Tales of Terror from Tokyo and All Over Japan Volume 2 (2004)
A chilling Japanese horror anthology weaving supernatural folk tales from across Japan, brought to life by eight directors.
Tales of Terror from Tokyo and All Over Japan Volume 2 - Movie Information
- Original Title: 怪談新耳袋2
- Release Year: 2004
- Directed by: Akio Yoshida, Shunichi Hirano et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror
- Runtime: 1h 32m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 2, 2004 (Japan)
- Alternative Titles: Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro. Gekijô-ban (JP)
- Production Companies: BS-i K.K., King Records
- Production Countries: Japan
Tales of Terror from Tokyo and All Over Japan Volume 2 - Plot
An anthology series based on stories collected throughout Japan, mainly by writers Hirokatsu Kihara and Ichiro Nakayama.
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Tales of Terror from Tokyo and All Over Japan Volume 2 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Akio Yoshida
- Shunichi Hirano
- Keisuke Toyoshima
- Hirohisa Sasaki
- Keita Amemiya
- Kosuke Suzuki
- Norio Tsuruta
- Ryuta Miyake
Main Cast
- Naoto Takenaka
- Saki Takaoka
- Kaori Sakagami
- Harumi Inoue
- Akane Kaihô
- Makoto Kamijô
- Hiromi Suzuki
- Akira Onodera
- Setsuko Karasuma
- Yasufumi Hayashi
Writers
- Ichirô Nakayama
- Hirokatsu Kihara
- Ryuta Miyake
Tales of Terror from Tokyo and All Over Japan Volume 2 - FAQs
What is Tales of Terror from Tokyo Volume 2 about?
Tales of Terror from Tokyo and All Over Japan Volume 2 is a horror anthology film built around unsettling folk stories gathered from across Japan. Written primarily by Hirokatsu Kihara and Ichiro Nakayama, it weaves together multiple short tales of supernatural dread, each helmed by a different director.
Is Tales of Terror from Tokyo Volume 2 based on true stories?
The film draws on the Shin Mimibukuro book series, which compiles real ghost stories and urban legends submitted by ordinary people from all over Japan. While the tales are presented as genuine accounts, they belong to the tradition of Japanese kaidan — folk horror passed down through personal testimony and rumor.
Who directed Tales of Terror from Tokyo Volume 2?
Eight directors collaborated on this anthology: Akio Yoshida, Shunichi Hirano, Keisuke Toyoshima, Hirohisa Sasaki, Keita Amemiya, Kosuke Suzuki, Norio Tsuruta, and Ryuta Miyake. Norio Tsuruta is perhaps the best-known internationally, having directed the J-horror film Premonition.
Who are the main actors in Tales of Terror from Tokyo Volume 2?
The ensemble cast includes Naoto Takenaka, Saki Takaoka, Kaori Sakagami, Harumi Inoue, Akane Kaihô, Makoto Kamijô, Hiromi Suzuki, Akira Onodera, Setsuko Karasuma, and Yasufumi Hayashi, each appearing across the film's various short horror segments.
When was Tales of Terror from Tokyo Volume 2 released?
Tales of Terror from Tokyo and All Over Japan Volume 2 was released in Japan on February 2, 2004. It is the theatrical continuation of the Shin Mimibukuro franchise, which originated as a television anthology series before expanding to cinema.
How long is Tales of Terror from Tokyo Volume 2?
The film runs for 92 minutes, making it a compact but densely packed horror experience. As an anthology, that runtime is divided across multiple short stories, so each segment delivers its scares quickly and efficiently without overstaying its welcome.
What makes Japanese anthology horror like this unique?
Japanese anthology horror rooted in kaidan tradition draws power from restraint and atmosphere rather than gore. Tales like those in the Shin Mimibukuro series feel intimate and plausible because they mimic the structure of real ghost stories shared between friends — brief, unresolved, and deeply unsettling.
Is Tales of Terror from Tokyo Volume 2 part of a series?
Yes, it is the second theatrical installment in the Shin Mimibukuro franchise, also known as Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro. The series originated as a TV anthology on BS-i and expanded into multiple films, all adapting ghost stories collected by authors Hirokatsu Kihara and Ichiro Nakayama.
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