THE GREAT YOKAI WAR, Region 3 2005 DVD Japanese Film English & Chinese Subtitles

Description: Pre-owned DVD: The Great Yokai War (2005) Kamiki Ryunosuke Region 3, Japanese Film, Chinese & English SubtitlesW/S, Rated PG-13Kadokawa Eiga K.K./Kadokawa Pictures, Nippon Television Network (NTV), Japan Film Fund Previously owned DVD, in very good, clean condition (please see photos). DVD or case may have a few minor imperfections, slight, normal signs of wear or scuffs, consistent with gentle pre-owned use. Widescreen format, color, Region 3 DVD (South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, parts of South East Asia), DTS Sound and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, DVD-9. Approx. running time: 124 minutes. Not suitable for young children, rated equivalent of PG-13. Subtitles (based on Japanese version): Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (Simplified)Audio/Languages: Japanese, Cantonese Cast members include Kamiki Ryunosuke, Toyokawa Etsushi, Kuriyama Chiaki, Okamura Takashi, Takahashi Mai, Miyasako Hiroyuki, and others. The film won awards at the San Francisco Indiefest (Best Feature), Japanese Academy (Newcomer of the Year for Kamiki Ryunosuke), and Yokkohama Film Festival (Best Cinematography). Brief synopsis, via IMDb: A young boy is chosen as the defender of good and must team up with Japan's ancient spirits and creatures of lore to attempt to destroy the forces of evil. A bit of movie background info and trivia, via IMDb: The film contains several direct references and homages to the work of Shigeru Mizuki, the manga artist who is generally credited with bringing the tradition of yokai tales into the modern day via the comic-book medium. The young hero researches yokai by traveling to Mizuki's birthplace of Sakaiminato and visiting the museum dedicated to his work there; the actual museum, and its bronze statues of his most famous characters, including GeGeGe no Kitaro, are shown in the film. Later in the plot, when the yokai Ittan Momen shows reluctance to fight, another scolds it by saying, "You're always really brave in those comics with Kitaro!" Shigeru Mizuki himself appears briefly in the film as the Demon King. Summary from the DVD case's back cover: Now, all over Japan, children begin to disappear, and terrifying monsters start attacking people. This is the work of evil spirits antipathetic to the realm of human existence. Their villainy also extends to the ancient sprits of Japan, who begin one by one to fall victim. This is following the story of one of the Japanese Tales. The country’s ancient spirits, Shojo, the Kirin Herald, Kawahime, the River Princess, Kawataro, the Kappa River Sprite, the Azuki-Bean Washer and the others, join with Tadashi, the Kirin Rider in a battle to the finish with the Yomotsumono, the cursed evil army. Tadashi’s adventure promises to be full of surprises! This journey is more exciting and modern than the Legend Japanese Cartoon "Gegege no Kitarou". About yokai, via Japan Objects website: What is yokai? Yokai is not simply the Japanese word for demon, as is sometimes believed. They are the embodiment of a moment: a feeling of dread and bewilderment, or awe and wonder over an extraordinary event; or a strange sound or peculiar scent that demands an explanation; an ineffable phenomenon explained only by a supernatural entity. Little wonder then that the Japanese characters for Yokai are 妖怪, which taken individually could mean strange or alluring mystery. Thank you for your interest. I will ship within 1-3 business days of cleared payment. ***When your item arrives, please post positive feedback, as this will notify us that your item has arrived. We will post positive feedback at the time of shipping. Earning and receiving Five Star Ratings from our satisfied customers is our goal, and is greatly appreciated! Should there be a problem with either your item or with shipping, PLEASE contact us first before leaving negative feedback or a low rating so that we can make efforts to correct the problem. Thank you in advance. No international shipments will be made at this time. D1c79

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