On April 7 , the Shinkalion kids' robot anime franchise continues with Shinkalion Change the World . The crew is growing as we approach the show's debut, with three new cast members added today. The trio of new characters are part of Erda, the Evolutionary Railway Development Agency, which develops new Shinkalion technology and supports the robots' pilots. Up first is Agano Tsugawa, voiced by Yuji Murai (Scharf in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End ). Tsugawa is a researcher who develops new tech for the Shinkalion line. He also knew protagonist Taisei's sister, and continues to push her research forward: Related: Shinkalion Change The World TV Anime New Trailer Reveals Premiere Date, Main Voice Cast Members Up next is Sorachi Iwamizawa, an Erda dispatcher voiced by Hiroshi Watanabe (Natsuki Sakaki in The Idolm@Ster Side M ). Working alongside him as a dispatcher is Miyoshi Ochiai, voiced by Misa Ishii (Ailan in The Apothecary Diaries ). Together,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy manga of the same name, has revealed a new teaser video and the main cast for the series. The series will broadcast in Japan in 2024. The cast for Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister includes: Uryu Kamihate voiced by Ryota Suzuki (Isami Ao in Brave Bang Bravern! ) Yae Amagami voiced by Sumire Uesaka (Kagura Baldwin in TenPuru ) Yuna Amagami voiced by Kaede Hondo (Vegapunk Atlas in One Piece ) Asahi Amagami voiced by Shion Wakayama (Ai Mie in The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses ) The original Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister manga by Marcey Naito is serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Sunday manga magazine, and an English language version is also available from Kodansha USA. Yujiro Abe directs the Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister TV anime at animation studio Drive,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy manga of the same name, has published a new character trailer focusing on the youngest daughter of the Amagami family, Asahi Amagami . (Asahi's voice actor for the series has not yet been revealed.) The series will broadcast in Japan in 2024. The original Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister manga by Marcey Naito is serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Sunday manga magazine, and an English language version is also available from Kodansha USA. Yujiro Abe directs the Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister TV anime at animation studio Drive, while Hiroshi Watanabe serves as assistant director, Yasuko Aoki provides the series composition, and Haruko Iizuka provides the character designs. Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister key visual Related: Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister Anime Presents Yuna Amagami Character Trailer...
- 2/21/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy manga of the same name, has published a new character trailer focusing on the middle daughter of the Amagami family, Yuna Amagami . (Yuna's voice actor for the series has not yet been revealed.) The series will broadcast in Japan in 2024. The original Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister manga by Marcey Naito is serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Sunday manga magazine, and an English language version is also available from Kodansha USA. Yujiro Abe directs the Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister TV anime at animation studio Drive, while Hiroshi Watanabe serves as assistant director, Yasuko Aoki provides the series composition, and Haruko Iizuka provides the character designs. Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister key visual Related: Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister Anime Introduces Yae Amagami in Character...
- 2/20/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister , an upcoming TV anime based on the romantic comedy manga of the same name, has published a new character trailer focusing on the eldest daughter of the Amagami family, Yae Amagami . (Yae's voice actor for the series has not yet been revealed.) The series will broadcast in Japan in 2024. The original Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister manga by Marcey Naito is serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Sunday manga magazine, and an English language version is also available from Kodansha USA. Yujiro Abe directs the Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister TV anime at animation studio Drive, while Hiroshi Watanabe serves as assistant director, Yasuko Aoki provides the series composition, and Haruko Iizuka provides the character designs. Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister key visual Related: Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister TV Anime Broadcasts in 2024 Kodansha USA...
- 2/19/2024
- by Paul Chapman
- Crunchyroll
Man From Reno (2014) Film Review, a movie directed by Dave Boyle, and starring Ayako Fujitani, Pepe Serna, Kazuki Kitamura,Yasuyo Shiba, Hiroshi Watanabe, Tetsuo Kuramochi, Yuki Matsuzaki, Shiori Ideta, Elisha Skorman, Masami Kosaka, Rome Kanda, Ross Turner, Thomas Cokenias, Geo Epsilanty and Ron Eliot The dim light of a [...]
