Dragon Heart: Adventures Beyond This World

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Dragon Heart: Adventures Beyond This World

PG-13

Released Jun 6

1h 59m

Fantasy

Adventure

Anime

Animation

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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?

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

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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

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 59 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 13 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $36,800.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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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?

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
Box Office (Gross USA): $40.0K
Runtime: 1h 59m