Topic: Yokais

Direction Shô Tsukikawa

Cast Takumi Kitamura · Jun Shison · Kanata Hongô · Shûhei Uesugi

Synopsis Yu Yu Hakusho (2023) is a live-action adaptation of the beloved anime series, following the journey of a rebellious teenager who acquires extraordinary abilities. This 2023 TV series delves into the life of a young man whose favorite meal is...

Direction Yves Montmayeur

Cast Kiyoshi Kurosawa · Takashi Shimizu · Hideo Nakata · Junji Ito

Synopsis Kaidan. Strange Stories of Japanese Ghosts (2023) delves into the eerie and captivating realm of the supernatural, focusing on the iconic J-horror era of the late 1990s. This documentary takes viewers on a chilling journey through the spirit world, examining...

Direction Yuji Makino

Cast Shin Koyamada · Lisa Nakama · Saki · Kingoro Torajima

Synopsis The Yokai King (2013) follows the extraordinary journey of Ippei, a young boy who was born from a coconut and possesses the unique ability to see nature's spirits, which are invisible to ordinary humans. Unaware of his true potential and...

Direction Toshio Hirata

Cast Shigeru Mizuki

Synopsis Yôkai gadan (1994) is a compilation of brief animated segments inspired by the artwork of Shigeru Mizuki. Each segment delves into the world of Yokai, supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore. The shorts vary in duration, typically lasting between one to...

Direction Gou Koga

Synopsis Kintaro Birth: The Mystery of Gegege (2023) is a cinematic adaptation inspired by the beloved "Gegege no Kitarō" anime series, marking the 110th anniversary of the birth of its creator, Shigeru Mizuki. The film delves into the mysterious origins of...

Direction Atsushi Wada

Synopsis Damedayo (2023) is a captivating 4-minute short film crafted by Japanese indie animator Atsushi Wada. This enchanting piece is set within the universe of "GeGeGe no Kitaro," where the titular character admonishes various yokais with a playful "Don't do that."...

Direction Tsubasa Tomori

Cast Kintarô Aoyama · Inko Haku · Christopher McCombs · Maria Papadopoulou

Synopsis Jikininki (2016) follows the chilling journey of two intrepid explorers who venture into the unknown in search of spectral encounters. Their quest takes a terrifying turn when they cross paths with a malevolent, flesh-consuming entity known as Jikininki. This vengeful...

Direction Minoru Inuzuka

Cast Mitsuko Mito · Yuji Hori · Yumiko Hasegawa · Eitarô Shindô

Synopsis Tragic Ghost Story of Fukagawa (1952) is a haunting tale centered around a woman who meets a brutal end and subsequently returns as a vengeful specter to haunt the man she once loved. This cinematic work is notable for signifying...

Direction Alessandro Fantini

Cast Sacha Muhlebach · Helene Salvini · Lucy King · Lorenzo Fantini

Synopsis Edonism (2010) follows James Hallway as he journeys to Tokyo in pursuit of a dream life with his stunning wife, Sophie. However, his reality unfolds into a harsh existence marked by hardship, anguish, and alcohol dependence. Unable to confront his...

Direction Ryohei Arai

Cast Yataro Kurokawa · Kazuko Fushimi · Michiko Ai · Takako Irie

Direction Seiji Hisamatsu

Cast Jun Usami · Taeko Kitakouchi · Akiko Sawamura · Eiji Funakoshi

Synopsis Kiri no yoru no kyôfu (1951) is a haunting tale of a deceased beloved who comes back from the grave as a spectral entity. The film delves into the chilling consequences of a love that transcends death, as the protagonist...

Direction Aimi Yamauchi

Synopsis The Yōkai Next to Me (2024) is a heartwarming and mysterious TV series set to release in 2024, consisting of 12 episodes. The narrative unfolds in a tranquil rural town where the lives of yōkai, humans, and deities intertwine in...

Direction Howard Wimshurst