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The Great Yokai War

PG-132h 4m2005Takashi Miike
IMDb: 6.4/10Rotten: 74%Metacritic: 63/100
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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.

ComedyFantasyActionAdventureFamily
JapanBased On MangaWarfareFestivalYoukaiMonstersKappa

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What is The Great Yokai War (2005) about?

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.

Who stars in The Great Yokai War?

The Great Yokai War stars Ryunosuke Kamiki (Tadashi Ino), Hiroyuki Miyasako (Sata), Kaho Minami (Yōko Ino), Riko Narumi (Tataru Ino), Shiro Sano ("Mysterious" Editor). The film was directed by Takashi Miike.

How long is The Great Yokai War?

The Great Yokai War has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Great Yokai War worth watching?

The Great Yokai War holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 74. Fans of Comedy, Fantasy, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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