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River, Nagarenaide yo (English Subtitles)Japanese MovieUeda best time travel writer
This Blu-ray while expensive is well worth it because it provides good English subtitles to go along with the incredible film on the disk. My only complaint is that the commentary seemed to play before the regular audio, which I'm not sure it that's normal but it shouldn't be the default.
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"Godzilla Minus One (Godzilla-1.0)" (Movie) Original SoundtrackOriginal Soundtrack (Music by Naoki Sato)Godzilla Minus One CD Soundtrack!
Absolutely great film! It deserves an "Academy Award" (or equivalent) for Best Picture of the Year! My purchase of this CD soundtrack to this stunning film, re-making of Godzilla's origin after 70 Years of film history, is fantastic. "Godzilla-1.0" is an exceptionally filmed and complete story. Beautiful cinematography, an inspiring story of people, and wonderful music and SFX. I've loved Godzilla since I first saw the 1954 film when I was four year old, almost 59 years ago! I am in awe... I feel priveledged to still be around to enjoy this emotional and creative story, in such a thrilling artistic rendition! Domo Arigatogozaimasu CDJapan!
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"Godzilla Minus One (Godzilla-1.0)" (Movie) Original SoundtrackOriginal Soundtrack (Music by Naoki Sato)Beautiful, Surreal and Reflective
Naoki Sato does a powerful and moving take on the King of the Monsters. Including a few traditional themes from Godzilla movie's past, Sato offers mostly surreal, atmospheric pieces that cause you to reflect on the horror or emotion taking place. - and this is reflected even in the track names. The Godzilla suites are excellent and pieces such as Hope, Last and Pray will have you thinking about the situations long after seeing this movie. In some ways, it is not easiest Godzilla soundtrack to listen to, but you will be emotionally moved. Recommended for the Godzilla fan or those who reflective or horrific, fantastical ambience.
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Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (Eizoken ni wa Te wo Dasuna!) Standard EditionJapanese MovieA Fun Movie Regardless
I went into this not knowing anything about the source material. Sure, I watched clips on YouTube of this particular movie, but never watched the anime or manga it based off. I have to admit, the acting is amazing, the story I have no idea what is going on, but I still liked the movie regardless. I don't need to know something to find it entertaining. I just know that I liked the lighting, the acting in terms of oral and non-verbal communications.
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River, Nagarenaide yo (English Subtitles)Japanese MovieWhat a treat!
Let me start by saying I'm a big Torigoe Yuki fan. He is adorkable and just all around amazing actor, so I got this movie because of him. I wasn't sure just what this movie was about (some sites said horror and others said comedy) so I went in to watch it nervously, and found myself completely in love with the whole cast! The storyline is simple, it's a small town, time seems to be looping every 2 minutes and the cast have to figure out what is the cause and return time to normal. There were some parts I thought were signs it was going to be a very dark movie, but it turned out for the best. No spoilers, but the ending was just so quirky and adorable - it made me love the movie even more. Another huge thing for me was SUBTITLES! I buy a lot of imported movies/series from Japan without any subs. I'm learning Japanese, but it is still such a relief to be able to understand the plot of the movie/series better than me piecing things together. This is quite the charming movie and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to watch something interesting, different and just a sweet take on "time looping" or anything certain around time
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"Godzilla Minus One (Godzilla-1.0)" (Movie) Original SoundtrackOriginal Soundtrack (Music by Naoki Sato)Sato does it again
Naoki Sato's score for Godzilla Minus One starkly shows the different approaches between Japan and Hollywood when it comes to film scoring. Compare this boldly minimalist, richly-textured, quietly brooding, drone-infused score with the hyper bombast of Tom Holkenborg's Godzilla Vs Kong. It's night and day. While I like some of Holkenborg's score, in a battle of Sato vs Holkenborg, Sato easily wins. Stomps on him, in fact. I say that because Holkenborg said in an interview that he thought Akira Ifukube's original Godzilla theme was laughable, and was surprised it was so highly regarded. Blasphemy! Tom, the original Godzilla theme, lovingly included here in a respectful homage, is iconic, memorable and enduring, which are three words no one will ever use to describe your very boring score for Godzilla Vs Kong. Show some respect for the giant whose shoulders you're standing on. Sato demonstrates that respect in his fascinating, multi-layered score for Godzilla Minus One.
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"Mary and the Witch's Flower (Animated Feature)" Original SoundtrackOriginal Soundtrack (Music by Takatsugu Muramatsu)Total delight from start to finish
A superb soundtrack composed by Takatsugu Muramatsu (When Marnie Was There). Highly recommended if you like Joe Hisaishi's wonderful scores for Hayao Miyazaki's films, as this is very much in that tradition. Lovely melodies to transport you to another world.
