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Netflix is heading back to the Borderland. The streamer revealed Tuesday that it has set a Sept. 25 launch for the third season of the Japanese live-action hit Alice in Borderland, while also unveiling the first teaser trailer, giving fans a glimpse at the high-stakes survival drama’s next twisted round.

Directed once again by Shinsuke Sato and based on Haro Aso’s cult manga of the same name, the new season continues the story of Arisu and Usagi as they’re drawn back into the perilous limbo world known as the Borderland — a twisted realm that blurs the boundaries between life and death. The show has become one of Netflix’s top-performing Japanese originals, with season two debuting at No. 1 on the streamer’s Global Top 10 list for non-English-language TV upon launch in 2022.

Returning stars Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya reprise their roles as Arisu and Usagi, now living a...

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There are many streaming services available for audiences to consume, but Netflix remains the most successful. The streaming giant has provided several of the internet's biggest hits, like Stranger Things and Wednesday. Netflix's big-budget productions bring Hollywood production values to the small screen, ensuring viewers do not need to pop into theaters to witness cinematic spectacles. Although its prices have risen, it is showing no signs of slowing down, continuing to pump out an impressive amount of content. However, the most engaging releases on Netflix are not glossy U.S. productions, but rather the imports from other countries. Korean shows like Squid Game and Legends Of The Blue Sea have garnered big fan followings, while programs from Japan like Alice In Borderland and House Of Ninjas have sparked plenty of discussion. The jewel in the crown...

As streaming services like Netflix approach peak saturation in anchor regions like the United States, they must look to younger generations to find new customers. To win over Gen Z, streamers can appeal to fans of a particular genre: Japanese anime. Shows like Naruto (pictured above) and My Hero Academia now rank among the most-watched programs on SVOD platforms, and viewers under the age of 30 are a big reason why.

Tvrev used data from Parrot Analytics to explore the streaming prowess of anime. According to Parrot, Naruto is the most in-demand Japanese-language series on Netflix and Hulu in the U.S. My Hero Academia ranks highest on the same measurement for Amazon Prime Video, though it too is available on Netflix and Hulu.

Parrot also claims that those licensed anime series are hauling in massive amounts of revenue for their host platforms by retaining subscribers. Naruto is reportedly worth $21 million across Netflix and Hulu,...

Hitoshi One, the filmmaker behind Japanese features Bakuman and Scoop! as well as recent series Tokyo Swindlers, has signed an exclusive deal with Netflix that will see the streaming giant produce and distribute new films and series by the director over the next five years.

One began his career as a director on TV series and music videos, and made his feature debut in 2011 with Love Strikes! (also known as Moteki), a romantic comedy based on the manga by Mitsuro Kubo. The film won most popular title at the Japan Academy Awards. His 2015 film Bakuman, another manga adaptation, also saw...

Global streaming group, Netflix has inked a partnership with “Tokyo Swindlers” director Hitoshi One. As part of the deal, Netflix will exclusively produce and distribute new series and films by One for the next five years.

One made his film directorial debut in 2011 with the theatrical version of “Moteki,” which was adapted from a Japanese manga and for which he received the prize for most popular title at the 35th Japan Academy Awards. He also collected the best director award at the 39th Japan Academy Awards for 2015 title “Bakuman” and the Grand Prize in the TV category at the 60th Galaxy Awards for “Elpis: Hope or Disaster.”

Working across both live action and animation formats, film and TV, Oh has other credits including: 2016’s “Scoop!”; 2017’s “Tornado Girl”; “Sunny: Tsuyoi Kimochi Tsuyoi Ai”; TV mini-series “Kyouen Ng”; and last year’s “New Dimension! Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Battle of Supernatural Powers Flying Sushi.

Netflix’s 2024 batch of family crime dramas have been quite the test of patience. Things started off pretty rocky with Fool Me Once, which featured rich people doing murderous things (I watched it in January and I don’t remember the details). That was followed by The Brothers Sun, which was packed with some of the most enjoyable stunts and a lot of heartwrenching mother-son drama. The streaming platform lulled me into a sense of comfort with the equally amazing House of Ninjas, which was about, you guessed it, a family full of Shinobi facing a deadly threat. Then, things started to go off the rails. Eric was all over the place. Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper established some sort of stability. But the triple-punch delivered by The Accident, The Perfect Couple, and Blood Legacy demolished the genre’s reputation. And, while I thought they were done with this nonsense, now...

