The Great Yokai War: Guardians 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Networks
- OLM, KADOKAWA, TOHO
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Great Yokai War: Guardians?
Topic: Film "The Great Yokai War: Guardians" (2021). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 1, 2021
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- OLM, KADOKAWA, TOHO
- Genres
- Fantasy, Family, Adventure, Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 16 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~118 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- OLM, KADOKAWA, TOHO
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Title: The Great Yokai War: Guardians.
Year: 2021.
Release Date (Japan): August 13, 2021 (Source 3, 6). Note: Source 1 says 07/01/2021 (JP), but Source 3 and 6 say Aug 13, 2021. I will stick to the specific date provided in the Wikipedia and MyDramaList sources.
Genres: Fantasy, Family, Adventure, Horror (Source 1), Comedy (Source 6).
Duration: 1h 58m (Source 1, 6).
Director: Takashi Miike (Source 2).
Plot: Fifth grader Kei Watanabe has inherited the hunter's blood to hunt yōkai. To save the world from destruction, Kei challenges a war against the yōkai (Source 1, 5).
Franchise info: Indirect sequel to The Great Yokai
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of fantasy and family that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Great Yokai War: Guardians worth watching?
The Great Yokai War: Guardians holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 16 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Fantasy, Family for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Great Yokai War: Guardians and when was it released?
The Great Yokai War: Guardians is a feature film with a runtime of 118 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Great Yokai War: Guardians?
The Great Yokai War: Guardians was directed by Takashi Miike.
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