Heisei Saru Kani Kassenzu
Bartender Junpei Hamamoto witnesses a hit-and-run incident, and knows the person arrested for that incident is not the person he saw driving. He believes the person responsible is world famous cellist Keiji Minato and his older brother has taken the rap for him. Junpei and his friend Tomoki decide to blackmail Keiji, but they are blocked by his manager Yuko.
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Plot Summary
In this animated comedy, a group of spirits called the 'Yama' discover the human world and decide to use their powers to cause chaos. A group of young heroes must band together to stop them. The story is loosely based on the classic Japanese folktale "The Crab and the Monkey".
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its unique animation style and humor, though some found the plot to be a bit convoluted.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its visually distinct animation and offbeat humor.
- Some critics found the narrative a little disorganized.
- Appreciated for its creative reimagining of a classic tale.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available for this title.
Fun Fact
The title directly translates to 'Heisei Era Monkey Crab Battle', referencing the original folktale and its setting in modern Japan.
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