The Netflix model is beyond my comprehension. They make a lot of good shows that don’t get renewed. They make a lot of bad stuff that gets renewed. And they release a bunch of big-budget, middling shows and then forget to market them. If we talk about this year alone, Netflix released 3 Body Problem and Supacell, both of which weren’t all that good, and they have got the greenlight for multiple seasons. Two of the best action dramas of the year, The Brothers Sun and House of Ninjas, have probably been canceled. I don’t know if anybody even knows that amazing shows like Nightmares and Daydreams, Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper, and Tokyo Swindlers exist on the streaming platform. But the horribly made Heeramandi and Maamla Legal Hai had the viewership that’s necessary to get the thumbs up. I don’t even want to get into the animated stuff.

Dave Boyle's Netflix series “House of Ninjas” is a show that balances action-packed spectacle with witty, humorous fun while diving nose-deep into the underground reality of shinobi from the point of view of a dysfunctional family. Audiences may know him best for his film “Man from Reno,” starring Ayako Fujitani. For his newest developed project, director Boyle brings the secretive world of shinobi operations to modern Japan through a script based on a story by Kento Kaku, Yoshiaki Murao, and Takafumi Imai, with additional directorial support from Murao and Tomoyuki Takimoto. With production helmed at Toho, the martial arts TV series boasts an all-star cast and features impressive work led by action/stunt director Keiya Tabuchi, known for his involvement in the live-action “Attack on Titan” movies, “Shin Ultraman,” and “Shin Kamen Rider.”

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The Tawaras, a shinobi family descended from the samurai Hattori Hanzo,...

One of the coolest and most beloved sub-genres for thriller, action, and drama fans is the spy genre and there’s a good reason. In a spy film or series, we get complicated and cool characters who put their lives on the line by going against numerous people and instead of always letting their guns talk they use more covert tactics, which are always thrilling to watch. So, Netflix being what it is, it has a large library of content and also some of the best spy shows you can find and that’s what inspired us to compile a list of the best spy shows you can watch on Netflix right now.

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Fubar is an action thriller and comedy-drama series created by Nick Santora. The Netflix series follows the story of Luke Brunner, a recently retired CIA agent who finds out that his daughter is also...

Leading Japanese star Kaku Kento confirmed his starring role in ‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza,” Amazon MGM Studios’ live-action adaptation of the hit Sega video game. Kaku joined co-lead Takeuchi Ryoma at the San Diego Comic-Con for a reveal of the upcoming series’ teaser trailer.

The six-part crime-suspense-action series is directed by Take Masaharu (“100 Yen Love”) and Takimoto Kengo (“Kamen Teacher”). The screenplay and story are by Sean Crouch and Yugo Nakamura, with a Japanese screenplay by Yoshida Yasuhiro and Yamada Kana.

As in the game, which has been known as “Yakuza” and “Like a Dragon” in different markets and at differnt times, the series’ action is set in the fictional entertainment district of Kamurochō,. The area was modelled by the game designers on Kabukichō, the violent ward in Tokyo’s Shinjuku.

The stories of “Like a Dragon: Yakuza” depict the lives of fierce yet passionate gangsters and people living in Kamurochō,...

Aki Isoyama, the producer of Japanese titles Extremely Inappropriate! and Ikebukuro West Gate Park, has secured an exclusive five-year deal with Netflix.

Isoyama, who made her debut as a producer with Campus Note in 1996, is known for a string of hit series written by screenwriter Kankuro Kudo including Ikebukuro West Gate Park, Kisarazu Cat’s Eye, Let’s Get Divorced and most recently time-travelling comedy Extremely Inappropriate!, which led Netflix’s most-watched list in Japan for three weeks.

Features she has produced include 2010’s The Lady Shogun And Her Men and 2012’s The Castle Of Crossed Destinies.

Isoyama won Japan’s Minister of Education,...

Netflix will next month upload its first Japanese same-sex dating reality TV series, “The Boyfriend.”

The show takes nine men to a beach house in order to find love. For a month, they live together and take turns working shifts at a coffee truck, forging deep friendships and learning about themselves along the way.

The show will also be hosted by an eclectic mix of personalities including Megumi, Horan Chiaki, Thelma Aoyama, drag queen Durian Lollobrigida and Yoshimi Tokui.

Starting July 9, new episodes will be released every Tuesday, with a total of 10 episodes over four weeks.

“We started out wanting to highlight the young men’s friendships and personalities. Our focus wasn’t just on romance but also on spending time together and experiencing personal growth,” said Dai Ota, executive producer of live action originals at Netflix Japan.

The topic is a challenging one in a country that remains largely socially conservative,...

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The staff of Science Saru’s coming-of-age anime film titled The Colors Within, also known as Kimi no Iro, has unveiled the cast for the film. Find out more about the voices behind this much-awaited anime movie.

What Is The Colors Within About?

The Colors Within revolves around Totsuko, a high school student who can perceive others' emotional colors.

