‘Exit 8’ Review: A Lost Man Wanders a Labyrinthine Limbo in a Witty, Elegantly Spare Videogame Adaptation
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'Exit 8' Review: A Man Is Lost in a Maze in a Witty Game Adaptation

Genki Kawamura's "Exit 8," an inventive reimagining of an enjoyable puzzle videogame, makes a surprisingly successful transition to the big screen.

Variety
April, Come She Will review

If you want to read my review of April, Come She Will, read this post. In 四月になれば彼女は, Shun begins to receive letters from his ex-girlfriend, while she fulfilled the couple's promises, but now he is engaged and his fiancée disappears.

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Suzume review

If you want to read my review of Suzume No Tojimari, read this post. In すずめの戸締まり, Suzume Iwato and Sota Munakata attempt to find and close the "Doors of Disaster" to prevent a series of catastrophes from occurring across Japan.

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Genki Kawamura’s novel is a thoughtful and authentic portrayal of dementia, drawing on his experiences with his grandmother. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/03/22/books/genki-kawamura-one-hundred-flowers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #genkikawamura #cathyhirano #books #translation #literature
'One Hundred Flowers': A moving exploration of loss, love and living with dementia

Author Genki Kawamura drew inspiration from his grandmother's experiences to thoughtfully portray a woman suffering from dementia in his novel.

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April, Come She Will review

If you want to read my review of April, Come She Will, read this post. In 四月になれば彼女は, Shun begins to receive letters from his ex-girlfriend, while she fulfilled the couple's promises, but now he is engaged and his fiancée disappears.

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Suzume review

If you want to read my review of Suzume No Tojimari, read this post. In すずめの戸締まり, Suzume Iwato and Sota Munakata attempt to find and close the "Doors of Disaster" to prevent a series of catastrophes from occurring across Japan.

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April, Come She Will review

If you want to read my review of April, Come She Will, read this post. In 四月になれば彼女は, Shun begins to receive letters from his ex-girlfriend, while she fulfilled the couple's promises, but now he is engaged and his fiancée disappears.

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Genki Kawamura Talks Japan’s New Wave, Working With Kore-eda On ‘Monster’ & Adapting ‘Your Name’ For Hollywood With J.J. Abrams — Tokyo
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Genki Kawamura On Adapting ‘Your Name’ For Hollywood With J.J. Abrams

There’s been much celebratory talk here at the Tokyo Film Festival about a new dawn of internationally-minded Japanese artists led by directors such as Hirokazu Kore-eda, Makoto Shinkai, and Ryusuk…

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