Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special (2016)
A chilling Japanese anthology special from Fuji TV, weaving four darkly imaginative stories of mystery, horror, and fantasy.
Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special - Movie Information
- Original Title: 世にも奇妙な物語'16 秋の特別編
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Kazuyuki Iwata, Shunsuke Shinada et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Mystery, Horror, Fantasy
- Runtime: 1h 46m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Alternative Titles: Yonimo kimyô na monogatari: Autumn 2016 Special (JP)
- Production Companies: Fuji Television Network
- Production Countries: Japan
Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special - Plot
An omnibus special comprised of four segments and a prologue.
Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Kazuyuki Iwata
- Shunsuke Shinada
- Masato Hijikata
- Yasushi Ueda
Main Cast
- Tamori
- Meisa Kuroki
- Mina Fujii
- Shige Uchida
- Tomonori Mizuno
- Kenji Yamagami
- Yuki Umoto
- Hiroki Narimiya
- Junki Tozuka
- Takayuki Suzuki
Writers
- Michitaka Okada
- Keisuke Uyama
- Hayashi Mori
- Kisa Miura
Producers
- Yuji Iwata
Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special - FAQs
What is Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special about?
A Japanese anthology television special airing on Fuji TV, consisting of a prologue and four distinct horror and fantasy segments. Each story explores strange, unsettling, and darkly imaginative scenarios, united by the long-running Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari format hosted by Tamori.
What are the segments in the 2016 Fall Special?
The special includes at least three named segments: "Synchronicity," featuring Meisa Kuroki and an ensemble cast; "Harareru!", starring Hiroki Narimiya; and "Sutema no onna," featuring Kyoko Fukada. Each segment is a self-contained story in the anthology's signature twilight-zone style.
Who are the main actors in this special?
The special features Tamori as the host and storyteller, alongside Meisa Kuroki, Mina Fujii, Shige Uchida, Tomonori Mizuno, Hiroki Narimiya, Junki Tozuka, Takayuki Suzuki, and Kyoko Fukada, each appearing in one of the anthology's individual segments.
Who directed Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special?
The special was directed by four filmmakers, each helming a separate segment: Kazuyuki Iwata, Shunsuke Shinada, Masato Hijikata, and Yasushi Ueda. This multi-director approach is typical of the long-running Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari anthology franchise.
What genre is Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special?
The special blends Mystery, Horror, and Fantasy across its four segments. In the tradition of the Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari series, stories range from supernatural dread to darkly comic twists, making it a varied anthology that defies strict genre classification.
How long is Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special?
The special has a total runtime of 106 minutes, approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes. This encompasses the host's prologue segments and all four individual anthology stories broadcast as part of Fuji Television's autumn special programming.
What language is Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special in?
The special is entirely in Japanese. It was produced by Fuji Television Network in Japan and originally broadcast for a Japanese audience. The original title is 世にも奇妙な物語'16 秋の特別編, also known internationally as Yonimo Kimyô na Monogatari: Autumn 2016 Special.
Is Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special part of a series?
Yes. It is part of the long-running Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari (Tales of the Bizarre) franchise, which has aired on Fuji TV since 1990. The series produces regular seasonal specials, and a 2017 Fall Special was also produced as a continuation of the anthology tradition.
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