In a fantastical alternate Taisho era Japan, shrouded in mystery and superstition, fate brings together Shino, a young woman harboring a powerful sword within her, and Sosuke, a cunning merchant with a hidden past. Their seemingly unrelated lives collide when they're thrust into a dangerous quest: reunite eight mystical beads imbued with ancient virtues and awaken the legendary warriors known as the Eight Dogs of the East. As they journey across sprawling landscapes, facing formidable enemies and unraveling cryptic secrets, Shino and Sosuke uncover their own destinies intertwined with the fate of the land. Will they successfully gather the Dogs and restore balance, or will darkness consume the world they fight to protect? Continue reading Hakkenden: Touhou Hakken Ibun [BD 1080p]→
Centuries ago, a powerful demon named Zenki aided a legendary monk in eradicating evil. Sealed away ever since, his slumber is disturbed by a rising darkness: Seeds of Karuma, the very essence of that ancient evil, begin corrupting people's desires, transforming them into monstrous Shadows. Unwittingly awakened by Chiaki, a descendant of the monk, Zenki finds himself reborn in a rebellious, pint-sized form. Now, bound to Chiaki by a mystical bracelet, this unlikely duo must unite their contrasting styles - Chiaki's studious resolve and Zenki's impulsive fury - to confront the Shadows, devour the Seeds, and prevent the return of true darkness. Get ready for an action-packed ride as they navigate a world where monstrous desires lurk around every corner, pushing their limits and learning the true meaning of teamwork in this thrilling battle between humans and demons. Continue reading Zenki [DVD 480p]→
On the other side of the door, was time in its entirety—
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17-year-old Suzume's journey begins in a quiet town in Kyushu when she encounters a young man who tells her, “I'm looking for a door.” What Suzume finds is a single weathered door standing upright in the midst of ruins as though it was shielded from whatever catastrophe struck. Seemingly mesmerized by its power, Suzume reaches for the knob...
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Doors begin to open one after another all across Japan, unleashing destruction upon any who are near. Suzume must close these portals to prevent further disaster.
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—The stars, then sunset, and the morning sky.
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Within that realm, it was as though all time had melted together in the sky—
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Drawn in by this mysterious door, Suzume's journey is about to begin. (CoMix)
Synopsis for: Kaguya-hime no Monogatari | The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (Fall 2013)
Adaptation of the Japanese folk tale Taketori Monogatari (Tale of the Bamboo Cutter), also known as Kaguya Hime (Princess Kaguya).
In an idyllic rural setting, an old bamboo cutter and his wife raise a tiny girl found nestled within a glowing bamboo stalk along with a fortune in gold. As she approaches adulthood, the bamboo cutter uses the fortune to purchase a villa in the capital, buy himself a title and employ tutors to transform the country girl, now given the name Kaguya, into a refined woman. News of her beauty brings powerful and wealthy suitors who compete for her hand in marriage, all the while Kaguya wishes that she and her family could return to their former life. Sooner or later, though, her true origins will make their own claim upon her. Continue reading Kaguya-hime no Monogatari [BD 720p]→
Tired of writing riddles for children, Yamaoka Momosuke plans on gathering spooky and gruesome stories and publishing them in an anthology called Hyakumonogatari ("One Hundred Tales"). While researching these old myths and legends he comes across a mysterious trio who call themselves the Ongyou. They are detectives who are investigating the legends to reveal their truths...and bring those in the wrong to justice. Each time Momosuke meets the Ongyou he must face horrible truths and battle with his morals, but he's seeing things he shouldn't be seeing... Continue reading Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari | Requiem from the Darkness [DVD 480p, Dual Audio]→
