| EFM 2010 (January 20-22, 2010) |
Shochiku Office at EFM 2010
Martin-Gropius-Bau Stand# 107 |
| Cell: 090-8038-5276 |
| Representative: |
Satoru Kamiyama (cell) TBC
Satoko ISHIDA (cell) TBC
Chiyo MORI (cell) TBC |
| Email: ibd@shochiku.co.jp |
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OTOUTO(original title)
Directed by Yoji YAMADA
NEW!Closing Film |
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Director: Yoji YAMADA
Screenplay: Yoji YAMADA, Emiko HIRAMATSU (Love and Honor, KABEI - Our Mother)
Starring: Sayuri YOSHINAGA (KABEI - Our Mother), Tsurube SHOFUKUTEI (KABEI - Our Mother), Yu AOI (Hula Girls, TOKYO!),
Ryo KASE (Letters from Iwo Jima, TOKYO!, 10 Promises to My Dog)
The new film from Yoji Yamada will bring the unreasonable, yet loving - and sometimes sad - bond of a family and siblings, depicted through heartfelt laughter and tears.
Following the success of the samurai trilogy that includes 2004 Academy Award® nominated “The Twilight Samurai” as well as the highly acclaimed “KABEI - Our
Mother” (Berlin competition 2008), Yoji Yamada returns to modern day drama for the first time in 10 years.
This is a story of one foolish brother and his warm and caring older sister. Though it seems that the brother is only a nuisance to the family, the sister trusts her brother.
However, an incident brings the sister to break off their relationship, and the brother is left to stand alone in devastation. When they finally reunite, the sister finds out
that the brother is fighting a fatal disease. |
Genre: Drama
Running time: 126min |
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| About Her Brother / Screening schedule |
Feb 14 (SUN) 17:15 @CinemaxX 10 (Private screening)
Feb 16 (TUE) 09:15 @CinemaxX 10 (Private screening) |
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| Official Screening (Closing Film) |
Feb 20 (SAT) 09:00 @ Berlinale Palast
(Press Screening (English subtitles) followed by Photo Call/Press Conference at the Hotel Hyatt) |
Feb 20 (SAT) 19:00 @ Berlinale Palast
(Awards Ceremony followed by Official Gala Screening / German subtitles) |
Feb 21 (SUN) 10:00 @Friedrichstadtpalast
(Repetition Screening / English subtitles) |
Feb 21 (SUN) 14:30 @Berlinale Palast
(Repetition Screening / German subtitles) |
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SWEET LITTLE LIES
(Original title: SWEET LITTLE LIES)
Directed by Hitoshi YAZAKI
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Based on a Story by Kaori EKUNI (Twinkle Twinkle, Between Calmness and Passion)
Director: Hitoshi YAZAKI (Strawberry Shortcakes, March Comes in Like a Lion)
Starring: Miki NAKATANI (Ring 2, Memoirs of Matsuko), Nao OMORI (Ichi the Killer), Chizuru IKEWAKI (Josee, the Tiger and the Fish)
Producer: Dai MIYAZAKI (The Shock Labyrinth 3D, Ichi the Killer, Blue Spring), Junko TANABE
A little lie to fill the silence, and another to find the love once lost.
Ruriko, a cold beauty who cannot express her feelings properly, and her earnest husband Satoshi have been together for 3 years, but the seemingly perfect couple feels that their relationship is getting distant. There is only silence and polite exchange of smile between them. The tension in the household is extreme, and it is hard to breathe.
When they each have an encounter with a passionate youngster who approaches them forwardly, it seems only natural that they fall for the young lovers who bring in
freedom and life.
From a best-selling novel from Kaori Ekuni and starring top actors of the generation, the film depicts the most fragile sensitivity in relationships and little lies that can fix
one's feelings. |
Genre: Drama
Running time: 117min |
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| Sweet Little Lies / Screening schedule |
| Feb 12 (FRI) 18:00 @CinemaxX 17 |
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RAIL TRUCK
(Original title: Torocco)
Directed by Hirofumi KAWAGUCHI
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Based on a story by: Ryunosuke AKUTAGAWA (Torocco)
Director: Hirofumi KAWAGUCHI (debut, assistant director to Masahiro SHINODA and Isao YUKISADA)
Starring: Machiko ONO (The Mourning Forest, Climber’s High), Bryant CHANG (Eternal Summer, Summer’s Tail), Mei FANG (Sukiyaki Western Django)
Director of photography: Mark Lee Ping-Bin (In the Mood for Love, Flight of the the Red Balloon, Millennium Mambo, Cafè Lumière)
Inspired by a short story “Torocco” written by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, the writer of “Rashomon”.
