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Re-visiting the opening episodes of the popular drama, gave me another insight into the relationships there. The tomboyish Eun chan delivers food to Han gyeol. Fresh from his shower he is wiping his feet with a towel. With the delivery boy he is not embarrassed that he is half naked. ( Later, he knows &Continue reading “Coffee Prince”

It is a 2013 Japanese animated historical fantasy film. Co-written & directed by Isao Takahata that is an adaptation of ‘The tale of the Bamboo Cutter’, a 10th century Japanese literary tale. It was produced by Studio Ghibli for Nippon Television Network. The voice cast featured Aki Asakura, Kengo Kora , Takeo Chii with others. It wasContinue reading “The Tale of the Princess Kaguya”

It is a 1984 Japanese post -apocalyptic anime fantasy film. Written & directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It is based on his 1982 manga. It was animated by Topcraft for Tokuma Shoten & Hakuhodo. Joe Hisaishi , in his first collaboration with Miyazaki, composed the score. The voices of Sumi Shimamoto, Goro Naya, Yoji Matsuda with others.Continue reading “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind”

It is a 2018 Japanese animated anthology film . Produced by Studio Ponoc. The film is the first volume in the studio’s Ponoc Short Films theater anthology & includes films written & directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Yoshiyuki Momose & Akihiko Yamashita. The first is ‘ Kanini & Kanino’. They are anthropomorphized fresh water crab siblings who live underContinue reading “Modest Heroes”

A Whisker Away lit. ‘Wanting to cry, I pretend to be a Cat’. It is a 2020 Anime romantic fantasy film. Produced by Studio Colorido, Toho Animation & Twin Engine. Directed by Junichi Sato & Tomotaka Shibayama. It was released on June 28, 2020 on Netflix. Miyo Saski is an unhappy *th grader living inContinue reading “A Whisker Away”

It was inevitable that I write about him. His films are inspirational, good looking & feel good. Right from the beginning I have a thing for a girl protagonist, all his films have a strong minded girl who works independently. Born in 1041, he is the co-founder of Studio Ghilbi. Masterful storyteller & creator of JapaneseContinue reading “Hayao Miyazaki”

It is also known as ‘Laputa : Castle in the sky’. It is a 1986 Japanese animated fantasy adventure film. Written & directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The voices of Mayumi Tanaka, Keiko Yokozawa with others. The film follows orphans Sheeta & Pazu, who are chased by government agent, Muska, the army & a group of piratesContinue reading “Castle in the Sky”

It is a Japanese manga series. Written & illustrated by Hatsuharu. An anime TV series adapted by Projest No. 9 aired from Sept to Dec, 2023. Isaku Senagaki is the grand daughter of Tasuke, a Senagaki yakuza boss. Fearful of her connection she has no friends. She decides to enroll in a far off school,Continue reading “A Girl & Her Guard Dog”

The viewership rose to 6.738% & 7.468% after the fourth episode. Hope it makes to double figures. Park Shin hye goes on a blind date. The plastic surgeon is none other than Yoon Park. Also he has a teenage daughter who drops in, suddenly. He was expecting Lee Hong ran! Shin hye ‘s friend. OurContinue reading “Dr Slump”

It is a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film . Written & directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It stars the voices of Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto with others. It focuses on two young sisters & their interactions with friendly wood spirits in postwar rural Japan. University professor Tatsuo Kusakabe & his daughters Satsuki & Mei move into an old house closeContinue reading “My Neighbour Tororo”