"Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of Gegege" is in official competition in the Contrechamp category.

Toei Animation is proud to announce that the animated feature film, Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of Gegege, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2024. The film will officially compete in the Contrechamp category, which is dedicated to works that stand out for a more mature audience, their originality, and a unique artistic vision.
Directed by Go Koga, Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of Gegege explores the world of Yōkai, supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore. The film received the Best Animated Film Award at the 47th Japanese Academy Awards in March 2024.
The Annecy Festival, which will take place from June 9 to 15, is one of the most renowned events worldwide for animated cinema, celebrating exceptional talents and animated works from all corners of the globe.

Synopsis: In Showa 31 (1956), Nagura Village was secretly controlled by the Ryuga family, who dominated Japan's political and financial circles. Mizuki, who worked at the Imperial Blood Bank, entered the village under the pretense of mourning the death of the head of the family, carrying ambitions and a secret mission. At the same time, Kitaro's father entered the village searching for his wife. Within the Ryuga family, a vicious struggle over succession had begun.

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映画『鬼太郎誕生 ゲゲゲの謎』が
アヌシー国際アニメーション映画祭にノミネート！

個性的、挑戦的な長編作品が選ばれる部門である
【コントルシャン部門】にノミネートされました！

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