{"id":51749,"date":"2026-01-05T13:55:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T17:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=51749"},"modified":"2026-03-06T08:32:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:32:52","slug":"jq-magazine-lupin-the-iiird-the-movie-the-immortal-bloodline-nierorchestra-concert-all-you-need-is-kill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2026\/01\/05\/jq-magazine-lupin-the-iiird-the-movie-the-immortal-bloodline-nierorchestra-concert-all-you-need-is-kill\/","title":{"rendered":"JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York \u2013 \u2018Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline,\u2019 NieR:Orchestra Concert, \u2018All You Need Is Kill\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>JQ\u00a0magazine<\/em><\/strong><\/a> editor<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Justin<\/em>\u00a0Tedaldi<\/em><\/strong><\/a> (CIR<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Kobe-shi<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, 2001-02). Justin<\/em><\/strong> has<\/em><\/strong> written<\/em><\/strong> about<\/em><\/strong> Japanese<\/em><\/strong> arts<\/em><\/strong> and<\/em><\/strong> entertainment<\/em><\/strong> for<\/em><\/strong> JETAA<\/em><\/strong> since 2005. For<\/em><\/strong> more<\/em><\/strong> of<\/em><\/strong> his<\/em><\/strong> articles,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0click<\/em>\u00a0here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start the new year right by heading down to your local concert venue, cinema, or arts center for some fantastic new year\u2019s fare. Whether you enjoy movies, travel, or orchestral performances, treat yourself and catch a break from the cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month\u2019s highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GKIDS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jan. 4-6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various theaters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various prices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After fending off a series of skilled assassins, gentleman thief Lupin III and his band of allies follow a strange invitation to an uncharted island. When their plane is shot down, the gang is stranded and soon hunted by the island\u2019s inhabitants, past enemies, and a monstrous immortal being known as Muom, who threatens to destroy Lupin\u2019s legacy. As a deadly toxic fog settles over them, Lupin must confront his greatest enemy in his most daring escapade yet. Legendary director Takeshi Koike (Redline<\/em>, The Animatrix<\/em>) returns to the LUPIN THE IIIRD <\/em>franchise after six years with his latest devilish spin on Monkey Punch\u2019s original manga. LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie \u2013 The Immortal Bloodline<\/em> infuses Koike\u2019s signature stylish action with the classic pulpy tones of Monkey Punch\u2019s work for an exhilarating sci-fi tour de force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kinoshita-Kabuki \u201cKanjincho\u201d \u00a9 Photo by Shinji Hosono (Presented by Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre\/Tokyo Festival 2023)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jan. 8-11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kinoshita Kabuki’s Kanjincho<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan Society<\/strong><\/a>, 333 East 47th Street<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various prices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$30-$63<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A group of refugees fleeing to safety. An uncompromising inspector whose life depends on apprehending the fugitive among the group. Can they cross the border? Recognized as a masterpiece of kabuki theater, Kanjincho<\/em> draws its tale from the 12th century, featuring deception, quick wit, and a riotous and nail-biting tit-for-tat with impossibly high stakes as its centerpiece. Kinoshita Kabuki gleefully charges across the boundary between bombastic traditional kabuki drama and contemporary theater in a hip and pop culture-drenched take on this surprisingly evergreen tale about transcending borders. Created by brilliant young dramaturg Yuichi Kinoshita with in-demand guest director Kunio Sugihara, experience the international sensation that has <\/em>cemented Kinoshita Kabuki\u2019s place in the current pantheon of sterling modern theater companies. Performed in Japanese with English supertitles.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 1986\u202fLabyrinth\u202fEnterprises. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jan. 8-11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Labyrinth <\/em>40th Anniversary<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various theaters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various prices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fathom Entertainment presents a 40th anniversary presentation with a special featurette celebrating the fans of Labyrinth<\/em>, filmed on location at the UK\u2019s recent \u201cLabyrinth Experience & Masked Ball,\u201d presented by Thames Con in association with The Jim Henson Company! Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), a teenager with an active imagination, summons the Goblins to take her baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into a fantastical world to rescue him from the Goblin King (David Bowie). Guarding his castle is the labyrinth itself, a twisted maze of deception, populated with outrageous characters and unknown dangers. To get through it in time to save Toby, Sarah befriends the Goblins, in hopes that their loyalty isn\u2019t just another illusion in a place where nothing is as it seems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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WR Music Productions\/SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, Jan. 11, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NieR:Orchestra Concert re:12024 [ the end of data ]<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carnegie Hall<\/strong><\/a>, 881 Seventh Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting at $65<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AWR Music Productions and SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD present the Japan-exclusive reimagining of NieR:Orchestra Concert 12024 [ the end of data ]. This multimedia production conducted by Eric Roth features vocalists Emi Evans and J\u2019Nique Nicole, uniting a full orchestra and choir with high-definition game projections. It includes an original scenario written by director Yoko Taro and voiced by Yui Ishikawa (2B) and Natsuki Hanae (9S), with English subtitles. Yoko Taro, composer Keiichi Okabe, and producer Yosuke Saito will all be