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Hop Step Jump!Japanese MovieI Adore Jun
I wish this movie came with English subtitles but it was still really fun to watch. It's incredibly sexy and funny. It is an absolute joy to watch Jun Amaki act. This was a really good role for her. I follow her career and I am excited for everything she does. I am her biggest fan at least in the United States and I would really like to see her in a Hollywood movie. Good luck Jun. I absolutely adore you.
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Omoide no Marnie (When Marnie Was There) Santora Ongaku ShuOriginal Soundtrack (Music by Takatsugu Muramatsu)Gorgeous music for Ghibli film
This two-disc album of Takatsugu Muramatsu's score for the Ghibli film When Marnie Was There contains the image album on Disc 1 and the film score on Disc 2. The film score is lovely and worthwhile, but the fairly short (22 min) Image album is worth the price alone. The five tracks (not including a piano reprise of "Anna") are utterly sublime. Muramatsu has composed sumptuous, grand, emotional music that recalls Joe Hisaishi at his finest.
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Suzume (Suzume no Tojimari) Blu-ray Standard Edition (English & Chinese Subtitles)AnimationBeautiful Story & Execution
When I went to see this movie in the theatre I expected something enjoyable but maybe a little ridiculous; what I got was an utterly gorgeous movie with lovely emotional depth. I loved it and I knew I'd want to own it as soon as it came out on DVD/bluray. I was delighted to see it here region free and with English subtitles, and having just rewatched it (working flawlessly on my player in the US, as the region free status promises), I have the same feelings!
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My Happy Marriage Deluxe EditionJapanese MovieFast delivery
Transaction itself was easy and the delivery was quick. I had to wait for one of the items to be released but worth waiting for. Very happy with the service!
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"My Happy Marriage (Movie)" Original SoundtrackOriginal Soundtrack (Music by Akiyuki Tateyama)Quick delivery
Transaction itself was easy and the delivery was quick. I had to wait for one of the items to be released but worth waiting for. Very happy with the service!
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Yoru, Tori Tachi ga Naku Deluxe EditionJapanese MovieYoru, Tori Tachi ga Naku
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fuji_jukai.movJapanese MovieInteresting fount footage
I am a massive found footage fan, especially Japanese ones, and this movie caught my eye. Seeing as it does not have English subtitles this was my first translation project. It turned out very well. I was able to understand the movie with my subtitles. As found footage goes, this one isn't scary. It is creepy and will keep you guessing until the very end of the movie. What I like most about it is the setting. I have been to the suicide forest several times and it never gets old. It was interesting to hear people talk about it in the movie. I would recommend it to people wanting to learn a little about it as well.
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Shinkansen DaibakuhaSoundtrackBullet Train
I remember seeing the heavy edited (and poorly dubbed) version of this movie way back when and was always impressed by the score. Back then you couldn't find the soundtrack anywhere for love or money, which was a pity. 2017, I'm in my Osaka hotel room and on the TV comes Shinkansen! Awesome. Next day I'm off to hit all of the music retailers to see if I can get the soundtrack. Most said it was deleted try the second-hand dealers. No joy. 2022 I'm browsing through CDJapan's quite comprehensive soundtrack section and lo and behold, there it is! A knock-out soundtrack to a knock-out film that has just gotten better with age.
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HiGH&LOW THE WORST X [Deluxe Edition] (English & Korean Subtitles)Japanese MovieHiGH&LOW THE WORST X
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HiGH&LOW THE WORST X [Deluxe Edition] (English & Korean Subtitles)Japanese MovieGreat movie!
I LOVE the H&L series and was ecstatic when this movie was announced. I was even more excited to see that I could preorder it and have it shipped to the US at a great price. Since I live in the US it’s hard to find quality international items that ship quickly at decent prices. The movie came with a small poster (as a preorder bonus) and both were packaged nicely. They weren’t lying about the quick shipping! The movie released and I had it in my hands only 4 days later. I’m a very happy customer!!
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Drive My Car Original SoundtrackOriginal Soundtrack (music by Eiko Ishibashi)Calming Instrumentals
Bought this album despite not seeing the movie, still enjoying it very much. Piano is heard throughout the album with some gutair on the last track. The songs have the feeling of walking outside in the morning while its calmly raining, there isn't a lot going on nor are they're many people. It gives you this sense of calm & purpose. Incredibly fast shipping & carefully packaged as usual. Thank You CDJapan!
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KichikuJapanese MovieHarsh, Harsher, Harshest.
This movie is such a sad and depressing story about selfish miserable people it left me under a dark cloud for days and days. The final scene left me wordless. Absolutely recommend you watch this if you are going to get married and have kids...or even if you are not. I advise you to watch this with someone you love and who loves you. Watch it you must!