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- 3/6/2015
- by Victor Stiff
- Film-Book
Gravitas Ventures has taken North American rights to Dave Boyle's thriller "Man From Reno," nominated for the John Cassavates Award at this year's Independent Spirit Awards. Here's the synopsis: "The wonderfully evocative film unfolds like a deliciously prepared riddle with a story that involves the intersection of three unlikely characters: an aging but still dogged sheriff of a small farming town on the outskirts of San Francisco, a reclusive yet popular writer who harbors a deep secret that would shock her fans and a mysterious drifter -- the eponymous Man from Reno. " The cast includes Ayako Fujitani, Pepe Serna, Hiroshi Watanabe and Kazuki Kitamura. "Man From Reno" won the La Film Festival's Best Dramatic Feature prize, the San Diego Asian Film Festival's Narrative Feature prize and more. Screen Daily calls it "A stylishly made genre film that revels in its old-fashioned sense of mystery and suspense" and THR reports,...
- 2/20/2015
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Thompson on Hollywood
[Our thanks to regular Twitch reader Indiemaker for the following review of Dave Boyle's indie comedy White on Rice.]
White on Rice is a film that has slowly but surely garnered its fair share of buzz these past few months. I know Todd posted a brief review over the summer and I suspect the film is going to become a substantial cult célèbre even if it may be a while before many of you get a chance to see it.
White on Rice has become something of a festival darling and rousing crowd pleaser throughout its extensive fest play. The film is currently being self promoted and independently distributed by its writer/director David Boyle. So if you're anxious to see it now, you need to go to the website and beg Dave to personally bring it to your town.
I'm sure the director is becoming more and more wary of all of the comparisons being made in reviews to Napoleon Dynamite. Let me say they're unwarranted even if...
White on Rice is a film that has slowly but surely garnered its fair share of buzz these past few months. I know Todd posted a brief review over the summer and I suspect the film is going to become a substantial cult célèbre even if it may be a while before many of you get a chance to see it.
White on Rice has become something of a festival darling and rousing crowd pleaser throughout its extensive fest play. The film is currently being self promoted and independently distributed by its writer/director David Boyle. So if you're anxious to see it now, you need to go to the website and beg Dave to personally bring it to your town.
I'm sure the director is becoming more and more wary of all of the comparisons being made in reviews to Napoleon Dynamite. Let me say they're unwarranted even if...
- 11/18/2009
- Screen Anarchy
What a great day at Austin Asian American Film Festival. I managed to see four features despite a migraine, because the last film was the one film I absolutely had to see (and it didn't disappoint).
The day started with People in the Shadows, a documentary on people in the streets of Tehran. It was more verite, and not enough cinema for me (specifically, not enough context).
But then there was White on Rice, with a quick introduction by co-star Lynn Chen. Hiroshi Watanabe (Letters from Iwo Jima) plays Jimmy, who, despite being in his forties, is still relying on other people to get by -- currently his sister, nephew, and long suffering brother-in-law. When his brother-in-law's niece Ramona (Chen) comes to stay, Jimmy becomes obsessed. Look for a supporting role by James Kyson Lee (Heroes), including an unexpected breakfast-cereal-related costume scene. It's funny, and a crowd pleaser, which is good,...
The day started with People in the Shadows, a documentary on people in the streets of Tehran. It was more verite, and not enough cinema for me (specifically, not enough context).
But then there was White on Rice, with a quick introduction by co-star Lynn Chen. Hiroshi Watanabe (Letters from Iwo Jima) plays Jimmy, who, despite being in his forties, is still relying on other people to get by -- currently his sister, nephew, and long suffering brother-in-law. When his brother-in-law's niece Ramona (Chen) comes to stay, Jimmy becomes obsessed. Look for a supporting role by James Kyson Lee (Heroes), including an unexpected breakfast-cereal-related costume scene. It's funny, and a crowd pleaser, which is good,...
- 11/15/2009
- by Jenn Brown
- Slackerwood
Rating: 4.5/10 Writers: Dave Boyle, Joel Clark Director: Dave Boyle Cast: Hiroshi Watanabe, Nae, Mio Takada, Lynn Chen, James Kyson Lee Jimmy (Watanabe) is a mid-life crisis loser. He’s moved in with his sister, brother-in-law, and nephew because his wife has left him. He’s so unable to survive on his own that he has actually decamped from his native [...]...
