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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades.In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture.A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S14E10 – Tomie (1998) [富江]</title>
			<itunes:title>S14E10 – Tomie (1998) [富江]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>We close out the season with first-time guest and film director Adrian Abbott to discuss the adaptation of Junji Ito's popular horror manga, Tomie!</p><p>Thanks so much for listening to this season of Japan On Film! We'll be going on a hiatus now, but will return soon with another season and more Japanese movies to discuss. Until then, feel free to connect with us at the links below.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Adrian Abbott</p><p>Visit <a href="https://anothermotionpicturecompany.com/">Another Motion Picture Company</a> to find out about Adrian's films and follow him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adrianabbott%20">Instagram</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>We close out the season with first-time guest and film director Adrian Abbott to discuss the adaptation of Junji Ito's popular horror manga, Tomie!</p><p>Thanks so much for listening to this season of Japan On Film! We'll be going on a hiatus now, but will return soon with another season and more Japanese movies to discuss. Until then, feel free to connect with us at the links below.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Adrian Abbott</p><p>Visit <a href="https://anothermotionpicturecompany.com/">Another Motion Picture Company</a> to find out about Adrian's films and follow him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adrianabbott%20">Instagram</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S14E09 – The Emperor in August (2015) [日本のいちばん長い日]</title>
			<itunes:title>S14E09 – The Emperor in August (2015) [日本のいちばん長い日]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Japanese film scholar Dr. Patrick Terry returns to the show to discuss The Emperor in August and the historical context around Japan's surrender at the end of WW2 and what the film spotlights and leaves out.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Dr. Patrick Terry</p><p>You can connect with Patrick by <a href="mailto:patrickaterry1@gmail.com">email</a> and check out his <a href="https://www.pdx.edu/profile/patrick-terry">faculty profile</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Japanese film scholar Dr. Patrick Terry returns to the show to discuss The Emperor in August and the historical context around Japan's surrender at the end of WW2 and what the film spotlights and leaves out.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Dr. Patrick Terry</p><p>You can connect with Patrick by <a href="mailto:patrickaterry1@gmail.com">email</a> and check out his <a href="https://www.pdx.edu/profile/patrick-terry">faculty profile</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S14E08 – Memories of Matsuko (2006) [嫌われ松子の一生]</title>
			<itunes:title>S14E08 – Memories of Matsuko (2006) [嫌われ松子の一生]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This episode, Perry is joined by podcaster, game designer, and returning guest KJ Brown to discuss the vibrantly depressing Memories of Matsuko.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring KJ Brown</p><p>Check out KJ's game <a href="https://www.walkingstudiosgames.com/">Blossom Breeze</a> and check out him on these other podcasts:</p><ul>  <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@talkingstudios">Talking Studios</a> </li>  <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYsgYbNJW7QrGy3yipcSmazVVT5bBg7Vq">Talking Studios Japanese Films Episodes Playlist</a></li>  <li><a href="https://talkingpicturestrivia.com/">Talking Pictures Trivia</a></li>  <li><a href="https://keep-making-movies.castos.com/">Keep Making Movies</a></li>  <li><a href="https://keep-making-movies.castos.com/">A</a><a href="https://adapt-it.castos.com/">dapt It</a></li>  <li><a href="https://limited-lexicon.castos.com/">Limited Lexicon</a></li></ul><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This episode, Perry is joined by podcaster, game designer, and returning guest KJ Brown to discuss the vibrantly depressing Memories of Matsuko.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring KJ Brown</p><p>Check out KJ's game <a href="https://www.walkingstudiosgames.com/">Blossom Breeze</a> and check out him on these other podcasts:</p><ul>  <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@talkingstudios">Talking Studios</a> </li>  <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYsgYbNJW7QrGy3yipcSmazVVT5bBg7Vq">Talking Studios Japanese Films Episodes Playlist</a></li>  <li><a href="https://talkingpicturestrivia.com/">Talking Pictures Trivia</a></li>  <li><a href="https://keep-making-movies.castos.com/">Keep Making Movies</a></li>  <li><a href="https://keep-making-movies.castos.com/">A</a><a href="https://adapt-it.castos.com/">dapt It</a></li>  <li><a href="https://limited-lexicon.castos.com/">Limited Lexicon</a></li></ul><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S14E07 – The Hidden Fortress (1958) [隠し砦の三悪人]</title>
			<itunes:title>S14E07 – The Hidden Fortress (1958) [隠し砦の三悪人]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Perry is joined by fellow podcaster Jim Cannon to discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1958 film, The Hidden Fortress and its influence on George Lucas and Star Wars.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jim Cannon</p><p>Listen to Jim on <a href="https://linktr.ee/ironageofcomics">The Iron Age of Comics Podcast</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Perry is joined by fellow podcaster Jim Cannon to discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1958 film, The Hidden Fortress and its influence on George Lucas and Star Wars.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jim Cannon</p><p>Listen to Jim on <a href="https://linktr.ee/ironageofcomics">The Iron Age of Comics Podcast</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S14E06 – Yakuza Apocalypse (2015) [極道大戦争]</title>
			<itunes:title>S14E06 – Yakuza Apocalypse (2015) [極道大戦争]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>57:05</itunes:duration>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This season, we're covering two of Takashi Miike's films. And in this episode, Japanese film expert and returning guest Jennifer Upton is here to discuss the very bizarre Yakuza Apocalypse.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton</p><p>Visit Jennifer's <a href="https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/">website</a>, pick up her book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C35X8WC9/"><em>Japanese Cult Cinema: Films From the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews</em></a>,  or listen to her podcast, <a href="https://thecinemajunction.com/">The Cinema Junction</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This season, we're covering two of Takashi Miike's films. And in this episode, Japanese film expert and returning guest Jennifer Upton is here to discuss the very bizarre Yakuza Apocalypse.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton</p><p>Visit Jennifer's <a href="https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/">website</a>, pick up her book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C35X8WC9/"><em>Japanese Cult Cinema: Films From the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews</em></a>,  or listen to her podcast, <a href="https://thecinemajunction.com/">The Cinema Junction</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S14E05 – Porco Rosso (1992) [紅の豚]</title>
			<itunes:title>S14E05 – Porco Rosso (1992) [紅の豚]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>"Better a pig than a fascist" is the famous line from Studio Ghibli's Porco Rosso. Film critic Alexander Scott joins the show to dive into this pulpy adventure.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Alexander Scott</p><p>Visit <a href="https://yourtownisnext.substack.com/">Your Town is Next</a> on Substack for more of Alexander's work and watch them on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@yourtownisnextmedia">YouTube</a>. Also check out these socials:</p><ul>  <li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/wittiestmanalive.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/wittiestmanalive.bsky.social</a></li>  <li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/yourtownisnext.com">https://bsky.app/profile/yourtownisnext.com</a></li>  <li><a href="https://x.com/WittiestManEver">https://x.com/WittiestManEver</a></li>  <li><a href="https://x.com/yourtownisnext">https://x.com/yourtownisnext</a></li>  <li><a href="https://instagram.com/yourtownisnext">https://instagram.com/yourtownisnext</a></li></ul><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>"Better a pig than a fascist" is the famous line from Studio Ghibli's Porco Rosso. Film critic Alexander Scott joins the show to dive into this pulpy adventure.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Alexander Scott</p><p>Visit <a href="https://yourtownisnext.substack.com/">Your Town is Next</a> on Substack for more of Alexander's work and watch them on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@yourtownisnextmedia">YouTube</a>. Also check out these socials:</p><ul>  <li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/wittiestmanalive.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/wittiestmanalive.bsky.social</a></li>  <li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/yourtownisnext.com">https://bsky.app/profile/yourtownisnext.com</a></li>  <li><a href="https://x.com/WittiestManEver">https://x.com/WittiestManEver</a></li>  <li><a href="https://x.com/yourtownisnext">https://x.com/yourtownisnext</a></li>  <li><a href="https://instagram.com/yourtownisnext">https://instagram.com/yourtownisnext</a></li></ul><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S14E04 – Ichi the Killer (2001) [殺し屋1]</title>
			<itunes:title>S14E04 – Ichi the Killer (2001) [殺し屋1]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Returning guest and fellow podcaster Derick McDuff returns to discuss one of the most infamous Japanese films ever made. We're finally discussing Takashi Miike's Ichi the Killer.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Derick McDuff</p><p>Visit Derick's <a href="https://linktr.ee/underratedmoviepodcast">Linktree</a> and read his articles on <a href="https://www.watchmojo.com/author/Derick%20McDuff/">WatchMojo</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Returning guest and fellow podcaster Derick McDuff returns to discuss one of the most infamous Japanese films ever made. We're finally discussing Takashi Miike's Ichi the Killer.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Derick McDuff</p><p>Visit Derick's <a href="https://linktr.ee/underratedmoviepodcast">Linktree</a> and read his articles on <a href="https://www.watchmojo.com/author/Derick%20McDuff/">WatchMojo</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S14E03 – Baby Assassins (2021) [ベイビーわるきゅーれ]</title>
			<itunes:title>S14E03 – Baby Assassins (2021) [ベイビーわるきゅーれ]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>57:29</itunes:duration>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Musician Peter Divito makes his debut on the show for a fun discussion of the indie crime/comedy sensation, Baby Assassins!</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Peter Divito</p><p>Listen to Peter Divito's music inspired by Baby Assassins on the <a href="https://nokidsgotcats.bandcamp.com/">No Kids Got Cats'  Bandcamp page</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Musician Peter Divito makes his debut on the show for a fun discussion of the indie crime/comedy sensation, Baby Assassins!</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Peter Divito</p><p>Listen to Peter Divito's music inspired by Baby Assassins on the <a href="https://nokidsgotcats.bandcamp.com/">No Kids Got Cats'  Bandcamp page</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S14E02 – The Blind Menace (1960) [不知火検校]</title>
			<itunes:title>S14E02 – The Blind Menace (1960) [不知火検校]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Before Zatoichi, Shintaro Katsu played another blind masseur, but a much more sinister one! Japanese film scholar Jonathan Wroot makes his debut on the show to discuss The Blind Menace!</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jonathan Wroot</p><p>Visit Jonathan's <a href="https://www.gre.ac.uk/people/rep/las/jonathan-wroot">faculty profile</a>, pick up his book <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/paths-of-zatoichi-9781793601216/"><em>The Paths of Zatoichi</em></a>, or check out the movie sets he's been involved with — <a href="https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/cloud-and-charisma-limited-edition-set/">Cloud and Charisma</a> and <a href="https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/zen-and-sword-limited-edition-box-set/">Zen and Sword</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Before Zatoichi, Shintaro Katsu played another blind masseur, but a much more sinister one! Japanese film scholar Jonathan Wroot makes his debut on the show to discuss The Blind Menace!</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jonathan Wroot</p><p>Visit Jonathan's <a href="https://www.gre.ac.uk/people/rep/las/jonathan-wroot">faculty profile</a>, pick up his book <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/paths-of-zatoichi-9781793601216/"><em>The Paths of Zatoichi</em></a>, or check out the movie sets he's been involved with — <a href="https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/cloud-and-charisma-limited-edition-set/">Cloud and Charisma</a> and <a href="https://eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/zen-and-sword-limited-edition-box-set/">Zen and Sword</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S14E01 – Creepy (2016) [クリーピー 偽りの隣人]</title>
			<itunes:title>S14E01 – Creepy (2016) [クリーピー 偽りの隣人]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Season 14 of Japan On Film kicks off with Kiyoshi Kurosawa's disturbing thriller, Creepy! And joining Perry to discuss another of Kurosawa's films is returning guest and Japanese film scholar, Lindsay Nelson.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Lindsay Nelson</p><p>Visit Lindsay's <a href="https://lindsaynelson.jp/">website</a> and connect with her on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/newsfromnihon.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/newsfromnihon">Instagram</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Season 14 of Japan On Film kicks off with Kiyoshi Kurosawa's disturbing thriller, Creepy! And joining Perry to discuss another of Kurosawa's films is returning guest and Japanese film scholar, Lindsay Nelson.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Lindsay Nelson</p><p>Visit Lindsay's <a href="https://lindsaynelson.jp/">website</a> and connect with her on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/newsfromnihon.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/newsfromnihon">Instagram</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S13E10 – Sonatine (1993) [ソナチネ]</title>
			<itunes:title>S13E10 – Sonatine (1993) [ソナチネ]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>52:21</itunes:duration>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>We close out Season 13 with returning guest Ian Buckley! This time, we're discussing Takeshi Kitano's classic yakuza film, Sonatine.</p><p>Thank you for listening! We'll be taking a hiatus, but will return shortly for Season 14!</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Ian Buckley</p><p>Listen to Ian on <a href="https://pod.link/1519281725">We Are Starfleet</a> and <a href="https://pod.link/1619526430">Illumination Above All</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>We close out Season 13 with returning guest Ian Buckley! This time, we're discussing Takeshi Kitano's classic yakuza film, Sonatine.</p><p>Thank you for listening! We'll be taking a hiatus, but will return shortly for Season 14!</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Ian Buckley</p><p>Listen to Ian on <a href="https://pod.link/1519281725">We Are Starfleet</a> and <a href="https://pod.link/1619526430">Illumination Above All</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S13E09 – The Yakuza (1974) [ザ・ヤクザ]</title>
			<itunes:title>S13E09 – The Yakuza (1974) [ザ・ヤクザ]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:00:39</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This time around, we're taking a break from Japan-made films and instead looking at an American-made film about Japan. Fellow podcaster Kaz Wheeler makes his debut on the show to discuss Sydney Pollack's The Yakuza!</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Kaz Wheeler</p><p>Listen to Kaz on <a href="https://fatalfourpod.com/">The Didn't Get All of It Japan Podcast</a> and follow him on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thekazwheeler.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/TheKazWheeler">Instagram</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This time around, we're taking a break from Japan-made films and instead looking at an American-made film about Japan. Fellow podcaster Kaz Wheeler makes his debut on the show to discuss Sydney Pollack's The Yakuza!</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Kaz Wheeler</p><p>Listen to Kaz on <a href="https://fatalfourpod.com/">The Didn't Get All of It Japan Podcast</a> and follow him on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/thekazwheeler.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/TheKazWheeler">Instagram</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S13E08 – Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991) [ゴジラvsキングギドラ]</title>
			<itunes:title>S13E08 – Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991) [ゴジラvsキングギドラ]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Author and magician Eoin Smith joins the show for a discussion on Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, one of the Heisei-era Godzilla films involving just about everything they thought they could squeeze into a Godzilla film.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Eoin Smith</p><p>Learn more about Eoin by visiting his <a href="https://linktr.ee/eoin.smith">Linktree</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Author and magician Eoin Smith joins the show for a discussion on Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, one of the Heisei-era Godzilla films involving just about everything they thought they could squeeze into a Godzilla film.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Eoin Smith</p><p>Learn more about Eoin by visiting his <a href="https://linktr.ee/eoin.smith">Linktree</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S13E07 – Perfect Blue: Yume Nara Samete (2002) [PERFECT BLUE夢なら醒めて]</title>
			<itunes:title>S13E07 – Perfect Blue: Yume Nara Samete (2002) [PERFECT BLUE夢なら醒めて]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Perry is joined by returning guest Michael Hale to discuss Perfect Blue: Yume Nara Samete. Contrary to what some may think, this isn't a live-action adaptation of the anime, nor even an adaptation of the novel it was based on. Instead, it's an adaptation of a novella from a spin-off anthology. And spoilers: it's nowhere near as good as the far-superior anime.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Michael Hale</p><p>Find out more about Michael's work by visiting his <a href="https://linktr.ee/SagasAndStories">Linktree</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Perry is joined by returning guest Michael Hale to discuss Perfect Blue: Yume Nara Samete. Contrary to what some may think, this isn't a live-action adaptation of the anime, nor even an adaptation of the novel it was based on. Instead, it's an adaptation of a novella from a spin-off anthology. And spoilers: it's nowhere near as good as the far-superior anime.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Michael Hale</p><p>Find out more about Michael's work by visiting his <a href="https://linktr.ee/SagasAndStories">Linktree</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S13E06 – Happy Flight (2008) [ハッピーフライト]</title>
