The Great Yokai War 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Networks
- KADOKAWA, Japan Film Fund, Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Where to Stream
- Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel
What is The Great Yokai War?
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 6, 2005
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- KADOKAWA, Japan Film Fund, Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Budget
- $12,148,397
- Revenue
- $15,787,492
- Genres
- Comedy, Fantasy, Action
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 80 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~124 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- KADOKAWA, Japan Film Fund, Nippon Television Network Corporation
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Title: The Great Yokai War (Japanese: Yōkai Daisensō).
Year: 2005.
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, and Action.
Director: Takashi Miike.
Production: Kadokawa Pictures.
Distribution: Shochiku.
Cast: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Hiroyuki Miyasako, Chiaki Kuriyama, and Mai Takahashi.
Runtime: 2h 4m.
Rating: PG-13.
US Release Date: 06/30/2006.
Plot: A young boy with a troubled home life becomes "chosen." He stumbles into a great war of yōkai (mythological creatures). He meets a group of friendly yōkai who become his companions. He must fight to protect his friends and free the world of the yōkai from oppression.
The Great Yokai War is a 2005 Japanese fantasy film directed by Takashi Miike. Produced by Kadokawa Pictures and distributed by
Should you watch it?
“A troubled young boy is chosen to lead ancient mythological spirits in an epic fantasy war.”
- Features a rich array of traditional Japanese yokai creatures and folklore.
- Combines comedy, fantasy, and action elements directed by Takashi Miike.
- Stars a notable cast including Ryunosuke Kamiki, Hiroyuki Miyasako, and Chiaki Kuriyama.
- The runtime is two hours and four minutes, which may feel long for some viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy Japanese fantasy films featuring traditional folklore and mythological creatures.
The film blends comedy, fantasy, and action elements with a PG-13 rating and a runtime of two hours and four minutes.
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Streaming availability can be checked on platforms such as The Movie Database and Plex.
Is The Great Yokai War (2005) worth watching?
It offers an action-packed fantasy adventure featuring traditional Japanese yokai and a cast that includes Ryunosuke Kamiki and Chiaki Kuriyama.
What is the binge duration for The Great Yokai War (2005)?
The film has a total runtime of two hours and four minutes.
What are the essential episodes or parts of the film?
The Great Yokai War is a feature film rather than a series, spanning a single 2 hour and 4 minute runtime.
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