She finds herself drawn to Kimi, a classmate who exudes the most beautiful color she has ever seen.

Despite Totsuko lacking musical talents, she joins forces with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music lover they encounter in a secluded bookstore.

Their journey unfolds as they rehearse in an ancient church on a distant island, where the magic of music forges bonds of friendship and kindles deeper emotions.

Amid this harmonious setting, the trio sets...

While multiple Korean TV series have connected with global audiences, Japan’s production committees, terrestrial broadcasters and talent agencies have kept their TV industry tightly focused on a local market.

Anime and variety have long remained the Japanese TV industry’s best-known exports, while the premium end of the spectrum has largely escaped Japanese producers. That is despite multinational shows like Hulu’s “Shogun,” HBO’s “Tokyo Vice” and Netflix’s “House of Ninjas” underscoring the potentially substantial overseas interest in Japan-set live-action drama.

“House of the Owl,” set to begin airing on Disney+ and Hulu from next week, is both an outlier and a potential mold breaker.

A crime thriller about a behind-the-scenes political fixer and his chafing rivalry with his son, “House of the Owl” was conceived as a five-season ride along the lines of “House of Cards” or “Succession.” But overcoming the obstacles on the way to...

Ripley Review: Andrew Scott Finds The Role Of His Career In This Netflix Miniseries (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Ripley Review: Star Rating:

Cast: Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn, Dakota Fanning, Maurizio Lombardi

Creator: Steve Zaillian

Director: Steve Zaillian

Streaming On: Netflix

Language: English (with subtitles)

Runtime: 8 episodes, around 50 minutes each.

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Ripley is the new adaptation of the famous novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, written by Patricia Highsmith and published in 1955. The book has received several adaptations throughout the decades and is still one of the best crime mysteries in history, so creators seem to return to it, consistently delivering powerful storytelling and unique characters to study. In the story, we follow Tom Ripley, a conman from New York, who sees the opportunity to travel to Europe on a strange job,...

Ninjas have never been out of vogue but between last year’s Turtles animated feature “Mutant Mayhem” and the recently-released Netflix series “House of Ninjas,” it’s fair to say they’re having a moment.

Not that your average “Ninjago” fan (average age 6-8) would care about whether or not ninjas are in vogue. Since launching simultaneously as a show and product 13 years ago, the Lego-originated IP has spawned 16 seasons, 235 episodes, a 2017 feature film starring Jackie Chan, theme park attractions and, of course, plenty of toys.

In 2023 “Ninjago” was semi-rebooted under a fresh title “Ninjago: Dragons Rising,” which introduced new characters and story arcs. In part the change came about because the “Ninjago” universe was so vast there was no easy access point for a new generation of kids. “There’s so much material, it’s our longest running show,” says Asa Tait, head of production at Lego’s...

Exclusive: House of Ninjas creator Dave Boyle and the star and co-ep of the Netflix series, Kento Kaku, are opening the doors to their new production company, Signal181.

The international nature of the venture is reflected in the name, which combines the country codes of Japan (+81) and the United States (+1). Signal181’s mission is to develop and co-produce projects with global partners on both sides of the Pacific including original movies and series for streaming and broadcast as well as theatrical titles. Signal181’s first projects will be Japanese-language originals. Their flagship office will be based in Tokyo, Japan with plans for expansion in the future.

Kaku tells Deadline, “At the time, I am thrilled to announce the formation of production company SIGNAL181 along with Dave Boyle. I look forward to bringing never-before-seen original stories to the world, made with boundless creative freedom, along with my comrade-in-arms Dave, who I...

In these culturally sensitive times, having an American director and showrunner on a quintessentially Japanese series is sure to raise the issue of cultural appropriation. But the Dave Boyle-directed “House of Ninjas,” which Netflix launched in February, stands out not only as a hit, but as a seemingly happy blend of East and West.

An original story about the last living ninja family in modern times, the show ranked as the streamer’s top non-English show in 16 countries and regions, as well as reached the Top 10 list in 92 countries.

In an interview with Variety, Boyle said that surprising career left-turns brought him to the series and helped him keep the show authentically Japanese.

At what stage did you join the project?

It all started with Kento Kaku, the star of the show, and his two comrades, Murao Yoshiaki and Imai Takafumi who started working on a ninja revival show.

The following contains spoilers for House of Ninjas Season 1, now streaming on Netflix.

With Netflix continuing to diversify its library, the streaming service is putting out a lot more Asian movies and TV shows. This includes the blood-soaked series, House of Ninjas, which delves deep into the Tawara clan.

The shinobi family has to come out of retirement after their old enemies, the Fuma clan, resurfaced. This leads to an intense ninja war in the heart of Japan that involves a lot of politics and shady government operatives, too. In the process, House of Ninjas Season 1 has a couple of memorable brawls with some of the best action choreography in recent history.

