Pure Japanese (English Wikipedia)

An An Editorial Department (February 8, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカ、蒔田彩珠には「すごくいいタイミングで演じてもらえた」" [Dean Fujioka says, "Aju Makita played the role at a very nice time"]. An An News (in Japanese). Magazine House. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.

asianmoviepulse.com

Kotzathanasis, Panos (August 4, 2022). "Interview with Dean Fujioka: We Should Make More Action Movies in Japan". Asian Movie Pulse. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
Linnarz, Rouven (April 29, 2022). "The 22nd Edition of Nippon Connection announces its full line-up!". Asian Movie Pulse. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
Anelli, Don (June 6, 2022). "Film Review: Pure Japanese (2022) by Daishi Matsunaga". Asian Movie Pulse. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.

bandwagon.asia

Bodegon-Hikino, Kara (August 5, 2022). "Dean Fujioka shares stories working on PURE JAPANESE, music recommendations, and more". Bandwagon. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2022.

cinema.ne.jp

Cinemas Editorial Department (October 29, 2021). "ディーン・フジオカ×蒔田彩珠『Pure Japanese』異様な雰囲気漂う場面写真一挙解禁！" [Dean Fujioka and Aju Makita in Pure Japanese: Unveiling a collection of eerie scene photos at a stroke!]. Cinemas Plus (in Japanese). Fountain, Geek Pictures. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.

cinematoday.jp

"Pure Japanese (2021)". Cinema Today (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
"Pure Japanese (2021) Short Review of the Film". Cinema Today (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2022.

eiga-log.com

tokushu.eiga-log.com

"ディーン・フジオカさん＆蒔田彩珠さんが挑むジャパニーズ・レオン！" [Dean Fujioka and Aju Makita take on Japanese Léon!]. Eiga Log Plus (in Japanese). Sobal. January 27, 2022. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2022.

eiga.com

"ディーン・フジオカの目に狂気が宿る！「Pure Japanese」本予告＆本ビジュアル完成" [Madness in Dean Fujioka's eyes! Pure Japanese main trailer and main teaser visual revealed]. Eiga.com (in Japanese). October 7, 2021. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
"ディーン・フジオカ企画・プロデュース・主演「Pure Japanese」完成！ヒロインは蒔田彩珠＆監督は松永大司" [Dean Fujioka has created, produced and starred in Pure Japanese, which is now completed! The heroine is Aju Makita, and the director is Daishi Matsunaga]. Eiga.com (in Japanese). July 30, 2021. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.

eirin.jp

"Pure Japanese". Eirin (in Japanese). March 26, 2021. Archived from the original on March 7, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.

encount.press

Hiratsuji, Tetsuya (January 13, 2022). "「日本人とは何か」ディーン・フジオカ、異色の忍者アクションで出した答え" ["What is a Japanese person?" Dean Fujioka's response through his unique ninja action]. Encount (in Japanese). Creative2. p. 2. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2022.

fujitv-view.jp

Fujiteleview!! Editorial Department (January 28, 2022). "「日本人としてのアイデンティティを見直す」映画「Pure Japanese」ディーン・フジオカ×蒔田彩珠インタビュー" ["I reviewed my identity as a Japanese" – Interview with Dean Fujioka and Aju Makita on the film Pure Japanese]. Fujiteleview!! (in Japanese). Fuji Television Network. p. 1. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2022.

goetheweb.jp

Inoue, Ken (July 10, 2021). "神々しい進化を続ける、ディーン・フジオカの筋トレ理論" [The strength training theory of Dean Fujioka, who continues a divine evolution]. Goethe (in Japanese). Gentosha. Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.

japantimes.co.jp

Hadfield, James (January 27, 2022). "Pure Japanese: Dean Fujioka's passion project is a fascinating muddle". The Japan Times. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.

joshi-spa.jp

Kagaya, Ken (February 2, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカ、初プロデュース映画の切腹シーンは「ベンチプレス3桁上げてる感覚」" [Dean Fujioka says the seppuku scene in his first produced film "gave him the sensation of lifting triple-digit weights on a bench press"]. Joshi Spa! (in Japanese). Fusosha Publishing. p. 3. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2022.

