The impact and influence of entertainment have been shown to further spawn an epiphany for creativity in the minds of the audiences observing. However, the motivation for formulating a piece of fiction goes beyond just making movies and tv shows. Imagination equally thrives in countless ways, such as the various forms of literature. The comic book industry has seen many people inspired by numerous renditions of media, giving way to folks creating their own forms of storytelling through writing and artwork. Beyond that, with the world being so unique and diverse, many comic writers have taken the opportunity to implement aspects that give their stories more layers to them. In the case of the comic series “Primal Warrior Draco Azul,” we have a successful blend of vibrant spectacle with immersive worldbuilding.
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- 4/20/2023
- by Sean Barry
- AsianMoviePulse
If you had the chance to live forever, would you take it? This question is central to Ken Ishikawa’s “Arc”, which made its debut in Japan in the summer of 2021. The film is based on the 2012 short story written by American author Ken Liu and deals with the ethics and philosophical implications of immortality through the eyes of an artistic and expressive young woman. Surprisingly heartfelt and beautifully shot, the film is a serene sci-fi escape that raises challenging questions.
“Arc” is screening at Asian Pop-up Cinema
Rina (Kyoko Yoshine) is a down on her luck young dancer whose chance encounter with creative genius Ema (Shinobu Terajima) lands her a job at ‘Eternity’. Keen to make the most of the opportunity presented, Rina dives headfirst into the company’s ‘BodyWerks’ endeavour, which sees dead bodies perfectly preserved and transformed into ‘living’ sculptures through a process called plastination. However, as...
“Arc” is screening at Asian Pop-up Cinema
Rina (Kyoko Yoshine) is a down on her luck young dancer whose chance encounter with creative genius Ema (Shinobu Terajima) lands her a job at ‘Eternity’. Keen to make the most of the opportunity presented, Rina dives headfirst into the company’s ‘BodyWerks’ endeavour, which sees dead bodies perfectly preserved and transformed into ‘living’ sculptures through a process called plastination. However, as...
- 4/2/2022
- by Tom Wilmot
- AsianMoviePulse
Over the past few months, we’ve added a weekly Friday feature rounding up the new releases coming to the big screen each week, courtesy of our Mr. Rob Keeling, giving you a taste of all the brilliant(/not so brilliant) films entering your local cinemas at the weekend.
It recently occurred to me to start up a similar weekly feature, instead rounding up all* the films making their way to the shelves of your local video stores (and of course, increasingly, supermarkets) at the start of each week.
There are so many brilliant films often released in close proximity to each other that sometimes it’s just not possible to see everything you want to see on the big screen, not to mention the fact that not all films are released in a nearby cinema (particularly if you live outside of London). I’m a big believer in the...
It recently occurred to me to start up a similar weekly feature, instead rounding up all* the films making their way to the shelves of your local video stores (and of course, increasingly, supermarkets) at the start of each week.
There are so many brilliant films often released in close proximity to each other that sometimes it’s just not possible to see everything you want to see on the big screen, not to mention the fact that not all films are released in a nearby cinema (particularly if you live outside of London). I’m a big believer in the...
- 5/7/2012
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Director: Tak Sakaguchi. Review: Adam Wing. Teaming up with cult actor/director Tak Sakaguchi (Versus) for another deliriously demented offering, it would seem that Sushi Typhoon is back in business. Co-directed by Yudai Yamaguchi, and featuring action direction by Yuji Shimomura (Death Trance, Versus, Shinobi), with special makeup effects provided by Sushi Typhoon regular Yoshihiro Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police, Helldriver), Yakuza Weapon is based on an adult comic created by Ken Ishikawa, who also had a hand in Cutie Honey. I think it’s safe to assume that we’re not entering period drama territory here. It’s the usual drill. High-octane action, human weaponry, CGI bloodlust and yakuza gangster fodder, brought to you in glorious high definition - I mean really, what’s not to like? You either love this kind of thing or you don’t, and I doubt very much Yakuza Weapon will do enough to change your opinion either way.
- 5/4/2012
- 24framespersecond.net
Directors: Tak Sakaguchi and Yudai Yamaguchi.
Writers: Ken Ishikawa (original story/manga), Yudai Yamaguichi (screenplay).
Cast: Dennis Gunn, Cay Izumi and Shinji Kasahara.
Sushi Typhoon's brand gets even more comic book like in this latest release, Yakuza Weapon. This film is about certain members of the Japanese mafia at odds with one another. That can lead to some fun, and for viewers who love Tak Sakaguchi's work in Versus, Battlefield Baseball and Deadball, it is one almost worth watching. The real carnage, however, means waiting for a long grueling 70 minutes.