Yumiko Yano, with her sons Atsushi and Toki, travel from Tokyo with the ashes of her late husband to his parents’ home in a mountain village in the south of Taiwan.
Yumiko, who married against her parents’ wishes, has struggled on in stubborn determination since his death. Her son Atsushi, rebel against both the society in which
he has grown up and his mother. In the rural home of his grandparents, who lived through vast changes in the political landscape and the values that prevail in society,
the family rediscovers the bonds that unite it. |
Genre: Drama
Running time: 116min |
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| Rail Truck / Screening schedule |
Feb 12 (FRI) 12:35 @dffb-Kino
Feb 15 (MON) 09:00 @CinemaxX 19
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KYOTO STORY
(original title: Kyoto Uzumasa Monogatari)
Co-Directors: Yoji YAMADA
New!Forum Section |
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Co-Directors: Yoji YAMADA (The Twilight Samurai), Tsutomu ABE (Happy Family Plan)
Co-Writters: Yoji YAMADA, Tomoaki SASAE
Starring: Hana EBISE, USA (A member of EXILE - Japanese pop and R&B dance group )
A charming love triangle comes to life from Yoji Yamada
and young filmmakers of the future.
Set in Kyoto Uzumasa where legendary films such as RASHOMON had
been created. A fantastic collaboration with young film students and master
of Japanese cinema Yoji Yamada, this film is a charming and lively “love
story”, created with love and passion for film. |
Genre: Drama
Running time: 90min |
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| Kyoto Story / Screening schedule |
Feb 17 (WED) 09:30 @CinemaxX 5 (Press and Industry)
Feb 19 (FRI) 08:00 @Cubix 9 (Public screening)
Feb 20 (SAT) 11:00 @CineStar 8 (Public screening) |
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BECK
(Original title: BECK)
Directed by Yukihiko TSUTSUMI
Coming Summer 2010 |
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Based on a comic by: Harold SAKUISHI (Gorillaman)
Director: Yukihiko TSUTSUMI (20th Century Boy Series, Happily Ever After)
Starring: Hiro MIZUSHIMA (“Gokusen” TV series, “Mr.Brain” TV series, Love☆Com The Movie),Takeru SATO (Rookies - The Movie),
Shiori KUTSUNA (“Mei-chan’s Butler” TV series)
Based on a best-seller comic book with full of energy and excitement!
An ordinary high school student Koyuki is bored of his life style and have nothing much of a future. One day, Koyuki meets a gifted guitar player Ryosuke Minami (Hiro MIZUSHIMA) who has just come back from New York City.Ryosuke forms a rock band BECK (named after his dog’s name) with other talented musicians. The band members became aware of Koyuki’s hidden talent as a singer and a guitar player. Maho, Ryosuke’s little sister was one of the first to discover his gifted talent, and she became the biggest supporter of Koyuki as they fall in love. |
Genre: Drama
Running time: TBC |
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RAILWAYS
(Original title: RAILWAYS)
Directed by Yoshinari NISHIKORI
Coming Summer 2010 |
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Director: Yoshinari NISHIKORI (The White Ship)
Starring: Kiichi NAKAI (When the Last Sword is Drawn, The Magic Hour), Reiko TAKASHIMA (10 Promises to My Dog, K-20: Legend of the Mask),
Yuika MOTOKARIYA (SWING GIRLS)
Production: ROBOT (ALWAYS -Sunset on Third Street, The House of Small Cubes - Oscar ® 2009 for Best Animated Short Film)
What is the “one” thing in life which is really important for you and your family?
