A good mystery thriller contains suspense and an interesting premise, but above all the investigation into the riddle at its core must be both enjoyable and gripping to follow. However, it seems obvious many stories of the genre neglect this integral part, resulting in a somewhat flat and often disappointing narrative. When done right, though, the feature or novel may provide an inventive and quite fascinating portrayal of humanity, its good and also its dark aspects. Director Akihiro Toda has had some experiences in the mystery genre with his feature “The Name” and in “Ichiko” he goes even further, experimenting with different time layers to create the portrayal of the central character, her troubled past and her problems in keeping relationships.
Ichiko is screening at Nippon Connection
Based on Toda's play, the story begins in 2015 with Ichiko (Hana Sugisaki) being proposed to by her boyfriend Yoshinori (Ryuya Wakaba). The two could not be happier,...
Ichiko is screening at Nippon Connection
Based on Toda's play, the story begins in 2015 with Ichiko (Hana Sugisaki) being proposed to by her boyfriend Yoshinori (Ryuya Wakaba). The two could not be happier,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Alice in Borderland is a Japanese series created by Yoshiki Watanabe and Yasuko Kuramitsu starring Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya.
Set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo life takes place in a video game, the virtual mashup of imagery borrowed from Lewis Caroll, and of course, Matrix (1999) and an assortment of video games. All these elements blend well in this series that has become a hit among the younger audience.
Premise
With his two friends, a video-game-obsessed young man finds himself in a strange version of Tokyo where they must compete in dangerous games to win.
If you want to “immerse” yourself in an alt reality Netflix is now streaming the second season of ‘Alice in Borderland’, all set to defy in design and imagination the first season.
Release Date
December 22, 2022
Where to Watch ‘Alice in Borderland’
Netflix
Alice in Borderland (2020-) Cast
Kento Yamazaki
Tao Tsuchiya
Nijiro Murakami
Yuki Morinaga Season 4. Episode List Episode 1
Arisu,...
Set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo life takes place in a video game, the virtual mashup of imagery borrowed from Lewis Caroll, and of course, Matrix (1999) and an assortment of video games. All these elements blend well in this series that has become a hit among the younger audience.
Premise
With his two friends, a video-game-obsessed young man finds himself in a strange version of Tokyo where they must compete in dangerous games to win.
If you want to “immerse” yourself in an alt reality Netflix is now streaming the second season of ‘Alice in Borderland’, all set to defy in design and imagination the first season.
Release Date
December 22, 2022
Where to Watch ‘Alice in Borderland’
Netflix
Alice in Borderland (2020-) Cast
Kento Yamazaki
Tao Tsuchiya
Nijiro Murakami
Yuki Morinaga Season 4. Episode List Episode 1
Arisu,...
- 12/22/2022
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
The twisted competition at the center of "Alice in Borderland" is back, and it looks like the games aren't done just yet. A "super teaser trailer" for season 2 of the popular show, which is based on the manga series of the same name by Haro Aso, was revealed during Netflix's Tudum fan event, and it looks like we're in for another wild ride.
The teaser shows the return of protagonists Arisu (Kento Yamazaki) and Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya) after that massive cliffhanger at the end of the last season. After completing a number of increasingly deadly challenges, they learned to their dismay that there are even more coming as the games enter a second phase. We also get our first look at some of the other contestants roped into the games, as well as shots of the sadistic gamemaster Mira (Riisa Naka), who looks to be a more menacing presence this season.
The teaser shows the return of protagonists Arisu (Kento Yamazaki) and Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya) after that massive cliffhanger at the end of the last season. After completing a number of increasingly deadly challenges, they learned to their dismay that there are even more coming as the games enter a second phase. We also get our first look at some of the other contestants roped into the games, as well as shots of the sadistic gamemaster Mira (Riisa Naka), who looks to be a more menacing presence this season.
- 9/24/2022
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.