The build-up works on developing the character of Shozo Iwaki (Sakaguchi), but in between his shouting matches, some may wonder if this mercenary has a huge chip on his shoulder. If there`s ever an analogy to another comic book character, he would be Japan`s answer to Marvel Comic`s Wolverine. And he`s far more abrasive. And...
Writers: Ken Ishikawa (original story/manga), Yudai Yamaguichi (screenplay).
Cast: Dennis Gunn, Cay Izumi and Shinji Kasahara.
Sushi Typhoon's brand gets even more comic book like in this latest release, Yakuza Weapon. This film is about certain members of the Japanese mafia at odds with one another. That can lead to some fun, and for viewers who love Tak Sakaguchi's work in Versus, Battlefield Baseball and Deadball, it is one almost worth watching. The real carnage, however, means waiting for a long grueling 70 minutes.
The build-up works on developing the character of Shozo Iwaki (Sakaguchi), but in between his shouting matches, some may wonder if this mercenary has a huge chip on his shoulder. If there`s ever an analogy to another comic book character, he would be Japan`s answer to Marvel Comic`s Wolverine. And he`s far more abrasive. And...
- 3/25/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Ed Sum)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The Team Who Brought You Versus Have Returned with Another Hard-Edged Battle Royale Featuring
Tough Gangsters, Deadly Women and Cybernetic Penis Implants!
From the director of Mutant Girl Squad (Tak Sakaguchi), and Meatball Machine (Yûdai Yamaguchi) comes the “bloody awesome”* Yakuza Weapon, debuting on Blu-ray™ + DVD Combo Pack and DVD February 7th from Well Go USA Entertainment.
Another warped film from the prolific Japanese production company Sushi Typhoon,
Yakuza Weapon is based on the cult manga by Ken Ishikawa and stars stuntman-turned-director Tak Sakaguchi as a one-man, butt-kicking army out to avenge the death of his father with built-in firepower.
The extensive bonus features include the behind-the-scenes featurette “The Making of Yakuza Weapon,” a discussion with Director Tak Sakaguchi and the spinoff short film Takuzo Weapon.
Trailer
Click here to view the embedded video.
Tough Gangsters, Deadly Women and Cybernetic Penis Implants!
From the director of Mutant Girl Squad (Tak Sakaguchi), and Meatball Machine (Yûdai Yamaguchi) comes the “bloody awesome”* Yakuza Weapon, debuting on Blu-ray™ + DVD Combo Pack and DVD February 7th from Well Go USA Entertainment.
Another warped film from the prolific Japanese production company Sushi Typhoon,
Yakuza Weapon is based on the cult manga by Ken Ishikawa and stars stuntman-turned-director Tak Sakaguchi as a one-man, butt-kicking army out to avenge the death of his father with built-in firepower.
The extensive bonus features include the behind-the-scenes featurette “The Making of Yakuza Weapon,” a discussion with Director Tak Sakaguchi and the spinoff short film Takuzo Weapon.
Trailer
Click here to view the embedded video.
- 12/7/2011
- by Tiger33
- AsianMoviePulse
Poster created by Mike Saputo
The time is nearly upon us, the annual gathering of genre hounds, eager to experience the greatest, the most shocking and exhilarating collection of fascinating feature (and short) films of 2011 — Fantastic Fest, presented by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Austin, Texas.
Look, the truth is, this is my first time. Yes, I am a Fantastic Fest virgin, but I am overwhelmingly excited to finally be experiencing this tradition that promises to be more than just a film festival. Having recently announced in three waves its lineup of feature films, as well as its short film lineup and even its special events, Fantastic Fest is now speeding towards us at full throttle, barreling into Austin with the force of a Texas-sized stampede of longhorn steers jacked full of Red Bull and Viagra.
With such a diverse and eclectic mix of films, and so many to choose from,...
The time is nearly upon us, the annual gathering of genre hounds, eager to experience the greatest, the most shocking and exhilarating collection of fascinating feature (and short) films of 2011 — Fantastic Fest, presented by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Austin, Texas.
Look, the truth is, this is my first time. Yes, I am a Fantastic Fest virgin, but I am overwhelmingly excited to finally be experiencing this tradition that promises to be more than just a film festival. Having recently announced in three waves its lineup of feature films, as well as its short film lineup and even its special events, Fantastic Fest is now speeding towards us at full throttle, barreling into Austin with the force of a Texas-sized stampede of longhorn steers jacked full of Red Bull and Viagra.