A hard working business man, who has lived all his life without caring for his family, receives a phone call saying that his mother had fell of illness. He comes to doubt his
life and work, and decides to return to his local hometown. Back home, the man in his mid-50s eventually remembers and starts to pursue his childhood dream to become a
train operator. His seemingly absurd attempt surprises the family, but gradually starts to bring change to everyone’s minds. His daughter, who is not sure of what she wants
to do in life, starts to give confidence towards her father for the first time ever. The relationship become friendly and strong… |
Genre: Drama
Running time: TBC |
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POLICE DOG DREAM(working title)
(original title: Kinako - Yume wo Oikakeru Inu)
Directed by Yoshinori KOBAYASHI
Coming Summer 2010 |
*promo available at shochiku booth
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Director: Yoshinori KOBAYASHI (Unfair: The Movie, “Unfair” TV series, Special Stage)
Written by: Hideya HAMADA (Notable writer for TV series), Kito TAWARA (Reputed writer for comics)
Starring: Kaho (Gentle Breeze in the Village, “Otomen” TV series, Sand Clock, Tokyo Girl), Yasufumi TERAWAKI (The Magic Hour, Partners - The Movie)
A heart-warming story that depicts a trust between a clumsy trainee police dog and an apprentice trainer that are chasing one dream.
KINAKO, a newly born Labrador Retriever had been anticipated to be a good police dog, but was actually born smaller than her brothers and sisters and is not good at
exercise at all. When they encounter at the training school, Kyoko is instantly taken with Kinako’s charming eyes though Kinako seems unable to make even one good jump.
They start pursuing a dream to become a professional police dog and a trainer, as partners. However, there lie difficulties on their path, and Kyoko comes to think it may be better to let Kinako lead a different life… Will the partners who have parted, get to find their dreams together once again? |
Genre: FAMILY/ ANIMAL/ DRAMA
Running time: TBC |
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THE ADVENTURE OF HUTCH THE HONEYBEE(working title)
(original Title: Konchu Monogatari Mitsubachi Hacchi - Yuki no Melody)
Writer by :Kundo KOYAMA
Coming Summer 2010 |
*promo available at shochiku booth
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Animation Studio: Tatsunoko Production (Yatterman, Speed Racer, CASSHERN) / Group TAC Co., Ltd
Writer: Kundo KOYAMA (Departures, Snow Prince)
Let’s get set for a spectacular adventure of love and courage!
A loving and moving adventure animation that revolves around Hutch the Honey Bee and his friends, as he searches for his missing Queen Bee Mother whom he parted with
through the surprise attack by the group of cruel Hornets. Through his travels and adventures, Hutch encounters other creatures which befriends him (even those regarded
as enemies, including human beings) and starts to grow up. He discovers the wonders of nature and the true meaning of courage.
The original TV animation series created in 1970s was one of the top rating series for Tatsunoko Production, a leading Japanese Animation studio and creators of popular series including “Speed Racer” and “CASSHERN.” |
Genre: ANIMATION/ FAMILY/ ADVENTURE
Running time: TBC |
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SAMURAI BOOK-KEEPER(working title)
(original title: Bushi no Kakeibo)
In Production |
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Based on the Story by Michifumi ISODA
Director: Yoshimitsu MORITA (The Mamiya Brothers, Sanjuro, Keiho)
Starring: Masato SAKAI (Sukiyaki Western Django), Yukie NAKAMA (SHINOBI)
To live a better life, abacus is stronger than a sword!!!
From the end of the Edo Period to Meiji Period when the way of the samurai
is vanishing, Japan faces a period of upheaval. At such time, the Kaga Clan
is also immersed in financial crises… A samurai is assigned to work as an
accountant, involved in financial administration at the Clan. Out of necessity,
he sells all the furniture and household goods to hold his family and the Clan.
