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Demon City Shinjuku

1988·Movie
1h 20min
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
IMDb6.3

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Fantasy and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout visual style and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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About

Prepare To Face Your Demons

Ten Years ago, Genichiro Izayoi died trying to stop the sorcerer Rebi Ra, and as a result Shinjuku became a playground for demons. And now, the day approaches when Rebi Ra will complete his decade-long ritual to plunge the rest of the world into chaos! As Genichiro's son, it falls to Kyoya to venture into the heart of Shinjuku and put an end to the sorcerer his father couldn't beat. Can Kyoya exceed his father's legacy, or will the demons of Shinjuku create Hell on Earth?
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Crew

Directed by:
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Written by:
Hideyuki Kikuchi, Kaori Okamura
Produced by:
John Ledford, Kenji Kurata, Makoto Seya
Composed by:
Yukio Fukushima

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Demon City Shinjuku

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Is Demon City Shinjuku worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Demon City Shinjuku rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Demon City Shinjuku?

1 h 20 min

Demon City Shinjuku runs 1 h 20 min.

Is Demon City Shinjuku based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Demon City Shinjuku in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Demon City Shinjuku?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Demon City Shinjuku in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Demon City Shinjuku use?

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TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Demon City Shinjuku, including Kissing Discretion Shot, Doppelgänger Spin, Human Sacrifice.