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Tokyo! fingerprint
Funny, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Scare6
- Fast Pace6
- Tension5
Heart
Wondrous
- Wonder7
- Melancholy6
- Pathos5
Humor
Plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor
- Absurdist Humor9
- Dark Humor7
- Satire & Parody6
World
Everyday modern life and the mind
- Novelty8
- World Immersion7
- Ambiguity7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Complexity7
Style
Standout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
- Visual Stylization8
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
All energy traits
- Scare6Frightening moments and scares.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Related traits
- Uncanny8Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowWondrous
Emotionally, it's wondrous.
All heart traits
- Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
HighPlenty of absurdist humor and dark humor
Expect plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor9Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor7Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Satire & Parody6Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Physical Comedy5Slapstick and visual gags.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Related traits
- Eccentricity8Oddball tone and quirks.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
World
MediumEveryday modern life and the mind
Its world is built around everyday modern life and the mind. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Surrealism9Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Contemporary Realism7Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative6Time-shifts and structure play.
- Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Meta Narrative4Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighStandout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the visual style stand out.
All style traits
- Visual Stylization8Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality4The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Related traits
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Psychedelic6Mind-bending, trippy visuals.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
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About
Three tall tales. one big city.
Three distinct tales unfold in the bustling city of Tokyo. Merde, a bizarre sewer-dweller, emerges from a manhole and begins terrorizing pedestrians. After his arrest, he stands trial and lashes out at a hostile courtroom. A man who has resigned himself to a life of solitude reconsiders after meeting a charming pizza delivery woman. And finally, a happy young couple find themselves undergoing a series of frightening metamorphoses.
Anthology FilmSurreal Urban TalesJapanese CinemaAbsurdist HumorPsychological OdditiesUnconventional StorytellingDarkly ComicExploration of Isolation
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Questions about Tokyo!
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Tokyo! worth watching?
69
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Tokyo! rated?
NRDisturbing imagery
It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
How long is Tokyo!?
1 h 52 min
Tokyo! runs 1 h 52 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Tokyo!?
Critics70
Audiences69
Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Tokyo! much the same way.
What language is Tokyo! in?
JapaneseEnglishFrench
It was made in Japanese, with some English, French. Produced in South Korea, Germany, Japan, France.
In how many countries can I watch Tokyo!?
11
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