			<itunes:title>S13E06 – Happy Flight (2008) [ハッピーフライト]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Christopher Hood, an academic and author specializing in Japanese society and transportation, joins the show to discuss Happy Flight, a movie all about air travel in Japan.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Christopher Hood</p><p>Visit Christopher's <a href="https://linktr.ee/HoodCP">Linktree</a> for his website, social media, and other links.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Christopher Hood, an academic and author specializing in Japanese society and transportation, joins the show to discuss Happy Flight, a movie all about air travel in Japan.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Christopher Hood</p><p>Visit Christopher's <a href="https://linktr.ee/HoodCP">Linktree</a> for his website, social media, and other links.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S13E05 – Tokyo Godfathers (2004) [東京ゴッドファーザーズ]</title>
			<itunes:title>S13E05 – Tokyo Godfathers (2004) [東京ゴッドファーザーズ]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Christmas comes early as Matthew Trecek of the Deskwarmers podcast joins Perry for a discussion of Satoshi Kon's beloved anime, Tokyo Godfathers. </p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Matthew Trecek</p><p>Listen to Matthew on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Deskwarmers">Deskwarmers podcast</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Christmas comes early as Matthew Trecek of the Deskwarmers podcast joins Perry for a discussion of Satoshi Kon's beloved anime, Tokyo Godfathers. </p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Matthew Trecek</p><p>Listen to Matthew on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Deskwarmers">Deskwarmers podcast</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S13E04 – Vital (2004) [ヴィタール]</title>
			<itunes:title>S13E04 – Vital (2004) [ヴィタール]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Writer and Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton returns again, and this time we're discussing Shinya Tsukamoto's Vital. </p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton</p><p>Visit Jennifer's <a href="https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/">website</a> and check out her book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C35X8WC9/">Japanese Cult Cinema: Films From the Second Golden Age</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Writer and Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton returns again, and this time we're discussing Shinya Tsukamoto's Vital. </p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton</p><p>Visit Jennifer's <a href="https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/">website</a> and check out her book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C35X8WC9/">Japanese Cult Cinema: Films From the Second Golden Age</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S13E03 – High and Low (1963) [天国と地獄]</title>
			<itunes:title>S13E03 – High and Low (1963) [天国と地獄]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>YouTuber and fellow Japan resident Amanda Hartsell joins Perry in this episode to discuss capitalism and Japanese society as depicted in Akira Kurosawa's High and Low. </p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Amanda Hartsell</p><p>Visit Amanda's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AmandaHartsell_jp">YouTube channel</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>YouTuber and fellow Japan resident Amanda Hartsell joins Perry in this episode to discuss capitalism and Japanese society as depicted in Akira Kurosawa's High and Low. </p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Amanda Hartsell</p><p>Visit Amanda's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AmandaHartsell_jp">YouTube channel</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S13E02 – Weathering With You (2019) [天気の子]</title>
			<itunes:title>S13E02 – Weathering With You (2019) [天気の子]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Today, Perry is joined by author and filmmaker Liam Quane to talk about 2019's anime film, Weathering With You. Directed by Makoto Shinkai, this was his follow-up to the very popular Your Name.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Liam Quane.</p><p>Learn about Liam's film and novel work by visiting <a href="https://www.specificityarchives.com/">Specificity Archives</a> and follow him on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/specificityarchives.com">⁠Bluesky⁠</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network⁠</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Today, Perry is joined by author and filmmaker Liam Quane to talk about 2019's anime film, Weathering With You. Directed by Makoto Shinkai, this was his follow-up to the very popular Your Name.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Liam Quane.</p><p>Learn about Liam's film and novel work by visiting <a href="https://www.specificityarchives.com/">Specificity Archives</a> and follow him on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/specificityarchives.com">⁠Bluesky⁠</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">⁠Threads⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">⁠Facebook⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">⁠Discord⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">⁠Film Stories Podcast Network⁠</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S13E01 – Gozu (2003) [極道恐怖大劇場 牛頭]</title>
			<itunes:title>S13E01 – Gozu (2003) [極道恐怖大劇場 牛頭]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Season 13 kicks off with our 100th episode! And for this, we've got a special one. Filmmaker Warren Badenski joins Perry for a deep dive into Takashi Miike's infamously wild, wonderful, and very weird Gozu! </p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Warren Badenski</p><p>Learn more about Warren's latest film, <a href="https://darksidereleasing.com/dead-name/">Dead Name</a>. And follow him on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/warrenbadenski.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/warrenbadenski/">Instagram</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠Bluesky⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Season 13 kicks off with our 100th episode! And for this, we've got a special one. Filmmaker Warren Badenski joins Perry for a deep dive into Takashi Miike's infamously wild, wonderful, and very weird Gozu! </p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Warren Badenski</p><p>Learn more about Warren's latest film, <a href="https://darksidereleasing.com/dead-name/">Dead Name</a>. And follow him on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/warrenbadenski.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/warrenbadenski/">Instagram</a>.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">⁠Bluesky⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Japan On Film Trailer</title>
			<itunes:title>Japan On Film Trailer</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>SPECIAL: An Interview with Director KD Wilson</title>
			<itunes:title>SPECIAL: An Interview with Director KD Wilson</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In a special interview episode, Perry speaks with KD Wilson, a Japan-based filmmaker. After creating a trailer for a fake Japanese horror thriller titled It Doesn't Exist, the response was so positive that Wilson decided to make the film a reality. Funding in just 11 hours on Kickstarter, production is going to begin soon. Listen to the story behind it.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring KD Wilson</p><p>Support It Doesn't Exist: A Japanese Horror Thriller on <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kdwilson/it-doesnt-exist-a-thriller-film">Kickstarter</a>, and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kdwilson1991">KD Wilson</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/freerecess">Recess Films</a> on Instagram.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In a special interview episode, Perry speaks with KD Wilson, a Japan-based filmmaker. After creating a trailer for a fake Japanese horror thriller titled It Doesn't Exist, the response was so positive that Wilson decided to make the film a reality. Funding in just 11 hours on Kickstarter, production is going to begin soon. Listen to the story behind it.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring KD Wilson</p><p>Support It Doesn't Exist: A Japanese Horror Thriller on <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kdwilson/it-doesnt-exist-a-thriller-film">Kickstarter</a>, and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kdwilson1991">KD Wilson</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/freerecess">Recess Films</a> on Instagram.</p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.com">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S12E09 – Ikiru (1952) [生きる]</title>
			<itunes:title>S12E09 – Ikiru (1952) [生きる]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Returning guest and fellow podcaster Derick McDuff is back on the show for a discussion of one of Akira Kurosawa's most well-known and well-regarded films—1952's Ikiru. We chart Waranabe's growth over the movie, the type of environment he's in, and how little Japanese bureaucracy has changed.</p><br><p>This is our final episode of the season. We're going to take a break, but we'll return shortly with Season 13!</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Derick McDuff</p><br><p>Listen to Derick on the <a href="https://anchor.fm/underrated">Underrated</a> and <a href="https://anchor.fm/derick-mcduff">Infinity Stones and Dragon Bones</a> podcasts</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S12E08 – Monster (2023) [怪物]</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>It's another film by Hirokazu Kore-eda! This time, Perry is joined by podcaster Sam Stokes to discuss the director's latest film, Monster. With different perspectives, it's an enlightening film about the concept of bullying.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Sam Stokes</p><br><p>Listen to Sam on the <a href="https://pod.link/1625716743">Den of Ten</a> and <a href="https://pod.link/reeltalkWMT">Reel Talk</a> podcasts, and follow him on <a href="https://letterboxd.com/samwellpv/">Letterboxd</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>It's another film by Hirokazu Kore-eda! This time, Perry is joined by podcaster Sam Stokes to discuss the director's latest film, Monster. With different perspectives, it's an enlightening film about the concept of bullying.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Sam Stokes</p><br><p>Listen to Sam on the <a href="https://pod.link/1625716743">Den of Ten</a> and <a href="https://pod.link/reeltalkWMT">Reel Talk</a> podcasts, and follow him on <a href="https://letterboxd.com/samwellpv/">Letterboxd</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S12E07 – Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) [カウボーイビバップ 天国の扉]</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Podcaster Ian Buckley returns for another anime film. This time, we spotlight Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, also known as Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' On Heaven's Door. We discuss the series, its legacy, and how this movie fits into that legacy.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Ian Buckley</p><br><p>Listen to Ian on <a href="https://pod.link/1519281725">We Are Starfleet</a> and <a href="https://pod.link/1619526430">Illumination Above All</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Podcaster Ian Buckley returns for another anime film. This time, we spotlight Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, also known as Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' On Heaven's Door. We discuss the series, its legacy, and how this movie fits into that legacy.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Ian Buckley</p><br><p>Listen to Ian on <a href="https://pod.link/1519281725">We Are Starfleet</a> and <a href="https://pod.link/1619526430">Illumination Above All</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S12E06 – Nobody Knows (2004) [誰も知らない]</title>
			<itunes:title>S12E06 – Nobody Knows (2004) [誰も知らない]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Japanese film scholar Lindsay Nelson is back on the show to discuss Hirokazu Kore-eda's heartbreaking drama, Nobody Knows. Based on a true story about a family of children abandoned by their single mother, there's a lot to talk about in this.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Lindsay Nelson</p><br><p>View Lindsay’s <a href="https://lindsaynelson.jp/">website</a> and her <a href="https://eigafile.com/">film reviews</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Japanese film scholar Lindsay Nelson is back on the show to discuss Hirokazu Kore-eda's heartbreaking drama, Nobody Knows. Based on a true story about a family of children abandoned by their single mother, there's a lot to talk about in this.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Lindsay Nelson</p><br><p>View Lindsay’s <a href="https://lindsaynelson.jp/">website</a> and her <a href="https://eigafile.com/">film reviews</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>E12E05 – Pom Poko (1994) [平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ]</title>
			<itunes:title>E12E05 – Pom Poko (1994) [平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Comic creator Ryan Estrada makes his debut to discuss one of Studio Ghibli's strangest films, 1994's Pom Poko! We talk about the movie's interesting structure, the deeper themes, and, of course, the power of raccoon balls.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Ryan Estrada</p><br><p>Visit <a href="https://ryanestrada.com/">ryanestrada,com</a> to find out more about Ryan's comics.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Comic creator Ryan Estrada makes his debut to discuss one of Studio Ghibli's strangest films, 1994's Pom Poko! We talk about the movie's interesting structure, the deeper themes, and, of course, the power of raccoon balls.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Ryan Estrada</p><br><p>Visit <a href="https://ryanestrada.com/">ryanestrada,com</a> to find out more about Ryan's comics.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S12E04 – Versus  (2000) [ヴァーサス]</title>
			<itunes:title>S12E04 – Versus  (2000) [ヴァーサス]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Author Jennifer Upton returns for a fun discussion about Ryuhei Kitamura's Versus! A genre-bending film that plays with archetypes and looks far better than its budget should allow for, it's a quick, entertaining watch. </p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton</p><br><p>Visit Jennifer’s <a href="https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/">website</a> for information on her writing and read her book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C35X8WC9/">Japanese Cult Cinema: Films from the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Author Jennifer Upton returns for a fun discussion about Ryuhei Kitamura's Versus! A genre-bending film that plays with archetypes and looks far better than its budget should allow for, it's a quick, entertaining watch. </p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton</p><br><p>Visit Jennifer’s <a href="https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/">website</a> for information on her writing and read her book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C35X8WC9/">Japanese Cult Cinema: Films from the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S12E03 – Typhoon Club (1985) [台風クラブ]</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Fellow podcaster Sam Inglis returns to discuss 1985's Typhoon Club. A great character study, though with some aspects that are difficult to watch.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Sam Inglis</p><br><p>Follow Sam on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/24fpsuk.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> and <a href="http://letterboxd.com/24FPSUK/">Letterboxd</a>, and listen to his podcast, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17u9DSmsiByQ56LijyERoo">Fearless Pretender: The Jennifer Jason Leigh Podcast</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Fellow podcaster Sam Inglis returns to discuss 1985's Typhoon Club. A great character study, though with some aspects that are difficult to watch.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Sam Inglis</p><br><p>Follow Sam on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/24fpsuk.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> and <a href="http://letterboxd.com/24FPSUK/">Letterboxd</a>, and listen to his podcast, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17u9DSmsiByQ56LijyERoo">Fearless Pretender: The Jennifer Jason Leigh Podcast</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S12E02 – Godzilla Minus One (2023) [ゴジラ-1.0]</title>
			<itunes:title>S12E02 – Godzilla Minus One (2023) [ゴジラ-1.0]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This is the one many listeners have been waiting for. Podcaster Jason Kleeberg joins Perry to dive into the wildly successful Godzilla Minus One! Praised both at home and abroad for good reason, there's a lot to unpack here. </p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jason Kleeberg</p><br><p>Listen to Jason on the <a href="http://www.forcefivepodcast.com/">Force Five Podcast</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This is the one many listeners have been waiting for. Podcaster Jason Kleeberg joins Perry to dive into the wildly successful Godzilla Minus One! Praised both at home and abroad for good reason, there's a lot to unpack here. </p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jason Kleeberg</p><br><p>Listen to Jason on the <a href="http://www.forcefivepodcast.com/">Force Five Podcast</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S12E01 - Ring 0 (2000) [リング0：バースデー]</title>
			<itunes:title>S12E01 - Ring 0 (2000) [リング0：バースデー]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to a new season of Japan On Film! We kick things off with returning guest and author Frank Schildiner to discuss Ring 0, the prequel to the Ring series and the origins of Sadako. Though better than some of the other sequels, this still leaves a lot to be desired.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Frank Schildiner</p><br><p>Check out Frank’s books on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Frank-Schildiner/author/B009VRDXZC">Amazon</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to a new season of Japan On Film! We kick things off with returning guest and author Frank Schildiner to discuss Ring 0, the prequel to the Ring series and the origins of Sadako. Though better than some of the other sequels, this still leaves a lot to be desired.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Frank Schildiner</p><br><p>Check out Frank’s books on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Frank-Schildiner/author/B009VRDXZC">Amazon</a>.</p><br><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ <a href="https://nordvpn.com/fspn">https://nordvpn.com/fspn</a>. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S11E10 – Ju-on: The Grudge (2003) [呪怨]</title>
