Aug 26 (News On Japan) –
The trailer for the re-release of ‘Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe’ has been unveiled, with the movie set to hit theaters once more on October 4. This new model delves deeper into the untold tales of the fathers, returning to the unique imaginative and prescient imagined by the manufacturing workforce.
The movie, which was initially launched in November 2023, generated important buzz as a result of its portrayal of the poignant assembly between Kitaro’s father, the previous Medama-Oyaji, and Mizuki within the cursed village. The intense battle scenes and the emotional depth of their destiny captivated audiences, leading to field workplace earnings of two.79 billion yen and a complete of 1.94 million viewers as of August 6.
In 2024, the movie received the Outstanding Animation of the Year award on the forty seventh Japan Academy Awards. Its impression prolonged past Japan, screening abroad and being nominated within the Contrechamp class on the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France in June.
This re-release, titled “Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe – True Edition,” will function 327 retakes from the earlier model, together with re-dubbed audio, providing audiences an enhanced cinematic expertise. The movie shall be screened nationwide beginning October 4, Friday.
Set in a mysterious and cursed village, the movie reveals the tragic occasions that formed Kitaro’s beginning and future, weaving collectively themes of affection, loss, and the supernatural.
As Medama-Oyaji and Mizuki face their intertwined fates, they have to confront highly effective forces that threaten not solely their lives however the way forward for all yokai. The story is wealthy with intense battles, emotional struggles, and the timeless bond between a father and his son. Through breathtaking animation and a gripping narrative, Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe unravels the enigmatic origins of Kitaro, offering followers with a deeper understanding of the enduring character’s legacy and the enduring impression of Mizuki’s work.
Source: 東映映画チャンネル