KARAKASA

2022 0h 29m JA

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6.1

MID

★6.1TMDB · 8

Horror

Synopsis

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Ayaka lives with roommates. One day, she is caught in the rain while waiting for her boyfriend when she happens upon an umbrella that had been thrown away. She picks it up but, after that, she is nowhere to be found.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Toshihiro Mitsumura
Ui Ozawa
Kumiko Tsushima
Ayaka
Kumiko Tsushimi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kenji Yamamoto
Writers: Kenji Yamamoto
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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Fun facts 🍿

1 / 6

RUNTIME

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Tight 29-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 6

ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

CAST

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Toshihiro Mitsumura and Ui Ozawa and Kumiko Tsushima carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt32575966 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kenji Yamamoto directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 29-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 4 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Toshihiro Mitsumura and Ui Ozawa and Kumiko Tsushima carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt32575966 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Runtime: 29 min · 0h 29m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: KARAKASA (2022)

Also by

Kenji Yamamoto

Trailers & featurettes

Watch the pieces

Community reviews

What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-26
★ 6/10
Drawing inspiration from Japan’s legendary yokai, this film offers a conceptually intriguing premise but falls short in execution, resulting in a flat and less impactful experience. Weak character development, shallow conflict, and some technical flaws—like awkward split-screen choices and unconvincing visual effects—hinder the storytelling. Still, with decent performances and a culturally rich foundation, the film remains a watchable piece that could shine with further refinement. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

Key crew

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

spirit
japanese folklore
youkai
short film

Release history · US

When it landed

Digital2024-06-05· Japanese Film Festival Online 2024

7.0