			<itunes:title>S11E10 – Ju-on: The Grudge (2003) [呪怨]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Podcaster Chris Osborne comes by the show for a discussion of one of the classics of J-Horror. In this episode, we dive into Takeshi Shimizu's Ju-on: The Grudge, which helped contribute to the J-Horror craze of the early 2000s (and Hollywood's obsession with remaking them). </p><br><p>This is the final episode of the season. Thank you so much for listening, and we'll be back in a few months with Season 12!</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Chris Osborne</p><br><p>Listen to Chris on the <a href="https://playcomics.com/">Play Comics Podcast</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! -</p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Podcaster Chris Osborne comes by the show for a discussion of one of the classics of J-Horror. In this episode, we dive into Takeshi Shimizu's Ju-on: The Grudge, which helped contribute to the J-Horror craze of the early 2000s (and Hollywood's obsession with remaking them). </p><br><p>This is the final episode of the season. Thank you so much for listening, and we'll be back in a few months with Season 12!</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Chris Osborne</p><br><p>Listen to Chris on the <a href="https://playcomics.com/">Play Comics Podcast</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p>Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! -</p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S11E09 – Tokyo Drifter (1966) [東京流れ者]</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Director Seijun Suzuki is a really unique figure in the world of Japanese cinema, with a style all his own. In this episode, Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton returns to the show for a discussion of one of his most famous works, Tokyo Drifter. </p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton</p><br><p>Visit Jennifer’s <a href="https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/">website</a> for information on her writing and read her book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C35X8WC9/">Japanese Cult Cinema: Films from the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Director Seijun Suzuki is a really unique figure in the world of Japanese cinema, with a style all his own. In this episode, Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton returns to the show for a discussion of one of his most famous works, Tokyo Drifter. </p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton</p><br><p>Visit Jennifer’s <a href="https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/">website</a> for information on her writing and read her book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C35X8WC9/">Japanese Cult Cinema: Films from the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S11E08 – Godzilla Raids Again (1955) [ゴジラの逆襲]</title>
			<itunes:title>S11E08 – Godzilla Raids Again (1955) [ゴジラの逆襲]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Fellow podcaster Mike Lund returns to the show for a discussion of Godzilla Raids Again. The first of many Godzilla sequels, it also set the tone for the Showa Era of Toho's blockbuster property. Listen to our fun debate over the merits and faults of this film.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Mike Lund</p><br><p>Listen to Mike on <a href="https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/">The Old Switch-a-roo</a> and follow him on <a href="https://letterboxd.com/Lowbacca/">Letterboxd</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Fellow podcaster Mike Lund returns to the show for a discussion of Godzilla Raids Again. The first of many Godzilla sequels, it also set the tone for the Showa Era of Toho's blockbuster property. Listen to our fun debate over the merits and faults of this film.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Mike Lund</p><br><p>Listen to Mike on <a href="https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/">The Old Switch-a-roo</a> and follow him on <a href="https://letterboxd.com/Lowbacca/">Letterboxd</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S11E07 – 100 Yen Love (2014) [百円の恋]</title>
			<itunes:title>S11E07 – 100 Yen Love (2014) [百円の恋]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Film fan and podcaster Sam Inglis joins the show today to discuss Masaharu Take's boxing romance, 100 Yen Love. We break down the story, discuss some of its commentary on Japanese society, and praise the amazing performance by Sakura Ando.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Sam Inglis</p><br><p>Follow Sam on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/24fpsuk.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> and <a href="http://letterboxd.com/24FPSUK/">Letterboxd</a>, and listen to his podcast, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17u9DSmsiByQ56LijyERoo">Fearless Pretender: The Jennifer Jason Leigh Podcast</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Film fan and podcaster Sam Inglis joins the show today to discuss Masaharu Take's boxing romance, 100 Yen Love. We break down the story, discuss some of its commentary on Japanese society, and praise the amazing performance by Sakura Ando.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Sam Inglis</p><br><p>Follow Sam on <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/24fpsuk.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> and <a href="http://letterboxd.com/24FPSUK/">Letterboxd</a>, and listen to his podcast, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17u9DSmsiByQ56LijyERoo">Fearless Pretender: The Jennifer Jason Leigh Podcast</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S11E06 – Drunken Angel (1948) [酔いどれ天使]</title>
			<itunes:title>S11E06 – Drunken Angel (1948) [酔いどれ天使]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Jamie Ryder, author and proprietor of Yamato Magazine, stops by the show to discuss Akira Kurosawa's gangster classic, Drunken Angel! Notable for being the first of Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune's string of collaborations, it also contains a number of themes Kurosawa would continue to explore throughout his career.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jamie Ryder</p><br><p>Follow Jamie at <a href="https://yamatomagazine.home.blog/">Yamato Magazine</a> and read his book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZP7RW2W/tag=japanonfilm-20">Japanese Fighting Heroes: Warriors, Samurai, and Ronins</a></p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Jamie Ryder, author and proprietor of Yamato Magazine, stops by the show to discuss Akira Kurosawa's gangster classic, Drunken Angel! Notable for being the first of Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune's string of collaborations, it also contains a number of themes Kurosawa would continue to explore throughout his career.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jamie Ryder</p><br><p>Follow Jamie at <a href="https://yamatomagazine.home.blog/">Yamato Magazine</a> and read his book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZP7RW2W/tag=japanonfilm-20">Japanese Fighting Heroes: Warriors, Samurai, and Ronins</a></p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S11E05 – Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (1972) [子連れ狼 死に風に向う乳母車]</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Perry is joined by Trevor of the First Look, Final Word podcast. We've discussed the first Lone Wolf and Cub film long ago, now we're skipping the second and jumping straight into the third to discuss this action-packed samurai thriller!</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Trevor</p><br><p>Listen to Trevor on the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5z1YMFhAAeUlkb62ZWDV0a?si=RMLkWs-nQ9SCiy1wQmKHmw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=d1a77a2a0ec24302">First Look, Final Word</a> podcast</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week, Perry is joined by Trevor of the First Look, Final Word podcast. We've discussed the first Lone Wolf and Cub film long ago, now we're skipping the second and jumping straight into the third to discuss this action-packed samurai thriller!</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Trevor</p><br><p>Listen to Trevor on the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5z1YMFhAAeUlkb62ZWDV0a?si=RMLkWs-nQ9SCiy1wQmKHmw&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=d1a77a2a0ec24302">First Look, Final Word</a> podcast</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S11E04 – Paprika (2006) [パプリカ]</title>
			<itunes:title>S11E04 – Paprika (2006) [パプリカ]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Fellow Film Stories podcaster Ian Buckley returns to the show, this time to discuss Satoshi Kon's anime thriller, Paprika! We have a fun discussion peeling back the layers of this film and comparing it both to Kon's more famous Perfect Blue and a certain American film about entering dreams...</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Ian Buckley</p><p>Listen to Ian on <a href="https://pod.link/1519281725">We Are Starfleet</a> and <a href="https://pod.link/1619526430">Illumination Above All</a>.</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Fellow Film Stories podcaster Ian Buckley returns to the show, this time to discuss Satoshi Kon's anime thriller, Paprika! We have a fun discussion peeling back the layers of this film and comparing it both to Kon's more famous Perfect Blue and a certain American film about entering dreams...</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Ian Buckley</p><p>Listen to Ian on <a href="https://pod.link/1519281725">We Are Starfleet</a> and <a href="https://pod.link/1619526430">Illumination Above All</a>.</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S11E03 – House (1977) [ハウス]</title>
			<itunes:title>S11E03 – House (1977) [ハウス]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Fellow podcaster KJ Brown joins Perry for a fun discussion of the infamous 1977 horror film, House! Widely regarded as one of the weirdest movies ever produced. We dive into all the wonderful and bizarre choices at play in this film.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring KJ Brown</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@talkingstudios">Talking Studios</a> for KJ's podcasts.</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Fellow podcaster KJ Brown joins Perry for a fun discussion of the infamous 1977 horror film, House! Widely regarded as one of the weirdest movies ever produced. We dive into all the wonderful and bizarre choices at play in this film.</p><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring KJ Brown</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@talkingstudios">Talking Studios</a> for KJ's podcasts.</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S11E02 – Dogora (1964) [宇宙大怪獣ドゴラ]</title>
			<itunes:title>S11E02 – Dogora (1964) [宇宙大怪獣ドゴラ]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Podcaster and screenwriter Nick Chandler joins Perry to discuss Dogora, an interesting kaiju film also directed by the great Ishiro Honda. One part monster film, one part heist film, it's a unique entry in the kaiju catalog.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Nick Chandler</p><p>View Nick's <a href="https://superatomovision.com/">website</a> for his reviews and podcasts.</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Podcaster and screenwriter Nick Chandler joins Perry to discuss Dogora, an interesting kaiju film also directed by the great Ishiro Honda. One part monster film, one part heist film, it's a unique entry in the kaiju catalog.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Nick Chandler</p><p>View Nick's <a href="https://superatomovision.com/">website</a> for his reviews and podcasts.</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S11E01 – Pulse (2001) [回路]</title>
			<itunes:title>S11E01 – Pulse (2001) [回路]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In the first episode of Season 11, Perry is joined by Lindsay Nelson, an associate professor of Japanese cinema at Meiji University, to dive into Kiyoshi Kurosawa's classic horror film, Pulse! We discuss the film's prescient themes and how relevant it remains over twenty years later.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Lindsay Nelson</p><p>View Lindsay's <a href="https://lindsaynelson.jp/">website</a> and her <a href="https://eigafile.com/">film reviews</a>.</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In the first episode of Season 11, Perry is joined by Lindsay Nelson, an associate professor of Japanese cinema at Meiji University, to dive into Kiyoshi Kurosawa's classic horror film, Pulse! We discuss the film's prescient themes and how relevant it remains over twenty years later.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Lindsay Nelson</p><p>View Lindsay's <a href="https://lindsaynelson.jp/">website</a> and her <a href="https://eigafile.com/">film reviews</a>.</p><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/">Film Stories Podcast Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S10E09 – Nightmare Detective (2007) [悪夢探偵]</title>
			<itunes:title>S10E09 – Nightmare Detective (2007) [悪夢探偵]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Author Frank Schildiner returns to the show for the final episode of the season. This time, we discuss Shinya Tsukamoto’s serial killer thriller, Nightmare Detective. Though it has some unique ideas and impressive filmmaking, there are some...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Author Frank Schildiner returns to the show for the final episode of the season. This time, we discuss Shinya Tsukamoto’s serial killer thriller, Nightmare Detective. Though it has some unique ideas and impressive filmmaking, there are some shortcomings that we discuss.</p><br><p>Thanks so much for listening to this season of Japan On Film! We’re going to go on a hiatus, but we’ll be back in a few months with more great discussions about Japanese movies. And if you’re interested in being a guest yourself, please <a href="https://japanonfilm.com/guest/">visit the website</a> to find out more information.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Frank Schildiner</p><br><p>Check out Frank’s books on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Frank-Schildiner/author/B009VRDXZC">Amazon</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Author Frank Schildiner returns to the show for the final episode of the season. This time, we discuss Shinya Tsukamoto’s serial killer thriller, Nightmare Detective. Though it has some unique ideas and impressive filmmaking, there are some shortcomings that we discuss.</p><br><p>Thanks so much for listening to this season of Japan On Film! We’re going to go on a hiatus, but we’ll be back in a few months with more great discussions about Japanese movies. And if you’re interested in being a guest yourself, please <a href="https://japanonfilm.com/guest/">visit the website</a> to find out more information.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Frank Schildiner</p><br><p>Check out Frank’s books on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Frank-Schildiner/author/B009VRDXZC">Amazon</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S10E08 – Kwaidan (1965) [怪談]</title>
			<itunes:title>S10E08 – Kwaidan (1965) [怪談]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:21:19</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Podcaster Mike Lund visits the show to discuss Kwaidan, an adaptation of four of Lafcadio Hearn's Japanese ghost stories. We discuss our favorite stories from this anthology, some of the impressive things the director did with the settings, and talk...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Podcaster Mike Lund visits the show to discuss Kwaidan, an adaptation of four of Lafcadio Hearn's Japanese ghost stories. We discuss our favorite stories from this anthology, some of the impressive things the director did with the settings, and talk about the backstory for these tales.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Mike Lund</p><br><p>Listen to Mike on <a href="https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/">The Old Switch-a-roo</a> and follow him on <a href="https://letterboxd.com/Lowbacca/">Letterboxd</a>. </p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Podcaster Mike Lund visits the show to discuss Kwaidan, an adaptation of four of Lafcadio Hearn's Japanese ghost stories. We discuss our favorite stories from this anthology, some of the impressive things the director did with the settings, and talk about the backstory for these tales.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Mike Lund</p><br><p>Listen to Mike on <a href="https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/">The Old Switch-a-roo</a> and follow him on <a href="https://letterboxd.com/Lowbacca/">Letterboxd</a>. </p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S10E07 – Red Beard (1965) [赤髭]</title>
			<itunes:title>S10E07 – Red Beard (1965) [赤髭]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Ian Buckley joins the show to discuss Red Beard, one of Kurosawa's most renowned films. With a lot of similar themes to Kurosawa's earlier film, Ikiru, it's also got some other stuff that we have fun discussing. And the film is...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Ian Buckley joins the show to discuss Red Beard, one of Kurosawa's most renowned films. With a lot of similar themes to Kurosawa's earlier film, Ikiru, it's also got some other stuff that we have fun discussing. And the film is notable for Kurosawa going to excess with detail and creating a rift between him and star Toshiro Mifune.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Ian Buckley</p><br><p>Listen to Ian on <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-starfleet-a-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-podcast--4462772">We Are Starfleet</a> and <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/illumination-above-all-a-severance-podcast--5523890">Illumination Above All</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Ian Buckley joins the show to discuss Red Beard, one of Kurosawa's most renowned films. With a lot of similar themes to Kurosawa's earlier film, Ikiru, it's also got some other stuff that we have fun discussing. And the film is notable for Kurosawa going to excess with detail and creating a rift between him and star Toshiro Mifune.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Ian Buckley</p><br><p>Listen to Ian on <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-starfleet-a-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-podcast--4462772">We Are Starfleet</a> and <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/illumination-above-all-a-severance-podcast--5523890">Illumination Above All</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S10E06 – 2LDK (2003)</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Director and writer Claire Downs appears on the show to discuss the minimalist 2LDK. Featuring two actresses whose roommate quarrels spiral into violence, there's also a lot of stuff in here about the treatment of the Japanese entertainment industry's...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Director and writer Claire Downs appears on the show to discuss the minimalist 2LDK. Featuring two actresses whose roommate quarrels spiral into violence, there's also a lot of stuff in here about the treatment of the Japanese entertainment industry's treatment of women.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Claire Downs</p><br><p>Visit Claire on <a href="https://twitter.com/clairecdowns">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clairecdowns/">Instagram</a> and check out her video game, <a href="https://www.the7thguest-vr.com/">The 7th Guest VR</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Director and writer Claire Downs appears on the show to discuss the minimalist 2LDK. Featuring two actresses whose roommate quarrels spiral into violence, there's also a lot of stuff in here about the treatment of the Japanese entertainment industry's treatment of women.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Claire Downs</p><br><p>Visit Claire on <a href="https://twitter.com/clairecdowns">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clairecdowns/">Instagram</a> and check out her video game, <a href="https://www.the7thguest-vr.com/">The 7th Guest VR</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S10E05 – Getting Any? (1995) [みんな〜やってるか！]</title>
