About

Exploring the depths of cinema through sound and image

About Sound & Image

Sound & Image is a film criticism site for those who want not only to “watch” but also to “listen” and “read” cinema. Rather than rating films with scores, the goal is to enrich the experience by carefully unpacking the visual language, sound design, and narrative structure of each work.

Engaging sincerely with the work itself, regardless of commercial success or hype — that is the critical stance here.

About the Writer

Koichi Shima

Koichi Shima

Born in Fukushima, based in Tokyo. Graduated from International Christian University; completed a graduate program at Waseda University. Working as a freelance writer since 2017, covering film, anime, and music with reviews, columns, interviews, and radio appearances. Also active as a DJ and event organizer, spinning rare records and club music from Latin America.

Publications: Kinema Junpo, Music Magazine, NiEW, Eiga Channel, CINRA, BARKS, Latina, ele-king, and more

Activities: Film & anime reviews / columns, interviews, radio appearances, DJ & event organization

Contact

For interview requests, contribution inquiries, and other matters, please reach out via email or X (formerly Twitter) DM.

soulmatters2014@gmail.com