COVER STORY
Tokyo Psycho
Tadanobu Asano has made a name for himself playing misfits and bad boys. Now he faces a wilder prospect: stardom


What's your favorite Tadanobu Asano flick?

Picnic
Labyrinth of Dreams
Shark Skin Man...
Gohatto
Ichi the Killer
Woman of Water
Other
Don't Have One

PHOTO ESSAY
Man on the Run
Cinematographer Chris Doyle captures images of Asano on and off the set

FILMOGRAPHY
The Many Faces of Asano
In 30 films, Tadanobu Asano has created a kaleidoscope of characters

MOVIES
First Look: The Toronto Film Festival
TIME looks at some of the best new Asian films


Asia's New Cinematic Values
Hong Kong's film festival reveled in teen ennui and aggression. But only Japan's movies got the volatile combination absolutely right
April 15, 2002

COVER STORY
Ayumi Hamasaki: Empress of Pop
TIME tags along with Japanese singing sensation Ayumi Hamasaki for an up-close view of Japan's automated idol factories
March 25, 2002


PHOTO: LESLIE KEE/JED ROOT FOR TIME
FROM THE OCT 21, 2002 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED MONDAY, OCT 14, 2002


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