Dir. Takashi Miike · Starring Ryunosuke Kamiki, Hiroyuki Miyasako, Kaho Minami, Riko Narumi, Shiro Sano, Miyuki Miyabe · Music Koji Endo · The Great Yokai War (2005) Collection
ComedyFantasyAction
A young boy with a troubled home life becomes "chosen," and he stumbles into the middle of a great war of yōkai (a class of mythological creatures), where he meets a group of friendly yōkai who become his companions through his journey. Now he must fight to protect his friends and free the world of the yōkai from oppression.
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A vibrant, chaotic explosion of Japanese folklore brought to life with wild practical effects. It's a dizzying, creature-filled adventure that feels like a fever dream festival, blending silliness with genuine stakes for a unique, unforgettable ride.
whimsicalchaoticadventurouschildlikepropulsivetokusatsupractical effectscreature featurefamily-friendly fantasyfriendshipcoming-of-agefolkloregood vs evil