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Takeshi Yagi Revisits the Day Ultraman Changed Japanese Childhood at Fantasia

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By Panos Kotzathanasis
| Asian Movie Pulse
Exactly 60 years after the first episode of “Ultraman” was broadcast in Japan, director and special-effects filmmaker Takeshi Yagi appeared at the Fantasia International Film Festival to reflect on the cultural transformation that followed. Held in Montreal on July 17, the anniversary event accompanied the international premiere of “The Origin of Ultraman”, Tsuburaya Productions’ documentary examining the creation and enduring influence of the red-and-silver hero.
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The Brightest Sun (2026) by Tetsuya Nakashima Film Review

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By Panos Kotzathanasis
| Asian Movie Pulse
Eight years after “It Comes”, Tetsuya Nakashima returns with “The Brightest Sun”, an adaptation of Bunzo Uchiumi’s 1994 mystery novel “Toki ni wa Zange wo”. A project Nakashima reportedly developed over 18 years, the 129-minute feature had its world premiere as one of the opening movies of the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival. It now receives its North American premiere at the 2026 New York Asian Film Festival, with screenings on July 17 and 21.
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Joseph Chang and Shen Ko-shang Interview

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By Panos Kotzathanasis
| Asian Movie Pulse
On the occasion of “Deep Quiet Room” screening at the New York Asian Film Festival, we spoke with actor Joseph Chang and director Shen Ko-shang about the origins and central themes of the Taiwanese drama. Shen discusses transforming years of documentary research into a fictional narrative, his decision to cast Joseph Chang and the importance of Ariel Lin’s character to the story.
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