Arcana
アルカナ
Synopsis
Detective Murakami meets a girl who suffers from memory loss. The girl has special abilities including the ability to talk with the dead. Detective Murakami names her Maki. Detective Murakami and Maki work together to solves a massive murder case involving a mad bomber. Maki's identity is revealed during their investigation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshitaka Yamaguchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshitaka Yamaguchi, Shôtarô Oikawa
- Original Score
- Yusuke Hayashi
- Original Title
- アルカナ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Django Films, Nikkatsu Corporation, SKY PerfecTV!, SKY Perfect JSAT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshitaka Yamaguchi
Yoshitaka Yamaguchi, Shôtarô Oikawa, Yua Kotegawa
Yusuke Hayashi
Chieko Suzaki
Keizô Yuri
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshitaka Yamaguchi
Screenplay
Yua Kotegawa
Writer
Shôtarô Oikawa
Screenplay
Yoshitaka Yamaguchi
Director
Yusuke Hayashi
Original Music Composer
Chieko Suzaki
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arcana
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What is Arcana about?
Detective Murakami meets a girl who suffers from memory loss. The girl has special abilities including the ability to talk with the dead. Detective Murakami names her Maki. Detective Murakami and Maki work together to solves a massive murder case involving a mad bomber. Maki's identity is revealed during their investigation.
Who directed Arcana?
Arcana was directed by Yoshitaka Yamaguchi.
Who stars in Arcana?
The principal cast of Arcana includes Tao Tsuchiya, Masataka Nakagauchi, Mitsuki Tanimura, Goro Kishitani, Aiko Kaito.
When was Arcana released and how long is it?
Arcana was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Arcana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arcana was composed by Yusuke Hayashi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arcana?
Arcana holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.).