The Great Yokai War: Guardians(2021)
妖怪大戦争 ガーディアンズ
The Great Yokai War: Guardians 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.
The Great Yokai War: Guardians (2021) is a fantasy, family, adventure and horror film directed by Takashi Miike, released on July 1, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Kokoro Terada, Hana Sugisaki, Ray Inomata and Nanako Matsushima. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Takashi Miike
- Writers:
- Yusuke Watanabe
- Producers:
- Norikazu Tsubaki, Misako Saka, Yoshikazu Tsubaki
- Cinematographer:
- Hideo Yamamoto
- Composer:
- Koji Endo
- Production:
- OLM, KADOKAWA, TOHO
- Status:
- Released
The Great Yokai War: Guardians (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Great Yokai War: Guardians before you stream it.
The Great Yokai War: Guardians Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kokoro Terada
as Kei Watanabe
Hana Sugisaki
as Fox-masked woman
Ray Inomata
as Dai Watanabe
Nanako Matsushima
as Reika Watanabe
Kazuki Kitamura
as Tsuna Watanabe
Sakura Ando
as Ubume
Koji Ohkura
as Shojo
Takahiro Miura
as Tengu
Yuko Oshima
as Yukionna
Eiji Akaso
as Amanojaku
Sumire
as Ibaraki-doji
Takashi Okamura
as Azukiarai
Key crew
Directed by Takashi Miike, written by Yusuke Watanabe, produced by Norikazu Tsubaki, Misako Saka and Yoshikazu Tsubaki.
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The Great Yokai War: Guardians Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Great Yokai War: Guardians – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great Yokai War: Guardians online?
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The Great Yokai War: Guardians (2021) is available to stream on FlixFling, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, YouTube and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Great Yokai War: Guardians?
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The main cast of The Great Yokai War: Guardians (2021) includes Kokoro Terada, Hana Sugisaki, Ray Inomata, Nanako Matsushima and Kazuki Kitamura. The film was directed by Takashi Miike. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Yokai War: Guardians released?
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The Great Yokai War: Guardians was released on July 1, 2021 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is The Great Yokai War: Guardians worth watching?
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The Great Yokai War: Guardians (2021) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Great Yokai War: Guardians?
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