Featuring an approach that is quite similar to Yutaka Ikejima’s pink masterpiece, “The Muse”, Hideyuki Tokigawa invokes nostalgia, drama and a bit of magical realism for a subject that is usually presented under a whole other prism: stripping. The result, however, if somewhat idealized, is excellent.
Dancing in her Dreams is screening at Inland Dimensions
Based on the true story of a rundown strip theater in Hiroshima announcing some years ago that it is closing after decades of shows, only to have the public rush to support, forcing the owner to continue its operation, “Dancing in her Dreams” highlights this local flavor quite intently, particularly since the director, Hideyuki Tokigawa, is also a native. The story focuses on the owner, Shintaro, following him in two different time frames. The first one as a young man shattered by a previous relationship, only to meet a stripper, Sara, fall in love with her,...
Dancing in her Dreams is screening at Inland Dimensions
Based on the true story of a rundown strip theater in Hiroshima announcing some years ago that it is closing after decades of shows, only to have the public rush to support, forcing the owner to continue its operation, “Dancing in her Dreams” highlights this local flavor quite intently, particularly since the director, Hideyuki Tokigawa, is also a native. The story focuses on the owner, Shintaro, following him in two different time frames. The first one as a young man shattered by a previous relationship, only to meet a stripper, Sara, fall in love with her,...
- 9/25/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
The history of the Japanese pink industry is one of the most intriguing in the whole history of cinema, with the ways these rather cheap, barely passing censorship movies became one of the most integral parts of the declining local industry during the 70s, particularly in the way they allowed new voices to quickly ascend the hierarchy towards first directors, and for the money they earned, which supported a large number of companies and their employees. Kejiro Fujii records this path through history, through a narrative that is quite intriguing in its approach, apart from its context.
Quite fittingly, the movie begins with one of the most prestigious directors that began their careers from pinku films, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, with his experiences and path in the particular industry setting the tone for the rest of the documentary. The interviews continue with some of the pioneers of the genre, with Banmei Takahashi,...
Quite fittingly, the movie begins with one of the most prestigious directors that began their careers from pinku films, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, with his experiences and path in the particular industry setting the tone for the rest of the documentary. The interviews continue with some of the pioneers of the genre, with Banmei Takahashi,...
- 7/27/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
by Jaim Cleeland
Yutaka Ikejima was born on March 30, 1948. He studied Literature at Waseda University. He first entered the entertainment business in the late 1970s as an actor with Shuji Terayama’s theatrical group Tenjō Sajiki. His film debut was in the 1981 Genji Nakamura pink film Semi Documentary: Housewife Prostitution Team aka Document Porno: Married Woman Prostitution Techniques. In contrast to his stage career, in his screen work, Ikejima has stayed in the erotic genres.Between 1981 and 1988 he appeared in over 500 softcore pink films, working for such directors as Hisayasu Satō, Yōjirō Takita and Ryūichi Hiroki. Ikejima appeared in Satō’s gay-themed “Temptation of the Mask” (1987), a film significant for joining three of the “Four Devils” or “Four Heavenly Kings of Pink” in one work. Though most-awarded and recognized as a director, Ikejima has continued acting to the present day.
He began his directorial career in 1988, at first working mainly...
Yutaka Ikejima was born on March 30, 1948. He studied Literature at Waseda University. He first entered the entertainment business in the late 1970s as an actor with Shuji Terayama’s theatrical group Tenjō Sajiki. His film debut was in the 1981 Genji Nakamura pink film Semi Documentary: Housewife Prostitution Team aka Document Porno: Married Woman Prostitution Techniques. In contrast to his stage career, in his screen work, Ikejima has stayed in the erotic genres.Between 1981 and 1988 he appeared in over 500 softcore pink films, working for such directors as Hisayasu Satō, Yōjirō Takita and Ryūichi Hiroki. Ikejima appeared in Satō’s gay-themed “Temptation of the Mask” (1987), a film significant for joining three of the “Four Devils” or “Four Heavenly Kings of Pink” in one work. Though most-awarded and recognized as a director, Ikejima has continued acting to the present day.
He began his directorial career in 1988, at first working mainly...
- 5/3/2021
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
Yohta Kawase was born on December 28, 1969 in Kawasaki, Japan. He started his career as assistant director to Shozin Fukui in the 90s, but soon turned into acting. Currently, he has more than 150 films under his belt, most of which belong to the pinku genre. His latest works include “Blank 13” by Takumi Saitoh, “Demolition Girl” by Genta Matsugami and “A Balance” by Yujiro Harumoto, which premiered at the latest Berlinale.
