Mononoke Movie: The Phantom in the Rain – Movie Review
First Reaction – Mononoke Movie: The Phantom in the Rain is a stunning animation.
Watch Mononoke Movie: The Phantom in the Rain is available on Netflix now.
Director: Kenji Nakamura
Writer: Kenji Nakamura, Koji Yamamoto (Screenplay)
Cast (Voice Talents)
- Hiroshi Kamiya (Attack on Titan)
- Tomoyo Kurosawa
- Aoi Yuki (Your Name)
- Mami Koyama (Akira)
- Jun Fukuyama
Plot: A deadly and mysterious master of the occult travels across feudal Japan, seeking malevolent spirits called Mononoke to slay. He must uncover their Form, Truth, and Reason to wield the mighty Exorcism Sword against them.
Runtime: 1 Hour 29 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Mononoke Movie: The Phantom in the Rain starts when Asa and Kame join a royal home in Japan. Asa doesn’t follow the traditional rules of the temple and strange Medicine Seller believes something evil is in the temple. The temple residents believe something has gone wrong after a previous ceremony had been postponed.
The Medicine Seller enters the temple and begins the battle to defeat the Mononoke that has infested it. He has battled them for years; this is his most difficult test. However, the secrets in the temple have more of a connection to the evil than expected.
Verdict on Mononoke Movie: The Phantom in the Rain
Recap
The movie follows a Japanese temple that has become infected by an evil Mononoke spirit. A mysterious Medicine Seller comes to defeat the spirit and the secrets of the temple are revealed.
Best Parts
The animation style is beautiful and unlikely most you will see. We get an interesting new battle against evil and a glimpse into traditions. In the traditions side, we see what is meant by being part of the temple family and the demands expected of you. When it comes to the battle against the Mononoke, we see how it can transform into different elements to create additional horrors for the victims. This is the beginning of a series of films, so hopefully we can get a good collection of stories to follow.
Final Thoughts –Mononoke Movie: The Phantom in the Rain is a beautiful and creative world.