Ghost Killer

"Two souls. One mission."

2025 1h 45m JA

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7.2

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96%

CERTIFIED FRESH

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6.3

IMDB

★7.2TMDB · 47🍅96%Rotten Tomatoes★6.3IMDB · 1,228

ActionComedyFantasy

Synopsis

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After being possessed by the ghost of vengeful hitman Kudo, college student Fumika Matsuoka agrees to help him finish his quest for revenge from beyond the grave.

“Two souls. One mission.”

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Cast

Akari Takaishi
Fumika Matsuoka
Mario Kuroba
Riku Kagehara
Masanori Mimoto
Hideo Kudo
Ayaka Higashino
Maho Iida
Hidenobu Abera
Masaki Katayama
Naoto Kuratomi
Narumi
Satoshi Kibe
Katsushige
Ryu Ichinose
Ryûsuke

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kensuke Sonomura
Writers: Yugo Sakamoto
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan, United States of America

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ERA

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Released last year.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Japan, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kensuke Sonomura, shot by Moritada Iju. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nobuhiko Morino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Kensuke Sonomura shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Akari Takaishi and Mario Kuroba and Masanori Mimoto carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Two souls. One mission.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt33305290 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kensuke Sonomura directs. Moritada Iju behind the camera. Nobuhiko Morino scores. Kensuke Sonomura cuts. Produced in Japan, United States of America. Dialogue in Japanese.

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Things worth knowing

1Released last year.
2International production across 2 countries: Japan, United States of America.
3Directed by Kensuke Sonomura, shot by Moritada Iju. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Nobuhiko Morino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Kensuke Sonomura shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Akari Takaishi and Mario Kuroba and Masanori Mimoto carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Two souls. One mission.".
8IMDB entry: tt33305290 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 47 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Moritada Iju
Original score: Nobuhiko Morino
Editing: Kensuke Sonomura
Production design: TERAO JUN
Makeup / hair: Ayane Kutsumi
Stunt coordinator: Kensuke Sonomura
Runtime: 105 min · 1h 45m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: JA
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Ghost Killer (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% 🍅 Fresh
IMDB rating: 6.3/10 · 1,228 votes

Awards

2 nominations total

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MovieGuys2025-08-06
★ 7/10
"Ghost Killer" is a rather unusual supernatural action flick, from Japan. The very different story line see's an ordinary young woman possessed by the spirit, of a ruthless murdered male assassin. On first glance, this sounds heavy but a light touch, with not too serious characterisations, plus a dash of humour and redemption, thrown in, actually works quite well. Pacing is excellent too, with scenes crammed full of well choreographed fist, knife and gun fights. In summary, "Ghost Killer" is supernatural action flick, done the right way. Most definitively worth a look.
Alunauwie2026-06-26
★ 7/10
Ghost Killer offers a refreshing blend of action, comedy, and supernatural elements, supported by stylish visuals, intense fight choreography, and Akari Takaishi's impressive dual-role performance. While the story builds engagingly through Fumika's character growth and an escalating mystery, some logical inconsistencies and a less impactful ending reduce its emotional payoff. Overall, it is an entertaining action film that is easy to recommend for viewers seeking a fresh supernatural action experience despite its minor shortcomings. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)