			<itunes:title>S10E05 – Getting Any? (1995) [みんな〜やってるか！]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We're going lighter this time with comedy podcaster Chris Andersen. In this episode, we discuss Getting Any?, Takeshi Kitano's 1995 comedy/parody film about a middle-aged guy obsessed with sex and his zany adventures to try to get some. Kitano called...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>We're going lighter this time with comedy podcaster Chris Andersen. In this episode, we discuss Getting Any?, Takeshi Kitano's 1995 comedy/parody film about a middle-aged guy obsessed with sex and his zany adventures to try to get some. Kitano called it one of the most fun times he had making a movie, and it's easy to see why.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Chris Andersen</p><br><p>Listen to Chris on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1AH81bWaF2xU5NFVHafkxA">Uncle Monster's Spooky Time Fright Hour</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>We're going lighter this time with comedy podcaster Chris Andersen. In this episode, we discuss Getting Any?, Takeshi Kitano's 1995 comedy/parody film about a middle-aged guy obsessed with sex and his zany adventures to try to get some. Kitano called it one of the most fun times he had making a movie, and it's easy to see why.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Chris Andersen</p><br><p>Listen to Chris on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1AH81bWaF2xU5NFVHafkxA">Uncle Monster's Spooky Time Fright Hour</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S10E04 – Cure (1997) [キュア]</title>
			<itunes:title>S10E04 – Cure (1997) [キュア]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:10:41</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Author and Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton comes on the show to discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa's psychological thriller, Cure. There's a lot to unpack in this movie, so get ready!Hosted by Perry ConstantineGuest-Starring Jennifer UptonVisit...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Author and Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton comes on the show to discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa's psychological thriller, Cure. There's a lot to unpack in this movie, so get ready!</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton</p><br><p>Visit Jennifer's <a href="https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/">website</a> for information on her writing and read her book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C35X8WC9/">Japanese Cult Cinema: Films from the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Author and Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton comes on the show to discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa's psychological thriller, Cure. There's a lot to unpack in this movie, so get ready!</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton</p><br><p>Visit Jennifer's <a href="https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/">website</a> for information on her writing and read her book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C35X8WC9/">Japanese Cult Cinema: Films from the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S10E03 - A Colt is My Passport (1967) [拳銃は俺のパスポート]</title>
			<itunes:title>S10E03 - A Colt is My Passport (1967) [拳銃は俺のパスポート]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we dip into Nikkatsu's noir catalog. Illustrator Joey Weiser joins the show to discuss A Colt is My Passport, a fun noir film featuring Joe Shishido, the man with the most distinctive cheekbones in Japanese cinema. Hosted by Perry...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we dip into Nikkatsu's noir catalog. Illustrator Joey Weiser joins the show to discuss A Colt is My Passport, a fun noir film featuring Joe Shishido, the man with the most distinctive cheekbones in Japanese cinema. </p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Joey Weiser</p><br><p>Visit <a href="http://tragic-planet.com/">Tragic Planet</a> for Joey's work and listen his former podcast, <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/toho-yaro-a-japanese-film-club-podcast--5851824">Toho Yaro</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we dip into Nikkatsu's noir catalog. Illustrator Joey Weiser joins the show to discuss A Colt is My Passport, a fun noir film featuring Joe Shishido, the man with the most distinctive cheekbones in Japanese cinema. </p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Joey Weiser</p><br><p>Visit <a href="http://tragic-planet.com/">Tragic Planet</a> for Joey's work and listen his former podcast, <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/toho-yaro-a-japanese-film-club-podcast--5851824">Toho Yaro</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S10E02 – Sukiyaki Western Django (2007) [スキヤキ・ウエスタン ジャンゴ]</title>
			<itunes:title>S10E02 – Sukiyaki Western Django (2007) [スキヤキ・ウエスタン ジャンゴ]</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[New guest Nick Frame joins the show to discuss Takashi Miike's gonzo ramen western film, Sukiyaki Western Django. Clearly inspired by spaghetti westerns and trying to mix the western genre with Japanese history, there's some good stuff here, but also...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>New guest Nick Frame joins the show to discuss Takashi Miike's gonzo ramen western film, Sukiyaki Western Django. Clearly inspired by spaghetti westerns and trying to mix the western genre with Japanese history, there's some good stuff here, but also some strange choices.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Nick Frame</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>New guest Nick Frame joins the show to discuss Takashi Miike's gonzo ramen western film, Sukiyaki Western Django. Clearly inspired by spaghetti westerns and trying to mix the western genre with Japanese history, there's some good stuff here, but also some strange choices.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Nick Frame</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>S10E01 – Princess Mononoke (1997) [もののけ姫]</title>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We kick off Season 10 with one of the most internationally renowned animated films of all time. Derick McDuff of the Underrated network returns to discuss Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke. We discuss the many themes in the movie and its enduring...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>We kick off Season 10 with one of the most internationally renowned animated films of all time. Derick McDuff of the Underrated network returns to discuss Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke. We discuss the many themes in the movie and its enduring legacy.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Derick McDuff</p><br><p>Listen to Derick on the <a href="https://anchor.fm/underrated">Underrated</a> and <a href="https://anchor.fm/derick-mcduff">Infinity Stones and Dragon Bones</a> podcasts</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>We kick off Season 10 with one of the most internationally renowned animated films of all time. Derick McDuff of the Underrated network returns to discuss Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke. We discuss the many themes in the movie and its enduring legacy.</p><br><p>Hosted by Perry Constantine</p><p>Guest-Starring Derick McDuff</p><br><p>Listen to Derick on the <a href="https://anchor.fm/underrated">Underrated</a> and <a href="https://anchor.fm/derick-mcduff">Infinity Stones and Dragon Bones</a> podcasts</p><br><p><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm">Threads</a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a></p><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance (1974)</title>
			<itunes:title>Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance (1974)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>For the final episode of the season, Perry is joined by returning guest Joshua Cervenka to discuss Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance. And while there are some interesting ideas in this film, plus an appearance by a pre-directing Juzo Itami, the...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[For the final episode of the season, Perry is joined by returning guest Joshua Cervenka to discuss Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance. And while there are some interesting ideas in this film, plus an appearance by a pre-directing Juzo Itami, the film unfortunately doesn't quite live up to the original.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Joshua Cervenka<br><br>Connect with Joshua on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jjcervenka/">Instagram</a> or learn more about his band, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/committhistomemoryil/">Commit This to Memory</a><br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the final episode of the season, Perry is joined by returning guest Joshua Cervenka to discuss Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance. And while there are some interesting ideas in this film, plus an appearance by a pre-directing Juzo Itami, the film unfortunately doesn't quite live up to the original.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Joshua Cervenka<br><br>Connect with Joshua on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jjcervenka/">Instagram</a> or learn more about his band, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/committhistomemoryil/">Commit This to Memory</a><br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[My Friend "A" (2018)]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[My Friend "A" (2018)]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Perry welcomes back returning guest Jenn to discuss My Friend "A". Marketed as something of a mystery or even a thriller, it actually turns out to be more of a drama with some strong performances, but also some questionable decisions.Hosted by Perry...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[Perry welcomes back returning guest Jenn to discuss My Friend "A". Marketed as something of a mystery or even a thriller, it actually turns out to be more of a drama with some strong performances, but also some questionable decisions.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Jenn<br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm"></a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Perry welcomes back returning guest Jenn to discuss My Friend "A". Marketed as something of a mystery or even a thriller, it actually turns out to be more of a drama with some strong performances, but also some questionable decisions.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Jenn<br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm"></a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Tampopo (1985)</title>
			<itunes:title>Tampopo (1985)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ray Chmielecki of the Spoon Mob podcast makes his debut appearance. He joins Perry to discuss Juzo Itami's ramen western, Tampopo. We discuss the film's influence on food culture, how Itami uses food to criticize different aspects of Japanese society,...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[Ray Chmielecki of the Spoon Mob podcast makes his debut appearance. He joins Perry to discuss Juzo Itami's ramen western, Tampopo. We discuss the film's influence on food culture, how Itami uses food to criticize different aspects of Japanese society, and a lot more.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Ray Chmielecki<br><br>Visit <a href="https://www.spoonmob.com/">Spoon Mob</a> to find out more about Ray<br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a>   <a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis"></a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ray Chmielecki of the Spoon Mob podcast makes his debut appearance. He joins Perry to discuss Juzo Itami's ramen western, Tampopo. We discuss the film's influence on food culture, how Itami uses food to criticize different aspects of Japanese society, and a lot more.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Ray Chmielecki<br><br>Visit <a href="https://www.spoonmob.com/">Spoon Mob</a> to find out more about Ray<br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a>   <a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis"></a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Akira (1988)</title>
			<itunes:title>Akira (1988)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Konner Hudson and Michael Hale of the KMP Podcast Project return to Japan On Film to join Perry for a discussion on the groundbreaking Akira. We talk about the film's long-enduring legacy, how it compares to the far more sprawling manga, and how it...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[Konner Hudson and Michael Hale of the KMP Podcast Project return to Japan On Film to join Perry for a discussion on the groundbreaking Akira. We talk about the film's long-enduring legacy, how it compares to the far more sprawling manga, and how it still feels a bit unfinished.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Konner Hudson and Michael Hale<br><br><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-771770442-558131764/">Listen to Konner and Michael on the KMP Podcast Project</a><br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm"></a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Konner Hudson and Michael Hale of the KMP Podcast Project return to Japan On Film to join Perry for a discussion on the groundbreaking Akira. We talk about the film's long-enduring legacy, how it compares to the far more sprawling manga, and how it still feels a bit unfinished.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Konner Hudson and Michael Hale<br><br><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-771770442-558131764/">Listen to Konner and Michael on the KMP Podcast Project</a><br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm"></a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Castle in the Sky (1986)</title>
			<itunes:title>Castle in the Sky (1986)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week, Perry is joined by returning guest, author Patrick Moody, to discuss the Studio Ghibli classic, Castle in the Sky. We discuss the film's legacy, influence, and how it holds up all these years later.Hosted by Perry Constantine...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:season>9</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[This week, Perry is joined by returning guest, author Patrick Moody, to discuss the Studio Ghibli classic, Castle in the Sky. We discuss the film's legacy, influence, and how it holds up all these years later.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Patrick Moody<br><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/patmoodywrites/">Visit Patrick's Instagram page to learn more about him and his works</a><br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, Perry is joined by returning guest, author Patrick Moody, to discuss the Studio Ghibli classic, Castle in the Sky. We discuss the film's legacy, influence, and how it holds up all these years later.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Patrick Moody<br><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/patmoodywrites/">Visit Patrick's Instagram page to learn more about him and his works</a><br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>After Life (1998)</title>
			<itunes:title>After Life (1998)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:27:15</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the latest episode, Perry is joined by story coach Erin Rodgers to discuss Hirokazu Kore-eda's 1998 film, After Life. They share their memories of discovering this film and dive into some of the themes this movie raises about memory and life....]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:season>9</itunes:season>
			<itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[In the latest episode, Perry is joined by story coach Erin Rodgers to discuss Hirokazu Kore-eda's 1998 film, After Life. They share their memories of discovering this film and dive into some of the themes this movie raises about memory and life.<br><br>NOTE: There was an error with a previous version of this episode file. The error has been fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Erin Rodgers<br><br>Visit <a href="https://www.storystarcoaching.com/">Storystar Coaching</a> to learn more about Erin and check out her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@erinrodgersStoryCoach">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erin_rodgers_storypro/">Instagram</a>, and find out about her <a href="https://pathfinderscollective.org/">storytelling anthology</a><br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the latest episode, Perry is joined by story coach Erin Rodgers to discuss Hirokazu Kore-eda's 1998 film, After Life. They share their memories of discovering this film and dive into some of the themes this movie raises about memory and life.<br><br>NOTE: There was an error with a previous version of this episode file. The error has been fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Erin Rodgers<br><br>Visit <a href="https://www.storystarcoaching.com/">Storystar Coaching</a> to learn more about Erin and check out her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@erinrodgersStoryCoach">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erin_rodgers_storypro/">Instagram</a>, and find out about her <a href="https://pathfinderscollective.org/">storytelling anthology</a><br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Kagemusha (1980)</title>
			<itunes:title>Kagemusha (1980)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Perry is joined by Derick McDuff of the Underrated podcast network to discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1980 film, Kagemusha. It received a lot of support from George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, but ultimately represents something of a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Perry is joined by Derick McDuff of the Underrated podcast network to discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1980 film, Kagemusha. It received a lot of support from George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, but ultimately represents something of a downturn for the acclaimed director. <br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Derick McDuff<br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">Listen to Derick on the </a><a href="https://anchor.fm/underrated">Underrated</a><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/"> and </a><a href="https://anchor.fm/derick-mcduff">Infinity Stones and Dragon Bones</a><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/"> podcasts</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm"></a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Perry is joined by Derick McDuff of the Underrated podcast network to discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1980 film, Kagemusha. It received a lot of support from George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, but ultimately represents something of a downturn for the acclaimed director. <br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Derick McDuff<br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/">Listen to Derick on the </a><a href="https://anchor.fm/underrated">Underrated</a><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/"> and </a><a href="https://anchor.fm/derick-mcduff">Infinity Stones and Dragon Bones</a><a href="https://japanonfilm.com/"> podcasts</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm"></a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com/">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Battles Without Honor and Humanity (1973)</title>