The Shinobi Ambush on the Tawara House Is Terrifying

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7

Episode Title

The Trade

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Dave Boyle

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Masahiro Yamaura, Kôta Ôura, Dave Boyle

House of Ninjas has the Fuma clan attacking the Tawara household to find...

The live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender had a big premiere week.

The remake of the beloved Nickelodeon animated series opened at No. 1 overall on Nielsen’s streaming charts for Feb. 19-25. Avatar had 2.56 billion minutes of viewing in the United States over its first four days (it premiered Feb. 22), the second biggest week for any streaming title in 2024 so far (behind the 3.04 billion for Fool Me Once in early January).

Love Is Blind also had a big week for Netflix. The dating show more than doubled its total viewing time from the previous week, growing to 2.41 billion minutes as Netflix released the second batch of episodes from season six.

HBO’s True Detective had its best showing of the year to date the week after its fourth season finale, growing by 15 percent to 889 million minutes of viewing on Max (that tally doesn’t include any linear viewing on HBO’s...

Netflix debuted the sixth season of Love Is Blind on Valentine’s Day, and the show captured a lot of viewers’ hearts — or at least their eyes.

The dating show easily led Nielsen’s original streaming series rankings for Feb. 12-18, drawing 907 million minutes of viewing time in the United States. It also finished third overall, behind library shows Bluey (1.17 billion minutes on Disney+) and Young Sheldon (1 billion on Netflix and Max). Those two swapped spots from the previous week.

Netflix’s romance One Day had 460 million minutes of watch time, a healthy 55 percent improvement over its opening. Apple TV+’s World War II drama Masters of the Air hit the rankings for the first time with 243 million minutes, with three fourths of that total coming from the episode that premiered Feb. 16.

Oppenheimer also had its streaming premiere on Peacock that week, leading the movies top 10 with 612 million minutes of watch time.

Hong Kong Filmart, Asia’s largest and longest-running content market, made a much-cheered return to physical form last year following a long, three-year absence throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2024, the emphasis will again be on regaining momentum, with organizer the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (Hktdc) expecting some 750 exhibitors from more than 25 countries, up about 7 percent from last year — but still down from the 888 exhibitors from 35 territories that attended in 2019. Buyers and sellers will also be hoping to ride the tailwind of Berlin’s European Film Market, which saw record attendance and a resurgence of indie dealmaking just three weeks ago.

Asia’s top sales agents typically hold back key titles from Berlin, or wait to close deals on their home turf at Filmart. Strong contingents from North America and Europe are making the trip to Hong Kong this year to buy and sell into and out of the region.

Gripping action-thriller series House of Ninjas on Netflix reveals twists and turns that leave viewers clamoring for a second season. The Tawara family's epic clash with their rivals, the Fuma clan, culminates in a dramatic showdown with unexpected betrayals and alliances. Season finale of House of Ninjas delivers intense ninja battles, shocking revelations, and sets the stage for future conflict among the Tawara clan.

Created by Dave Boyle, House of Ninjas kicked off its inaugural season on Netflix on February 15, 2024. The acclaimed action-thriller series focuses on The Tawara family, the last-known ninja clan in modern-day Japan. When the Tawara family's eldest son suffers a tragedy during a kidnapping mission, they go into hiding for six years until a new crisis forces them back into action. Equal parts riveting martial arts series and affecting family drama, House of Ninjas reaches a dramatic climax in the twisty series finale.

Although it's easy...

The following contains spoilers for House of Ninjas Season 1, now streaming on Netflix.

Netflix's House of Ninjas initially appears to have a very simple plot. The Tawara shinobi clan must come out of retirement to stop the Gentenkai, an evil ninja cult hellbent on taking over Japan.

Unfortunately, the Tawaras' long-lost son, Gaku, has defected to the enemy, assisting their leader, the Fuma Kotaro, in the domination plan. However, House of Ninjas proceeds to incorporate an assortment of characters into its narrative that creates a series of winding, intersecting arcs. This leads to some plot holes and unanswered questions arising by the time Season 1 ends.

Why Didn't the Police Interrogate Nagi at School?

The police have no idea who the Tawaras are. But they find clues of a shinobi stealing and returning relics from museums. They track down Nagi, the high-schooler in the family, eager to press her about her nighttime hobbies.

Adult Swim’s new action-revenge anime Ninja Kamui has already garnered a blooming fan following, getting identified as one of the best anime of 2024. I think even I am already hooked on this series, as it airs every week. Audiences who enjoy gore in anime might even love this anime. I suppose that with Netflix’s House of Ninjas, which came out quite recently, and then Ninja Kamui, there has been an increase in demand for the shinobi genre. Personally, I have been a fan since I watched Naruto in 7th grade, and watching Ninja Kamui is quite a treat for people who love this fandom.

