As a long-time enthusiast of anime and a dedicated follower of the Mononoke franchise since its inception, I can wholeheartedly say that the latest addition to Netflix is nothing short of a delightful nightmare, a technicolor feast for the eyes that every anime fan should experience.
Thanksgiving provides the ideal opportunity to unwind and indulge in beloved TV shows following a meal filled with traditional holiday dishes, and Netflix has simplified this process by debuting the latest addition to the Mononoke series on their platform. First released in Japan in July 2024, fans have eagerly anticipated the Medicine Seller’s Netflix premiere. The film, titled Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain, is a supernatural horror production that continues the story of the Medicine Seller from the Mononoke anime series. In this installment, he travels to the Inner Chambers to solve a progressively strange mystery that takes a sinister and lethal turn.
As the initial part of a three-movie series that’s still being developed, “Phantom in the Rain” was helmed by Kenji Nakamura, who also directed the original anime series. In the lead role as the Medicine Seller, we have Hiroshi Kamiya, best known for voicing Levi Ackerman in “Attack on Titan” and Izaya Orihara in “Durarara!!”. The movie’s adaptation was initially slated for a 2023 release but was later pushed back to 2024. It first premiered at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, followed by a screening in Japanese theaters. Not long after, Netflix secured the global streaming rights for the entire trilogy.
Mononoke Is a Technicolor Nightmare That Every Anime Fan Should Experience
First aired by Toei Animation in 2007, Mononoke is essentially a standalone series that stemmed from the 2006 anime series, Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales. One captivating tale within Ayakashi, focusing on the Medicine Seller, gained such widespread appeal that it was decided to expand this storyline into a separate series. This allowed the Medicine Seller to continue his chilling adventures, encountering numerous supernatural adversaries.
The initial anime spanned 12 episodes, unfolding across five distinct narrative threads. In each tale, a traveling apothecary encounters various malevolent spirits linked to harmful human emotions. These spirits infect and afflict people around them. To help those under the influence of these evil entities, the Apothecary employs his expertise in the supernatural to discern the spirit’s form (Katachi), sincerity (Makoto), and logic (Kotowari). Once he grasps this information, he confronts the spirit head-on.
In their own unique ways, every storyline from the 2007 anime series remains stunningly beautiful and eerily captivating even today. Each episode continues to maintain its initial chilling impact. The latest Mononoke movie, Phantom in the Rain, manages to rekindle that same intense energy on a grander scale, showcasing a cinematic quality that is truly rare.
Stepping into the enchanting realm of Ōoku feels like a captivating journey, so why don’t you join me today?
— Netflix Anime (@NetflixAnime) November 28, 2024
In this tale of Mononoke, the narrative revolves around a restricted cast of characters, and the Medicine Seller is assigned to aid them. This promises to be an awe-inspiring, spine-tingling adventure that will undoubtedly rekindle enthusiasm among franchise enthusiasts. Simultaneously, it entices fresh viewers to become captivated by the mysterious samurai who roams aimlessly.
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2024-11-28 20:40