			<itunes:title>Battles Without Honor and Humanity (1973)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week, Perry is joined by Jordan Forbes, co-host of the Shonen Flop Podcast. We discuss Kinji Fukasaku's 1973 yakuza film, Battles Without Honor and Humanity (仁義なき戦い). It's the first film in what's known as The Yakuza Papers series in the west and...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[This week, Perry is joined by Jordan Forbes, co-host of the Shonen Flop Podcast. We discuss Kinji Fukasaku's 1973 yakuza film, Battles Without Honor and Humanity (仁義なき戦い). It's the first film in what's known as The Yakuza Papers series in the west and it's often been called "the Japanese Godfather." But it's much more unique in its own right.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Jordan Forbes<br><br><a href="https://shonenflop.com">Listen to Jordan on the Shonen Flop Podcast</a><br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, Perry is joined by Jordan Forbes, co-host of the Shonen Flop Podcast. We discuss Kinji Fukasaku's 1973 yakuza film, Battles Without Honor and Humanity (仁義なき戦い). It's the first film in what's known as The Yakuza Papers series in the west and it's often been called "the Japanese Godfather." But it's much more unique in its own right.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Jordan Forbes<br><br><a href="https://shonenflop.com">Listen to Jordan on the Shonen Flop Podcast</a><br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Great Yokai War (2005)</title>
			<itunes:title>The Great Yokai War (2005)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the first episode of season 9, Perry is joined by Lyndsey Little, writer and artist of the OniGirl comic. And in keeping with that theme of Japanese monsters and spirits, we're discussing The Great Yokai War (妖怪大戦争), Takashi Miike's family-friendly...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[In the first episode of season 9, Perry is joined by Lyndsey Little, writer and artist of the OniGirl comic. And in keeping with that theme of Japanese monsters and spirits, we're discussing The Great Yokai War (妖怪大戦争), Takashi Miike's family-friendly fantasy film from 2005. <br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Lyndsey Little<br><br><a href="https://linktr.ee/onigirl">Visit Lyndsey's Linktree for her comic, podcast, and more</a><br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the first episode of season 9, Perry is joined by Lyndsey Little, writer and artist of the OniGirl comic. And in keeping with that theme of Japanese monsters and spirits, we're discussing The Great Yokai War (妖怪大戦争), Takashi Miike's family-friendly fantasy film from 2005. <br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br>Guest-Starring Lyndsey Little<br><br><a href="https://linktr.ee/onigirl">Visit Lyndsey's Linktree for her comic, podcast, and more</a><br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Season 9 Announcement</title>
			<itunes:title>Season 9 Announcement</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Welcome to the return of Japan On Film! In this announcement trailer, Perry tells you what movies you can expect us to cover this season and about our new home with the We Made This Network.Hosted by Perry Constantinehttps://japanonfilm.com...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the return of Japan On Film! In this announcement trailer, Perry tells you what movies you can expect us to cover this season and about our new home with the We Made This Network.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the return of Japan On Film! In this announcement trailer, Perry tells you what movies you can expect us to cover this season and about our new home with the We Made This Network.<br><br>Hosted by Perry Constantine<br><br><a href="https://japanonfilm.com">JapanOnFilm.com</a><br><a href="https://twitter.com/japanonfilm">Twitter</a><br><a href="https://instagram.com/japanonfilm">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://facebook.com/japanonfilm">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ">Discord</a><br><br><a href="https://twitter.com/we_madethis">We Made This on Twitter</a><br><a href="https://wemadethisnetwork.com">We Made This Network</a><p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Top 10s and Parting Thoughts</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:21:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It's several months overdue, but Perry's back with the final (for now) episode of Japan On Film. Listen for some parting thoughts on the show, favorite films, and performers, and some words about what will happen going forward. If you'd like to be...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[It's several months overdue, but Perry's back with the final (for now) episode of Japan On Film. Listen for some parting thoughts on the show, favorite films, and performers, and some words about what will happen going forward. If you'd like to be involved in the future of Japan On Film, <a href="http://japanonfilm.com/contact">please get in touch</a>! To follow Perry's other endeavors, subscribe to the <a href="https://superherocinephiles.com">Superhero Cinephiles</a> podcast, check out his <a href="https://percivalconstantine.com">fiction work</a>, or just follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/perconstantine">Twitter</a>.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's several months overdue, but Perry's back with the final (for now) episode of Japan On Film. Listen for some parting thoughts on the show, favorite films, and performers, and some words about what will happen going forward. If you'd like to be involved in the future of Japan On Film, <a href="http://japanonfilm.com/contact">please get in touch</a>! To follow Perry's other endeavors, subscribe to the <a href="https://superherocinephiles.com">Superhero Cinephiles</a> podcast, check out his <a href="https://percivalconstantine.com">fiction work</a>, or just follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/perconstantine">Twitter</a>.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Batman Ninja</title>
			<itunes:title>Batman Ninja</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:22:09</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It's a flashback to the past. On Superhero Cinephiles, Perry and Derrick Ferguson discussed the Japan-produced anime, Batman Ninja. We're presenting that episode here for listeners of Japan On Film. IMPORTANT UPDATE: For the time being, this will be...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[It's a flashback to the past. On Superhero Cinephiles, Perry and Derrick Ferguson discussed the Japan-produced anime, Batman Ninja. We're presenting that episode here for listeners of Japan On Film. IMPORTANT UPDATE: For the time being, this will be the end of Japan On Film. We're going to release one final episode and we'd like to hear from the listeners. You can leave Perry a voicemail to be played on the show or send an email to <a href="https://gmail.com">japanonfilmpodcast@gmail.com</a>. Include any comments or questions you have about the show or Japanese cinema in general.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's a flashback to the past. On Superhero Cinephiles, Perry and Derrick Ferguson discussed the Japan-produced anime, Batman Ninja. We're presenting that episode here for listeners of Japan On Film. IMPORTANT UPDATE: For the time being, this will be the end of Japan On Film. We're going to release one final episode and we'd like to hear from the listeners. You can leave Perry a voicemail to be played on the show or send an email to <a href="https://gmail.com">japanonfilmpodcast@gmail.com</a>. Include any comments or questions you have about the show or Japanese cinema in general.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Kibakichi</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>47:06</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Perry is joined by Tyler, who is working on a book about obscure Asian cinema, and in that fashion, the movie they watched is the 2003 Kibakichi. It's a movie about a samurai werewolf and despite a grindhouse-style opening and climax,...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Perry is joined by Tyler, who is working on a book about obscure Asian cinema, and in that fashion, the movie they watched is the 2003 Kibakichi. It's a movie about a samurai werewolf and despite a grindhouse-style opening and climax, the rest of the movie's a bit meandering. Still, the movie's not without its charms, too.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Perry is joined by Tyler, who is working on a book about obscure Asian cinema, and in that fashion, the movie they watched is the 2003 Kibakichi. It's a movie about a samurai werewolf and despite a grindhouse-style opening and climax, the rest of the movie's a bit meandering. Still, the movie's not without its charms, too.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Sanjuro</title>
			<itunes:title>Sanjuro</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Robert Kelly of the Record All Monsters podcast is the guest this week to discuss Sanjuro, Akira Kurosawa's sequel to his groundbreaking film, Yojimbo. We compare it to the original, discuss Sanjuro's character progression compared to Yojimbo, and...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[Robert Kelly of the Record All Monsters podcast is the guest this week to discuss Sanjuro, Akira Kurosawa's sequel to his groundbreaking film, Yojimbo. We compare it to the original, discuss Sanjuro's character progression compared to Yojimbo, and reflect on the character's legacy.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Robert Kelly of the Record All Monsters podcast is the guest this week to discuss Sanjuro, Akira Kurosawa's sequel to his groundbreaking film, Yojimbo. We compare it to the original, discuss Sanjuro's character progression compared to Yojimbo, and reflect on the character's legacy.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Survival Family</title>
			<itunes:title>Survival Family</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Perry is joined by Oliver of the Watching Asia Film Reviews blog to discuss Shinobu Yaguchi's post-apocalyptic dramedy, Survival Family. We discuss the ideas of generational conflict, the alienation of the Japanese nuclear family, and find this film...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[Perry is joined by Oliver of the Watching Asia Film Reviews blog to discuss Shinobu Yaguchi's post-apocalyptic dramedy, Survival Family. We discuss the ideas of generational conflict, the alienation of the Japanese nuclear family, and find this film topical in light of Russia's war on Ukraine. Also as a fan of Yaguchi, Oliver provides a lot of insight into the director's way of thinking and his criticisms of modern society. <br>  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Perry is joined by Oliver of the Watching Asia Film Reviews blog to discuss Shinobu Yaguchi's post-apocalyptic dramedy, Survival Family. We discuss the ideas of generational conflict, the alienation of the Japanese nuclear family, and find this film topical in light of Russia's war on Ukraine. Also as a fan of Yaguchi, Oliver provides a lot of insight into the director's way of thinking and his criticisms of modern society. <br>  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Machine Girl</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Perry appeared on a live episode of the Asian Film Fans YouTube show, co-hosted by The Arty Dans and Wilco C. Rullens. The trio discussed Noboru Iguchi's cult classic splatter film, The Machine Girl. We're presenting the replay of the show here on...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[Perry appeared on a live episode of the Asian Film Fans YouTube show, co-hosted by The Arty Dans and Wilco C. Rullens. The trio discussed Noboru Iguchi's cult classic splatter film, The Machine Girl. We're presenting the replay of the show here on Japan On Film in case you missed it the first time around.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Perry appeared on a live episode of the Asian Film Fans YouTube show, co-hosted by The Arty Dans and Wilco C. Rullens. The trio discussed Noboru Iguchi's cult classic splatter film, The Machine Girl. We're presenting the replay of the show here on Japan On Film in case you missed it the first time around.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Dark Water</title>
			<itunes:title>Dark Water</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The host of the Scared Sheep YouTube channel brings her knowledge of Japanese horror and culture to a discussion of Dark Water. Although not as popular as other J-horror classics like Ring or Ju-on, there's a lot this movie has to say about...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[The host of the Scared Sheep YouTube channel brings her knowledge of Japanese horror and culture to a discussion of Dark Water. Although not as popular as other J-horror classics like Ring or Ju-on, there's a lot this movie has to say about child-rearing and Japan's treatment of motherhood.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The host of the Scared Sheep YouTube channel brings her knowledge of Japanese horror and culture to a discussion of Dark Water. Although not as popular as other J-horror classics like Ring or Ju-on, there's a lot this movie has to say about child-rearing and Japan's treatment of motherhood.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Grave of the Fireflies</title>
			<itunes:title>Grave of the Fireflies</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Maison Collawn, host of the MC Anime Podcast, makes his debut on Japan On Film to discuss the classic Ghibli film, Grave of the Fireflies. He and Perry have a spirited discussion about the film's content and themes, the debate over whether or not it's...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Maison Collawn, host of the MC Anime Podcast, makes his debut on Japan On Film to discuss the classic Ghibli film, Grave of the Fireflies. He and Perry have a spirited discussion about the film's content and themes, the debate over whether or not it's an anti-war film, and different perceptions of America's actions in the war.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Maison Collawn, host of the MC Anime Podcast, makes his debut on Japan On Film to discuss the classic Ghibli film, Grave of the Fireflies. He and Perry have a spirited discussion about the film's content and themes, the debate over whether or not it's an anti-war film, and different perceptions of America's actions in the war.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Shall We Dance?</title>
			<itunes:title>Shall We Dance?</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, Perry is joined once again by Patrick Terry to discuss Masayuki Suo's underrated 1996 film, Shall We Dance? We talk about the socioeconomic commentary in the contexts of Japan in the mid-90s, the film's criticism of the salaryman...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Perry is joined once again by Patrick Terry to discuss Masayuki Suo's underrated 1996 film, Shall We Dance? We talk about the socioeconomic commentary in the contexts of Japan in the mid-90s, the film's criticism of the salaryman system, Koji Yakusho's chameleon-like performance, and a lot more!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Perry is joined once again by Patrick Terry to discuss Masayuki Suo's underrated 1996 film, Shall We Dance? We talk about the socioeconomic commentary in the contexts of Japan in the mid-90s, the film's criticism of the salaryman system, Koji Yakusho's chameleon-like performance, and a lot more!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Future of Japan On Film</title>
			<itunes:title>The Future of Japan On Film</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2022 01:04:30 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>4:24</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>In this short episode, Perry updates everyone on the status of the upcoming eighth season, as well as an important announcement about the future of Japan On Film.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[In this short episode, Perry updates everyone on the status of the upcoming eighth season, as well as an important announcement about the future of Japan On Film.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this short episode, Perry updates everyone on the status of the upcoming eighth season, as well as an important announcement about the future of Japan On Film.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Update on the Next Season</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 02:25:38 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>6:48</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Perry shares an update on what's happening with the next season of Japan On Film and has an important request for all fans of the show.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Perry shares an update on what's happening with the next season of Japan On Film and has an important request for all fans of the show.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Perry shares an update on what's happening with the next season of Japan On Film and has an important request for all fans of the show.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Night and Fog in Japan</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the final episode of the season, Kota of the Against Japanism podcast brings his extensive knowledge of Japanese politics and the Japanese left-wing to bear in this discussion of Nagisa Oshima's Night and Fog in Japan.  ---   Send in a voice...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the final episode of the season, Kota of the Against Japanism podcast brings his extensive knowledge of Japanese politics and the Japanese left-wing to bear in this discussion of Nagisa Oshima's Night and Fog in Japan.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Yellow Handkerchief</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>In the penultimate episode of the season, Perry is joined by Japanese film buff Nathaniel de Bel to discuss the classic Japanese film, The Yellow Handkerchief starring the late, great Ken Takakura.  ---   Send in a voice message:...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[In the penultimate episode of the season, Perry is joined by Japanese film buff Nathaniel de Bel to discuss the classic Japanese film, The Yellow Handkerchief starring the late, great Ken Takakura.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the penultimate episode of the season, Perry is joined by Japanese film buff Nathaniel de Bel to discuss the classic Japanese film, The Yellow Handkerchief starring the late, great Ken Takakura.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Kikujiro</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2021 04:58:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We've got another Kitano film this episode, featuring new guest Dan Clarke of the SuperMakerUniverse YouTube channel. We discuss Kitano's coming-of-age comedy film, Kikujiro.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[We've got another Kitano film this episode, featuring new guest Dan Clarke of the SuperMakerUniverse YouTube channel. We discuss Kitano's coming-of-age comedy film, Kikujiro.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We've got another Kitano film this episode, featuring new guest Dan Clarke of the SuperMakerUniverse YouTube channel. We discuss Kitano's coming-of-age comedy film, Kikujiro.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Big Man Japan</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Author Patrick Moody makes his JOF debut to discuss Hitoshi Matsumoto's kaiju mockumentary film, Big Man Japan.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Author Patrick Moody makes his JOF debut to discuss Hitoshi Matsumoto's kaiju mockumentary film, Big Man Japan.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Author Patrick Moody makes his JOF debut to discuss Hitoshi Matsumoto's kaiju mockumentary film, Big Man Japan.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Lesson of the Evil</title>
