Tales of the Bizarre: 2007 Fall Special (2007)
A Japanese anthology TV movie hosted by Tamori, delivering five darkly fantastical and unsettling tales with an all-star cast.
Tales of the Bizarre: 2007 Fall Special - Movie Information
- Original Title: 世にも奇妙な物語 ～2007秋の特別編～
- Release Year: 2007
- Directed by: Hidenori Joho, Kazuyuki Iwata et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Fantasy, TV Movie, Horror
- Runtime: 2h 24m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Alternative Titles: 世界奇妙物语 07秋季篇 (CN), 世にも奇妙な物語'07 秋の特別編 (JP)
- Production Companies: Fuji Television Network
- Production Countries: Japan
Tales of the Bizarre: 2007 Fall Special - Plot
Hosted by veteran comedian Tamori, "Bizarre Tales 2007 Fall Special" presents five tales. 1. Mirai Dousoukai - starring Ishihara Satomi. 2. Countdown - starring Abe Sadao. 3. Jihanki Otoko - starring Joshima Shigeru. 4. Gomi Onna - starring Matsushita Yuki. 5. 48% no Koi - starring Shiraishi Miho. Synopsis: A "trainee angel" named Natsumi works on Earth for an advertising company. In order for her to become a fully-fledged angel, Natsumi must facilitate the meeting of a man and a woman who are destined "by fate" to spend their lives together, and she has her sights on a man who works in the same building.
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2007 Fall Special - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Hidenori Joho
- Kazuyuki Iwata
- Tsukuru Matsuki
- Yasushi Ueda
- Yoshinori Muratani
Main Cast
- Satomi Ishihara
- Sadao Abe
- Shigeru Joshima
- Yuki Matsushita
- Sumie Sasaki
- Miho Shiraishi
- Yoshinori Okada
- Katsuyuki Yamazaki
- Yanagishita Tomo
Writers
- Brazily Anne Yamada
Tales of the Bizarre: 2007 Fall Special - FAQs
What is Tales of the Bizarre: 2007 Fall Special about?
Tales of the Bizarre: 2007 Fall Special is a Japanese anthology TV movie hosted by comedian Tamori. It weaves together five short stories blending horror, fantasy, and dark comedy — from a class reunion with a sinister twist to a trainee angel trying to unite two destined souls on Earth.
What are the five stories in the 2007 Fall Special?
The five tales are: Mirai Dousoukai (starring Satomi Ishihara), Countdown (starring Sadao Abe), Jihanki Otoko (starring Shigeru Joshima), Gomi Onna (starring Yuki Matsushita), and 48% no Koi (starring Miho Shiraishi). Each story stands alone with its own cast and tone.
Who hosts Tales of the Bizarre: 2007 Fall Special?
The special is hosted by Tamori, one of Japan's most beloved veteran comedians and television personalities. He has been the face of the Tales of the Bizarre franchise for decades, lending the series its signature blend of wit and eerie charm.
Who are the main actors in this 2007 special?
The cast is a real who's who of Japanese entertainment. You'll see Satomi Ishihara, Sadao Abe, Shigeru Joshima, Yuki Matsushita, Miho Shiraishi, Sumie Sasaki, Yoshinori Okada, Katsuyuki Yamazaki, and Yanagishita Tomo — each headlining their own story in the anthology.
Who directed Tales of the Bizarre: 2007 Fall Special?
The special was helmed by five directors: Hidenori Joho, Kazuyuki Iwata, Tsukuru Matsuki, Yasushi Ueda, and Yoshinori Muratani — each taking charge of one story. This multi-director approach is typical for the Tales of the Bizarre anthology format.
What is the trainee angel story in the special?
In 48% no Koi, Miho Shiraishi plays Natsumi, a trainee angel working at an advertising firm on Earth. To earn her wings, she must bring together a man and woman destined by fate to be together — a sweet, fantastical premise with a characteristically bizarre twist.
Is Tales of the Bizarre: 2007 Fall Special part of a series?
Yes! Tales of the Bizarre (Yo ni mo Kimyona Monogatari) is a long-running Japanese anthology franchise that has aired on Fuji Television since 1990. The Fall Special is one of several seasonal specials released each year, each featuring a fresh set of stories and an all-star cast.
What genre is Tales of the Bizarre: 2007 Fall Special?
It spans Fantasy, Horror, and TV Movie territory — though that barely scratches the surface. The anthology mixes dark comedy, supernatural chills, and emotional drama across its five stories, making it genuinely hard to pin down. There's something unsettling and entertaining for almost every taste.
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