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{{nihongo foot|'''''Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain'''''<ref name="Fantasia"/>|劇場版「モノノ怪 唐傘」|Gekijōban Mononoke: Karakasa|{{lit.}} "''Mononoke the Movie: Paper Umbrella''"|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a 2024 [[Anime|Japanese animated]] [[Supernatural film|supernatural]] [[psychological horror]] [[film]] directed by [[Kenji Nakamura]] based on the ''[[Mononoke (TV series)|Mononoke]]'' anime television series (2007), which in turn is a [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] of ''[[Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales]]'' [[anthology series]] (2006), both created by [[Toei Animation]]. Produced by [[Twin Engine (company)|EOTA]] and co-distributed by Giggly Box and Twin Engine, ''Phantom in the Rain'' is the first part of the ''Mononoke'' trilogy film project.<ref name="Three Films"/> The film stars [[Hiroshi Kamiya]] as the voice of the Medicine Seller, alongside [[Tomoyo Kurosawa]], [[Aoi Yūki]], [[Mami Koyama]], [[Kana Hanazawa]], [[Haruka Tomatsu]], [[Yoko Hikasa]], [[Yūko Kaida]], [[Yukana]], [[Yuki Kaji]], [[Jun Fukuyama]], Daisuke Hosomi, [[Miyu Irino]] and [[Kenjiro Tsuda]]. ''Phantom in the Rain'' was released in Japan on July 26, 2024.<ref name="July Release">{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-21/mononoke-anime-film-reveals-july-26-release-more-cast-full-title-in-new-teaser-trailer/.208987|title=Mononoke Anime Film Reveals July 26 Release, More Cast, Full Title in New Teaser Trailer|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|date=March 21, 2024|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=March 21, 2024}}</ref>
{{nihongo foot|'''''Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain'''''<ref name="Fantasia"/>|劇場版「モノノ怪 唐傘」|Gekijōban Mononoke: Karakasa|{{lit.}} "''Mononoke the Movie: Paper Umbrella''"|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a 2024 [[Anime|Japanese animated]] [[Supernatural film|supernatural]] [[psychological horror]] [[film]] directed by [[Kenji Nakamura]] based on the ''[[Mononoke (TV series)|Mononoke]]'' anime television series (2007), which in turn is a [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] of ''[[Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales]]'' [[anthology series]] (2006), both created by [[Toei Animation]]. Produced by [[Twin Engine (company)|EOTA]] and co-distributed by Giggly Box and Twin Engine, ''Phantom in the Rain'' is the first part of the ''Mononoke'' trilogy film project.<ref name="Three Films"/> The film stars [[Hiroshi Kamiya]] as the voice of the Medicine Seller, alongside [[Tomoyo Kurosawa]], [[Aoi Yūki]], [[Mami Koyama]], [[Kana Hanazawa]], [[Haruka Tomatsu]], [[Yoko Hikasa]], [[Yūko Kaida]], [[Yukana]], [[Yuki Kaji]], [[Jun Fukuyama]], Daisuke Hosomi, [[Miyu Irino]] and [[Kenjiro Tsuda]]. ''Phantom in the Rain'' was released in Japan on July 26, 2024.<ref name="July Release">{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-21/mononoke-anime-film-reveals-july-26-release-more-cast-full-title-in-new-teaser-trailer/.208987|title=Mononoke Anime Film Reveals July 26 Release, More Cast, Full Title in New Teaser Trailer|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|date=March 21, 2024|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=March 21, 2024}}</ref>