We speak with him about his prolific career, acting in pink films, Takahisa Zeze, Yutaka Ikejima and Daisuke Goto, the latest generation of Japanese directors, his latest work, “Rageaholic” and many other topics.
Translated from Japanese by Lukasz Mankowski
You started your career in pinku films and you have won many awards for your performances. How did that come about and how was your experience of acting in those films? Was it difficult acting in all those sex scenes?
I actually...
We speak with him about his prolific career, acting in pink films, Takahisa Zeze, Yutaka Ikejima and Daisuke Goto, the latest generation of Japanese directors, his latest work, “Rageaholic” and many other topics.
Translated from Japanese by Lukasz Mankowski
You started your career in pinku films and you have won many awards for your performances. How did that come about and how was your experience of acting in those films? Was it difficult acting in all those sex scenes?
I actually...
- 4/4/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Daisuke Goto is one of the contemporary masters of the pink film, particularly through his involvement in productions like “A Lonely Cow Weeps at Dawn” (director) and “The Muse” (script-writer) and the plethora of Pink Film Awards he was won through both capacities. “Blind Love” is another testament to his prowess, while it is currently also available from The British Film Institute’s BFI Player.
The Muse is available from Pink Eiga By Using the code AMPFriend, you get a 25% price-off on all products of the website including subscription
The story revolves around a divorced ventriloquist, Daisuke, whose life is in shambles, as exhibited in the first scenes of the film, where he has sex with his ex-wife but is forced to pay, and by the way his profession seems to have very little appeal to audiences anymore. Daisuke works in a small club of shorts, run by his only and best friend,...
The Muse is available from Pink Eiga By Using the code AMPFriend, you get a 25% price-off on all products of the website including subscription
The story revolves around a divorced ventriloquist, Daisuke, whose life is in shambles, as exhibited in the first scenes of the film, where he has sex with his ex-wife but is forced to pay, and by the way his profession seems to have very little appeal to audiences anymore. Daisuke works in a small club of shorts, run by his only and best friend,...
- 3/20/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Yuna is a shy and innocent college student, who has not really had much sexual experience. This changes when she meets one of her idols, Professor Shibuya, a famed art critic and collector. Yuna is invited to his estate where under his guidance and help from his two other partners, Miho and Erika, delves into a world of rope bondage and sexual deviancy.
Educating Yuna is available from PinkEiga
As Yuna’s “education” in the world of S&m continues, she begins to fall for the professor, changing from an observer to an active participant in his games, even going as far as to help him scold an editor with sexual humiliation, in an uncommon scene containing male bondage. When her regular life catches up with her, Yuna must decide if she wants to stay involved with the professor or try to live an ordinary life in the city.
“Educating...
Educating Yuna is available from PinkEiga
As Yuna’s “education” in the world of S&m continues, she begins to fall for the professor, changing from an observer to an active participant in his games, even going as far as to help him scold an editor with sexual humiliation, in an uncommon scene containing male bondage. When her regular life catches up with her, Yuna must decide if she wants to stay involved with the professor or try to live an ordinary life in the city.
“Educating...
- 5/29/2020
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Yutaka Ikejima was born on March 30, 1948. He studied Literature at Waseda University. He first entered the entertainment business in the late 1970s as an actor with Shuji Terayama’s theatrical group Tenjō Sajiki. His film debut was in the 1981 Genji Nakamura pink film Semi Documentary: Housewife Prostitution Team aka Document Porno: Married Woman Prostitution Techniques. In contrast to his stage career, in his screen work, Ikejima has stayed in the erotic genres.Between 1981 and 1988 he appeared in over 500 softcore pink films, working for such directors as Hisayasu Satō, Yōjirō Takita and Ryūichi Hiroki. Ikejima appeared in Satō’s gay-themed “Temptation of the Mask” (1987), a film significant for joining three of the “Four Devils” or “Four Heavenly Kings of Pink” in one work. Though most-awarded and recognized as a director, Ikejima has continued acting to the present day.
He began his directorial career in 1988, at first working mainly in AVs (adult...
He began his directorial career in 1988, at first working mainly in AVs (adult...
- 5/12/2020
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
One of the genre’s biggest and most prolific names, Yutaka Ikejima has rightfully earned the nickname ‘Mr. Pink’ for his dedication and devotion to the genre, crafting some of the best efforts released under the label. Originally released as “Chô-inran: Shimai donburi” back in 1998, this is one of Ikejima’s most profound horror/erotica entries and emerges as one of his finest entries.
