帝都物語外伝 (1995): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1995, 帝都物語外伝 is a fantasy and horror film directed by Izo Hashimoto, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. In 1995, a mental hospital is erected near the Japanese Ministry of Finance, located adjacent to the grave of Taira no Masakado. A young male nurse by the name of Jin’ya Yanase is obsessed with the legend of Taira no Masakado and more importantly, the spirit of his evil subordinate Yasunori Kato. Slowly, he becomes possessed by Kato's spirit, who wants to use him as a new host to revive in the modern world. Keiko Tatsumiya (the heroine of the original story), is an old woman living homeless on the streets of Tokyo. When she senses the presence of Yasunori Kato, she must regain her resolve to face the demon-god and vanquish his spirit once and for all.

Who’s in it. 帝都物語外伝 stars Kazuhiko Nishimura, Kitaro, Kitaro and Kazuko Shirakawa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 帝都物語外伝 has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 帝都物語外伝 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 帝都物語外伝 tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.