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2026.09.13Drama

Drama "Until the T-shirt Dries", a wonderful work that can't be talked about

With the suspense element of the introduction of the first episode, you can make a pull, and in the end, there are people like this, there are relationships like this, and it doesn't matter to you, so the outfield doesn't have to say it! I can appreciate it very much in that I am trying to deepen my understanding by drawing in + alpha, which feels like a message, and it was a great work. I saw this as a couple, a couple, or friends, and I could see an environment that made it easy for me to talk about myself, so it was a good work in that sense. The screenwriter said in a conversation with YouTube that it was too difficult to change the world, but it was a wonderful work that made me want to see other works as well. The actors are all wonderful, and not only the three leading actors, but also Natsuho and Lily Frankie are mysterious beings that will be misled until the final episode, and it was good that they also became hooks.

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2026.08.23Drama

Kamen Rider Zetz was as funny as Gav at Reiwa Rider

Last year's Kamen Rider Gave was very anxious about the apparently cool setting of Agent Rider, because it was a film that people and Granute half enjoyed setting, fun, directing, and action when talking about protecting the human world, but after watching the 49 episodes before the final episode, I thought it was a good thing to see that this film was also really wonderful. I was a monster who could not return to reality from a dream, a rider who fought to drive out the nightmare, but at the six-month stage, once defeated and dead, it was all a foresight dream that took half a year to draw a foresight dream, no matter what I thought, it was too punk story, first of all, I was greatly surprised and I thought what I would do if it did not become interesting in the future, but I came here before the last time and the fun has not changed, so I thought it was a great work. This week almost did not change, and the content of the story was the main episode, so I think it is a development that will be shunned by special lovers, but I have always liked riders who sit down and draw the story carefully to increase their emotions, so this time I could not watch without tears. It was wonderful. I think that the first half of Kamen Rider Hibiki and Kamen Rider Kuga were the films that calm down and draw the story slowly, but considering that, the next Kamen Rider Mice seems to correspond to Kuga's screenwriter, so I can't help but look forward to it. Of course, I also like Dragoons, 555, and Jiou.

2026.07.10Live

I finally got to see Texas 3000!

I went to Shimokitazawa Basement Bar with a friend who is about to return to the United States to see Texas 3000. They are a band I have been really curious about since around last year, and I had listened to them many times on YouTube. When I suggested a few Friday night show options to my friend, Texas 3000 was the one they wanted to see most, so I finally got to see them live. They had an amazing groove, and the show hit exactly the right spot for someone who loves grunge and alternative rock. They seem to have a big event coming up in October, so I want to work my schedule around it.

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Sentimental Value is a once-in-a-few-years masterpiece

I saw Sentimental Value. It was the kind of overwhelming masterpiece that only comes along once every few years. I really think it is best to go in knowing as little as possible. Anyone who has been through emotional pain will probably feel a lot in it. It goes to some pretty intense places, but it reaches a truly beautiful ending, and it has become one of those important films in my life that I want to watch again and again. It is a father-and-daughter story, but it is also a story about film and theater. So many layers are drawn into it, and each one keeps giving the story more depth. It was so incredible that I do not even know how to talk about it without sounding cheap, but that is honestly how it felt. Every conversation and every facial expression has meaning, so I strongly recommend seeing it in a focused space like a movie theater. The timing of each relationship and action carries so much tension. If anyone had been just a little late, what would have happened? At the same time, it made me think that timing in my own life works the same way. The film really comes back to you, and it moved me deeply.

BILLIE EILISH - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)

A 3D concert film, co-directed by James Cameron and Billie Eilish, capturing Billie Eilish's HIT ME HARD AND SOFT tour. Honestly, it is the peak of 3D cinema. A historic work on the level of, "I cannot die without seeing this." My body kept moving throughout, so I think cheer screenings would absolutely work. I want to experience it several more times.

"Hindu Rajab's Voice" Watch as anyone feels the misery of war, and those who don't

I watched "The Voice of Hind Rajab". It is a tight and unbearable movie, but I want everyone to see it. It is recommended for all ages, but it is recommended from the age at which subtitles can be read. Losing your breath happens one after another, with real life audio, photos, and even some videos. There are some things that are interesting, so I want to talk to everyone who watched it. It was a film that made me want to pummel those who affirmed the war with sadness and anger.

