Musical fantasy film based on Hideo Furukawa's Heike Monogatari: Inu-Ou no Maki (Tales of the Heike: Inu-Ou) novel.
Inu-Oh is born with unique physical characteristics. His parents cover every inch of his body with garments, including a mask on his face. One day, Inu-Oh meets a blind boy named Tomona, a biwa player. As Tomona starts to sing and play, Inu-Oh is amazed to discover he has an incredible ability to dance. The two become inseparable. Tomona and Inu-Oh start sharing their talent with audiences. Their performances quickly gain acclaim and draw crowds. But why is Tomona blind? Why was Inu-Oh born looking like he does? A story about a legendary artist from 14th-century Japan, who defied fate to forge his own destiny. An anime in the form of a rock operetta with spectacular music and dance sequences.
(Source: Warsaw Film Festival)
Note: The film received an early premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 9, 2021.
Features a performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance.
Anachronism92%
Prominently features elements that are out of place in the historical period the work takes place in, particularly modern elements in a historical setting.
Male Protagonist87%
Main character is male.
Primarily Male Cast87%
Main cast is mostly composed of male characters.
Rock Music85%
Centers on the musical style of rock, not to be applied to anime that use rock in its soundtrack.
Dancing84%
Centers around the art of dance.
Disability82%
A work that features one or more characters with a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits the person's ability to engage in certain tasks or actions.
Historical81%
Partly or completely set during a real period of world history.
Tragedy80%
Centers around tragic events and unhappy endings.
Curses79%
Features a character, object or area that has been cursed, usually by a malevolent supernatural force.
Acting74%
Centers around actors or the acting industry.
Crossdressing70%
Prominently features a character dressing up as the opposite sex.
Time Skip69%
Features a gap in time used to advance the story.
Samurai60%
Prominently features warriors of medieval Japanese nobility bound by a code of honor.