jrocknews.com

edoh+ (July 19, 2022). "Dean Fujioka stars in Amazon film Pure Japanese". Jrock News. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.

jvta.net

"【JVTAが英語字幕を制作した作品も上映！】世界最大級の日本映画祭「Nippon Connection」、見どころを紹介！" [Films with English subtitles produced by JVTA will also be screened! Introducing the highlights of Nippon Connection, the world's largest Japanese film festival!]. Japan Visualmedia Translation Academy (in Japanese). May 20, 2022. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.

mora.jp

"Pure Japanese: Original Soundtrack". Mora (in Japanese). Sony Music Solutions. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.

moviecollection.jp

Tominaga, Yuki (January 21, 2022). "『Pure Japanese』ディーン・フジオカ×松永大司監督インタビュー" [Pure Japanese: Interview with Dean Fujioka and director Daishi Matsunaga]. Movie Collection (in Japanese). Kitsch. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.

mport.info

tokyo.mport.info

"Film Information: Pure Japanese". Tokyo Extra Notes (in Japanese). Mediaport. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2022.

natalie.mu

Eiga Natalie Editorial Department (August 19, 2021). "全員殺しちゃって！ディーン・フジオカが孤独な少女救う、主演作のビジュアル公開" [Kill them all! The unveiling of the teaser visual for Dean Fujioka's starring film where he saves a lonely girl]. Eiga Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.

oricon.co.jp

Okumura, Momoe (January 20, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカ、海外から日本へ拠点移した理由震災やコロナ禍で気づいた故郷・福島への想い「世界は自分の中にある」" [Why Dean Fujioka moved his base from overseas to Japan. His feelings for his hometown, Fukushima, which he realized after the Great East Japan Earthquake and during the coronavirus pandemic: "The world is inside of me"]. Oricon News (in Japanese). p. 2. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.

ponycanyon.co.jp

"Pure Japanese: Original Soundtrack – Music Detail". Pony Canyon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.

realsound.jp

Anais (February 8, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカ、初プロデュースで実感した日本映画の現在地挑戦の数々を振り返る" [Dean Fujioka, in his first production, realized the current state of Japanese cinema. He reflects on the various challenges]. Real Sound (in Japanese). Blueprint. p. 1. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
Anais (February 8, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカ、初プロデュースで実感した日本映画の現在地挑戦の数々を振り返る" [Dean Fujioka, in his first production, realized the current state of Japanese cinema. He reflects on the various challenges]. Real Sound (in Japanese). Blueprint. p. 2. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023.

rooftop1976.com

"松永大司(監督)- 『Pure Japanese』あれはどういう事なんだろうという議論に発展してくれるといいなと思います" [Daishi Matsunaga (Director) – Pure Japanese: I hope it will develop into discussions about what that all meant]. Rooftop (in Japanese). January 25, 2022. p. 2. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
"松永大司(監督)- 『Pure Japanese』あれはどういう事なんだろうという議論に発展してくれるといいなと思います" [Daishi Matsunaga (Director) – Pure Japanese: I hope it will develop into discussions about what that all meant]. Rooftop (in Japanese). January 25, 2022. p. 1. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

taishu.jp

Shukan Taishu Editorial Department (February 10, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカ「僕は自分に満足できない」「キャリアは増えても反比例するように内面はどんどんシンプルになる」" [Dean Fujioka: "I'm never satisfied with myself." "As my career grows, my inner life becomes simpler and simpler in inverse proportion"]. Nikkan Taishu (in Japanese). Futabasha Publishers. p. 1. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.

thefirsttimes.jp

"ディーン・フジオカ企画＆プロデュース/主演映画『Pure Japanese』Blu-ray＆DVD化決定" [Dean Fujioka's film Pure Japanese, which he both created and produced and in which he starred, is set to be released on Blu-ray and DVD]. The First Times (in Japanese). Sony Music Marketing United, Sony Music Solutions, The First Take. September 12, 2022. Archived from the original on December 12, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2022.