			<itunes:title>Lesson of the Evil</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>56:19</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Returning guest Jenn comes back for a chat about Takashi Miike's 2012 thriller, Lesson of the Evil. Despite an interesting use of Die Moritat von Mackie Messer, it's a bit of a let-down compared to some of Miike's other films.  ---   Send in a voice...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Returning guest Jenn comes back for a chat about Takashi Miike's 2012 thriller, Lesson of the Evil. Despite an interesting use of Die Moritat von Mackie Messer, it's a bit of a let-down compared to some of Miike's other films.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Returning guest Jenn comes back for a chat about Takashi Miike's 2012 thriller, Lesson of the Evil. Despite an interesting use of Die Moritat von Mackie Messer, it's a bit of a let-down compared to some of Miike's other films.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Swing Girls</title>
			<itunes:title>Swing Girls</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>59:35</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Perry is joined by returning guest Ashley Stockdale to talk about the crowd-pleasing Swing Girls. A group of delinquent students are forced to fill in for the school's brass band and in the process, discover a love of swing and jazz. Though not a very...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Perry is joined by returning guest Ashley Stockdale to talk about the crowd-pleasing Swing Girls. A group of delinquent students are forced to fill in for the school's brass band and in the process, discover a love of swing and jazz. Though not a very deep movie, it's one that's universally beloved for its humor and use of music.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Perry is joined by returning guest Ashley Stockdale to talk about the crowd-pleasing Swing Girls. A group of delinquent students are forced to fill in for the school's brass band and in the process, discover a love of swing and jazz. Though not a very deep movie, it's one that's universally beloved for its humor and use of music.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Hana-bi</title>
			<itunes:title>Hana-bi</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Filmmaker LowRes makes his debut appearance on Japan On Film to talk about Hana-bi, one of the movies that helped cement Takeshi Kitano's reputation as one of the finest modern Japanese directors.  ---   Send in a voice message:...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Filmmaker LowRes makes his debut appearance on Japan On Film to talk about Hana-bi, one of the movies that helped cement Takeshi Kitano's reputation as one of the finest modern Japanese directors.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Filmmaker LowRes makes his debut appearance on Japan On Film to talk about Hana-bi, one of the movies that helped cement Takeshi Kitano's reputation as one of the finest modern Japanese directors.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Yakuza: Like a Dragon</title>
			<itunes:title>Yakuza: Like a Dragon</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:29:46</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Japan On Film is back with a new season! Perry is joined by new guest Dan to discuss Takashi Miike's adaptation of the Yakuza video game.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Japan On Film is back with a new season! Perry is joined by new guest Dan to discuss Takashi Miike's adaptation of the Yakuza video game.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Japan On Film is back with a new season! Perry is joined by new guest Dan to discuss Takashi Miike's adaptation of the Yakuza video game.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>East Meets West: The Derrick Ferguson Episodes</title>
			<itunes:title>East Meets West: The Derrick Ferguson Episodes</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:22:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>3:31:03</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Derrick Ferguson, who had appeared on several episodes of Japan On Film and also co-hosted Perry's other podcast, Superhero Cinephiles, passed away on April 4, 2021. To honor his memory, we're releasing a supercut episode of Derrick's appearances on...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Derrick Ferguson, who had appeared on several episodes of Japan On Film and also co-hosted Perry's other podcast, Superhero Cinephiles, passed away on April 4, 2021. To honor his memory, we're releasing a supercut episode of Derrick's appearances on Japan On Film, discussing Seven Samurai (and its western remake, The Magnificent Seven) and Unforgiven.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Derrick Ferguson, who had appeared on several episodes of Japan On Film and also co-hosted Perry's other podcast, Superhero Cinephiles, passed away on April 4, 2021. To honor his memory, we're releasing a supercut episode of Derrick's appearances on Japan On Film, discussing Seven Samurai (and its western remake, The Magnificent Seven) and Unforgiven.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Zatoichi</title>
			<itunes:title>Zatoichi</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:55:25</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the final episode of season 6, we watch 2003's Zatoichi, Takeshi Kitano's reinvention of the classic blind samurai. Perry is joined by Frank Schildiner, the perfect guest for this episode because not only is he a martial artist, but also the author...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[In the final episode of season 6, we watch 2003's Zatoichi, Takeshi Kitano's reinvention of the classic blind samurai. Perry is joined by Frank Schildiner, the perfect guest for this episode because not only is he a martial artist, but also the author of an upcoming book examining the Zatoichi series of films.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the final episode of season 6, we watch 2003's Zatoichi, Takeshi Kitano's reinvention of the classic blind samurai. Perry is joined by Frank Schildiner, the perfect guest for this episode because not only is he a martial artist, but also the author of an upcoming book examining the Zatoichi series of films.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Minbo: The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:36:37</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[1992's Minbo is a satire of Japanese criminals trying to strong-arm a hotel. It so angered the real yakuza that they mounted a direct assault on director Juzo Itami. Japanese cinema professor Patrick returns to the show in order to discuss the film's...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[1992's Minbo is a satire of Japanese criminals trying to strong-arm a hotel. It so angered the real yakuza that they mounted a direct assault on director Juzo Itami. Japanese cinema professor Patrick returns to the show in order to discuss the film's multiple layers and its clever subversiveness.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[1992's Minbo is a satire of Japanese criminals trying to strong-arm a hotel. It so angered the real yakuza that they mounted a direct assault on director Juzo Itami. Japanese cinema professor Patrick returns to the show in order to discuss the film's multiple layers and its clever subversiveness.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Jigoku</title>
			<itunes:title>Jigoku</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nobuo Nakagawa's Jigoku is considered to be a cornerstone of Japanese cinema, noted in particular for its graphic depictions of Hell. Perry is joined by Luna, another Ongaku To You host, to discuss this classic and peel back some of the layers.  ---...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Nobuo Nakagawa's Jigoku is considered to be a cornerstone of Japanese cinema, noted in particular for its graphic depictions of Hell. Perry is joined by Luna, another Ongaku To You host, to discuss this classic and peel back some of the layers.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nobuo Nakagawa's Jigoku is considered to be a cornerstone of Japanese cinema, noted in particular for its graphic depictions of Hell. Perry is joined by Luna, another Ongaku To You host, to discuss this classic and peel back some of the layers.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Marebito</title>
			<itunes:title>Marebito</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Between directing the Japanese and American versions of The Grudge, Takeshi Shimizu took a break to direct the haunting Marebito, starring the legendary Shinya Tsukamoto. Adam of Asian Movie Pulse returns this episode to discuss the movie.  ---   Send...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Between directing the Japanese and American versions of The Grudge, Takeshi Shimizu took a break to direct the haunting Marebito, starring the legendary Shinya Tsukamoto. Adam of Asian Movie Pulse returns this episode to discuss the movie.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Between directing the Japanese and American versions of The Grudge, Takeshi Shimizu took a break to direct the haunting Marebito, starring the legendary Shinya Tsukamoto. Adam of Asian Movie Pulse returns this episode to discuss the movie.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Death Note (2006)</title>
			<itunes:title>Death Note (2006)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What if you could kill with the stroke of a pen? That's the concept behind the internationally popular Death Note franchise. In the latest episode, Perry is joined again by Ken of the Ongaku To You podcast (and Death Note fan) to discuss the first...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[What if you could kill with the stroke of a pen? That's the concept behind the internationally popular Death Note franchise. In the latest episode, Perry is joined again by Ken of the Ongaku To You podcast (and Death Note fan) to discuss the first live-action Death Note film.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if you could kill with the stroke of a pen? That's the concept behind the internationally popular Death Note franchise. In the latest episode, Perry is joined again by Ken of the Ongaku To You podcast (and Death Note fan) to discuss the first live-action Death Note film.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Suicide Club</title>
			<itunes:title>Suicide Club</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sion Sono's controversial 2001 movie shocked right from its opening scene of over fifty schoolgirls jumping in front of a train. Perry and returning guest-host John Atom engage in a spirited debate about the different themes and how they think some...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Sion Sono's controversial 2001 movie shocked right from its opening scene of over fifty schoolgirls jumping in front of a train. Perry and returning guest-host John Atom engage in a spirited debate about the different themes and how they think some things work and don't.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sion Sono's controversial 2001 movie shocked right from its opening scene of over fifty schoolgirls jumping in front of a train. Perry and returning guest-host John Atom engage in a spirited debate about the different themes and how they think some things work and don't.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Fish Story</title>
			<itunes:title>Fish Story</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:03:12</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Can a song save the world? Perry and guest-host Ashley discuss Yoshihiro Nakamura's oddball comedy movie that effortlessly weaves together different stories across different time periods.  ---   Send in a voice message:...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Can a song save the world? Perry and guest-host Ashley discuss Yoshihiro Nakamura's oddball comedy movie that effortlessly weaves together different stories across different time periods.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can a song save the world? Perry and guest-host Ashley discuss Yoshihiro Nakamura's oddball comedy movie that effortlessly weaves together different stories across different time periods.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>An Interview with Takeshi Fukunaga</title>
			<itunes:title>An Interview with Takeshi Fukunaga</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:35:20 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>40:48</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Takeshi Fukunaga's latest movie, AINU MOSIR, is a beautiful coming-of-age story featuring Kanto, a young boy who lives in the Ainu village of Akan and struggles with his cultural identity. I spoke with the director about his influences, inspiration,...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Takeshi Fukunaga's latest movie, AINU MOSIR, is a beautiful coming-of-age story featuring Kanto, a young boy who lives in the Ainu village of Akan and struggles with his cultural identity. I spoke with the director about his influences, inspiration, ideas of cultural identity. and more.  AINU MOSIR is available on Netflix in English-speaking territories on November 17th and available in select theaters in Japan on October 17th.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Takeshi Fukunaga's latest movie, AINU MOSIR, is a beautiful coming-of-age story featuring Kanto, a young boy who lives in the Ainu village of Akan and struggles with his cultural identity. I spoke with the director about his influences, inspiration, ideas of cultural identity. and more.  AINU MOSIR is available on Netflix in English-speaking territories on November 17th and available in select theaters in Japan on October 17th.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Tetsuo: The Iron Man</title>
			<itunes:title>Tetsuo: The Iron Man</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Film student and Tsukamoto fan Michael Torres is the guest in the last episode of the season, where he and Perry discuss Tetsuo: The Iron Man, the movie that made Tsukamoto a cult favorite film director. Listen as they discuss their impressions and...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Film student and Tsukamoto fan Michael Torres is the guest in the last episode of the season, where he and Perry discuss Tetsuo: The Iron Man, the movie that made Tsukamoto a cult favorite film director. Listen as they discuss their impressions and interpretations of this unique cyberpunk film.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Film student and Tsukamoto fan Michael Torres is the guest in the last episode of the season, where he and Perry discuss Tetsuo: The Iron Man, the movie that made Tsukamoto a cult favorite film director. Listen as they discuss their impressions and interpretations of this unique cyberpunk film.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Ghost in the Shell</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 01:44:01 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:13:56</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Graduate student Emma, who just completed her thesis on the Ghost in the Shell series, joins the show to discuss the groundbreaking anime film! They discuss the importance of the movie and go in-depth into some of the philosophy behind the movie.  ---...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Graduate student Emma, who just completed her thesis on the Ghost in the Shell series, joins the show to discuss the groundbreaking anime film! They discuss the importance of the movie and go in-depth into some of the philosophy behind the movie.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Graduate student Emma, who just completed her thesis on the Ghost in the Shell series, joins the show to discuss the groundbreaking anime film! They discuss the importance of the movie and go in-depth into some of the philosophy behind the movie.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Sailor Suit and Machine Gun</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Patrick, a professor of Japanese cinema, joins Perry in this episode to discuss the 1981 cult classic, Sailor Suit and Machine Gun! Learn more about this intriguing film that offers some pretty unique social critiques of Japanese society.  ---   Send...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Patrick, a professor of Japanese cinema, joins Perry in this episode to discuss the 1981 cult classic, Sailor Suit and Machine Gun! Learn more about this intriguing film that offers some pretty unique social critiques of Japanese society.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Patrick, a professor of Japanese cinema, joins Perry in this episode to discuss the 1981 cult classic, Sailor Suit and Machine Gun! Learn more about this intriguing film that offers some pretty unique social critiques of Japanese society.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Tokyo Story</title>
			<itunes:title>Tokyo Story</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 06:14:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:21:03</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Perry is joined by Singapore-based scholar Richard Davis, who is very knowledgeable about early Japanese cinema. In this episode, they explore Yasujiru Ozu’s classic Tokyo Story.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Perry is joined by Singapore-based scholar Richard Davis, who is very knowledgeable about early Japanese cinema. In this episode, they explore Yasujiru Ozu’s classic Tokyo Story.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Perry is joined by Singapore-based scholar Richard Davis, who is very knowledgeable about early Japanese cinema. In this episode, they explore Yasujiru Ozu’s classic Tokyo Story.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)</title>
			<itunes:title>The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:00:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:11:40</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Perry is joined this episode by Joshua, another foreign English teacher currently in Japan. They take on the 2006 anime, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Listen in to hear what they thought of it and to learn more about the many incarnations this...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Perry is joined this episode by Joshua, another foreign English teacher currently in Japan. They take on the 2006 anime, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Listen in to hear what they thought of it and to learn more about the many incarnations this story has gone through!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Perry is joined this episode by Joshua, another foreign English teacher currently in Japan. They take on the 2006 anime, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. Listen in to hear what they thought of it and to learn more about the many incarnations this story has gone through!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Electric Dragon 80,000V</title>
