Death Kappa (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2010, Death Kappa is an action, comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Tomoo Haraguchi, running about 79 minutes. “Terror approaches from the depths of legend!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When military experiments go haywire and trigger an atomic bomb, the consequences are of epic proportions. A monster arrives in the midst of the nuclear fallout, and Japan's defenses are helpless against it. Mankind's only savior is an irradiated water goblin from Japanese folklore called the "Death Kappa." The two rival monsters must go head-to-head in the ultimate battle between good and evil!
Who’s in it. Death Kappa stars Misato Hirata as Kawado Kanako, Mika Kimura as Yuriko, Ryûki Kitaoka as National Guard Corps and Daniel Aguilar Gutiérrez as Prof. Tanaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Death Kappa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll, Fandor Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Kappa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Kappa tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Kappa (2010)?
- In US, Death Kappa is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Fandor Amazon Channel and Hi-YAH, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Kappa worth watching?
- Death Kappa holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Kappa?
- Death Kappa stars Misato Hirata, Mika Kimura, Ryûki Kitaoka, Daniel Aguilar Gutiérrez and Hideaki Anno.