The Great Yokai War: Guardians
妖怪大戦争 ガーディアンズ
Synopsis
Fifth grader Kei Watanabe has inherited the hunter's blood to hunt yōkai. To save the world from destruction, Kei challenges a war against the yōkai.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
映画『妖怪大戦争 ガーディアンズ』特報Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-22
Top Cast
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Kokoro Terada
Kei Watanabe
Hana Sugisaki
Fox-masked woman
Ray Inomata
Dai Watanabe
Nanako Matsushima
Reika Watanabe
Kazuki Kitamura
Tsuna Watanabe
Sakura Ando
Ubume
Koji Ohkura
Shojo
Takahiro Miura
Tengu
Yuko Oshima
Yukionna
Eiji Akaso
Amanojaku
Sumire
Ibaraki-doji
Takashi Okamura
Azukiarai
Kenichi Endo
Yadokai
Renji Ishibashi
Okubi
Akira Emoto
old man
Nao Omori
Nurarihyon
Takao Osawa
Gyobu Inugami
Hiroshi Aramata
Amefurikozo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Screenplay & Story
- Yusuke Watanabe
- Original Score
- Koji Endo
- Original Title
- 妖怪大戦争 ガーディアンズ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- OLM, KADOKAWA, TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Miike
Yusuke Watanabe
Koji Endo
Hideo Yamamoto
Naoichiro Sagara
Tsuguhiko Kadokawa, Hiroshi Aramata, Norikazu Tsubaki, Misako Saka, Yoshikazu Tsubaki
Department Leadership Roster
Yusuke Watanabe
Screenplay
Koji Endo
Original Music Composer
Norikazu Tsubaki
Producer
Misako Saka
Producer
Yûya Maeda
Costume Design
Masayoshi Deguchi
Stunt Coordinator
Naoichiro Sagara
Editor
Yuji Hayashida
Production Design
Hideo Yamamoto
Director of Photography
Takashi Miike
Director
Keiji Tsujii
Stunt Coordinator
Yoshikazu Tsubaki
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Yokai War: Guardians
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What is The Great Yokai War: Guardians about?
Fifth grader Kei Watanabe has inherited the hunter's blood to hunt yōkai. To save the world from destruction, Kei challenges a war against the yōkai.
Who directed The Great Yokai War: Guardians?
The Great Yokai War: Guardians was directed by Takashi Miike.
Who stars in The Great Yokai War: Guardians?
The principal cast of The Great Yokai War: Guardians includes Kokoro Terada, Hana Sugisaki, Ray Inomata, Nanako Matsushima, Kazuki Kitamura.
When was The Great Yokai War: Guardians released and how long is it?
The Great Yokai War: Guardians was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Yokai War: Guardians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Yokai War: Guardians was composed by Koji Endo.