Adventure, Fantasy

Yokaipedia

GHOSTBOOK おばけずかん

Directed by: Takashi Yamazaki
2022 / 113 minutes / Unclassified all ages

When there’s a will, there’s a wish

After making wishes at a local shrine, Itsuki, Taichi and Sonny are visited by a ghost-like sprite in the middle of the night, who tells them about a mysterious Ghost Book that can grant any wish their hearts desire. But when the boys visit a second-hand bookstore in search of the book, chaos ensues as they are transported to an alternate universe inhabited by monsters! Not far behind is their schoolteacher Hayama (Yui Aragaki), who had been keeping a watchful eye on the kids only to be dragged into the mayhem. The group soon realises they have a mission: they must capture the monsters in the Ghost Book before time runs out. Can they change destiny and return home before it’s too late?

Loosely based on the picture book Obake Zukan written by Hiroshi Saitо̄ and illustrated by Etsuyoshi Miyamoto, Ghost Book brings influences from Japanese role-playing games and collectible monsters to create a fantastical adventure story. With outstanding acting performances and spellbinding special effects galore, this quest is sure to bring bundles of fun for families and fantasy fans alike!