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The Story So Far:

Joe Logan, a Caucasian man, had been living an idle life on a farm in America with his wife, Sara, and their son, Kyle. The recent murders have not only rocked the United States but also the Logans,...

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The following contains spoilers for House of Ninjas Season 1, now streaming on Netflix.

When it comes to the ninja genre, most fans look towards anime and manga as the mediums that tell the best stories. However, Netflix is reminding audiences that live-action can do the trick as well. This comes via Season 1 of House of Ninjas, which details the turmoil within the Tawara family.

In House of Ninjas' eight episodes, fans learn how the Tawaras suffered after losing their eldest son, Gaku. It plunged them into retirement, only for the shinobi clan to return to stop the evil Gentenkai cult and its leader, the Fuma Kotaro. While they bring the villain down,...

House of Ninjas climbs Netflix charts in the United States and Japan, captivating audiences with a mix of action, family drama, and comedy. Stellar reviews and a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score highlight the show's appeal worldwide, making it a bingeworthy hit. The show sheds light on Japanese culture and modern-day ninjas, attracting international viewers with its unique concept.

Netflix's new Japanese crime drama House of Ninjas is receiving attention in America, as it graces the country's top chart for TV shows. The show follows the Tawara family, who were once a clan of ninjas. However, after one mission ended in a tragic loss, the family retired from the ninja world and decided to try to live as average citizens. Years later, when a threat surfaces, the family must reconnect and pick up their ninja ways again. The show has proven to have universal appeal as it climbs Netflix's charts in America and Japan.

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The following contains spoilers for House of Ninjas Season 1, now streaming on Netflix.

House of Ninjas creates a very thought-provoking story that transcends the initial hook of a family filled with shinobi, moving towards what has been seen in shows like Naruto. It has a deep sociopolitical element to it, focusing on what makes the Tawaras click, if they have chosen the right destinies as government agents, and if they are missing the key ingredient at home after retiring: love.

A lot of it is kickstarted in the first episode when Soichi and Yoko take their family on a mission on an ocean tanker to rescue a politician named Mukai. Unfortunately, disaster strikes that results in one of their own being killed. This predicates the trauma and...

Dune Movie Trivia: Hans Zimmer & Denis Villeneuve(Photo Credit –Instagram/Facebook)

Dune: Part Two is one of the biggest releases of this year. The good thing is fans of the franchise won’t have to wait longer to watch the movie in theatres. We are just a few days away from the release. The Denis Villeneuve directorial is a sequel to the 2012 film, based on Frank Herbert’s novel of the same name. The lead cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem.

What made the 2021 Dune such a spectacular movie is its storytelling, visuals, performances, direction, cinematography and music. The movie excelled in every department, but the music stayed with the audience. Hans Zimmer composed the music for the film, which struck a chord with everyone who watched the movie. Zimmer even won accolades for his incredible work.

House of Ninjas Review (Photo Credit – Netflix/YouTube)

House of Ninjas Review: Star Rating:

Cast: Kento Kaku, Yosuke Eguchi, Tae Kimura, Kengo Kora, Aju Makita, Nobuko Miyamoto, Riho Yoshioka, and Takayuki Yamada.

Creator: Dave Boyle

Director: Dave Boyle

Streaming On: Netflix

Language: Japanese (with subtitles)

Runtime: 8 episodes, around 1 hour each.

House of Ninjas Review (Photo Credit – Netflix/YouTube) House of Ninjas Review: What’s It About

House of Ninjas is a new Netflix series developed by Dave Boyle and follows the adventures of the Tawara family, who from the outside look like a fairly normal family, with a working father, a housewife mother, cute kids, and a charming grandmother. However, in reality, the family belongs to a secret clan of Ninjas, also known as Shinobi, and they must go back into action once the threat of another murderous clan returns to make the lives of everyone living in Tokyo hell.

Long ago in feudal Japan, ninjas (or shinobi) were masterful mercenaries hired by warlords to lead dangerous espionage missions to catch the baddies. But now it’s 2024, and ninjas… don’t really exist — except in House of Ninjas, the new spy thriller from writer-director Dave Boyle (Man from Reno) starring Kento Kaku, Yosuke Eguchi, and Tae Kimura. The series imagines a world in which ninja clans are alive and well — except they’re (mostly) retired. So when an evil clan threatens Japan, a family of former ninjas covertly comes out of retirement to foil the plot… and kick ass and take names.

When will House of Ninjas be released?

Stream it now.

