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Dragon Heart: Adventures Beyond This World

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Ryusuke is a junior high school student living in Tokyo. During his summer vacation, he visits Tokushima and reunites with his teenage cousin, Tomomi. Ryusuke and Tomomi go outing to the Anabuki River where they get swept away by the rushing current. As they sink to the bottom of the river, a dragon appears, rescues them, and takes them to a mysterious old man. The old man tells Ryusuke and Tomomi that they are already dead, but that he can send them back to life if they explore the spirit world and find their mission in life. Although perplexed with the situation, Ryusuke and Tomomi decide to begin their journey to the spirit world. First, they arrive in a gloomy town that looks like it's from 1960's. Soon after, they are assailed by terrible things one after another. They see fear-ridden rogues killing one another and doctors mutilating patients. People die and rise. They get killed and rise again. Ryusuke and Tomomi realize that they are in hell. But their journey doesn't end there. The adventure beyond this world continues into the unknown. Will they be able to find their mission in life?
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Christie Cronan Common Sense Media Director Isamu Imakake's storytelling and visuals aren't quite as magical as those of Hayao Miyazaki or Makoto Shinkai, but there's enough edge and entertainment to make the film work. Jun 9, 2025 Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Overall, while “Dragon Heart Adventures Beyond This World” may not reach the narrative and visual heights of Miyazaki or Shinkai, it offers a highly entertaining and thought-provoking experience. Rated: 6.5 May 25, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 59 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 13 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Isamu Imakake

Director

Yusuke Kobayashi

Ryusuke Tagawa

Chinatsu Hirose

Tomomi Sato

Shigeru Chiba

Amanohi Washi no Mikoto

Tetsuo Komura

Enma Daio

Rika Fukami

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Synopsis Ryusuke is a junior high school student living in Tokyo. During his summer vacation, he visits Tokushima and reunites with his teenage cousin, Tomomi. Ryusuke and Tomomi go outing to the Anabuki River where they get swept away by the rushing current. As they sink to the bottom of the river, a dragon appears, rescues them, and takes them to a mysterious old man. The old man tells Ryusuke and Tomomi that they are already dead, but that he can send them back to life if they explore the spirit world and find their mission in life. Although perplexed with the situation, Ryusuke and Tomomi decide to begin their journey to the spirit world. First, they arrive in a gloomy town that looks like it's from 1960's. Soon after, they are assailed by terrible things one after another. They see fear-ridden rogues killing one another and doctors mutilating patients. People die and rise. They get killed and rise again. Ryusuke and Tomomi realize that they are in hell. But their journey doesn't end there. The adventure beyond this world continues into the unknown. Will they be able to find their mission in life?
Director
Isamu Imakake
Screenwriter
Ryuho Okawa
Distributor
Freestyle Digital Media
Production Co
Nikkatsu, HS Pictures Studio
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Anime, Animation
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 6, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 59m