thetv.jp

Web The Television Editorial Department (January 12, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカは「日本のトム・クルーズになったらいいんじゃないか」初の企画＆プロデュース＆主演作で監督・共演者から絶賛され笑顔" [Dean Fujioka "could become Japan's Tom Cruise". He smiles after receiving rave reviews from the director and co-stars for his starring film, which he created and produced for the first time]. Web The Television (in Japanese). Kadokawa. p. 3. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.

web.archive.org

"ディーン・フジオカの目に狂気が宿る！「Pure Japanese」本予告＆本ビジュアル完成" [Madness in Dean Fujioka's eyes! Pure Japanese main trailer and main teaser visual revealed]. Eiga.com (in Japanese). October 7, 2021. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
Hadfield, James (January 27, 2022). "Pure Japanese: Dean Fujioka's passion project is a fascinating muddle". The Japan Times. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
"Pure Japanese (2021)". Cinema Today (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
"ディーン・フジオカ企画・プロデュース・主演「Pure Japanese」完成！ヒロインは蒔田彩珠＆監督は松永大司" [Dean Fujioka has created, produced and starred in Pure Japanese, which is now completed! The heroine is Aju Makita, and the director is Daishi Matsunaga]. Eiga.com (in Japanese). July 30, 2021. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
Cinemas Editorial Department (October 29, 2021). "ディーン・フジオカ×蒔田彩珠『Pure Japanese』異様な雰囲気漂う場面写真一挙解禁！" [Dean Fujioka and Aju Makita in Pure Japanese: Unveiling a collection of eerie scene photos at a stroke!]. Cinemas Plus (in Japanese). Fountain, Geek Pictures. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
Anais (February 8, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカ、初プロデュースで実感した日本映画の現在地挑戦の数々を振り返る" [Dean Fujioka, in his first production, realized the current state of Japanese cinema. He reflects on the various challenges]. Real Sound (in Japanese). Blueprint. p. 1. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
Shukan Taishu Editorial Department (February 10, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカ「僕は自分に満足できない」「キャリアは増えても反比例するように内面はどんどんシンプルになる」" [Dean Fujioka: "I'm never satisfied with myself." "As my career grows, my inner life becomes simpler and simpler in inverse proportion"]. Nikkan Taishu (in Japanese). Futabasha Publishers. p. 1. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
Kotzathanasis, Panos (August 4, 2022). "Interview with Dean Fujioka: We Should Make More Action Movies in Japan". Asian Movie Pulse. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
Hiratsuji, Tetsuya (January 13, 2022). "「日本人とは何か」ディーン・フジオカ、異色の忍者アクションで出した答え" ["What is a Japanese person?" Dean Fujioka's response through his unique ninja action]. Encount (in Japanese). Creative2. p. 2. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
"松永大司(監督)- 『Pure Japanese』あれはどういう事なんだろうという議論に発展してくれるといいなと思います" [Daishi Matsunaga (Director) – Pure Japanese: I hope it will develop into discussions about what that all meant]. Rooftop (in Japanese). January 25, 2022. p. 2. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
An An Editorial Department (February 8, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカ、蒔田彩珠には「すごくいいタイミングで演じてもらえた」" [Dean Fujioka says, "Aju Makita played the role at a very nice time"]. An An News (in Japanese). Magazine House. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
"松永大司(監督)- 『Pure Japanese』あれはどういう事なんだろうという議論に発展してくれるといいなと思います" [Daishi Matsunaga (Director) – Pure Japanese: I hope it will develop into discussions about what that all meant]. Rooftop (in Japanese). January 25, 2022. p. 1. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
Kagaya, Ken (February 2, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカ、初プロデュース映画の切腹シーンは「ベンチプレス3桁上げてる感覚」" [Dean Fujioka says the seppuku scene in his first produced film "gave him the sensation of lifting triple-digit weights on a bench press"]. Joshi Spa! (in Japanese). Fusosha Publishing. p. 3. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
Okumura, Momoe (January 20, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカ、海外から日本へ拠点移した理由震災やコロナ禍で気づいた故郷・福島への想い「世界は自分の中にある」" [Why Dean Fujioka moved his base from overseas to Japan. His feelings for his hometown, Fukushima, which he realized after the Great East Japan Earthquake and during the coronavirus pandemic: "The world is inside of me"]. Oricon News (in Japanese). p. 2. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
