A thorough analysis of the charm and horror of the theatrical version of "Kaidan Restaurant"!

Kaidan Restaurant the Movie - Kaidan Restaurant the Movie

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Light novel

■ Release date

August 21, 2010 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Distributor: Toei

■Frequencies

100 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Miyoko Matsutani, Yoshikazu Takai, Kumiko Katou

■ Director

Masayuki Ochiai

■ Production

Produced by: "Kaidan Restaurant" Movie Production Committee (Toei Animation, LT Corporation, TV Asahi, Dentsu, Toei, Bandai, Bandai Visual, Oscar Promotion)

■Works

©2010 "Kaidan Restaurant" Movie Production Committee

■ Story

This masterpiece of children's literature, which has published 50 volumes to date and has sold over 9 million copies, is finally being made into a movie!
Ghosts appear one after another! The ultimate horror adventure fantasy!!

How about some delicious "live action + animation"?
Please enjoy our special menu.

*Quoted from Amazon

■Explanation

In Yamazakura City, where the spooky Western-style mansion "Kaidan Restaurant" is located, a mysterious incident occurs in which people suddenly disappear. Before long, rumors begin to circulate that this is the work of the Grim Reaper's email.
Meanwhile, the younger sister of Haru Amano, a junior high school detective who specializes in paranormal phenomena, disappears. Haru searches for his sister and approaches Kaoru Minagami, the best friend of Ryu Kurokawa, who was the first to disappear. Together with Kaoru and his classmate Jun, they follow the mystery of the Grim Reaper email and head to the "Ghost Story Restaurant". There, a waiter of darkness awaits them.
"Welcome to the Ghost Story Restaurant" -- What is really going on in this restaurant? Will Haru be able to find his sister?

*Quoted from Amazon

■Cast

●Movie cast: Amano Haru, Kudo Ayano, Minakami Kaoru, Morisaki Win, Takase Jun, Ghost Neesan, Gouriki Ayame, Kurokawa Ryu, Tomita Keisuke, Amano Mai, Okiku-chan, Sakura Maya, Anatomical Model, Tanaka Takashi (Ungirls)
・Fortune Telling Crow/Yamane Yoshiaki (Ungirls)
・The caretaker lady, Murasaki Hag／Hairi Katagiri ・Ghost Nun／Toshifumi Muramatsu ・Emma the Great／Mitsuhiro Nagatomo (Hibiki)
・Dark Garcon/Masahiko Nishimura


●Voice cast: Ako Ozora/Ryoko Shiraishi/Shou Komoto/Hiro Yuki/Reiko Sakuma/Masumi Asano/Reiko's mother/Mika Doi/Noro-chan/Ikue Otani/Wara-chan/Chinami Nishimura/Pierre/Daisuke Sakaguchi/Reiko's grandmother/Miyoko Asou/Ghost waiter/Hiroaki Hirata

■ Main staff

・Original story: Miyoko Matsutani, Yoshikazu Takai, Kumiko Kato ・Director: Masayuki Ochiai ・Planning: Seiichi Koga, Kozo Morishita ・Screenplay: Shoji Yonemura ・Music: coba
・Theme song/Supernova "Love Words" (Universal Japan)
Producers: Yosuke Asama, Atsushi Suzuki, Tomoharu Matsuhisa, Asao Tsunoda, Daisaku Yamada General Producers: Michihiko Umezawa, Hiromi Kitazaki Production companies: Oscar Promotion, Toei Animation Production: "Kaidan Restaurant" Movie Production Committee (Toei Animation, LT Corporation, TV Asahi, Dentsu, Toei, Bandai, Bandai Visual, Oscar Promotion)

●Animation part・Character design, animation director: Akira Takahashi・Art director: Takashi Kurahashi・Production manager: Kazumitsu Matsuzaka・Editor: Kenta Katase・Sound recording: Yasuo Tachibana・Sound recording assistant: Satoru Matsuda・Sound effects: Yuji Furuya (Swara Pro)
・Music selection: Makiko Kayahara ・Recording: Minori Kajimoto ・Direction: Hiroyuki Sato

