

Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki
1985, Japanese. Directed by Tōru Kawashima.
What a tanukistic movie!
Seven raccoons with supernatural powers sneak into a freight train, disguise themselves as humans, and head to Tokyo with the intention to create a band. They become superstars "Checkers" but their true identity will be revealed very soon.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 20 April 1985
- Original title
- TAN TANたぬき
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Tōru Kawashima
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Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki: quick answers
Is Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki worth watching?
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How long is Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki?
Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki on?
Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 April 1985. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki?
If you liked Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki, try SubUrbia, Landline, Wild Oats.
Who directed Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki?
Checkers in Tan Tan tanuki (1985) was directed by Tōru Kawashima and stars Fumiya Fujii, Yoshihiko Takamoku, Yuji Odoi.