Kewaishi
2002, Japanese. Directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka.
Director Mitsutoshi Tanaka's adaptation of a manga by Shotaro Ishinomori was an official selection at the 5th Shanghai International Film Festival and won the award for Best Screenplay at the 14th Tokyo International Film Festival.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 9 February 2002
- Original title
- 化粧師 KEWAISHI
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshi Yokota
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What Kewaishi is based on
Kewaishi is based on Happyakuyachō Hyōri Kewaishi, a 1983 manga series by Shōtarō Ishinomori.
Manga series · 1983
Happyakuyachō Hyōri Kewaishi
By Shōtarō Ishinomori
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Kewaishi runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
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Kewaishi isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 February 2002. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kewaishi?
If you liked Kewaishi, try Samurai Rebellion, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning, Azumi 2: Death or Love.
Who directed Kewaishi?
Kewaishi (2002) was directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka and stars Kippei Shiina, Miho Kanno, Chizuru Ikewaki.
What is Kewaishi based on?
Kewaishi is based on Happyakuyachō Hyōri Kewaishi, a 1983 manga series by Shōtarō Ishinomori.