My Little Nightmare: The Movie (2014)
A Japanese adventure that blurs the line between dreams and reality, starring Keiko Kitagawa and GACKT in a theatrical expansion of the beloved TV drama.
My Little Nightmare: The Movie - Movie Information
- Original Title: 悪夢ちゃん The 夢ovie
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: Noriyoshi Sakuma
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Adventure
- Runtime: 1h 59m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 3, 2014 (Japan)
- Alternative Titles: Akumu-chan The Movie (JP), Кошмар-чан: Кино (RU)
- Production Companies: Kouwa International, Nippon Television Network Corporation, TOHO, Stardust Pictures, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, VAP, KADOKAWA, K-Factory, Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company, Miyagi Television Broadcasting
- Production Countries: Japan
My Little Nightmare: The Movie - Plot
New student Kanji transfers to 6th grade 2 class, where Ayami Mutoi works as the homeroom teacher. Students begin to talk among themselves that they have seen new transfer student Kanji in a dream. Yuiko Koto also had a night mare. In her nightmare, a boy that looks transfer student Kanji appeared as a prince. Ayami Mutoi tries to keep that to herself. She actually likes the prince in her dream.
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My Little Nightmare: The Movie - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Noriyoshi Sakuma
Main Cast
- Keiko Kitagawa
- Manatsu Kimura
- GACKT
- Kenji Anan
- Shiho Fujimura
- Mari Hamada
- Kazuki Harada
- Akiko Hinagata
- Manami Honjo
- Yôsuke Kawamura
Writers
- Sumio Ōmori
Producers
- Satoshi Suzuki
- Minami Ichikawa
- Yoshiro Hosono
- Tomoko Jo
- Toshiya Nomura
My Little Nightmare: The Movie - FAQs
What is My Little Nightmare: The Movie about?
The film follows Ayami Mutoi, a sixth-grade homeroom teacher whose secret dream life becomes dangerously real when a mysterious transfer student named Kanji arrives. Her students begin sharing dreams featuring him, and Ayami must confront her own hidden feelings about a dream prince who looks just like the new boy.
Is My Little Nightmare: The Movie based on a TV series?
Yes! The film is a theatrical continuation of the Japanese TV drama Akumu-chan, which aired on Nippon Television. It expands the dream-world mythology of the series onto the big screen, bringing back the core cast for a feature-length adventure that fans of the show will find deeply rewarding.
Who are the main actors in this film?
The cast is led by Keiko Kitagawa as teacher Ayami Mutoi and Manatsu Kimura as the dream-gifted student Yuiko Koto. Rock musician and actor GACKT plays the enigmatic Takashi Shiki, while Fumiyo Kohinata and Marius Yo round out the ensemble in key supporting roles.
Does the film explore the dream world in depth?
Absolutely. Dreams are central to the entire story. The film builds on the TV series' concept of a child who can enter and interpret nightmares, expanding it into a full-scale adventure where the boundary between the dream world and waking life begins to dangerously blur for the entire class.
Who directed My Little Nightmare: The Movie?
The film was directed by Noriyoshi Sakuma, who helmed the original Akumu-chan television drama as well. His familiarity with the source material and characters gives the movie a cohesive visual identity, maintaining the eerie yet warm tone that made the TV series a hit with Japanese audiences.
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How long is My Little Nightmare: The Movie?
The film runs for 1 hour and 59 minutes, making it a notably substantial theatrical experience compared to many Japanese TV-to-film adaptations. The extended runtime gives the story room to develop its dream-world mythology and deepen character relationships beyond what the episodic TV format allowed.
What are similar films to My Little Nightmare: The Movie?
If you enjoy this blend of dreams and adventure, you might love Napping Princess (2017), a similarly imaginative Japanese film about a girl who crosses between reality and a dream kingdom. Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie (1999) and Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989) are also wonderful picks in the same spirit.
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