His clever wife supports him with his work brightly and devotedly. |
Genre: SAMURAI DRAMA
Running time: TBC |
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The Trio's Engagement
(original title "KONYAKU SANBA GARASU")
Directed by Yasujiro SHIMAZU
Special Screening Forum |
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Director: Yasujiro SHIMAZU
A stylish comedy featuring three future stars as three types of modern
youth. Three men join a company at the same time and fall for the company
president's daughter, sparking a rivalry for her affections. How will their
love stories end...? |
| 1937 / 66min |
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| The Trio's Engagement / Screening schedule |
| Feb 12 (FRI) 17:30 @Arsenal |
| Feb 19 (FRI) 19:15 @CineStar 8 |
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The Lights of Asakusa
(original title "ASAKUSA NO TOMOSHIBI")
Directed by Yasujiro SHIMAZU
Special Screening Forum |
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Director: Yasujiro SHIMAZU
A masterpiece set behind the scenes of the Asakura Opera during the Taisho
period. A dancer's friends unite to protect her in this youth ensemble
drama. One of star actor Ken Uehara's best known works. |
| 1937 / 77min |
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| The Lights of Asakusa / Screening schedule |
| Feb 13 (SAT) 22:00 @Arsenal |
| Feb 20 (SAT) 19:30 @CineStar 8 |
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So Goes my Love
(original title "AI YORI AI E")
Directed by Yasujiro SHIMAZU
Special Screening Forum |
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Director: Yasujiro SHIMAZU
A love story involving a brave young woman, who can be described as a
perfect combination of "modern" and "classic." Minako, who supports her
lover's dreams to become a writer, wants to marry him, but his parents
object... The drama gives a turn when the man's younger sister comes in for
a rescue to their love. The film features popular symbols of the era,
including Ginza and fashion trends. |
| 1938 / 57min |
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| So Goes my Love / Screening schedule |
| Feb 14 (SUN) 22:30 @Arsenal |
| Feb 21 (SUN) 19:15 @CineStar 8 |
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KAMUI
(original title: Kamui Gaiden)
Directed by Yoichi SAI
Completed |
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Based on the comic by: Sampei SHIRATO (Sasuke)
Director: Yoichi SAI (Blood and Bones, Quill)
Screenplay: Kankuro KUDO (Ping Pong, Zebraman, GO)
Starring: Kenichi MATSUYAMA (Death Note series, Detroit Metal City), Koyuki (The Last Samurai), Hideaki ITO (Sukiyaki Western Django)
A high concept Ninja Action film (budget US$18M) as you have never experienced!!!
Kamui is a Fugitive Ninja on the run from the world of Ninja. He despises the lethal laws of the Ninja where he must use his skills to kill others, and is in search for true freedom. However, he burdens the fate to fight the Hunter Ninjas who tries to eliminate him for his betrayal. In order to live, he must constantly fight for his life. He does not trust, and he does not live. Showing weakness leads to immediate death. An incident brings him to a fisherman's family, where he finally starts to open up to other people. However, the Hunters were just minutes away from setting up a huge trap on Kamui… |
Genre: ACTION / NINJA
Running time: 120min |
World Premiere in Toronto
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Feel the Wind
(original Title: Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru )
Directed by Sumio OMORI
Completed |
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Director: Sumio OMORI (debut / noted writer for Keiho, Black House, Shining Boy and Little Randy)
Based on a story by : Shion MIURA (award winning writer)
Starring: Keisuke KOIDE (Cyborg She, Linda Linda Linda, Kisaragi, Sky of Love, Nodame Cantabile), Kento HAYASHI (Listen to My Heart, Dive!!, The Battery)
Are you ready for change? 10 runners search for one goal, trying for the impossible. An inspiring film that brings hope. Let the race begin!
A former talented runner, who was not able to run due to injuries, meets another gifted runner who has left the track field after causing trouble. Their encounter revives their passion to run once again. They decide to participate in an ”ekiden (=relay marathon)" match, a dream for all university long-distance runners, with their team of 10 unique runners, from a “manga”geek to a chain smoker. Through the training and the experience, each member finds their inner strength and the joy of feeling the wind. |
Genre: Drama / Sports
Running time: 133min |
World Premiere in TIFF
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SNOW PRINCE
(original title: Snow Prince Kinjirareta Koi no Melody)
Directed by Joji MATSUOKA
Completed |
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Director: Joji MATSUOKA (Tokyo Tower - Mom & Me, and sometimes Dad)
Script: Kundo KOYAMA (Departures)
Starring: Shintaro MORIMOTO (upcoming Johnny’s star), Marino KUWASHIMA, Teruyuki KAGAWA (20th Century Boys, Tokyo Sonata), Rei DAN (KABEI - Our Mother, Love and Honor), Tadanobu ASANO (KABEI - Our Mother, Mongol, Zatoichi)
The creators of the OSCAR® winning film“Departures”now gather once again to strike the melody of the pure first love. The warmth of the heart revives in this beautiful story.