Facing murder charges, lonely Kazuhiko (Kyôsuke Sasaki) finds himself under a police investigation and forced to revisit his past crimes. Recalling how he met Tsukiko Kurotani (Yumi Yoshiyuki) and her sister Mayako (Kanae Mizuhara) who move into the apartment complex across the street from him, the relationship between the three of them blossoms into a full-on romance the more time they spend together. Suddenly, after an encounter with them, he finds himself developing into a ravenous bloodthirsty killer and targeting more victims around the neighborhood,...
Facing murder charges, lonely Kazuhiko (Kyôsuke Sasaki) finds himself under a police investigation and forced to revisit his past crimes. Recalling how he met Tsukiko Kurotani (Yumi Yoshiyuki) and her sister Mayako (Kanae Mizuhara) who move into the apartment complex across the street from him, the relationship between the three of them blossoms into a full-on romance the more time they spend together. Suddenly, after an encounter with them, he finds himself developing into a ravenous bloodthirsty killer and targeting more victims around the neighborhood,...
- 3/24/2020
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
Azuhiko leads a normal life until two beautiful sisters move into the apartment next door. He falls for the younger sister, Mayako, but not before being seduced by the older sister, Tsukiko... Soon Kazu has an insatiable hunger that he thinks is sexual, but might be something deeper, darker and more feral...The story of Twilight Dinner comes from Kyôko Godai, who would later write Yutaka Ikejima's Japanese Wife Next Door movies. Both of those were wonderfully odd offerings in Pinku cinema. Here, Ikejima wants to tell the story straight. The movie opens with Kazuhiko telling his story to the police officers who are questioning him following the grotesque murder of a local waitress. Through a series of flashbacks he recalls how he meets and falls in love with...
- 11/19/2011
- Screen Anarchy
DVD label Pink Eiga is still flying the pinku flag high and strong. They have recently released two noteworthy titles: Yôjirô Takita's Sexy Timetrip Ninjas and Yutaka Ikejima's The Japanese Wife Next Door Part 2. If you like pinku, these release deserve your support.
Pink Eiga has become the "go to" source for those who want to peek deep into the pinku phase of Yôjirô Takita's career. First, they released two Groper Train films -- Search for the Black Pearl and Wedding Capriccio -- on DVD. Now, they are unleashing another Groper Train movie called Sexy Timetrip Ninjas. This film uses a time travel contrivance to transport warring ninjas, one of whom is played by Yukijro Hotaru, to Tokyo during the 1980s. As one might guess, the battle of the ninjas eventually ends up on a train. Groping ensues.
Japanese Wife Next Door: Part 2 was directed by Yutaka Ikejima,...
Pink Eiga has become the "go to" source for those who want to peek deep into the pinku phase of Yôjirô Takita's career. First, they released two Groper Train films -- Search for the Black Pearl and Wedding Capriccio -- on DVD. Now, they are unleashing another Groper Train movie called Sexy Timetrip Ninjas. This film uses a time travel contrivance to transport warring ninjas, one of whom is played by Yukijro Hotaru, to Tokyo during the 1980s. As one might guess, the battle of the ninjas eventually ends up on a train. Groping ensues.
Japanese Wife Next Door: Part 2 was directed by Yutaka Ikejima,...
- 10/16/2010
- Screen Anarchy
The fine purveyors of pinku at Pink Eiga have released a new slate of titles to U.S. DVD. In addition to releasing two of Yôjirô Takita's Groper Train films (Search for the Black Pearl and Wedding Capriccio), the company has also released discs of Daisuke Goto's Blind Love and Yutaka Ikejima's The Japanese Wife Next Door.
These releases are loaded with supplements, including material exclusively produced by Pink Eiga. For example, both Groper Train titles contain jaw-dropping featurette in which Yutaka Ikejima (aka Mr. Pink) waxes nostalgically about the long-running film series. An extensive discussion of the Groper Train series is featured in the Twitch archives; write-ups for the other two films will appear in the near future. ...
These releases are loaded with supplements, including material exclusively produced by Pink Eiga. For example, both Groper Train titles contain jaw-dropping featurette in which Yutaka Ikejima (aka Mr. Pink) waxes nostalgically about the long-running film series. An extensive discussion of the Groper Train series is featured in the Twitch archives; write-ups for the other two films will appear in the near future. ...
- 12/22/2009
- Screen Anarchy
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