- 1 hour 23 minutesS14E10 – Tomie (1998) [富江]
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!
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.
Hosted by Perry Constantine
Guest-Starring Adrian Abbott
Visit Another Motion Picture Company to find out about Adrian's films and follow him on Instagram.
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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: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/
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11 June 2026, 4:00 am - 1 hour 14 minutesS14E09 – The Emperor in August (2015) [日本のいちばん長い日]
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.
Hosted by Perry Constantine
Guest-Starring Dr. Patrick Terry
You can connect with Patrick by email and check out his faculty profile.
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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: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/
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4 June 2026, 4:00 am - 58 minutes 21 secondsS14E08 – Memories of Matsuko (2006) [嫌われ松子の一生]
This episode, Perry is joined by podcaster, game designer, and returning guest KJ Brown to discuss the vibrantly depressing Memories of Matsuko.
Hosted by Perry Constantine
Guest-Starring KJ Brown
Check out KJ's game Blossom Breeze and check out him on these other podcasts:
- Talking Studios
- Talking Studios Japanese Films Episodes Playlist
- Talking Pictures Trivia
- Keep Making Movies
- Adapt It
- Limited Lexicon
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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: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/
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28 May 2026, 4:00 am - 1 hour 9 minutesS14E07 – The Hidden Fortress (1958) [隠し砦の三悪人]
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.
Hosted by Perry Constantine
Guest-Starring Jim Cannon
Listen to Jim on The Iron Age of Comics Podcast.
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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: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/
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21 May 2026, 4:00 am - 57 minutes 5 secondsS14E06 – Yakuza Apocalypse (2015) [極道大戦争]
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.
Hosted by Perry Constantine
Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton
Visit Jennifer's website, pick up her book Japanese Cult Cinema: Films From the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews, or listen to her podcast, The Cinema Junction.
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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: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/
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14 May 2026, 4:00 am - 1 hour 6 minutesS14E05 – Porco Rosso (1992) [紅の豚]
"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.
Hosted by Perry Constantine
Guest-Starring Alexander Scott
Visit Your Town is Next on Substack for more of Alexander's work and watch them on YouTube. Also check out these socials:
- https://bsky.app/profile/wittiestmanalive.bsky.social
- https://bsky.app/profile/yourtownisnext.com
- https://x.com/WittiestManEver
- https://x.com/yourtownisnext
- https://instagram.com/yourtownisnext
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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: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/
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7 May 2026, 4:00 am - 1 hour 6 minutesS14E04 – Ichi the Killer (2001) [殺し屋1]
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.
Hosted by Perry Constantine
Guest-Starring Derick McDuff
Visit Derick's Linktree and read his articles on WatchMojo.
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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: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/
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30 April 2026, 4:00 am - 57 minutes 29 secondsS14E03 – Baby Assassins (2021) [ベイビーわるきゅーれ]
Musician Peter Divito makes his debut on the show for a fun discussion of the indie crime/comedy sensation, Baby Assassins!
Hosted by Perry Constantine
Guest-Starring Peter Divito
Listen to Peter Divito's music inspired by Baby Assassins on the No Kids Got Cats' Bandcamp page.
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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: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/
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23 April 2026, 4:00 am - 1 hour 17 minutesS14E02 – The Blind Menace (1960) [不知火検校]
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!
Hosted by Perry Constantine
Guest-Starring Jonathan Wroot
Visit Jonathan's faculty profile, pick up his book The Paths of Zatoichi, or check out the movie sets he's been involved with — Cloud and Charisma and Zen and Sword.
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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: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/
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16 April 2026, 4:00 am - 1 hour 12 minutesS14E01 – Creepy (2016) [クリーピー 偽りの隣人]
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.
Hosted by Perry Constantine
Guest-Starring Lindsay Nelson
Visit Lindsay's website and connect with her on Bluesky and Instagram.
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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: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/
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9 April 2026, 3:33 am - 52 minutes 21 secondsS13E10 – Sonatine (1993) [ソナチネ]
We close out Season 13 with returning guest Ian Buckley! This time, we're discussing Takeshi Kitano's classic yakuza film, Sonatine.
Thank you for listening! We'll be taking a hiatus, but will return shortly for Season 14!
Hosted by Perry Constantine
Guest-Starring Ian Buckley
Listen to Ian on We Are Starfleet and Illumination Above All.
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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: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/
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