Where can I find the trailer for House of Ninjas?

Check it out at the top of this page.

Who’s in the cast of House of Ninjas? What happens in House of Ninjas?

Everyone in the Tawara...

House of Ninjas, Netflix series revolving around the life of a modern-day Shinobi family, draws heavily from the factual history of the Shinobi and feudal Japan. The first season, which debuted earlier this week, introduced viewers to a plethora of characters and conspiracies rooted in Japanese history, yet it left many questions unanswered. One enigmatic figure central to the unfolding narrative is Toko Mukai. Despite her limited screen time, her significance in the events is palpable, whether hinted at subtly in the background or through her abduction incident from six years prior that led to the presumed death of Gaku Tawara. In this article, we will discuss the speculations hinted at by the Netflix series.

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Who Is Toko Mukai?

Toko Mukai is a political figure introduced at the beginning of the series as a candidate for the Tokyo Governor election who gets kidnapped by the Fuma Clan. After...

House of Ninjas, an action-thriller centered around a modern-day shinobi family, supposedly the last of their kind, offers a refreshing take on Sengoku Japan’s enigmatic group of warriors. Despite its myriad twists and turns, the show captivates audiences with its no-nonsense portrayal of the shinobi lifestyle. Set against the backdrop of the information age, it skillfully explores the challenges they face in maintaining secrecy while also yearning for normalcy in their lives. In an era where their traditional roles of assassination and espionage are at odds with modern morality, the family wrestles with moral dilemmas. Among them, Haru Tawara emerges as a compelling character, torn between his desire for a normal existence and the constraints imposed upon him by his lineage and the political authorities. His struggle resonates deeply, serving as a reflection of the clash between tradition and personal freedom.

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What Is Haru Tawara’s Story?...

A Netflix Japanese thriller, House of Ninjas is a gripping story revolving around the last of the Shinobi families, the Tawaras. The Tawara patriarch, Souichi Tawara, decided to leave their original identity as ninjas behind and lead a normal life, but the reemergence of their rival clan, the Fumas, became a reason for the Tawaras to change their decision. To protect their country from an evil entity like the Fuma leader, Yosuke, the Tawaras took up their responsibility as Shinobis and fought against their enemies. Let’s talk about this cast of interesting characters in the series and learn about their journey.

Souichi

Played by Yosuke Eguchi, Souichi Tawara is the family patriarch of the Tawaras. Souichi and his family had suffered a tragic loss six years ago when, in a fight against the Fumas, he lost his elder son, Gaku. Ever since, Souichi decided to retire from their old...

House of Ninjas is Netflix’s latest series delving into one of feudal Japan’s most enigmatic elements: the shinobi. Set in modern-day Japan, the show offers a refreshingly realistic portrayal of these secretive mercenaries. Drawing on historical accuracy, House of Ninjas follows the story of a modern-day Shinobi family as they navigate the complexities of their ancient traditions in a modern world while concealing their identities. Each member of the Tawara family is riddled with their own conflicts in modern society. The Tawara are direct descendants of Hattori Hanzo, a famous shinobi who served under Tokugawa Ieyasu of Sengoku-era Japan.

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Who Is Gaku Tawara?

In the opening episodes of the series, Gaku Tawara, the eldest son of the Tawara family, tragically meets his end during a daring rescue mission. Six years prior to the events in the series, while attempting to rescue a candidate for Tokyo’s Governor,...

A Netflix Japanese thriller, House of Ninjas revolves around the last of the Ninjas or Shinobi clan, the Tawaras, who live an ordinary life, hiding their real identity as ninjas. But, despite trying to stay away from any trouble, they had to take up their role as Shinobis once again in order to fight their evil rival clan the Fumas. Let’s see if the Tawaras would be able to protect the nation from the Fumas and emerge victorious in the fight against them.

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Plot Synopsis: What Happens In The Series?

The Fumas, the rival clan of the Tawaras had orchestrated an attack on a Governor Candidate, Mukai Toko six years ago. In order to protect Mukai from the attack, the Tawaras got into a fierce fight with the Fumas, but tragically, one of the Fuma members, killed the eldest son of the Tawara family, Gaku. Gaku fell off the ship,...

“Only ignorant fools say ‘ninja.’” So claims Taki, the mysterious matron of the Tawara family, as she sternly corrects her grandson in the old ways. Played by veteran actress Nobuko Miyamoto, there’s much more to Grandma Taki than meets the eye. Such is the way of the world in Netflix’s new series, House of Ninjas. The proper term is “shinobi.” It’s what was used historically.

