AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTokyo Film: Milcho Manchevski’s Sister Brother Manhole Cover won the top prize at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, while Japan’s Oscar entry, Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden, is screening at a major Los Angeles festival. Godzilla: Godzilla Minus Zero, Takashi Yamazaki’s follow-up to the acclaimed Godzilla Minus One, opens this week; Yamazaki says he’d likely return for a third film. Games to Screen: Final Fantasy producer Yoshinori Kitase says Square Enix is open to future film or TV adaptations, though the company is prioritizing new games. Anime’s Global Reach: Japan’s anime industry reached a record $28.2 billion in 2025, as a new Tokyo ceremony for the Nippon Anime Awards is set for 2027. Tokyo Art: Art Week Tokyo is connecting the city’s scattered art scene with exhibitions, video programs and events across the capital. J-pop Abroad: Nebula17 has expanded its team and signed a global distribution deal with The Orchard, aiming to connect Japanese artists with international audiences.
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