			<itunes:title>Electric Dragon 80,000V</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:00:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>I’m joined in the latest episode by Adam of the Asian Movie Pulse website and we talk about Sogo Ishii’s short film, Electric Dragon 80,000V!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m joined in the latest episode by Adam of the Asian Movie Pulse website and we talk about Sogo Ishii’s short film, Electric Dragon 80,000V!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[I’m joined in the latest episode by Adam of the Asian Movie Pulse website and we talk about Sogo Ishii’s short film, Electric Dragon 80,000V!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children</title>
			<itunes:title>Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>59:17</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We're back with a brand-new episode and a brand-new season! Pick up your Buster Sword and fire up your nostalgia, because in this episode, Ken of the Ongaku To You podcast joins me to discuss Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children!  ---   Send in a voice...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[We're back with a brand-new episode and a brand-new season! Pick up your Buster Sword and fire up your nostalgia, because in this episode, Ken of the Ongaku To You podcast joins me to discuss Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're back with a brand-new episode and a brand-new season! Pick up your Buster Sword and fire up your nostalgia, because in this episode, Ken of the Ongaku To You podcast joins me to discuss Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Unforgiven</title>
			<itunes:title>Unforgiven</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2020 11:00:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:46:35</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Derrick Ferguson of Perry's other podcast, Superhero Cinephiles, returns to Japan On Film. With his knowledge of westerns and Perry's knowledge of Japanese history, they team up to discuss Sang-il Lee's Japanese remake of Clint Eastwood's revisionist...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Derrick Ferguson of Perry's other podcast, Superhero Cinephiles, returns to Japan On Film. With his knowledge of westerns and Perry's knowledge of Japanese history, they team up to discuss Sang-il Lee's Japanese remake of Clint Eastwood's revisionist western, Unforgiven! As Derrick put it best, this is less a remake and more a translation, with Lee seamlessly melding the classic story in Meiji-era Japan.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Derrick Ferguson of Perry's other podcast, Superhero Cinephiles, returns to Japan On Film. With his knowledge of westerns and Perry's knowledge of Japanese history, they team up to discuss Sang-il Lee's Japanese remake of Clint Eastwood's revisionist western, Unforgiven! As Derrick put it best, this is less a remake and more a translation, with Lee seamlessly melding the classic story in Meiji-era Japan.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Message From Space</title>
			<itunes:title>Message From Space</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 11:00:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:11:17</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>John Atom of VCinema returns to discuss the 1978 Message From Space. While on the surface it seems like a Star Wars rip-off, it’s directed by the legendary Kinji Fukasaku, so there’s a bit more going on under the surface. Plus, there’s a certain campy...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[John Atom of VCinema returns to discuss the 1978 Message From Space. While on the surface it seems like a Star Wars rip-off, it’s directed by the legendary Kinji Fukasaku, so there’s a bit more going on under the surface. Plus, there’s a certain campy charm about it that can’t be denied. So strap in and listen to our discussion on Message From Space!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Atom of VCinema returns to discuss the 1978 Message From Space. While on the surface it seems like a Star Wars rip-off, it’s directed by the legendary Kinji Fukasaku, so there’s a bit more going on under the surface. Plus, there’s a certain campy charm about it that can’t be denied. So strap in and listen to our discussion on Message From Space!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Karate-Robo Zaborgar</title>
			<itunes:title>Karate-Robo Zaborgar</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:54:56</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Perry welcomes back returning guest Aaron Shelton of the Kame House Party and Thinking Too Much About Anime podcasts. In this episode, they discuss Karate-Robo Zaborgar. A remake of a short-lived 70s tokusatsu series, director Noboru Iguchi not only...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Perry welcomes back returning guest Aaron Shelton of the Kame House Party and Thinking Too Much About Anime podcasts. In this episode, they discuss Karate-Robo Zaborgar. A remake of a short-lived 70s tokusatsu series, director Noboru Iguchi not only pays homage to the tokusatsu genre, but also puts some of his own trademarked weirdness on display.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Perry welcomes back returning guest Aaron Shelton of the Kame House Party and Thinking Too Much About Anime podcasts. In this episode, they discuss Karate-Robo Zaborgar. A remake of a short-lived 70s tokusatsu series, director Noboru Iguchi not only pays homage to the tokusatsu genre, but also puts some of his own trademarked weirdness on display.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Shin Godzilla</title>
			<itunes:title>Shin Godzilla</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:00:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>2:20:50</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>This Godzilla reboot from the creators of Neon Genesis Evangelion takes inspiration from the government’s handling of the Fukushima disaster and feels especially appropriate given the COVID19 pandemic. Author, film critic, and Godzilla fan Mark...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[This Godzilla reboot from the creators of Neon Genesis Evangelion takes inspiration from the government’s handling of the Fukushima disaster and feels especially appropriate given the COVID19 pandemic. Author, film critic, and Godzilla fan Mark Bousquet joins this episode to discuss the movie’s political themes and its place in the Godzilla pantheon.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This Godzilla reboot from the creators of Neon Genesis Evangelion takes inspiration from the government’s handling of the Fukushima disaster and feels especially appropriate given the COVID19 pandemic. Author, film critic, and Godzilla fan Mark Bousquet joins this episode to discuss the movie’s political themes and its place in the Godzilla pantheon.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Twilight Samurai</title>
			<itunes:title>The Twilight Samurai</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:00:30 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>2:22:16</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Perry is joined by Konner and Michael from The KMP Podcast to discuss the first film in Yoji Yamada’s samurai trilogy. Get ready for a more realistic look at the end of the samurai era as they talk about some of the history of the samurai at that time...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Perry is joined by Konner and Michael from The KMP Podcast to discuss the first film in Yoji Yamada’s samurai trilogy. Get ready for a more realistic look at the end of the samurai era as they talk about some of the history of the samurai at that time and how some of the ideas and themes are reflected in contemporary Japan. Also an update about the COVID19 situation in Japan.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Perry is joined by Konner and Michael from The KMP Podcast to discuss the first film in Yoji Yamada’s samurai trilogy. Get ready for a more realistic look at the end of the samurai era as they talk about some of the history of the samurai at that time and how some of the ideas and themes are reflected in contemporary Japan. Also an update about the COVID19 situation in Japan.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Throne of Blood</title>
			<itunes:title>Throne of Blood</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:15:23</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Japanese-style Shakespeare takes the stage in this episode. Perry is joined by Aaron Shelton of the Kame House Party podcast to talk about Throne of Blood, Akira Kurosawa’s 1957 adaptation of Macbeth. While not our favorite Kurosawa film, this...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Japanese-style Shakespeare takes the stage in this episode. Perry is joined by Aaron Shelton of the Kame House Party podcast to talk about Throne of Blood, Akira Kurosawa’s 1957 adaptation of Macbeth. While not our favorite Kurosawa film, this conversation definitely goes into some interesting and unexpected areas!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Japanese-style Shakespeare takes the stage in this episode. Perry is joined by Aaron Shelton of the Kame House Party podcast to talk about Throne of Blood, Akira Kurosawa’s 1957 adaptation of Macbeth. While not our favorite Kurosawa film, this conversation definitely goes into some interesting and unexpected areas!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>One Cut of the Dead</title>
			<itunes:title>One Cut of the Dead</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:00:29 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:13:31</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>JOF is back with a new season! Join Perry and VCinema’s John Atom as they discuss Shinichiro Ueda’s smash 2018 comedy, One Cut of the Dead! What starts as a B-grade zombie movie turns into something far more meta.  ---   Send in a voice message:...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[JOF is back with a new season! Join Perry and VCinema’s John Atom as they discuss Shinichiro Ueda’s smash 2018 comedy, One Cut of the Dead! What starts as a B-grade zombie movie turns into something far more meta.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[JOF is back with a new season! Join Perry and VCinema’s John Atom as they discuss Shinichiro Ueda’s smash 2018 comedy, One Cut of the Dead! What starts as a B-grade zombie movie turns into something far more meta.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Perfect Blue</title>
			<itunes:title>Perfect Blue</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:06:41</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>This episode, I’m joined by guest-host Jenn to discuss Satoshi Kon’s 1997 psychological thriller anime, Perfect Blue. We especially focus on the film’s commentary of the treatment of women in Japan’s entertainment industry, particularly J-Pop idols,...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[This episode, I’m joined by guest-host Jenn to discuss Satoshi Kon’s 1997 psychological thriller anime, Perfect Blue. We especially focus on the film’s commentary of the treatment of women in Japan’s entertainment industry, particularly J-Pop idols, and why the potential American remake would never have worked.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode, I’m joined by guest-host Jenn to discuss Satoshi Kon’s 1997 psychological thriller anime, Perfect Blue. We especially focus on the film’s commentary of the treatment of women in Japan’s entertainment industry, particularly J-Pop idols, and why the potential American remake would never have worked.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>13 Assassins</title>
			<itunes:title>13 Assassins</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:00:36 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:13:35</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Takashi Miike’s 2010 remake of Eichi Kudo’s 13 Assassins was a worldwide hit and featured some of Japan’s finest young actors. Bob Serrano of The Aging Hipster Podcast joins me this episode to discuss some of the parallels with Japanese society and...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:season>8</itunes:season>
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			<description><![CDATA[Takashi Miike’s 2010 remake of Eichi Kudo’s 13 Assassins was a worldwide hit and featured some of Japan’s finest young actors. Bob Serrano of The Aging Hipster Podcast joins me this episode to discuss some of the parallels with Japanese society and war, as well as to figure out just what the hell Koyata was.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Takashi Miike’s 2010 remake of Eichi Kudo’s 13 Assassins was a worldwide hit and featured some of Japan’s finest young actors. Bob Serrano of The Aging Hipster Podcast joins me this episode to discuss some of the parallels with Japanese society and war, as well as to figure out just what the hell Koyata was.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Ring</title>
			<itunes:title>The Ring</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:00:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>2:13:31</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hideo Nakata’s Ring became an international sensation and Gore Verbinski’s American remake kicked off a whole slew of American remakes of Japanese horror. Special guest host Sam LeGassick of A New Winter: Cults &amp; Culture podcast joins Perry to...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hideo Nakata’s Ring became an international sensation and Gore Verbinski’s American remake kicked off a whole slew of American remakes of Japanese horror. Special guest host Sam LeGassick of A New Winter: Cults &amp; Culture podcast joins Perry to discuss both the original and the remake. Find out just how much effort and care was put into translating this very Japanese story into an American context and some of the different aspects of their respective societies both movies choose to highlight.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hideo Nakata’s Ring became an international sensation and Gore Verbinski’s American remake kicked off a whole slew of American remakes of Japanese horror. Special guest host Sam LeGassick of A New Winter: Cults &amp; Culture podcast joins Perry to discuss both the original and the remake. Find out just how much effort and care was put into translating this very Japanese story into an American context and some of the different aspects of their respective societies both movies choose to highlight.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>One Missed Call</title>
			<itunes:title>One Missed Call</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:00:57 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>48:34</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Takashi Miike’s One Missed Call is often dismissed as yet another Ring clone. And yet, it’s actually got a lot more to offer than many realize. Give this underrated J-Horror flick a fresh look!  ---   Send in a voice message:...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Takashi Miike’s One Missed Call is often dismissed as yet another Ring clone. And yet, it’s actually got a lot more to offer than many realize. Give this underrated J-Horror flick a fresh look!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Takashi Miike’s One Missed Call is often dismissed as yet another Ring clone. And yet, it’s actually got a lot more to offer than many realize. Give this underrated J-Horror flick a fresh look!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Letters From Iwo Jima</title>
			<itunes:title>Letters From Iwo Jima</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:00:57 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>28:26</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>A more nuanced view of Japanese soldiers in World War II is the focus of Clint Eastwood’s 2006 Letters From Iwo Jima and why it’s one of the most powerful anti-war films ever made.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[A more nuanced view of Japanese soldiers in World War II is the focus of Clint Eastwood’s 2006 Letters From Iwo Jima and why it’s one of the most powerful anti-war films ever made.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A more nuanced view of Japanese soldiers in World War II is the focus of Clint Eastwood’s 2006 Letters From Iwo Jima and why it’s one of the most powerful anti-war films ever made.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Battle Royale</title>
			<itunes:title>Battle Royale</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>31:23</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[JOF is back with a new season! And in this episode, we spotlight possibly the greatest Japanese film ever made, 2000's neo-classic cult film, Battle Royale!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:season>8</itunes:season>
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			<description><![CDATA[JOF is back with a new season! And in this episode, we spotlight possibly the greatest Japanese film ever made, 2000's neo-classic cult film, Battle Royale!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[JOF is back with a new season! And in this episode, we spotlight possibly the greatest Japanese film ever made, 2000's neo-classic cult film, Battle Royale!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Your Name</title>
			<itunes:title>Your Name</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:00:46 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>36:38</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Anime makes its Japan On Film debut. 2016’s Your Name quickly became one of the top-grossing Japanese films of all time. But what is it about this movie that captured the imagination of the world? Find out as I take a deeper look at this modern...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Anime makes its Japan On Film debut. 2016’s Your Name quickly became one of the top-grossing Japanese films of all time. But what is it about this movie that captured the imagination of the world? Find out as I take a deeper look at this modern classic.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Anime makes its Japan On Film debut. 2016’s Your Name quickly became one of the top-grossing Japanese films of all time. But what is it about this movie that captured the imagination of the world? Find out as I take a deeper look at this modern classic.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Bloody Chainsaw Girl</title>
			<itunes:title>Bloody Chainsaw Girl</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>25:59</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Giko is just your average delinquent schoolgirl who cuts class to smoke, carries a chainsaw, and has an army of trendy poser mutant cyborgs on her trail. Wait…what?! Get ready to enter the world of Japanese grindhouse!  ---   Send in a voice message:...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Giko is just your average delinquent schoolgirl who cuts class to smoke, carries a chainsaw, and has an army of trendy poser mutant cyborgs on her trail. Wait…what?! Get ready to enter the world of Japanese grindhouse!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Giko is just your average delinquent schoolgirl who cuts class to smoke, carries a chainsaw, and has an army of trendy poser mutant cyborgs on her trail. Wait…what?! Get ready to enter the world of Japanese grindhouse!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Lady Snowblood</title>