House of Ninjas is a new action dramedy that follows a modern-day shinobi family who has forsaken the lethal trade of their ancestors for a “normal” life. And like in every dramedy, the Tawaras are comically and tragically dysfunctional. The family patriarch, Soichi (Yosuke Eguchi) struggles to maintain a low-key profile whilst his wife Yoko (Tae Kimura) and daughter Nagi (Aju Makita) succumb to their old devious habits, stealing stuff just for the rush. Their thievery goes from grocery store shoplifting to museum art object theft.

Tales of ninjas and their undaunted fighting skills and mysterious nature have been captured in epic proportions on screen. But Netflix’s House of Ninjas aims to bring these formidable fighters out of myth and into the modern world, posing the question: What if ninjas still operated among us, secretly saving the world from crisis as unseen heroes? The upcoming drama thriller series explores the story of one such family who abandoned their past and faded into the shadows, and now living a seemingly “normal” life. The dysfunctional Tawara family is the last surviving clan of ninjas, who left their past lives and roots behind. But when the nation is faced with a major threat, the Tawaras must return to their original purpose and take on discreet missions to thwart the danger.

Can't wait for Blue Eye Samurai Season 2? Well, Netflix may have something to scratch that itch with an all-new Japanese action series, House of Ninjas. Created, written, and directed by Dave Boyle, this intriguing new series features a seemingly ordinary family that could be compared to The Incredibles. The main difference is that instead of this being a family of superheroes, the Tawara family have all been trained in the art of ninjutsu, giving them the essential tools of any skilled would-be assassin.

Netflix has revealed that its Japanese slate for the year ahead includes three films and a seven new and returning series.

The features include Drawing Closer by Takahiro Miki, a director well-known for romantic dramas such as Love Me, Love Me Not and Your Eyes Tell. It follows a young man with a terminal illness who falls for a woman who is also living on borrowed time. The cast is led by Ren Nagase and Natsuki Deguchi.

It is based on a best-selling novel by Ao Morita and is scripted by Tomoko Yoshida, whose collaborations with Miki go back to...

Reality TV series “Love Village” will add a second season and comedy talk show “Last One Standing” will add a third as part of Netflix’s 2024 live action offering. The slate, revealed on Thursday, is long on romance, comedy and fantasy.

Earlier this month, consultancy and research firm Media Partners Asia said that Netflix is the second most watched SVOD platform in Japan (behind Prime Video) and the third most-watched premium streamer (behind Tver and Prime Video). While re-runs boost other platforms “original dramas and variety have had clear acquisition impact for Netflix,” Media Partners Asia said in its latest report, and cited “Love Village” and “First Love” as leading examples.

“Last One Standing,” in which comedians must narrate stories that are both personal and funny or face elimination, hails from United Productions and comedy talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo. A third season will be available in 2024, but is currently undated.

Netflix's House of Ninjas follows the trend of family-focused martial arts shows like Cobra Kai and The Brothers Sun, emphasizing the drama and relationships alongside the action. House of Ninjas explores the intersection between family bonds and professional obligations within the ninja world, promising complex fight choreography and fast-paced action scenes. Netflix has become the go-to platform for martial arts TV because of its focus on family-driven dramas, while other networks like Paramount+ and Max prioritize action elements over family drama.

Netflix's upcoming martial arts drama, House of Ninjas, looks to continue a positive genre trend that other critical successes in the genre like Cobra Kai and The Brothers Sun have established. While many movies reinvented the martial arts genre, TV is enjoying a successful run of high-quality martial arts shows that are doing the same thing, which speaks to the genre's versatility. Among many things, the martial arts...

"For the sake of your family, it's time to go back to being a ninja." A whole house of ninjas?! Now just one or two or three, but an entire house of them in one series. Awesome. Netflix has revealed the main official trailer for House of Ninjas, an upcoming action thriller series arriving for streaming on Netflix next week. If this is your jam, it's out to watch very soon! Not too long of a wait. Ninjas have fascinated the world with their mysterious and fearsome physical abilities... but what if they were still hiding in modern Japan? Watch an all-original story about the last ninja family — one that abandoned its identity following a past mission — facing a crisis that shakes the nation. This Japanese production from Toho & Netflix stars Kento Kaku as Haru, Yôsuke Eguchi as Souichi, Tae Kimura as Yoko, with Kengo Kôra as Gaku, Aju Makita,...

Bridgerton Season 3 May Not Witness Phoebe Dynevor, Rege Jean-Page & These 3 Actors! (Picture Credit: IMDb)

There’s a lot of buzz around Bridgerton Season 3, which is set to hit Netflix in two parts in May and June, respectively. The upcoming series will revolve around Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan). But many of your favorite characters, including Phoebe Dynevor, are not returning for the third part of the historical fiction romance. Scroll below for all the details!

