The animated film Mononoke: Karakasa, in Trailer

The anime film Mononoke: Karakasa is a fascinating and terrifying dive into the darkness and complexity of the human soul, shrouded in the mystery and supernatural of the great Ooku, the harem of the shoguns of the Edo period.

The anime film Mononoke: Karakasa (Mononoke Movie: Karakasa) will be released on July 26, 2024 in select Japanese theaters.

Genre: Mystery/Slice-of-Life, Horror/Drama

Synopsis of the movie Mononoke Karakasa:

In the dark and captivating world of feudal Japan, the "Medicine Merchant" wanders, an enigmatic figure and master of the occult. Armed with his sword of exorcism, he doesn't just hunt down evil spirits called Mononoke. Before he can confront them, he must unveil their Form, their Truth, and their Reason. Each confrontation begins with careful psychological analysis and risky investigation, necessary to understand these entities before they can be fought.

The story takes place in Ooku, a place dedicated to the women of the court and the nerve center of the shoguns' power. Two new handmaidens, Asa and Kame, enter this world ruled by rigid and unfathomable rules. Asa, ambitious and talented, seeks to advance through this complex hierarchy, while the more modest Kame simply seeks her place within this fascinating environment. As soon as they arrive, they are drawn into a rite of passage that seals their destiny and forges an unexpected bond between them.

Under the watchful eye of the old Utayama, guardian of the traditions of the Ooku, strange events and tensions begin to manifest, revealing hidden passions and rivalries. Ominous nocturnal noises, irrational behavior among the maids, and the oppressive presence of a supernatural entity, all converge in an inevitable tragedy.

The "Medicine Dealer", an exorcist of monsters, arrives in Ooku to confront the evil that lurks there, where a ritual of purification and salvation begins, blending horror and beauty in this haunting tale of shadows.

Trailer of the movie Mononoke Karakasa:

All seasons of the Mononoke anime:

Mononoke: July 2007 – 12 episodes
Mononoke Karakasa: July 2024 – animated film

Staff Animation – Mononoke Karakasa:

Studio: Twin Engine EOTA
Director: Kenji Nakamura (Mononoke, Gatchaman Crowds, Tsuritama)
Character Design: Kitsuneko Nagata
Animation Manager: Yuichi Takahashi (Blue Giant, Gatchaman Crowds, Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-)
Music: Taku Iwasaki (saga Bungo Stray Dogs, City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust, saga The irregular at magic high school)

source : mononoke-movie.com