Yamagata Scream
山形スクリーム
Synopsis
High school seniors Mikayo, Chuko and Kei are forced to join a historical research club to fulfill a graduation requirement. Their teacher, Mr. Kachi, plans a mandatory club trip to a small village called Oshakabe in Yamagata prefecture to study remnants of an ancient clan of warriors called the ochimusha who displayed legendary cowardice in battle. When they arrive, the local villagers hold a special ceremony and construct a "super shrine". As a result, an 800-year seal is broken, unleashing a curse that causes the ochimusha to rise from the grave.
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Riko Narumi
Mikayo Okagaite / Mitsubue
Ryohei Kurosawa
Santaro Yomosuga
Naoto Takenaka
Yamazaki / Leader of Red Barons
Maiko
Kaiko Katsu
Mirei Kiritani
Chuko Kaburagi
Ikki Sawamura
Tadatsune Tsuzuranuki
Haru
Munae Hraizen
Yoichi Nukumizu
Youichi Nukumizu
Tomoe Shinohara
Chepi
Arata Saeki
Uruyan
Katsuhisa Namase
Shigejiro Gamakatsu
Saori Yuki
Tomeko Yomosugato
Ryo Iwamatsu
Chomei Okagaitokon
Naomasa Musaka
Muto
Yoji Tanaka
Bubaigawa
Léona Hirota
Sajie
Noboru Iguchi
Bishu Urikawara
Keiko Oginome
Tsuruko
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naoto Takenaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Naoto Takenaka, Yasushi Akimoto
- Original Title
- 山形スクリーム
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- GAGA Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naoto Takenaka
Naoto Takenaka, Yasushi Akimoto
Yasushi Sasakibara
Nichiho Marumo, Toshiaki Nakazawa, Hengameh Panahi
Department Leadership Roster
Naoto Takenaka
Director
Nichiho Marumo
Producer
Naoto Takenaka
Writer
Toshiaki Nakazawa
Producer
Yasushi Akimoto
Writer
Hengameh Panahi
Producer
Yasushi Sasakibara
Director of Photography
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What is Yamagata Scream about?
High school seniors Mikayo, Chuko and Kei are forced to join a historical research club to fulfill a graduation requirement. Their teacher, Mr. Kachi, plans a mandatory club trip to a small village called Oshakabe in Yamagata prefecture to study remnants of an ancient clan of warriors called the ochimusha who displayed legendary cowardice in battle. When they arrive, the local villagers hold a special ceremony and construct a "super shrine". As a result, an 800-year seal is broken, unleashing a curse that causes the ochimusha to rise from the grave.
Who directed Yamagata Scream?
Yamagata Scream was directed by Naoto Takenaka.
Who stars in Yamagata Scream?
The principal cast of Yamagata Scream includes Riko Narumi, Ryohei Kurosawa, Naoto Takenaka, Maiko, Mirei Kiritani.
When was Yamagata Scream released and how long is it?
Yamagata Scream was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.