Taichi Kimura’s sophomore feature is an incisive condemnation of patriarchal values with an endearing protagonist fighting to raise her child alone.

Kōji Shiraishi’s latest horror feature builds upon his legacy of unsettling mysteries with an impressive combination of atmospheric tension and paranoia-driven investigation.

Makoto Ueda’s feature directorial debut is a trippy, endearing adventure tightly wound into an astounding puzzle framework.

Miiku Sakanishi’s directorial debut is a quietly moving reflection on memory and the tools we use to capture it.

Shoji Kawamori’s latest film is a thematically misguided and confused condemnation of the TikTok generation.

Dave Boyle’s latest feature is a slickly produced haunted-house film that will keep audiences guessing as it gradually delves deeper into its spectral horrors.

Kenichiro Akimoto’s anime adaptation of the novel of the same name is a kinetic visual delight that finds the heart to fight for another day.

The Toronto International Film Festival’s Midnight Madness program delivers some religious mayhem with Aleksandar Radivojević’s ‘Karmadonna’ and ambitious, grotesque stop-motion animation in Takahide Hori’s ‘Junk World.’

Chie Hayakawa’s latest offers a personal, meandering exploration of grief through a coming-of-age drama, while Andy Hines’ feature directorial debut is a disappointing adaptation with too many misguided decisions.

Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s latest film ruminates on consumerism, anonymity, and the moral complexities of trying to survive and thrive in a digital age.

Kensuke Sonomura’s latest film is an entertaining action-comedy featuring top-tier action choreography while failing to live up to its premise’s potential.

Shinobu Yaguchi’s latest film is a departure from the director’s familiar upbeat comedies as he digs into the horror genre with satisfying results.