The Great Yokai War
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.
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Where is The Great Yokai War streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Arrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROW, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Fandor, Midnight Pulp, Bloodstream, ARROW | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Bloodstream |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ASIATIC Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Sooner, YouTube |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About The Great Yokai War
The Great Yokai War is a 2005 Japanese-language comedy, fantasy and action film directed by Takashi Miike. The cast is led by Ryunosuke Kamiki, Hiroyuki Miyasako, Kaho Minami. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings.
The Great Yokai War was produced by KADOKAWA, Japan Film Fund, and Nippon Television Network Corporation and made in Japan. It was released on August 6, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $16 million worldwide.
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Writers
- Hiroshi Aramata, Takashi Miike, Mitsuhiko Sawamura
- Release date
- August 6, 2005
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $16 million
- Production
- KADOKAWA, Japan Film Fund, Nippon Television Network Corporation
The Great Yokai War cast & crew
The Great Yokai War was directed by Takashi Miike and written by Hiroshi Aramata, Takashi Miike, and Mitsuhiko Sawamura.
The cast features Ryunosuke Kamiki as Tadashi Ino, Hiroyuki Miyasako as Sata, Kaho Minami as Yōko Ino, Riko Narumi as Tataru Ino, Shiro Sano as "Mysterious" Editor, and Yoji Tanaka as Yoichi's father.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Koji Endo, cinematography is by Hideo Yamamoto, and it was produced by Tsuguhiko Kadokawa and Fumio Inoue.
Is The Great Yokai War worth watching?
The Great Yokai War holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 80 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, fantasy, and action, The Great Yokai War is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Great Yokai War
Ryunosuke Kamiki
Tadashi Ino
Hiroyuki Miyasako
Sata
Kaho Minami
Yōko Ino
Riko Narumi
Tataru Ino
Shiro Sano
"Mysterious" Editor
Miyuki Miyabe
Arimasa Osawa
Yuu Tokui
Itsuji Itao
Taru Honkonen
Yoji Tanaka
Yoichi's father
Toshiya Nagasawa
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The Great Yokai War — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Great Yokai War in India?
The Great Yokai War is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch The Great Yokai War in the US?
In the US, The Great Yokai War is streaming on Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, and Midnight Pulp, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Great Yokai War in the UK?
In the UK, The Great Yokai War is streaming on Arrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROW, and YouTube Free, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Great Yokai War in?
The Great Yokai War is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Great Yokai War?
The Great Yokai War runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is The Great Yokai War rated?
The Great Yokai War is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 80 ratings.
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