[[Netflix]] acquired the streaming rights for the film, and was released worldwide on November 28, 2024.<ref name="Netflix"/> A sequel, ''Mononoke Second Chapter: Hinezumi'' is set to release in Japan on March 14, 2025, followed by an untitled third film.<ref name="Three Films"/>
[[Netflix]] acquired the streaming rights for the film, and was released worldwide on November 28, 2024.<ref name="Netflix"/> A sequel, ''Mononoke : '' is set to release in Japan on March 14, 2025, followed by an untitled third film.<ref name="Three Films"/>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
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==Sequels==
==Sequels==
In July 2024, it was announced that a sequel was in production,<ref>{{cite news|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Mononoke Anime Film Star Hiroshi Kamiya States He is Recording for '2nd Chapter'|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-27/mononoke-anime-film-star-hiroshi-kamiya-states-he-is-recording-for-2nd-chapter/.213640|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 27, 2024|access-date=July 27, 2024|archive-date=July 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727191904/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-27/mononoke-anime-film-star-hiroshi-kamiya-states-he-is-recording-for-2nd-chapter/.213640|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|script-title=ja:神谷浩史、『モノノ怪』第二章は明日収録！｜シネマトゥデイ|trans-title=Kamiya Hiroshi, the second chapter of "Mononoke" will be recorded tomorrow!|url=https://www.cinematoday.jp/news/N0144123|work=Cinema Today|date=July 27, 2024|access-date=July 27, 2024|language=ja}}</ref> and later that month, it was announced that the ''Mononoke'' film project will have three films. The second film, titled {{nihongo foot|''Mononoke Second Chapter: Hinezumi'',|劇場版「モノノ怪 第二章 火鼠」|Gekijōban Mononoke Dainishō: Hinezumi|{{lit.}} "''Theatrical Feature Mononoke Second Chapter: Fire Rat''"|group=lower-alpha}} is set to be released on March 14, 2025.<ref name="Three Films">{{cite news|last=Cayanan|first=Joanna|title=Mononoke Film Project to Have 3 Films, 2nd Film Opens on March 14, 2025|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-28/mononoke-film-project-to-have-3-films-2nd-film-opens-on-march-14-2025/.213655|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 28, 2024|access-date=July 28, 2024|archive-date=July 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728101605/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-28/mononoke-film-project-to-have-3-films-2nd-film-opens-on-march-14-2025/.213655|url-status=live}}</ref>
In July 2024, it was announced that a sequel was in production,<ref>{{cite news|last=Hodgkins|first=Crystalyn|title=Mononoke Anime Film Star Hiroshi Kamiya States He is Recording for '2nd Chapter'|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-27/mononoke-anime-film-star-hiroshi-kamiya-states-he-is-recording-for-2nd-chapter/.213640|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 27, 2024|access-date=July 27, 2024|archive-date=July 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727191904/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-27/mononoke-anime-film-star-hiroshi-kamiya-states-he-is-recording-for-2nd-chapter/.213640|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|script-title=ja:神谷浩史、『モノノ怪』第二章は明日収録！｜シネマトゥデイ|trans-title=Kamiya Hiroshi, the second chapter of "Mononoke" will be recorded tomorrow!|url=https://www.cinematoday.jp/news/N0144123|work=Cinema Today|date=July 27, 2024|access-date=July 27, 2024|language=ja}}</ref> and later that month, it was announced that the ''Mononoke'' film project will have three films. The second film, titled {{nihongo foot|''Mononoke : '',|劇場版「モノノ怪 第二章 火鼠」|Gekijōban Mononoke Dainishō: Hinezumi|{{lit.}} "'' Second Chapter: Fire Rat''"|group=lower-alpha}} is set to be released on March 14, 2025.<ref name="Three Films">{{cite news|last=Cayanan|first=Joanna|title=Mononoke Film Project to Have 3 Films, 2nd Film Opens on March 14, 2025|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-28/mononoke-film-project-to-have-3-films-2nd-film-opens-on-march-14-2025/.213655|website=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 28, 2024|access-date=July 28, 2024|archive-date=July 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728101605/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-07-28/mononoke-film-project-to-have-3-films-2nd-film-opens-on-march-14-2025/.213655|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 15:03, 7 December 2024

Mononoke the Movie:
Phantom in the Rain
Theatrical release poster
Kanji劇場版「モノノ怪 唐傘」
Revised HepburnGekijōban Mononoke: Karakasa
Directed byKenji Nakamura
Based onMononoke
by Toei Animation
Produced by
  • Kōshō Satō
  • Yūki Sudō
Starring
Edited byShigeru Nishiyama
Music byTaku Iwasaki
Production
company
Distributed by
  • Giggly Box
  • Twin Engine
Release date
  • July 26, 2024 (2024-07-26)
Running time
89 minutes[1]
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese

Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain[2][a] is a 2024 Japanese animated supernatural psychological horror film directed by Kenji Nakamura based on the Mononoke anime television series (2007), which in turn is a spin-off of Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales anthology series (2006), both created by Toei Animation. Produced by EOTA and co-distributed by Giggly Box and Twin Engine, Phantom in the Rain is the first part of the Mononoke trilogy film project.[3] The film stars Hiroshi Kamiya as the voice of the Medicine Seller, alongside Tomoyo Kurosawa, Aoi Yūki, Mami Koyama, Kana Hanazawa, Haruka Tomatsu, Yoko Hikasa, Yūko Kaida, Yukana, Yuki Kaji, Jun Fukuyama, Daisuke Hosomi, Miyu Irino and Kenjiro Tsuda. Phantom in the Rain was released in Japan on July 26, 2024.[4]

