Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition (2015)
A landmark Japanese horror anthology uniting five manga legends to celebrate 25 years of the beloved series.
Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition - Movie Information
- Original Title: 世にも奇妙な物語 25周年スペシャル・春 ～人気マンガ家競演編～
- Release Year: 2015
- Directed by: Yasushi Ueda, Tsukuru Matsuki et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror
- Runtime: 1h 50m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: YO NI MO KIMYOUNA MONOGATARI HARU NO TOKUBETSU-HEN (JP)
Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition - Plot
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the series. In this work, we collaborate with five popular manga artists such as Go Nagai, Junji Ito, Eiichiro Oda, Kazuo Umezu and Masayuki Ishikawa.
Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Yasushi Ueda
- Tsukuru Matsuki
- Hidenori Joho
- Keita Kono
- Takao Kinoshita
Main Cast
- Hiroshi Abe
- Yukiya Kitamura
- Goro Inagaki
- Toru Tezuka
- Atsuko Maeda
- Kei Tanaka
- Makiko Watanabe
- Rio Suzuki
- Yoshihiko Hakamada
- Reika Kirishima
Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition - FAQs
What is Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special about?
This special anthology celebrates the 25th anniversary of the long-running Japanese horror series by adapting stories from five celebrated manga artists: Go Nagai, Junji Ito, Eiichiro Oda, Kazuo Umezu, and Masayuki Ishikawa, bringing their distinctive dark and bizarre visions to live-action television.
Which manga artists contributed to this special?
Five iconic manga artists contributed: Go Nagai (Devilman), Junji Ito (Uzumaki), Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), Kazuo Umezu (The Drifting Classroom), and Masayuki Ishikawa (Moyasimon). Each artist's work was adapted into a distinct segment within the anthology special.
Who are the main actors in Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special?
The special features a strong ensemble cast including Hiroshi Abe, Goro Inagaki, Atsuko Maeda, Yukiya Kitamura, Toru Tezuka, Kei Tanaka, Makiko Watanabe, Rio Suzuki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, and Reika Kirishima across its various anthology segments.
Who directed Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special?
The special was helmed by five directors, each overseeing a separate segment: Yasushi Ueda, Tsukuru Matsuki, Hidenori Joho, Keita Kono, and Takao Kinoshita. This multi-director format mirrors the anthology structure of the production itself.
When was Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special released?
Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special was released in 2015 as part of the ongoing celebration of the beloved Japanese anthology horror franchise, which first aired in 1990 and has since become a cornerstone of Japanese television horror.
How long is Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special?
The special has a total runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes (110 minutes), giving each of the five manga-inspired anthology segments sufficient time to develop its unique story, atmosphere, and characters drawn from the source material.
Is Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special based on manga?
Yes. Each segment is adapted from the work of a different celebrated manga artist. The five contributors — Go Nagai, Junji Ito, Eiichiro Oda, Kazuo Umezu, and Masayuki Ishikawa — represent a wide range of styles, from cosmic horror to adventure-tinged strangeness.
What are similar movies to Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special?
Fans may enjoy Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Autumn Special: Film Directors Collection (2015), which follows a similar anthology format with a different creative team. Other recommendations include Strange Object (2020) and The Way to the Heart (2024) for comparable anthology or genre experiences.
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