

I"s Pure
Seto Ichitaka has a crush on Yoshizuki Iori, a girl in his class who has become so popular she now has her own fan club at school. But only a miracle could make him be with her, since the day he first saw Iori-chan, Ichitaka has been too shy to even talk to her. This miracle happened and now he and Iori are working together on the Freshmen Welcoming Party. It seems that things start to look bright for Seto, but then a special childhood friend is coming for a visit...
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Plot Summary
A young woman discovers a mysterious, unsettling force that is slowly erasing people and objects from existence. As she investigates, she finds herself drawn into a surreal and terrifying reality where memory and identity are constantly under threat. The line between what is real and what has been forgotten blurs as she battles to understand and possibly stop the phenomenon before she too disappears.
Critical Reception
Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 'I's Pure' is a deeply atmospheric and intellectually stimulating horror film that garnered praise for its unique premise and unsettling tone. Critics lauded its existential themes and Kurosawa's signature slow-burn dread, though some found its abstract nature challenging. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its philosophical depth and others finding it too slow or opaque.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique existential horror and unsettling atmosphere.
- Appreciated for Kiyoshi Kurosawa's distinctive directorial style.
- Some viewers found the abstract narrative and slow pace to be a barrier.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented, but discussions often highlight the film's thought-provoking yet often perplexing narrative.
Fun Fact
The film is a standalone sequel to the 2001 film 'Pulse' (also directed by Kurosawa), sharing similar themes of isolation and technological dread, but with a different narrative and cast.
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