Netflix acquired the streaming rights for the film, and was released worldwide on November 28, 2024.[5] A sequel, Mononoke the Movie Trilogy: Chapter 2 is set to release in Japan on March 14, 2025, followed by an untitled third film.[3][6]

Synopsis

A girl named Asa is trying to advance her career, while another named Kame is seeking her dream to participate in the carnal workings of the Inner Chambers. As the elderly Utayama does her best to conceal its secrets, the Medicine Seller arrives and begins to unravel the horrifying and painful truth at the heart of the Inner Chambers.

Voice cast

Character Japanese English
Medicine Seller Hiroshi Kamiya Crispin Freeman
Asa Tomoyo Kurosawa Alejandra Reynoso
Kame Aoi Yūki Abby Espiritu
Utayama Mami Koyama Janet Borrus
Kitagawa Kana Hanazawa Felecia Angelle
Botan Ootomo Haruka Tomatsu Natalie Van Sistene
Fuki Tokita Yoko Hikasa Ashely Biski
Awashima Yūko Kaida Stephanie Sheh
Mugitani Yukana Allegra Clark
Saburomaru Yuki Kaji Brandon McInnis
Hiramoto Jun Fukuyama Todd Haberkorn
Sakashita Daisuke Hosomi Blythe Melin
Tenshi (Emperor) Miyu Irino Ryan Colt Levy
Hokuto Mizoragi Kenjiro Tsuda
Futsukadzuki Misaki Watada Kira Buckland
Mikadzuki Sae Hiratsuka Ryan Bartley
Take Himika Akaneya
Matsu Ruriko Aoki
Suma Nanako Mori
Kiyo Yū Serizawa Courtney Lin
Kume Miharu Hanai
Tome Mayu Sagara
Fuku Rena Maeda
Chouju Kimiko Saitō
Sudo Koya Noda Ryan Colt Levy
Asanuma Masaya Miyazaki Jonathan Leon
Kimura Shinya Takahashi

Production

In June 2022, it was announced that the Mononoke anime series would receive a film adaptation in 2023, with Kenji Nakamura returning to direct the film, while EOTA handling the animation.[7] In February 2023, EOTA announced that Takahiro Sakurai, who voiced the character in the 2007 series, would not be reprising his role as the Medicine Seller. The role was recast to Hiroshi Kamiya.[8][9] Additional staff members were also revealed, with Yūichi Takahashi serving as a character designer from Kitsuneko Nagata's original character concept, and music composed by Taku Iwasaki.[10] In March 2024, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Aoi Yūki and Mami Koyama was cast for the film.[4][11] In April of that year, more cast members were announced, along with Aina the End providing the theme song for the film, titled "Love Sick".[12]

Release

The film was slated to release in 2023, but was later postponed to July 26, 2024.[4] It was also released in Montreal at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival the same month, where it won bronze in the animated film category.[2][13] In September of the same year, Netflix acquired global streaming rights for the film, and released on November 28, 2024.[5]

Reception

Box office

On its debut weekend, the film opened in 229 theaters, and ranked at #7 in the Japanese box office.[14][15][16]

Critical reception

Matt Schley of The Japan Times gave the film 3 out of 5 star rating, as he praised the tone shift and making the film different from the television series, but also felt overwhelmed by its pacing, despite the 90 minute-length.[17] Richard Eisenbeis of Anime News Network gave the film a solid A rating, and stated "Without its groundbreaking visuals, Mononoke The Movie: Karakasa would still be a film worth watching thanks to its mystery, suspense, and well-explored themes."[18] Susana Polo of Polygon praised the film for its visuals, mystery, protagonist, and faithfulness to the format of the original anime series, but noted that it would be difficult for those who were not fans of the anime to enjoy the film.[19]

Adaptations

A light novel adaptation by Yasumi Atarashi was published by Kadokawa in Japan on June 13, 2024.[20][21] A manga adaptation by Kitsuneko Nagata was serialized on Monthly Shōnen Sirius magazine on May 26, 2024.[22]

