Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special (2023)
A Japanese anthology special from Fuji TV delivering four unsettling, imaginative tales of wonder, obsession, and mystery.
Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special - Movie Information
- Original Title: 世にも奇妙な物語'23夏の特別編
- Release Year: 2023
- Directed by: Yoshinori Kobayashi, Tsukuru Matsuki
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Fantasy
- Runtime: 1h 46m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2023 Summer Special (JP), 世界奇妙物语 2023夏季特别篇 (CN)
Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special - Plot
"Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special" (世にも奇妙な物語 '23夏の特別編) aired on Fuji TV on June 17, 2023, featuring four mysterious tales: 1. "Princess Club" A housewife revisits a childhood club to relive her dreams, facing unexpected consequences. 2. "Kobayashi Family Wonderland" A family turns their home into a theme park, but their ambitious project spirals out of control. 3. "Gaze" A student discovers a new eye drop causes everyone to fixate on her, revealing an unsettling truth. 4. "Rainbow" A photographer captures a mysterious girl under a rainbow, unveiling a connection that transcends time.
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Yoshinori Kobayashi
- Tsukuru Matsuki
Main Cast
- Tamori
- Elaiza Ikeda
- Kotaro Daigo
- Yuko Miyamura
- Honami Suzuki
- Tatsuhito Okuda
- Louis Kurihara
- Chise Niitsu
- Mugi Tachibana
- Taishi Nakagawa
Writers
- Tomomi Okubo
Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special - FAQs
What is Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special about?
It's a Japanese anthology special that weaves together four eerie, imaginative stories: a housewife revisiting a childhood club, a family whose home theme park spirals out of control, a student haunted by a strange eye drop, and a photographer who discovers a girl connected to something beyond time.
How many stories are in the 2023 Summer Special?
The special features four distinct tales: "Princess Club," "Kobayashi Family Wonderland," "Gaze," and "Rainbow." Each story stands on its own, blending the uncanny with the deeply human in the signature style that has made the Tales of the Bizarre franchise a beloved Japanese institution.
When did Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special air?
The special aired on Fuji TV on June 17, 2023. It's part of the long-running Tales of the Bizarre franchise, which has been a staple of Japanese television since 1990, releasing special anthology editions several times a year.
Who are the main actors in the 2023 Summer Special?
The cast is a real mix of talent. You'll see Tamori, Elaiza Ikeda, Kotaro Daigo, Yuko Miyamura, Honami Suzuki, Tatsuhito Okuda, Louis Kurihara, Chise Niitsu, Mugi Tachibana, and Taishi Nakagawa — a lineup that spans generations of Japanese entertainment.
Who directed Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special?
The special was directed by Yoshinori Kobayashi and Tsukuru Matsuki. With multiple directors handling different segments, each story carries its own distinct visual personality while staying true to the anthology's signature blend of the strange and the thought-provoking.
What is the "Gaze" segment in the 2023 Summer Special about?
"Gaze" follows a student who uses a mysterious new eye drop, only to find that everyone around her becomes fixated on her. As the obsessive attention grows, she uncovers an unsettling truth behind the phenomenon — one of the special's most psychologically tense and thought-provoking segments.
Is Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special part of a series?
Yes, it's part of the long-running Tales of the Bizarre (世にも奇妙な物語) franchise on Fuji TV, which has been running since 1990. The series releases special anthology editions multiple times a year, each featuring new casts and original stories in the tradition of Japanese twilight-zone-style television.
How long is Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special?
The special runs for 106 minutes — just under two hours — giving each of its four stories enough room to breathe and build atmosphere. It's a satisfying anthology runtime that lets you experience a full range of moods and genres in a single sitting.
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