popgeeks.comSep 24, 2025
WORLD CLASS: A Word With THE CURSE Filmmaker Kenichi Ugana https://filmcombatsyndicate.com/kenichi-ugana-interview-fantastic-fest-2025/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Interviews #fantasticfest2025 #kenichiugana
CulturaAug 6, 2025
The Gutter's own @flashymcflash on Kenichi Ugana's I Fell In Love With A Z-Grade Director In Brooklyn! https://culturalgutter.com/2025/08/06/fantasia-2025-for-the-love-of-film-in-kenichi-uganas-i-fell-in-love-with-a-z-grade-director-in-brooklyn/ #horror #fantasia2025 #KenichiUgana #movies
“Fantasia 2025: For the Love of Film in Kenichi Ugana’s ‘I Fell in Love with a Z-Grade Director in Brooklyn'”

The Gutter’s own Sachin Hingoo is attending Fantasia this year. Here’s his thoughts on Kenichi Ugana’s I Fell In Love With A Z-Grade Director in Brooklyn! “A romantic comedy…

The Cultural Gutter
popgeeks.comJul 23, 2025
Japan Cuts XVIII Review: In THE GESUIDOUZ, A Lively Punk Romp With Spirited Aberrance https://filmcombatsyndicate.com/japan-cuts-xviii-review-in-the-gesuidouz-a-lively-punk-romp-with-spirited-aberrance/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #FestivalsAndEvents #Reviews #kenichiugana
DeadlineMay 18, 2025

Rights Cube Japan Teams With Canada’s Federgreen & Sine Media On Kenichi Ugana Horror Action Slate
#News #KenichiUgana #RightsCubeJapan

https://deadline.com/2025/05/rights-cube-japan-canada-federgreen-kenichi-ugana-horror-1236402574/

Rights Cube Japan Teams With Canada’s Federgreen & Sine Media On Kenichi Ugana Horror Action Slate

Three partners will leverage their international sales experience, and the Canada-Japan co-production agreement, on slate of horror action movies.

Deadline
The Japan TimesMar 6, 2025
Kenichi Ugana’s horror-fixated punk-rock slacker comedy ticks all the right boxes for midnight movie fans without bothering to be any good. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/03/06/film/the-gesuidouz/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #film #kenichiugana #japanesefilm
‘The Gesuidouz’ flips the bird at viewers

Kenichi Ugana’s horror-fixated punk-rock slacker comedy is one of the director’s laziest films to date.

The Japan Times
VarietySep 13, 2024

‘The Gesuidouz’ Review: A Japanese Punk Band Finds Its Voice in a Sardonic Genre Comedy
#Variety #Reviews #KenichiUgana #Natsuko #TheGesuidouz #TorontoFilmFestival

https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/the-gesuidouz-review-1236143743/

'The Gesuidouz' Review: A Sardonic Japanese Genre Comedy

Kenichi Ugana's deadpan, horror-themed comedy 'The Gesuidouz' is hyper-specific in its approach to universal ennui.

Variety
The Japan TimesFeb 22, 2024
Kenichi Ugana’s extended version of his brilliant splatter short is endearingly shaggy — and messy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/02/22/film/visitors/ #culture #film #kenichiugana
‘Visitors’ revels in all its gory glory with deadpan humor

Kenichi Ugana’s extended version of his brilliant splatter short is endearingly shaggy — and messy.

The Japan Times