Action – psychocinema

One Percenter (2023) review

Yamaguchi delivers a love-letter to down-to-earth action that proves that there is plenty of poetry to be found in the physical action-performances.

Red Peony Gambler 3: Flower Cards Game (1969) review

Tai Kato delivers an impressive visual experience that develops the themes of the series in a meaningful way.

Samurai Fury (2025) review

Yu Irie delivers a samurai narrative that, while not able to match the masterpieces of the genre, offers everything fans have come to expect from the genre.

Miike delivers a drama of hope, a narrative that shows, in a satisfying manner, that a subject can materialize himelf within in the ring and by punching and kicking the demeaning discourses concerning criminality within the Japanese Other into shreds.

Under Ninja (2025) review

Great mindless fun, perfect to wash away the stress that has infiltrated one’s body during the week.

Demon City (2025) review

A fun, yet extremely forgettable experience.

The Godzilla Project: Godzilla Minus One (2023) review

A triumphant return of the most beloved Kaiju of all and a deeply emotional experience that re-assessing the themes of the original Godzilla in a refreshing way.

Golden Kamuy (2024) review

Shigeaki Kubo reaffirms that he has the skill and talent to bring action-driven narratives to life in a satisfactorily way.

Cloud (2024) review

Kurosawa delivers a biting critique of way capitalism and consumerism has transformed our subjectivity and the way we interact with others.

Ghost Killer (2025) review [Japannual 2025]

Sonomura’s narrative does little to re-invent the genre, but delivers everything one’s desires in such narratives in spades – a crowd-pleaser, indeed.

The Man Who Failed To Die (2025) review [Camera Japan Festival]

Seiji Tanaka refuses to colour within the lines of comedy, creating an eclectic collage of different genre-elements that does not fail to satisfy the spectator.

The Killer Goldfish (2025) review [Camera Japan Festival]

An absurd brutal supernatural fantasy that has the potential to become a cult-favourite.

8 films to watch in preparation for Ghost of Yotei

In this short article, we want to introduce people, who are new to the Japanese cinema, to a few easily accessible films to prepare themselves for the game and immerse themselves in the themes that the game will explore.