Bridgerton is based on the book series by Julia Quinn. It is set in London’s social season in the early 1800s when suitors were launched in the society. The first season explored Daphne and Simon’s crackling chemistry (played by Phoebe Dynevor and Rege Jean-Page). The second revolved around Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), and the upcoming season will determine whether friends Colin and Penelope will finally explore a romantic relationship.

Fans will be...

“House of Ninjas" is a new live-action, martial arts action TV series streaming February 15, 2024 on Netflix:

‘..after retiring from their formidable ‘ninja’ lives, a dysfunctional family must return to shadowy missions to counteract a string of looming threats.

‘Ninjas have fascinated the world with their mysterious and fearsome physical abilities... but what if they were still hiding in modern Japan? Watch an all-original story about the last ninja family - one that abandoned its identity in the wake of a past mission - facing a crisis that shakes the nation…”

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Pro-tip: as our current leap year turns the page into February, it’s a good idea to stock up on artificial tears at the Cvs. Why? Because this is an exceptionally intense month for movie-watching. In addition to your 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards screeners, there’s also an exciting collection of Don’t-Miss Indies hitting theaters and streamers, from combat-heavy martial arts action sagas to gentle culinary dramas. So put on some more tea, snuggle up with your kitty, puppy, snake or waifu body pillow of choice, and get to watchin’!

True Detective: Night Country

When You Can Watch: Now

Where You Can Watch: HBO, Max

Director: Issa López

Cast: Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw

Why We’re Excited: The fourth season of HBO’s anthology crime drama is the first one for which creator Nic Pizzolatto does not serve as the showrunner or writer; those responsibilities now fall to Mexican filmmaker Issa López,...

3 Theories about Hela holding Thor’s Mjolnir in Thor: Ragnarok ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Thor: Ragnarok is one of the best Thor movies and one of the most entertaining and engaging MCU movies. The Taika Waititi directorial, released in 2017, stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor – The God of Thunder, Tom Hiddleston as Loki – The God of Mischief, Cate Blanchett as Hela, and Anthony Hopkins as Odin. Cate gave us one of the most fierce and ruthless villains in the MCU franchise! From her solid performances to how her character returns to seek revenge, everything about the actress’ presence in the film makes it worth watching.

There are many reasons why Ragnarok receives appreciation and love from Marvel fans. The music, the cinematography, the character developments, and the villain, everything is incredible. A lot of showdown and fight sequences are heavily praised. But one scene that will leave you jaw-dropped every time you...

Everything you need to know about Netflix’s House of Ninjas. ( Photo Credit – Netflix / YouTube )

Netflix dropped some exciting teasers and trailers of some of the upcoming titles that will be releasing on the streaming platform in 2024. From Bridgerton Season 3 to Squid Game Season 2 sneak peeks and trailers, there’s something for all kinds of viewers. One new show that has got everyone excited is House of Ninjas. The Japanese action series includes some incredible talent from all over the world.

Whether it is Korean Dramas or anime, Netflix has been sitting on the throne for providing the best stories for the past few years. The streaming giant has been tapping into Japanese content for quite some time. Whether it’s an action series or romantic dramas, they are not limiting themselves to a particular genre. Hence, it’s a big deal that they’re now treating their audience with a live-action Ninja series.

A big-budget live-action adaptation of a cult Nickelodeon animated fantasy series, the return of a sports docuseries that transformed the global appeal of Formula 1, a new animated feature written by the incomparable Charlie Kaufman, and another season of a reality dating show that inspires equal parts love and hate on social media are among the standout projects hitting Netflix in February.

Netflix’s big feature release this month is the animated film Orion and the Dark, which debuts Feb. 2. Written by Charlie Kaufman, the celebrated scribe behind Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Adaptation, the film is an adaptation of Emma Yarlett’s children’s book about an anxious kid who is scared of the dark. The Hollywood Reporter‘s review described Orion and the Dark as a film that “hilariously and movingly [taps] into typical childhood anxieties” and is “infused with ample wit of both the...

From The Killer Paradox to One Day, make a note of what to watch on Netflix (series) in February 2024. ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

It’s a new month, and it’s time to check the list of What to Watch on Netflix (Series) in February 2024. There has never been a month where the streaming platform has not dropped at least one or more series that has managed to grab everyone’s attention. For February, the options range from Raël: The Last Prophet documentary series to A Killer Paradox, a Korean drama.

If you are one of those who love to binge a new show the day it releases, you should definitely save this list. We have mentioned the upcoming shows on Netflix with their release dates.

What to Watch on Netflix (Series) in February 2024 Let’s Talk About Chu – February 2

It’s a Taiwanese rom-com series starring Chan Tzu-hsuan, Wu Chien-ho and Miao Ke-li.