Sequels

In July 2024, it was announced that a sequel was in production,[23][24] and later that month, it was announced that the Mononoke film project will have three films. The second film, titled Mononoke the Movie Trilogy: Chapter 2,[6][b] is set to be released on March 14, 2025.[3]

Notes

  1. ^ Japanese: 劇場版「モノノ怪 唐傘」, Hepburn: Gekijōban Mononoke: Karakasa, lit. "Mononoke the Movie: Paper Umbrella"
  2. ^ 劇場版「モノノ怪 第二章 火鼠」, Gekijōban Mononoke Dainishō: Hinezumi, lit. "Mononoke the Movie Second Chapter: Fire Rat"

References

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  2. ^ a b Carson, Lexi (June 6, 2024). "Montreal's Fantasia International Film Festival Unveils 'Bookworm' Starring Elijah Wood as Opening Film, Plus Second Wave of Titles (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Cayanan, Joanna (July 28, 2024). "Mononoke Film Project to Have 3 Films, 2nd Film Opens on March 14, 2025". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 28, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 21, 2024). "Mononoke Anime Film Reveals July 26 Release, More Cast, Full Title in New Teaser Trailer". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Mateo, Alex (September 26, 2024). "Netflix to Stream 1st Mononoke Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  6. ^ a b 【3.14(金)公開】『劇場版モノノ怪 第二章 火鼠』予告第一弾 ["Mononoke the Movie Trilogy: Chapter 2" Second Trailer, In Theaters March 14] (in Japanese). December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 18, 2022). "Mononoke Anime Gets New Film in 2023, Stage Play". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  8. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 30, 2024). "Mononoke Anime Film Delayed, Takahiro Sakurai Will No Longer Reprise Medicine Seller Role". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  9. ^ "「劇場版 モノノ怪」2024年夏に全国公開、薬売り役は神谷浩史". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  10. ^ Pineda, Rafael (August 4, 2023). "Mononoke Anime Film's Teaser Reveals Hiroshi Kamiya, More Staff, 2024 Summer Release". AnimeNewsNetwork. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  11. ^ Harding, Daryl (March 21, 2024). "Mononoke the Movie Anime Prescribes July 26 Premiere Date With New Teaser Trailer". Crunchyroll. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  12. ^ Loo, Egan (May 1, 2024). "Mononoke Anime Film's Trailer Unveils More Cast, Aina The End's Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  13. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (August 8, 2024). "Ghost Cat Anzu, Mononoke Films Win at Fantasia Int'l Film Festival". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  14. ^ "ORICON NEWS：映画ランキング：『怪盗グルーのミニオン超変身』2週目に1位獲得、『デッドプール＆ウルヴァリン』『もし徳』など5本が初登場" [Movie ranking: "Despicable Me 3" takes first place for the second week, while five films including "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Moshidoku" make their debut]. Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  15. ^ Komatsu, Mikikazu (July 30, 2024). "Japan Box Office: Fourth Live-Action Kingdom Film Ranks Second in Third Weekend". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  16. ^ Hazra, Adriana (August 2, 2024). "1st Mononoke Film Opens at #7 at Japanese Box Office". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  17. ^ Schley, Matt (July 26, 2024). "'Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain': A fast and furious visual spectacle". The Japan Times. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  18. ^ Eisenbeis, Richard (July 26, 2024). "Mononoke The Movie: Karakasa Anime Film Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  19. ^ Polo, Susana (November 28, 2024). "Netflix's new Mononoke movie Phantom in the Rain is gorgeous, but not for new fans". Polygon. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  20. ^ "Shosetsu Gekijo Ban Mononoke Karakasa (Kadokawa Bunko)". CD Japan. June 13, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  21. ^ 小説『劇場版「モノノ怪 唐傘」』 [Novel Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain] (in Japanese). Kadokawa. June 13, 2024. ISBN 978-4-041140-90-1.
  22. ^ Tai, Anita (May 16, 2024). "Mononoke Anime Film Gets Manga Adaptation". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  23. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 27, 2024). "Mononoke Anime Film Star Hiroshi Kamiya States He is Recording for '2nd Chapter'". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  24. ^ 神谷浩史、『モノノ怪』第二章は明日収録！｜シネマトゥデイ [Kamiya Hiroshi, the second chapter of "Mononoke" will be recorded tomorrow!]. Cinema Today (in Japanese). July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
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