- 9/11/2009
- by Kate Erbland
- GordonandtheWhale
Title: White On Rice Written and Directed by: Dave Boyle (”Big Dreams Little Tokyo”) Starring: Hiroshi Watanabe, (Letters from Iwo Jima), Mio Takada, (Late Night with Conan O’Brien), Lynn Chen, (Saving Face) and Justin Kwong. Produced by: Duane Andersen, Dominic Fratto, and Michael Lerman Scores: Technical: 90, Story: 95, Acting: 100, Overall: 95 Director Dave Boyle both writes and directs the comedy “White on Rice”, a fish-out-of-water love story chronicling the comedic life of Jimmy (Watanabe), an somewhat strange yet charming 40-year-old immigrant as he tries to make it in America. Jimmy lives in his sister Aiko’s and his brother-in-law Tak’s (Takada) basement. Unfortunately Jimmy falls for Tak’s beautiful niece Ramona (Chen) and [...]...
- 9/5/2009
- by Brian Corder
- ShockYa
Here is the trailer for Varience Films’ upcoming film “White On Rice”. Directed by Dave Boyle, the film stars Hiroshi Watanabe, James Kyson Lee, Mio Takada, and Lynn Chen White On Rice Hit Theaters September 11, 2009 In Los Angeles Director Dave Boyle (“Big Dreams Little Tokyo”) returns with White On Rice, the comedic story of Jimmy (Hiroshi Watanabe, “Letters from Iwo Jima”), a misguided 40-year-old divorceé trying to navigate his way through a new life in America and out of his sister Aiko’s (Japanese Academy Award winner Nae) basement. Disgraced by his disgruntled brother-in-law Tak (Mio Takada, “Late Night [...]...
- 8/26/2009
- by The Critic
- SmartCine.com
Usually, marketing for independent films isn't this funny. Well to be fair, there aren't many really funny under-the-radar indies that pop up outside of a major film festival like Sundance or Toronto, making White on Rice a potential exception to the rule. So its fitting that the marketing, which for us begins with the exclusive clip we're debuting below, is simple, odd and quite funny. Meet Jimmy. He lives on his own. He just wants to find a job so that he doesn't have to live in the park anymore. Won't you help him out and see his movie? Click Below to Watch the Clip The official synopsis goes like this: Director Dave Boyle (Big Dreams Little Tokyo) returns with White on Rice, the comedic story of Jimmy (Hiroshi Watanabe, Letters from Iwo Jima), a misguided 40-year-old divorceé trying to navigate his way through a new life in America and out of his sister Aiko’s (Japanese...
- 8/19/2009
- by Neil Miller
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Jimmy (Hiroshi Watanabe) is 40, divorced, and shares a bunk bed with his 10-year-old nephew. For most men, this state of affairs would be ego-crushing, but Jimmy is strangely unperturbed. Despite an utter lack of social finesse, he embarks on an enthusiastic mission to replace his ex-wife with someone better. Things go horribly wrong when he falls head-over-heels for a younger relative (Lynn Chen) and vows to steal her away from his co-worker Tim (James Kyson Lee). Also starring Nae, Mio Takada, Joy Osmanski, Cathy Shim and newcomer Justin Kwong.
New from the team behind Big Dreams, Little Tokyo, romantic comedy White On Rice is just beginning to turn heads on the festival circuit, and for good reason. With a killer cast - Watanabe was featured in Letters From Iwo Jima, Mio Takada is a regular on Conan O’Brien, Nae has won the Japanese equivalent of an Academy Award, James Kyson Lee...
New from the team behind Big Dreams, Little Tokyo, romantic comedy White On Rice is just beginning to turn heads on the festival circuit, and for good reason. With a killer cast - Watanabe was featured in Letters From Iwo Jima, Mio Takada is a regular on Conan O’Brien, Nae has won the Japanese equivalent of an Academy Award, James Kyson Lee...
- 6/3/2009
- by Todd Brown
- Screen Anarchy
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