The Great Yokai War
2005, Japanese. Directed by Takashi Miike.
A young boy with a troubled home life becomes "chosen," and he stumbles into the middle of a great war of yōkai (a class of mythological creatures), where he meets a group of friendly yōkai who become his companions through his journey. Now he must fight to protect his friends and free the world of the yōkai from oppression.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Great Yokai War is streaming on Fandor, Midnight Pulp, and Bloodstream in India.
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Details
- Released
- 6 August 2005
- Original title
- 妖怪大戦争
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hiroshi Aramata, Takashi Miike, Mitsuhiko Sawamura
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $16M
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What The Great Yokai War is based on
The Great Yokai War is adapted from a manga.
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The Great Yokai War: quick answers
What comes after The Great Yokai War?
Next in the series: The Great Yokai War: Guardians (2021).
Is The Great Yokai War worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Yokai War?
The Great Yokai War runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Great Yokai War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Yokai War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Yokai War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Great Yokai War is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Great Yokai War on?
The Great Yokai War is streaming on Fandor, Midnight Pulp, and Bloodstream in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Yokai War?
If you liked The Great Yokai War, try Ghost Killer, Trinity Seven: Heaven's Library & Crimson Lord, Cells at Work!.
Who directed The Great Yokai War?
The Great Yokai War (2005) was directed by Takashi Miike and stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Hiroyuki Miyasako, Kaho Minami.
What is The Great Yokai War based on?
The Great Yokai War is adapted from a manga.