A perfect Spider-Man movie

I saw SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY. Please go see it as soon as you can, before you run into spoilers. The less you know, the more fun it is. Even if you do get spoiled, though, there is so much packed into it that you will probably want to see it more than once. As a Spider-Man movie, it is perfect. From beginning to end, it focuses on the essence of Spider-Man: the friendly neighborhood hero. The end credits close with beautiful New York scenery, and after several films where the Avengers-related elements made the world around Spider-Man feel noisier than Peter Parker himself, this one digs deeply into Peter in a way that almost feels unbelievable. It is fantastic.

All of a Sudden is a luxurious three-hour-plus film

Three hours and 19 minutes of luxurious focus and healing. I probably would not be able to stay this immersed for that long if I watched it on streaming. The relationships form gradually, and the pacing gives everything the time it needs, so it feels comfortable to watch. As for the performance some people have criticized, I saw it as a directorial choice meant to portray someone right on the edge. I simply watched it thinking the acting was incredible. It is a wonderful film that makes you want to talk about all kinds of things afterward, and even makes you want to do something good.

ALL GREENS lives up to the hype: a genuinely entertaining crime film

ALL GREENS follows three high school students stuck in a dead-end rural town. Hidemi Boku dreams of becoming a rapper, but she has no real place at school or at home. Miruku Yaguchi is an outgoing track star near the top of her school's social hierarchy while dealing with problems in her family. Mako Iwakuma is sharp-tongued and guarded, using her favorite manga as a way to shape who she is. With no clear future in sight, the three decide that the only way to make their dreams happen and escape town is to go after a big score. So they form a club called "All Greens" and begin a forbidden after-school activity. Despite what the promotional images might suggest, this is a crime movie, and it has a lot going for it: strong shots, great music, and a cast that is excellent across the board. Yuko Ando, the singer-songwriter who has been showing up in several recent films, also appears and has a real presence. The standout is Sara Minami in the lead role. She raps her emotions, and it actually feels cool and convincing. Natsuki Deguchi also gives what may be my favorite performance of hers so far; it feels like the film brings out 100% of what makes her good. I also really appreciate that she appears in a film that is not exactly a huge commercial production. Kodai Kurosaki, who was also in Today's Sky, has another good role here. He really does choose interesting projects. This is one of the best films I have seen this year, so I would recommend watching it without being boxed in by your first impression.

SIRAT may leave you dizzy, but you should see it in a theater

I was right to see SIRAT without knowing much going in. It startled me several times; I actually jumped in my seat. It is a film about a rave, but there are also moments that do not get neatly paid off like ordinary foreshadowing, so it really lingers in your mind. It has a reputation as a masterpiece, and I get it, though I laughed afterward that I never want to watch it again. It was not quite Funny Games for me, but several of the most unpleasant scenes have stuck in my head, so I may not need to revisit it for a while. I saw it in a theater with great sound, and that gave me a slight headache. But without that sound, I do not think you get the full value of the film. While it is still in theaters, definitely try to catch it somewhere with a strong sound system.

Obsession is funny, frightening, and ultimately deeply unsettling

This seems to be a very strong year for horror films, though I have not been able to catch many of them. I went to see Obsession, which has been a major hit in the U.S., without even watching the trailer. I had not read the synopsis either, and since the cast is mostly made up of young actors I was not familiar with, I could not tell at first who would become central to the story. That made the film tense from the very beginning, and I was hooked all the way through. I definitely recommend going in with as little advance information as possible. If you like horror films, this is an easy recommendation. I do not think it is exactly a date movie, but whether or not you have experienced romance yourself, there is something here for everyone to enjoy. It is funny, genuinely frightening, and it stays with you after it ends, giving you a second kind of pleasure as you keep thinking about it.

In a way, Minions & Monsters was my biggest surprise of the year

I went in expecting a typical Minions movie, but it turned out to be a wonderful film: fun from start to finish, full of nods to film history, and even touched with horror. Because I had not expected much, it surprised me in a big way. A group of middle school boys sitting in front of me were on their phones right up until the movie started, but once it began, they were focused from the very beginning. That is how strong the pacing and the content were.

The Old Oak is a film to see in an age of division

In northern England, conflict among residents grows more serious over the arrival of Syrian refugees. A gruff but kindhearted pub owner and a refugee woman form an unexpected friendship. The film shows how barren it is when neighbors who should be reaching out to one another instead hate each other because of prejudice. It also shows, clearly, that things will not get better unless people eventually come together. What made it powerful was that this did not feel like empty idealism; it felt like something the filmmakers truly believed.