			<itunes:title>Lady Snowblood</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:00:20 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>26:02</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Yuki was born with only one purpose—to avenge her mother. After spending her entire life training, she’s now ready to pursue her mission. Dive into the gore-soaked world of the 1973 cult classic, Lady Snowblood!  ---   Send in a voice message:...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Yuki was born with only one purpose—to avenge her mother. After spending her entire life training, she’s now ready to pursue her mission. Dive into the gore-soaked world of the 1973 cult classic, Lady Snowblood!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Yuki was born with only one purpose—to avenge her mother. After spending her entire life training, she’s now ready to pursue her mission. Dive into the gore-soaked world of the 1973 cult classic, Lady Snowblood!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Sakuran</title>
			<itunes:title>Sakuran</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 10:00:51 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>26:57</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Enjoy a stylistic look at the old Yoshiwara red-light district in Mika Ninagawa’s 2006 film, Sakuran.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Enjoy a stylistic look at the old Yoshiwara red-light district in Mika Ninagawa’s 2006 film, Sakuran.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enjoy a stylistic look at the old Yoshiwara red-light district in Mika Ninagawa’s 2006 film, Sakuran.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Rashomon</title>
			<itunes:title>Rashomon</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 10:00:51 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>25:27</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Akira Kurosawa’s classic adaptation of a story by Ryunosuke Akutagawa is the focus of this episode. You’ve no doubt seen it before. But what you may not know is some of the historical context for the story’s Heian setting and how that compares to...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Akira Kurosawa’s classic adaptation of a story by Ryunosuke Akutagawa is the focus of this episode. You’ve no doubt seen it before. But what you may not know is some of the historical context for the story’s Heian setting and how that compares to postwar Japan.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Akira Kurosawa’s classic adaptation of a story by Ryunosuke Akutagawa is the focus of this episode. You’ve no doubt seen it before. But what you may not know is some of the historical context for the story’s Heian setting and how that compares to postwar Japan.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Linda Linda Linda</title>
			<itunes:title>Linda Linda Linda</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>28:42</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Get ready to rock out to the sounds of the Blue Hearts! This week I look at 2005s Linda Linda Linda, featuring Aki Maeda (Battle Royale), Yuu Kashii (Death Note), and Doo-na Bae (The Host, Sense8)!  ---   Send in a voice message:...</itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
			<itunes:season>8</itunes:season>
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			<description><![CDATA[Get ready to rock out to the sounds of the Blue Hearts! This week I look at 2005s Linda Linda Linda, featuring Aki Maeda (Battle Royale), Yuu Kashii (Death Note), and Doo-na Bae (The Host, Sense8)!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Get ready to rock out to the sounds of the Blue Hearts! This week I look at 2005s Linda Linda Linda, featuring Aki Maeda (Battle Royale), Yuu Kashii (Death Note), and Doo-na Bae (The Host, Sense8)!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Godzilla</title>
			<itunes:title>Godzilla</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 11:00:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>27:37</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Japan On Film is back with a new season! And to celebrate the release of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, dive into the original Godzilla! Far from just being a cheesy B-monster flick, the original Godzilla is actually a very powerful film about the...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Japan On Film is back with a new season! And to celebrate the release of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, dive into the original Godzilla! Far from just being a cheesy B-monster flick, the original Godzilla is actually a very powerful film about the dangers of nuclear weapons.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Japan On Film is back with a new season! And to celebrate the release of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, dive into the original Godzilla! Far from just being a cheesy B-monster flick, the original Godzilla is actually a very powerful film about the dangers of nuclear weapons.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Magnificent Seven Samurai, Part 3</title>
			<itunes:title>The Magnificent Seven Samurai, Part 3</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2019 11:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>35:20</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>The final installment of the three-part season finale! Listen to the rest of my conversation with Derrick as we discuss the music in both movies, the legacy theyve left behind, and talk about the interconnected nature of both westerns and samurai...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[The final installment of the three-part season finale! Listen to the rest of my conversation with Derrick as we discuss the music in both movies, the legacy theyve left behind, and talk about the interconnected nature of both westerns and samurai films.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The final installment of the three-part season finale! Listen to the rest of my conversation with Derrick as we discuss the music in both movies, the legacy theyve left behind, and talk about the interconnected nature of both westerns and samurai films.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Magnificent Seven Samurai, Part 2</title>
			<itunes:title>The Magnificent Seven Samurai, Part 2</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2019 11:00:31 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>39:29</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>The three-part season finale continues as Derrick and I continue our conversation about Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven, going a bit deeper into some of the things that make both these movies special.  ---   Send in a voice message:...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[The three-part season finale continues as Derrick and I continue our conversation about Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven, going a bit deeper into some of the things that make both these movies special.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The three-part season finale continues as Derrick and I continue our conversation about Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven, going a bit deeper into some of the things that make both these movies special.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Magnificent Seven Samurai, Part 1</title>
			<itunes:title>The Magnificent Seven Samurai, Part 1</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2019 11:00:57 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>35:56</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the first of this three-part season finale, I've invited fellow author and movie reviewer Derrick Ferguson to come on and talk with me about Akira Kurosawa's 1954 classic, Seven Samurai, and to compare it with John Sturges' 1960 remake, The...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[In the first of this three-part season finale, I've invited fellow author and movie reviewer Derrick Ferguson to come on and talk with me about Akira Kurosawa's 1954 classic, Seven Samurai, and to compare it with John Sturges' 1960 remake, The Magnificent Seven.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the first of this three-part season finale, I've invited fellow author and movie reviewer Derrick Ferguson to come on and talk with me about Akira Kurosawa's 1954 classic, Seven Samurai, and to compare it with John Sturges' 1960 remake, The Magnificent Seven.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance</title>
			<itunes:title>Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 05:15:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>31:37</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>In light of Kazuo Koikes recent passing, the film Ive chosen for this episode is an adaptation of his most famous creationLone Wolf and Cub. Released in 1972 and starring Tomisaburo Wakayama, Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance was the first of six...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[In light of Kazuo Koikes recent passing, the film Ive chosen for this episode is an adaptation of his most famous creationLone Wolf and Cub. Released in 1972 and starring Tomisaburo Wakayama, Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance was the first of six films based on Koikes manga. Its the story of a former shogunate executioner framed for treason who must become an assassin for hire, accompanied by his young son.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In light of Kazuo Koikes recent passing, the film Ive chosen for this episode is an adaptation of his most famous creationLone Wolf and Cub. Released in 1972 and starring Tomisaburo Wakayama, Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance was the first of six films based on Koikes manga. Its the story of a former shogunate executioner framed for treason who must become an assassin for hire, accompanied by his young son.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Snow White Murder Case</title>
			<itunes:title>The Snow White Murder Case</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2019 08:15:22 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>38:13</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>In another episode documenting movies based on the novels of Kanae Minato, I watched Yoshihiro Nakamuras 2014 film, The Snow White Murder Case. When a beautiful young woman is killed in a brutal fashion, all signs point to a jealous co-worker. But as...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[In another episode documenting movies based on the novels of Kanae Minato, I watched Yoshihiro Nakamuras 2014 film, The Snow White Murder Case. When a beautiful young woman is killed in a brutal fashion, all signs point to a jealous co-worker. But as always in one of Minatos thrillers, theres more to the story  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In another episode documenting movies based on the novels of Kanae Minato, I watched Yoshihiro Nakamuras 2014 film, The Snow White Murder Case. When a beautiful young woman is killed in a brutal fashion, all signs point to a jealous co-worker. But as always in one of Minatos thrillers, theres more to the story  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Confessions</title>
			<itunes:title>Confessions</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2019 05:00:30 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>30:58</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Tetsuya Nakashima was mostly known as a comedy director, but in 2010 he made his debut into the world of thrillers with Confessions. Based on the book of the same name by Kanae Minato, Confessions is a chilling tale of a teacher seeking revenge for...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tetsuya Nakashima was mostly known as a comedy director, but in 2010 he made his debut into the world of thrillers with Confessions. Based on the book of the same name by Kanae Minato, Confessions is a chilling tale of a teacher seeking revenge for the death of her daughter. Discover more about it in this episode!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Audition</title>
			<itunes:title>Audition</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2019 05:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>30:43</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>After two ligher episodes, we take a turn towards the darker side of Japanese cinema by having a look at Takashi Miikes world-famous horror film, Audition! When a widower decides to remarry, he opts for an audition to find the perfect wife. What he...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[After two ligher episodes, we take a turn towards the darker side of Japanese cinema by having a look at Takashi Miikes world-famous horror film, Audition! When a widower decides to remarry, he opts for an audition to find the perfect wife. What he gets is something very different  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After two ligher episodes, we take a turn towards the darker side of Japanese cinema by having a look at Takashi Miikes world-famous horror film, Audition! When a widower decides to remarry, he opts for an audition to find the perfect wife. What he gets is something very different  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Initiation Love</title>
			<itunes:title>Initiation Love</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2019 05:00:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>34:58</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Set in 1987, Initiation Love focuses on the struggles a young company employee has when he starts a new job and maintaining a long-distance relationship. Marketed on the basis of a massive twist, was that twist worth it? Find out in the latest...</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Set in 1987, Initiation Love focuses on the struggles a young company employee has when he starts a new job and maintaining a long-distance relationship. Marketed on the basis of a massive twist, was that twist worth it? Find out in the latest episode!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Set in 1987, Initiation Love focuses on the struggles a young company employee has when he starts a new job and maintaining a long-distance relationship. Marketed on the basis of a massive twist, was that twist worth it? Find out in the latest episode!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Train Man</title>
			<itunes:title>Train Man</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 05:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>25:59</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Based on a possibly true story, this week we look at 2005's Train Man. Can a geek with no style or social skills win over the love of a beautiful woman with the help of the Internet, or is he just making it all up?  ---   Send in a voice message:...]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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			<description><![CDATA[Based on a possibly true story, this week we look at 2005's Train Man. Can a geek with no style or social skills win over the love of a beautiful woman with the help of the Internet, or is he just making it all up?  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Based on a possibly true story, this week we look at 2005's Train Man. Can a geek with no style or social skills win over the love of a beautiful woman with the help of the Internet, or is he just making it all up?  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Shoplifters</title>
			<itunes:title>Shoplifters</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2019 10:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>29:46</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hirokazu Kore-eda's 2018 film, Shoplifters, has received near-universal critical acclaim across the globe. Find out why so many are responding to it, what it says about poverty in Japan, and why Japanese conservatives have been angered by the movie....]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hirokazu Kore-eda's 2018 film, Shoplifters, has received near-universal critical acclaim across the globe. Find out why so many are responding to it, what it says about poverty in Japan, and why Japanese conservatives have been angered by the movie.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hirokazu Kore-eda's 2018 film, Shoplifters, has received near-universal critical acclaim across the globe. Find out why so many are responding to it, what it says about poverty in Japan, and why Japanese conservatives have been angered by the movie.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Kamikaze Girls</title>
			<itunes:title>Kamikaze Girls</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 05:21:29 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>32:43</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Momoko is a selfish lolita obsessed with the Rococo era. Ichiko is a is a gruff, tough yanki biker girl with a penchant for spitting and head-butting. Enter a world of biker legends and frilly dresses in Tetsuya Nakashima's Kamikaze Girls!  ---   Send...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Momoko is a selfish lolita obsessed with the Rococo era. Ichiko is a is a gruff, tough yanki biker girl with a penchant for spitting and head-butting. Enter a world of biker legends and frilly dresses in Tetsuya Nakashima's Kamikaze Girls!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Momoko is a selfish lolita obsessed with the Rococo era. Ichiko is a is a gruff, tough yanki biker girl with a penchant for spitting and head-butting. Enter a world of biker legends and frilly dresses in Tetsuya Nakashima's Kamikaze Girls!  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Yojimbo</title>
			<itunes:title>Yojimbo</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 05:19:22 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>24:15</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Travel back to 1860 Japan and experience Akira Kurosawa's samurai masterpiece, Yojimbo. When a wandering ronin comes across a town caught in the middle of a gang war, he decides to stay and play both sides off each other.  ---   Send in a voice...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Travel back to 1860 Japan and experience Akira Kurosawa's samurai masterpiece, Yojimbo. When a wandering ronin comes across a town caught in the middle of a gang war, he decides to stay and play both sides off each other.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Travel back to 1860 Japan and experience Akira Kurosawa's samurai masterpiece, Yojimbo. When a wandering ronin comes across a town caught in the middle of a gang war, he decides to stay and play both sides off each other.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Introduction</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 05:17:46 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Introduction and background about the Japan On Film podcast.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:season>8</itunes:season>
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			<description><![CDATA[Introduction and background about the Japan On Film podcast.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Introduction and background about the Japan On Film podcast.  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message<p> </p><p>Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: <a href="https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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