Set in an alternate universe, the ancient capital of Kamakura is a vibrant town where fantastical creatures live alongside humans. Akiko is a cheerful publishing assistant who moves into town after marrying Masakazu, a popular mystery writer. Akiko is surprised by the unusual town but enjoys the new curiosities surrounding her. However, just as she was beginning to settle in, a trifling incident sweeps her spirit to the underworld too soon. Convinced that destiny has something else in store for his wife, Masakazu journeys into the underworld to bring back Akiko’s spirit.
Production
Kamakura rendered as cozy folklore diorama
Costume
Grim Reaper's stunningly chic bureaucratic chic
Practical Effects
Adorable yokai puppets steal every scene
Director
Takashi Yamazaki
Masato Sakai
Masakazu Isshiki
Mitsuki Takahata
Akiko Isshiki
Shinichi Tsutsumi
Honda
Sakura Ando
Grim Reaper
Min Tanaka
Binbogami
Tamao Nakamura
Kin
Mikako Ichikawa
Satoko Honda
Tsuyoshi Muro
Hiroshi
Jun Kaname
Detective Inari
Koji Ohkura
Detective Kawahara
Hiroshi Kanbe
Detective Osoreyama
Jun Kunimura
Chief Daibutsu
Arata Furuta
Tenzuki (voice)
Mayu Tsuruta
Emiko Isshiki
Hiroko Yakushimaru
Female owner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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