TOKYO (ANN/THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN) – At the 96th Academy Awards, Japan’s cinematic prowess took centre stage as two Japanese films clinched triumphs. While Japan has long been celebrated for its excellence in animated films, these victories showcased the nation’s ability to compete in Hollywood’s stronghold of visual effects. This dual achievement not only highlights Japan’s […]
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Having dominated the box office to become Japan’s highest-grossing film ever, a movie adaptation of the smash-hit anime series “Demon Slayer” is finally heading to theaters in the U.S. later this month. There is a catch, however: The movie has been rated R (Restricted) by the Motion Picture Association (MPA), meaning that anyone under age 17 must be accompanied by an adult guardian to be able to watch it in American theaters.
The news of the R rating in the U.S., due to its “violence and bloody images,” as the MPA put it, has been met with surprise in Japan, where the blockbuster has received a much milder rating and carved out a massive fan base among children of all ages.