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"Japanorama" is a 2002 six part television series focusing on Japanese movies, television shows, anime and culture, hosted by Jonathan Ross.

"Japanorama" was a TV series focusing on Japanese films, TV shows, anime, manga and culture, hosted by Jonathan Ross. Interviews include those with Lone Wolf and Cub comic writer Kazuo Koike, director Takeshi Miike, and many more. Jonathan Ross visits the set of the current Ultraman TV series, allows two former Godzilla actors to stomp model buildings, and speaks with Japan's top animators. Clips include those from Ringu, Spirited Away, Audition, Godzilla pics, some of Akira Kurosawa's films, Babycart movies and many more. Manga artist Junko Mizuno, who is interviewed, provides cartoon characters that are used throughout the series.—Kendo

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  • Documentary
Release date Jun 8, 2002
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Production companies British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Hot Sauce

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