasm to spare, these guys bring you reviews and more from various corners of Asia.
http://www.kfccinema.com
Nihon-fr
Beautifully designed French site covering all aspects of modern Japanese culture, from manga to pop music, through cinema and video games too.
http://www.nihon-fr.com
Nihon.fr.st
A broad range of Japan-related topics is covered in a collection of articles and essays. From cinema and animation to sports and religion.
http://nihon.fr.st
Nuzumaki Films
Asian cinema in German, run by Midnight Eye contributor Stefan Nutz.
http://www.nuzumakifilms.at.tf
Pulp Magazine
The magazine is now sadly defunct, but the site's archives still contain tons of great articles, interviews and reviews.
http://www.pulp-mag.com/pulp.shtml
[ new ] Ryuganji.net
Excellent Japanese film news set run by Midnight Eye constributor Don Brown, who had the brilliant idea to translate Takashi Miike's column/blog for the Asahi newspaper.
http://www.ryuganji.net/news/
Sancho Does Asia
If you can read French, then don't hesitate to treat yourself to this great-looking, dedicated Asian movie site.
http://www.sanchodoesasia.com
Sarudama
An ever-expanding database of Japanese film reviews, plus further musings of a more general Japan-related nature.
http://www.sarudama.com
Stauffen.de.vu
A bold attempt to keep up with news from the Japanese film industry.
http://stauffen.de.vu
Teleport City
These guys will review anything that gets in their way, from kung fu flicks to obscure fanzines. And a good deal of Japanese stuff too.
http://www.teleport-city.com
Tom Vick's Asian Cinema Blog
A site that doesn't limit its definition of Asian cinema to the far east. Refreshing.
http://tomvick.blogspot.com
Twitchfilm
"Spreading the News On Strange Little Films From Around the World." And they do it well.
http://www.twitchfilm.net
Ubiquitous Gaze
A Japan-themed weblog by teachers at the University of Leuven, Belgium. Regular cinema-related posts.
http://akira.arts.kuleuven.ac.be/hc/
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