With such a diverse and eclectic mix of films, and so many to choose from,...
- 9/20/2011
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Three of the principal talents behind Japanese cult splatter groundbreaker Versus reunite for Yakuza Weapon with Tak Sakaguchi, Yudai Yamaguchi and Yuji Shimomura once again joining forces to bring the cult comic by Ken Ishikawa (Getter Robot, Cutie Honey) to the big screen. Fusing slapstick comedy with tightly choreographed action and outrageous special effects Yakuza Weapon is a riotously entertaining ride that demands to be seen on as big a screen as possible for two principle reasons.One, to witness the stunning four an a half minute single take action sequence that features Sakaguchi mowing down masses of villains using both his bare hands and various mechanical enhancements. This one scene is the single best action performance Sakaguchi has given in a career full of...
- 7/17/2011
- Screen Anarchy
by Colleen Wanglund, MoreHorror.com
The gleefully twisted folks at Sushi Typhoon have done it again. The latest action-packed, blood-soaked black comedy Yakuza Weapon (2011) comes courtesy of co-writers and co-directors Tak Sakaguchi and Yudai Yamaguchi.
Based on an adult manga by the late Ken Ishikawa, Yakuza Weapon stars Sakaguchi as Shozo Iwaki, an extremely hard to kill mercenary working in the jungles of South America for the last four years. Shozo has been informed of his father Kenzo’s (Akaji Maro) death by two special agents with their own motives. Kenzo was a yakuza boss who had been double-crossed and murdered by his second-in-command Kurawaki (Shingo Tsurumi).
Upon his return to Japan Shozo is greeted in a rather unique way by his girlfriend (Mei Kurowaka) who loves him but wants to put a serious hurtin’ on him. Shozo, who is bent on revenge, goes after Kurawaki in a spectacular fight...
The gleefully twisted folks at Sushi Typhoon have done it again. The latest action-packed, blood-soaked black comedy Yakuza Weapon (2011) comes courtesy of co-writers and co-directors Tak Sakaguchi and Yudai Yamaguchi.
Based on an adult manga by the late Ken Ishikawa, Yakuza Weapon stars Sakaguchi as Shozo Iwaki, an extremely hard to kill mercenary working in the jungles of South America for the last four years. Shozo has been informed of his father Kenzo’s (Akaji Maro) death by two special agents with their own motives. Kenzo was a yakuza boss who had been double-crossed and murdered by his second-in-command Kurawaki (Shingo Tsurumi).
Upon his return to Japan Shozo is greeted in a rather unique way by his girlfriend (Mei Kurowaka) who loves him but wants to put a serious hurtin’ on him. Shozo, who is bent on revenge, goes after Kurawaki in a spectacular fight...
- 7/13/2011
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Here is the new trailer for the Japanese gorefest Yakuza Weapon, starring Tak Sakaguchi (The Versus) with a machine gun arm and a rocket launcher for a leg. There was an earlier reel leaked online with unfinished effects, but this is the official trailer.
The film is co-directed by Yudai Yamaguchi and Tak Sakaguchi, who between them have created crazy, action-filled comedies like Battlefield Baseball, Cromartie High School and Be A Man! Samurai School, and featuring action direction by Yuji Shimomura (Versus, Shinobi), special makeup effects by Yoshihiro Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police, Helldriver) and based on an adult comic by Ken Ishikawa, who co-created Cutie Honey, Getter Robot and many other famous series.
Here’s the press release:
The team who brought you Versus have returned with another hard-edged battle royale featuring tough gangsters, deadly women and cybernetic penis implants! Working as a hard-to-kill mercenary in South America, ex-yakuza Shozo...
The film is co-directed by Yudai Yamaguchi and Tak Sakaguchi, who between them have created crazy, action-filled comedies like Battlefield Baseball, Cromartie High School and Be A Man! Samurai School, and featuring action direction by Yuji Shimomura (Versus, Shinobi), special makeup effects by Yoshihiro Nishimura (Tokyo Gore Police, Helldriver) and based on an adult comic by Ken Ishikawa, who co-created Cutie Honey, Getter Robot and many other famous series.
Here’s the press release:
The team who brought you Versus have returned with another hard-edged battle royale featuring tough gangsters, deadly women and cybernetic penis implants! Working as a hard-to-kill mercenary in South America, ex-yakuza Shozo...
- 3/22/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
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