First Strike
In Police Story 4: First Strike, Hong Kong inspector Chan Ka-kui is thrust into a high-stakes international conflict, facing off against dangerous…
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Writes about kaiju and offbeat fantasy
Writing since 2026
Drawn to kaiju, monster films and offbeat fantasy worlds, this writer brings a curious eye to the stories at the center of each piece. Coverage leans toward the characters and creatures that give a series its personality.
The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises is a historical drama film that tells the story of Jiro Horikoshi, the visionary aeronautical engineer behind Japan’s iconic…
Laputa: Castle in the Sky
An orphan girl with a mysterious crystal pendant and a young boy embark on a thrilling adventure in search of a legendary…
Boro the Caterpillar
Boro the Caterpillar is a beautifully animated short film by Studio Ghibli, following the journey of a curious caterpillar as it navigates…
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
In a post-apocalyptic future, the compassionate Princess Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind struggles to understand and preserve the delicate balance…
Ponyo
Ponyo is a 2008 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It tells the story of a goldfish princess…
The Boy and the Heron
An introspective and visually enchanting animated film by Hayao Miyazaki, where a young boy encounters a mysterious heron that leads him into…
Norihito Sumitomo
Norihito Sumitomo was born on April 25, 1968 in Tokyo, Japan, where he grew up surrounded by the vibrant energy of a…
Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama was born on April 5, 1955, in Nagoya, Japan, and showed an early aptitude for drawing and storytelling. Growing up…
Toyotarou
Toyotarou was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, where a vibrant culture of manga and anime ignited his early fascination with the…