Fujiteleview!! Editorial Department (January 28, 2022). "「日本人としてのアイデンティティを見直す」映画「Pure Japanese」ディーン・フジオカ×蒔田彩珠インタビュー" ["I reviewed my identity as a Japanese" – Interview with Dean Fujioka and Aju Makita on the film Pure Japanese]. Fujiteleview!! (in Japanese). Fuji Television Network. p. 1. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
Web The Television Editorial Department (January 12, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカは「日本のトム・クルーズになったらいいんじゃないか」初の企画＆プロデュース＆主演作で監督・共演者から絶賛され笑顔" [Dean Fujioka "could become Japan's Tom Cruise". He smiles after receiving rave reviews from the director and co-stars for his starring film, which he created and produced for the first time]. Web The Television (in Japanese). Kadokawa. p. 3. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
"Film Information: Pure Japanese". Tokyo Extra Notes (in Japanese). Mediaport. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
"ディーン・フジオカさん＆蒔田彩珠さんが挑むジャパニーズ・レオン！" [Dean Fujioka and Aju Makita take on Japanese Léon!]. Eiga Log Plus (in Japanese). Sobal. January 27, 2022. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
Inoue, Ken (July 10, 2021). "神々しい進化を続ける、ディーン・フジオカの筋トレ理論" [The strength training theory of Dean Fujioka, who continues a divine evolution]. Goethe (in Japanese). Gentosha. Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
Bodegon-Hikino, Kara (August 5, 2022). "Dean Fujioka shares stories working on PURE JAPANESE, music recommendations, and more". Bandwagon. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
Anais (February 8, 2022). "ディーン・フジオカ、初プロデュースで実感した日本映画の現在地挑戦の数々を振り返る" [Dean Fujioka, in his first production, realized the current state of Japanese cinema. He reflects on the various challenges]. Real Sound (in Japanese). Blueprint. p. 2. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
Tominaga, Yuki (January 21, 2022). "『Pure Japanese』ディーン・フジオカ×松永大司監督インタビュー" [Pure Japanese: Interview with Dean Fujioka and director Daishi Matsunaga]. Movie Collection (in Japanese). Kitsch. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
"Pure Japanese". Eirin (in Japanese). March 26, 2021. Archived from the original on March 7, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
Eiga Natalie Editorial Department (August 19, 2021). "全員殺しちゃって！ディーン・フジオカが孤独な少女救う、主演作のビジュアル公開" [Kill them all! The unveiling of the teaser visual for Dean Fujioka's starring film where he saves a lonely girl]. Eiga Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
"【JVTAが英語字幕を制作した作品も上映！】世界最大級の日本映画祭「Nippon Connection」、見どころを紹介！" [Films with English subtitles produced by JVTA will also be screened! Introducing the highlights of Nippon Connection, the world's largest Japanese film festival!]. Japan Visualmedia Translation Academy (in Japanese). May 20, 2022. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
Linnarz, Rouven (April 29, 2022). "The 22nd Edition of Nippon Connection announces its full line-up!". Asian Movie Pulse. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
edoh+ (July 19, 2022). "Dean Fujioka stars in Amazon film Pure Japanese". Jrock News. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
"Pure Japanese: Original Soundtrack". Mora (in Japanese). Sony Music Solutions. Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
"Pure Japanese: Original Soundtrack – Music Detail". Pony Canyon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 13, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
"ディーン・フジオカ企画＆プロデュース/主演映画『Pure Japanese』Blu-ray＆DVD化決定" [Dean Fujioka's film Pure Japanese, which he both created and produced and in which he starred, is set to be released on Blu-ray and DVD]. The First Times (in Japanese). Sony Music Marketing United, Sony Music Solutions, The First Take. September 12, 2022. Archived from the original on December 12, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
"Pure Japanese Blu-ray and DVD". Amuse Soft (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
"Pure Japanese (2021) Short Review of the Film". Cinema Today (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
Anelli, Don (June 6, 2022). "Film Review: Pure Japanese (2022) by Daishi Matsunaga". Asian Movie Pulse. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2022.