Sky High
スカイハイ 劇場版
Synopsis
A serial-murderer is on the loose who just so happens to also be removing the hearts of his victims and taking them with him. His victims however, are not merely random humans as thought by the police. They are in fact, the past and present guardians of the gateway of the afterlife.On the day he is to be married, Detective Kanzaki, who happens to be on the case, discovers that his fiancé Mina has been murdered with her heart also missing. He also learns that the killers are Kudo, a geneticist, and his evil secretary Rei. The two are trying to obtain six hearts from the guardians so that they may call forth a horde of demons from the Gate of Rage and have their every desire granted. Only problem is, once they open the gate the entire world will be covered in darkness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryuhei Kitamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Isao Kiriyama, Ryuichi Takatsu
- Original Title
- スカイハイ 劇場版
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryuhei Kitamura
Isao Kiriyama, Ryuichi Takatsu, Tsutomu Takahashi
Hiroshi Deme
Department Leadership Roster
Ryuhei Kitamura
Director
Isao Kiriyama
Screenplay
Ryuichi Takatsu
Screenplay
Hiroshi Deme
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sky High
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sky High about?
A serial-murderer is on the loose who just so happens to also be removing the hearts of his victims and taking them with him. His victims however, are not merely random humans as thought by the police. They are in fact, the past and present guardians of the gateway of the afterlife.On the day he is to be married, Detective Kanzaki, who happens to be on the case, discovers that his fiancé Mina has been murdered with her heart also missing. He also learns that the killers are Kudo, a geneticist, and his evil secretary Rei. The two are trying to obtain six hearts from the guardians so that they may call forth a horde of demons from the Gate of Rage and have their every desire granted. Only problem is, once they open the gate the entire world will be covered in darkness.
Who directed Sky High?
Sky High was directed by Ryuhei Kitamura.
Who stars in Sky High?
The principal cast of Sky High includes Yumiko Shaku, Takao Osawa, Shosuke Tanihara, Naho Toda, Hiromasa Taguchi.
When was Sky High released and how long is it?
Sky High was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
How much did Sky High make at the box office?
Sky High grossed $1.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Is Sky High based on a book or true story?
Sky High is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Tsutomu Takahashi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sky High?
Sky High holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).