■ Related works

・Ghost Story Restaurant

Review and Recommendation

"Kaidan Restaurant: The Movie" is a Japanese film released in 2010, based on a children's literature series by Miyoko Matsutani, Yoshikazu Takai, and Kumiko Kato. The film captivated many viewers with its unique story that combines horror and fantasy, and its visual expression that combines reality and animation. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and recommended points of this film.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Kaidan Restaurant" is set in Yamazakura City, where strange phenomena occur frequently. When the protagonist, Amano Haru, his younger sister Mai, suddenly disappears, he begins to pursue the truth behind the mysterious "Death Email". Together with his friends Minagami Kaoru and Takase Jun, Haru enters a spooky Western-style mansion known as "Kaidan Restaurant". There, they encounter a dark waiter and various ghosts, and are faced with a series of surprises and fears.

The story of this movie is a perfect mix of horror, adventure, and touching elements of friendship and family love. In particular, the way Haru and his friends grow as they solve the mystery of the Death God email deeply touches the audience. In addition, their interactions with ghosts and strange experiences at the ghost story restaurant are full of entertainment that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

The appeal of visual expression

The greatest feature of "Kaidan Restaurant" is its visual expression, which combines realistic images with animation. The film skillfully switches between live action and animation to progress the story, providing visual surprises and enjoyment. In particular, the expressive power of animation is utilized to the fullest in scenes depicting ghosts and strange phenomena, enhancing the visual sense of horror.

The interior design of the Kaidan Restaurant and the ghosts are also very elaborate, making the film visually appealing. Director Masayuki Ochiai has used techniques to maximize the visual impact while maintaining an excellent balance between horror and fantasy. This draws the viewer into the world of the film, and will make you happy or sad as the story unfolds.

The appeal of the cast

The cast of "Kaidan Restaurant" is also an important element in enhancing the appeal of the film. Kudo Ayano, who plays the main character Amano Haru, realistically portrays the strong will and courage to search for her sister, eliciting sympathy from viewers. Additionally, Morisaki Win, who plays Minagami Kaoru, and Gouriki Ayame, who plays Takase Jun, also liven up the story with their performances that make the most of the individuality of their characters.

Furthermore, the voice actors who play the ghosts and supernatural phenomena are also impressive, with veteran voice actors such as Ryoko Shiraishi, Hiro Yuki, and Masumi Asano gathering together. Their voice acting portrays the ghosts' characters in greater depth, frightening and moving the audience. Comedians such as Takashi Tanaka and Yoshiaki Yamane also appear in the film, and their humorous acting gives the film a light-hearted rhythm.

The appeal of music

The music in "Kaidan Restaurant" is also an important element that enhances the appeal of the film. Coba, who was in charge of the music, provides background music that exquisitely expresses the atmosphere of horror and fantasy. In particular, the music enhances the visual sense of horror in the tense scenes at the ghost restaurant and in the scenes where the characters confront the ghosts.

Choshinsei's performance of the theme song "Ai Kotoba" also adds to the film's moving ending. The song's memorable lyrics and melody, which have themes of friendship and family love, resonate deeply with viewers. "Kaidan Restaurant," in which music and images come together, is a visually and aurally satisfying piece of entertainment.

Recommended points

"Kaidan Restaurant: The Movie" is a film that features a unique story that combines horror and fantasy, and visual expressions that intertwine reality and animation. It is especially recommended for viewers looking for entertainment that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, and a work with a strong visual impact. It also contains moving elements that depict friendship and family love, so it is recommended for viewers looking for a heartwarming story.

Another attraction of this movie is the gorgeous cast and music. It is recommended for viewers who want to enjoy the performances of young actors such as Ayano Kudo, Win Morisaki, and Ayame Gouriki, as well as the voice acting of veteran voice actors such as Ryoko Shiraishi, Hiro Yuki, and Masumi Asano. In addition, the music by coba and the theme song "Aikotoba" by Choshinsei can also be evaluated as elements that further enhance the moving feeling of the movie.

"Kaidan Restaurant" is an entertaining film that combines horror and fantasy, reality and animation, a moving story, a stellar cast, and music. Please watch this film and enjoy a highly satisfying experience both visually and aurally.