Bakemono

During the peaceful time, Haru returns to his hometown after an art of war journey, where he runs into a group of low-rank Samurais. His best friend from childhood Roku was among them. The Samurais laugh at Haru saying that the art of war is already outdated. Feeling infuriated, Haru draws his sword, but the Samurais wouldn’t. He learns that there is a sword ban in the town. The local feudal lord finds out about Haru and orders his bodyguard “Kiyomitsu” to capture Haru alive. Kiyomitsu finally discovers Haru and attacks him with great glee, but…

  • Film Type: Long Short
  • Genres: Experimental, Other
  • Runtime: 48 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date: December 15, 2016
  • Country of Origin: Japan
  • Country of Filming: Japan
  • Film Language: Japanese (English Subtitle)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Film Color: Black & White and Color
  • Hideki Oshima: Director
  • Takuma Tsuji: Director
  • Takuma Tsuji: Producer
  • YOSHITAKA KIMURA: Writer
  • TAKEHIKO TAMIYA: Cinematographer
  • MANABU OTSUKA: Recording director
  • HAJIME MIZUGUCHI: Art director
  • MASAYO NISHIKAWA: Costume director
  • KENICHIRO SUEHIRO: Music director
  • TAKASHI KAWAKAMI: Editing director
  • TAKUMA TSUJI: Production Manager
  • HIROKO SAKURAGI: Casting Manager
  • HANAKO KAIYA: Hair & Makeup Designer
  • HAJIME SAITO: Sound Designer
  • HIROKI SAWADA: Re-Recording Engineer
  • OBA: Key Cast
  • NAOKI GOTO: Key Cast
  • YOSUKE SATO: Key Cast