Kagewani: Shou (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2016, Kagewani: Shou is an animation, horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Tomoya Takashima, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. After surviving the onslaught at Sarugaku headquarters, Sousuke Banba resumes his investigation of the Kagewani monster hybrids. Armed with the ability to harness the Kagewani's power, the researcher now has a means to eliminate the creatures. But despite the benefits of this skill, it has one major drawback: Sousuke now struggles to maintain his sanity, with the power threatening to consume his body. Soon, threats old and new begin to rear their heads, as the upper echelons of Sarugaku become active once again and an assassin with a personal vendetta sets her sights on Sousuke. Nevertheless, he resolutely forges ahead on his mission, determined to track down the origins of the Kagewani and eliminate their threat once and for all.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Kagewani: Shou has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kagewani: Shou page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kagewani: Shou tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kagewani: Shou (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kagewani: Shou change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kagewani: Shou worth watching?
- Kagewani: Shou holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, horror, mystery and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Kagewani: Shou released?
- Kagewani: Shou was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.