Movie Walker Press

Shinji Kaneko's debut film and first starring role, 'Ryuji', is returning to cinemas nationwide in Japan on October 23 in a newly remastered 4K scan. The restoration brings renewed attention to the cult yakuza actor's rare turn as a leading man shortly before his death. Film fans and Japanese media outlets are marking the announcement as a chance to rediscover a hard-to-see piece of 1980s Japanese cinema on the big screen.

Actor Kento Nakajima has been appointed festival navigator for the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, which runs from October 26 to November 4. Speaking at the lineup press conference on October 1, he said film gives people "an opportunity to expand their lives," sharing his personal passion for cinema and his role promoting the event.

Japanese actress Kawaguchi Haruna shared her feelings at a press event held the night before the release of the film 'Mama ga Mou Kono Sekai ni Inakute mo', alongside co-star Takasaki Mahiro, saying it felt 'like everything is a miracle'. The comments were carried by the film news outlet Movie Walker Press as part of its coverage of new cinema releases in Japan.

Jean-Pierre Jeunet's 2001 French film Amélie will return to cinemas across Japan from November as part of a 25th anniversary re-release. New poster artwork for the screenings has been unveiled, with organisers highlighting the film's enduring charm. Japanese film fans are sharing news of the chance to see the beloved classic on the big screen again.