in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 SOTSU\u2022SUNRISE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jan. 11-15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gundam Premiere Night<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various theaters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various prices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get ready for the first-ever Gundam Premiere Night<\/em>! Presented by Fathom Entertainment, this exclusive event celebrates the legendary franchise with a double-feature debut. First, experience Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans\u2013Urdr-Hunt: Path of the Little Challenger<\/em>, paired with the special 10th Anniversary short film Wedge of Interposition<\/em>. Followed by the epic Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz\u2013Special Edition, <\/em>remastered in 4K and featuring newly added animated scenes. Plus, each film will include a one-of-a-kind introduction created just for this premiere night. Don\u2019t miss your chance to be part of Gundam history! *Special Edition: Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt \u201c- Path of the Little Challenger -\u201d <\/em>and Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans 10th Anniversary Short Film \u201cWedge of Interposition\u201d<\/em> will screen only with subtitles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GKIDS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Premieres Jan. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All You Need Is Kill<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various theaters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various prices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the year 20XX, a huge and mysterious flower called \u201cDarol\u201d suddenly appears in Japan. Volunteers like Rita, a resourceful but lonely young woman who does not fit in with her peers, are dispatched to help clean up and rebuild. But one day, Darol suddenly emits a deafening signal, and its surrounding fruit bursts, revealing hordes of creatures that quickly slaughter everyone. Rita makes a valiant attempt to escape but dies in the attempt. Then? She wakes up again, only to witness the same tragedy. And again. Stuck in an inexplicable time loop, Rita struggles until she meets Keiji, a shy young man who is also experiencing the loop alongside her. Based on the worldwide best-selling light novel and manga that inspired the Tom Cruise hit Edge of Tomorrow<\/em>, All You Need Is Kill<\/em> is a thrilling and big-hearted vision of what it means to live for tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jan. 16-25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/strong>The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan. 17-25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan. 18-25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various theaters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various prices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fathom Entertainment proudly presents the theatrical return of the extended editions of Peter Jackson\u2019s Academy Award-winning The Lord of the Rings<\/em> trilogy! In the first part of J.R.R. Tolkien\u2019s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings<\/em>, a shy young hobbit named Frodo Baggins inherits a simple gold ring. He knows the ring has power, but not that he alone holds the secret to the survival\u2013or enslavement\u2013of the entire world. Now Frodo, accompanied by a wizard, an elf, a dwarf, two men and three loyal hobbit friends, must become the greatest hero the world has ever known to save the land and the people he loves. In the second part of the Tolkien trilogy, Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring\u2014but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers\u2014Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron\u2019s fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. In the conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien\u2019s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings<\/em>, as armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world\u2014and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome\u2014one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied only by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 SHUICHI YOSHIDA\/ASP \u00a9 2025 \u201cKOKUHO\u201d Film Partners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kokuho<\/em> IMAX Early Access Event<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMC 34th Street 14<\/strong><\/a> and<\/strong> AMC Lincoln Square 13<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From $26.99<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One night only! Japan\u2019s official submission for Best International Feature at the 98th  Academy Awards, this historic hit broke a 22-year-old record in late November, becoming the highest-grossing live-action film of all time in its market with over 12.3 million tickets sold to date, surpassing $111 million USD. In December, it was shortlisted for two Oscar categories \u2014 Best International Feature, in addition to Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Nagasaki, 1964. After the death of his father, the leader of a yakuza gang, 14-year-old Kikuo is taken under the wing of a famous Kabuki actor. Alongside Shunsuke, the actor\u2019s only son, Kikuo decides to dedicate himself to this traditional form of theatre. Across decades, the two young men grow and evolve together \u2013 from acting school to the grandest stages \u2013 amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals, as each pushes to become the greatest living Kabuki master. Directed by Sang-il Lee (Hula Girls). Written by Satoko Okudera (Wolf Children<\/em>) and Sh\u00fbichi Yoshida (original novel). Starring Ryo Yoshizawa (Kingdom<\/em>), Ryusei Yokohama (Your Eyes Tell<\/em>) and Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more <\/em>JQ articles, click <\/em><\/strong>here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By JQ\u00a0magazine editor\u00a0Justin\u00a0Tedaldi (CIR\u00a0Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles,\u00a0click\u00a0here.\u00a0 Start the new year right by heading down to your local concert venue, cinema, or arts center for some fantastic new year\u2019s fare. Whether you enjoy movies, travel, or orchestral performances, treat yourself […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pkZ7m-dsF","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51749","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51749"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51749\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51898,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51749\/revisions\/51898"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}