It Was Just an Accident is funny and deeply chilling

A suspense thriller by Iranian master Jafar Panahi, winner of the Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in 2025. It thrillingly depicts people who were unjustly imprisoned as they attempt revenge. I did not expect it to be this funny. At the same time, stories about the Iranian secret police's horrific past keep surfacing, and you feel that the trauma and fear may still be continuing. The protagonist faces all of that with complete sincerity, which makes him both funny and relatable, and that is exactly what makes the fear hit harder.

Hoppers is surprisingly scary and action-packed

A fun, slightly scary, wonderful movie where all kinds of unexpected things happen. The main character transfers her consciousness into a beaver-shaped robot and experiences the animal world. The world-building is excellent, including how the animals' expressions change when the perspective shifts away from the human world. My daughter seemed to have a great time too.

The Life of Chuck begins with the end of the world feeling real

The Life of Chuck begins with the reality of the end of the world, but that happens early, so I do not think it counts as a spoiler. The way it makes the end feel real is incredible: no matter what anyone does, the world is already over. But the film does not end there. There is the dance scene, Mark Hamill, and so many great moments. Does it ultimately become happy? I thought it was brilliant.

Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express to the Theater, which I saw at a stage greeting screening with my child

The much-talked-about series, with 150 million total YouTube views, returned to theaters with new scenes: Yohei Kameyama's Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express to the Theater. Six troublemakers are assigned to clean a train as community service. Then the train suddenly runs out of control, throwing everyone into chaos. I liked the TV version on its own, but this theatrical version, with added scenes, was good too. The characters and conversations feel very natural, and that ties directly into the way the work is made, creating wonderful chemistry. No wonder it became popular.

The Oak Street anomaly was a rather laughing and thrilling monster panic horror

I was wondering what kind of movie it would be at first, but I saw some of the spoilers with a little X, and I had to go to this one in a hurry. As a result, it was a super fun and awesome monster panic movie!! Since it is not rated, I would like you to do it a little more flashy, but it may be a little unfortunate that I was trying not to show it well at a little angle, but I thought it was a great correctness as a movie that children also watch. But I also wondered if there was a slight glitch and there was no rating at all. I will not touch the contents at all, but it is definitely more fun not to see the spoilers, so please go and watch it now. Even if you watch it on a date, this is okay!!

Dramatic couple must never confess the worst thing in their lives

Black romance movies (like 500 Days of Summer, Blue Valentine, Gone Girl, and Eternal Sunshine) are a lot of masterpieces, but this time it was also interesting. However, I think that such movies can be seen by couples or not, but this is a movie that is better not to be seen by couples at all. Robert Pattinson and Zendaya are perfectly ideal-looking couples, but from a certain point of view, they are headed for a difficult wedding & wedding preparation period. I'm going to bother you, so please go see it before you see the spoilers. And next to the two leading actors, Alana Heim of Haim, she played a woman who didn't know when she would explode in disgust, and she was acting so hard that she almost hated it. Because it has a great aftertaste, it is also a film that is likely to gradually rise in ranking later.

The movie "Backrooms" is probably going to be a series, so we should watch it now.

I watched the movie "Backrooms". A building horror film produced by a director who is a little over 20 years old. The reason why you should watch it at this time is that it feels similar to a movie series such as Saw, so if you don't watch it now, you won't be able to catch up with the future series. It was more eerie than scary, and I didn't think it was too new, but there were a lot of exciting scenes I hadn't seen before, and I enjoyed them. Because it is a type that does not think much about it, I did not enjoy the special videos for movies very much.

The movie Kamen Rider Zetz Goodbye Mission, Kamen Rider It was quite satisfactory as a movie

The TV series of Kamen Rider Zetz has become a really interesting drama, but the movie version has also become an interesting content, and the service to the audience is abundant, and I was very satisfied. Kamen Rider movies can only be seen on certain streaming services, and it was very good to see them at this time. It is a must-see for those who are watching Kamen Rider Zetz. It was good that the simultaneous screening of the Gavan movie also had a solid show in the 30-minute footage.

Michael is a solid introduction to Michael Jackson

Michael worked as an introductory film to Michael Jackson. Experiencing Michael's songs on a huge IMAX screen with big, powerful sound was wonderful. There is a proper story, mainly centered on his relationship with his father. His father is difficult, and some parts felt pretty heavy, but Michael's music lifted the energy, which was great. The same is true of Bohemian Rhapsody: the real thing is still more incredible. So this is ultimately an introductory film, but it was a very good movie for anyone who wants to be immersed in Michael's songs on a big screen.

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Master Muzik

The best surprise band of the year. It seems to have been formed this year. The songs on the album are too striking for me, too great. The feeling of imadoki and the 90,000 generations are well merged. I want to see the live show.