dounowhoiam.bsky.social6d ago
Returning back to @[email protected] for back-to-back movies that end the day; with #MamoruHosoda 's #Japanese fantasy action anime #Scarlet / #果てしなきスカーレット inspired by #Hamlet and starring #ManaAshida, #MasakiOkada and #KojiYakusho
The Japan TimesNov 19
Mamoru Hosoda’s “Scarlet” shows what hybrid animation can do: fluid battles, detailed facial expressions and a Shakespearean narrative painted on vast digital landscapes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/11/20/film/scarlet/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #film #japanesefilm #anime #mamoruhosoda #manaashida #masachikaichimura #kojiyakusho #masakiokada
Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Scarlet’ takes on ‘Hamlet’ with bold visual departure

The Oscar-nominated director re-imagines the Shakespearean tale as an animated quest through the afterlife.

The Japan Times
Phil EdwardsSep 11, 2025

TIFF 2025 Review: Scarlet – “stunning visuals.” Read it here https://www.liveforfilm.com/2025/09/11/tiff-2025-review-scarlet-stunning-visuals/ by Trevor Hogg

#Scarlet #film #TIFF #TIFF50 #anime #MamoruHosoda #ManaAshida #MasakoOkada

The Japan TimesMar 7, 2025
The U.N. Development Program has picked actress Mana Ashida as domestic goodwill ambassador for Japan, a post newly set up to focus on efforts to fight climate change and address other environmental challenges. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/03/07/climate-change/mana-ashida-undp-ambassador/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #un #climatechange #undevelopmentprogram #manaashida
Japan actress Mana Ashida named UNDP goodwill ambassador

Ashida will be in charge of promotional activities in Japan mainly related to the fight against climate change and other environmental challenges.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesDec 11, 2024
Live-action manga adaptation “Cells at Work!” explores wonders of physiology with panache. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/12/12/film/cells-at-work/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #film #japanesefilm #hidekitakeuchi #meinagano #takerusatoh #sadaoabe #manaashida
‘Cells at Work!’: Cellular shenanigans make for a fantastic voyage

Spirited performances by Mei Nagano and Takeru Satoh bolster Hideki Takeuchi’s quirky and stylish film.

The Japan Times
Tally MichelleAug 20, 2023

#Bales2023FilmChallenge

#FilmMastodon
@bales1181

Aug2️⃣1️⃣
Freebie/Any Movie

#UsagiDrob (2011)

A man adopts his six-year-old aunt and raises her as his own kid.
#KenichiMatsuyama #ManaAshida

(Full clip Link with eng. Sub
https://youtu.be/99niv1tb8dY)

Bunny Drop | Trailer Oficial

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Tally MichelleApr 11, 2023

#Bales2023FilmChallenge
#FilmMastodon
@bales1181

Day1️⃣2️⃣

Main Character is a only Child

#UsagiDrop / #BunnyDrop (2011)
#KenichiMatsuyama #ManaAshida

A man adopts his six-year-old aunt and raises her as his own kid.