Now that I’ve finished the TOEIC exam, I’m going to watch lots of anime until the results come out! I’ve just started Attack on Titan. I gave up on the manga after the first volume, but Captain Levi is such a great leader that I’ve come to like him! Right now, I’m at the Beast Titan part, and it’s so scary! Mikeeee!
A special tribute episode of Knight Scoop in memory of Toshiyuki Nishida aired last weekend, featuring three of his recommended episodes. Among them, ‘The Postcard from Leyte Island’ is an absolute masterpiece. I’ve watched it so many times that I already know the outcome, yet every time I get nervous and end up in tears. It’s available on TVer, so if you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it.
My Reindeer’ on Netflix was incredibly scary. It’s based on a true story about an unsuccessful comedian working in a pub who offers tea to a lonely-looking woman who didn’t order anything, only to find out that she’s a notorious stalker. Shockingly, the comedian is played by the actual victim himself. The first half is purely terrifying with the stalker, and the second half delves into his past, but it takes a very dark turn (including sexual abuse), so I wouldn’t recommend it for those who are sensitive.
I binge-watched ‘Gokuaku Joou’ on Netflix. I was a child during the peak of the Crush Gals and Dump Matsumoto, and I still remember the Haircut Deathmatch. It also reminded me of my childhood friend, M-chan, who was a huge fan of the Crush Gals. She once passionately declared, ‘I’ll go to Mexico to study pro wrestling, join All Japan Women’s Pro-Wrestling, and get revenge!’
I recently watched ‘Samurai Time Slipper.’ Just like Hiroyuki Sanada mentioned in his Emmy Award speech, it felt like a tribute to those who have preserved and passed down the tradition of jidaigeki—a film overflowing with love for the genre. The actors must have been deeply connected to their roles, as there were many scenes where they seemed almost in tears, making me worry, ‘Oh, are they about to cry?’
The intensity of the sword fighting in this film is something you absolutely need to experience in a theater. I felt that watching it on a TV screen would cut the impact in half.
The scariest part was the scene where a member encounters the girl’s mother. What seemed like an ordinary moment gradually made me think, ‘Oh, this is bad.’ And then… ‘Gyaa!’ I couldn’t help but scream.
Mendy being scared is adorable. ★★★★★ The relationship between the parent and the girl was unclear. ★★★★ It’s a no-go if that presence is under the desk! ★★★★ It’s also a no-go if that presence is near the vending machine at night. ★★★★
Kurt, who started his channel with excitement, disappears within the first three minutes of the movie. Then, ten years later, a man’s killing spree, obsessed with ‘going viral,’ begins. Most of the characters are driven by a strong need for approval, drawn to Kurt’s car as they head toward disaster. What kind of video will make Kurt go viral? Before I knew it, I found myself looking forward to it.
Having the guts to keep streaming for ten years is impressive. ★★★★★ Aren’t there a lot of movies where the white guy is a mess and the Black woman is on top?★★★★ The father’s downfall is painfully sad. ★★★★ The murder prep is so detailed that I’m worried someone might try to copy it.★★★★★