In a cold wintry village, lives Sota with his grandfather and his Akita dog, Chibi. They live in such severe poverty that Sota cannot even afford to go to school. He has been friends with Sayo, a girl brought up in a wealthy family, ever since they were little despite the difference of their family position, which Sayo’s father has uneasy feelings against. In spite of the difficulties he faces, Sota manages to complete a piece of painting which he wishes to give Sayo. He and Chibi goes down a snowy night path to Sayo’s house, and find that her father’s storage is on fire… |
Genre:Drama / Animal
Running time: 115min |
World Premiere in Hawaii
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MAI MAI MIRACLE
(original title: Mai Mai Shinko to Sennen no Maho)
Directed by Sunao KATABUCHI
Completed |
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Director: Sunao KATABUCHI (Black Lagoon, Princess Arete, Kiki’s Delivery Service [Assistant Director])
Original Story: Nobuko TAKAGI (“Mai Mai Shinko” published by MAGAZINE HOUSE)
Production by MADHOUSE LTD. (The Perfect World of Kai, Paprika, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time)
From the assistant director of “Kiki’s Delivery Service”(Hayao Miyazaki) and the animation studio of “The Girl the Leapt Through Time” comes a miracle story of childhood.
Shinko, a third grade elementary school student loves to imagine and daydream about the world of one thousand years ago. Her fantasies travel far into the days of the Heian Period (year 794-1185)… One day a girl called Kiiko transfers from Tokyo and joins Shinko's class where they become good friends. Before long, the two of them become engulfed in a strange incident of one thousand years ago… |
Genre: Animation / Fantasy
Running time: 95min |
World Premiere in Locarno
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Sengoku BASARA - Samurai Kings
(original title: Sengoku BASARA)
Directed by Itsuro KAWASAKI
TV Series |
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Director: Itsuro KAWASAKI (Tsubasa Chronicle: The Princess of the Birdcage Kingdom)
Animation Production: Production I.G (The Sky Crawlers, Ghost in the Shell)
Based on the video game series produced by: CAPCOM (Resident Evil, Devil May Cry)
The million-seller Samurai Action Video Game Series now becomes an exciting animation series by Production I.G.
Set on the stage of Sengoku / Warring States Period (around 1467-1573) where great military commanders all have one goal of conquering Japan and stand as the head of the united kingdom. A young one-eyed military commander from the north named Date Masamune joins the legendary battle of “Kawanaka-jima” where two power lords Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin were preparing for their battle. Date's goal was to kill both leaders and conquer both territories. |
Genre: ANIMATION TV Series
Running time: 22 min × 13 episodes |
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Aqua Marin
(original title: Umimonogatari Anata ga itekuretakoto)
Directed by Junichi SATO
TV Series |
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Director: Junichi SATO (“Aria” Series, Sergeant Keroro, Sailor Moon)
Original Story: Toshihiko TSUKIJI (“Umimonogatari”)
Production Designer: Shichiro KOBAYASHI (Nodame Cantabile, Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro)
Japan’s top creators including the director Junichi SATO who is known for“Sailor Moon”gathered to bring a unique and amazing magical fantasy action film!
In a depth of a sea, one innocent girl named Marin lives with her younger sister Uryin, yearning for life on the ground. One day a beautiful ring falls down into the sea, when Marin decides to jump out of the sea in order to hand it back to the owner. When Marin and the owner of the ring, Kanon who lives on an island by the sea encounter just as they are guided by fate, their inner magical power start to bloom, and they stand up to fight against the dark side world… |
Genre: ANIMATION TV Series/ FANTASY/ ACTION
Running time: 22min × 13 episodes |
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Kamogawa HORUMO - Battle League in Kyoto
(original title: Kamogawa Horumo)
Katsuhide MOTOKI
Completed |
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Director: Katsuhide MOTOKI (KITARO, 10 Promises to My Dog)
Starring: Takayuki YAMADA (Crows: Episode 0, Train Man),
Chiaki KURIYAMA (Battle Royale, Kill Bill Vol.1), Sei ASHINA (Silk)
A big hit fantasy novel by Manabu MAKIME has finally been adapted into a combat action comedy film with VFX and animation by GONZO. (creators of “Afro Samurai,” “Brave Story”)
The story is about a group of university students who inevitably gets involved in playing a game of “Horumo” - a combat match where each person manipulates 100 spirits (referred to as “oni”) to fight the opponent. Akira Abe, a freshman at Kyoto University student falls for his classmate Kyoko, and soon ends up at a mysterious club called “Kyoto University Azure Dragon” which turns out to be one of the Horumo teams, playing the mysterious (and somewhat absurd) game which started over 1,000 years ago in the Heian period.The heat rises as you see the 2,000 CGI created spirits wage fierce battles against the backdrop of breathtaking beautiful city of Kyoto. Let the battle begin! |
Genre: FANTASY / ACTION / GAME
Running time: 22min × 113min |
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