5 Most anticipated Japanese films and anime coming out in 2023
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- 13 Feb 2023
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A new Studio Ghibli film and Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Monster’ are hitting cinema screens this year
Hold on to your hats because there's a lot to look forward to in 2023, and not just these show-stopping events and new openings. For starters, an upcoming Hirokazu Kore-eda drama is anticipated to be up for a few awards at Cannes this year. Meanwhile, Studio Ghibli is set to release a new anime by master filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki in a fantastical remake of a Japanese novel titled 'How Do You Live?'.
Sure, keeping track of all the exciting happenings amid cherry blossom season and the loosening of Covid-19 restrictions will be a challenge, but we're not complaining. Mark these release dates on your calendar – cinema is in for a big comeback this year.
How Do You Live?
Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has announced plans to retire multiple times throughout his career, but the master animator can never seem to tear himself away from his drawing table for very long. He is currently working on a new production tentatively titled 'How Do You Live?', which is based on a 1937 novel by Genzaburo Yoshino, an editor and children's literature writer.
The original story is about a talented 15-year-old high school student called Junichi who turns to his uncle for support and wisdom after the death of his father. Through making journal entries and his frequent interactions with his uncle, Junichi's perspectives on relationships, ethics and life evolve over time. Read More…
