Tales of the Undeparted (2021)
A Japanese horror anthology where eight AKB48 members confront ghost stories, haunted locations, and the supernatural at a temple.
Tales of the Undeparted - Movie Information
- Original Title: 未成仏百物語～AKB48 異界への灯火寺～
- Release Year: 2021
- Directed by: Kenji Itoso, Masafumi Yamada et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror
- Runtime: 1h 42m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 10, 2021 (Japan)
- Alternative Titles: Mijobutsumonogatari AKB48 Ikai e no tomoshibidera (JP)
- Production Countries: Japan
Tales of the Undeparted - Plot
Ghost stories are discussed in a roundtable discussion between the 8 members, the movie shooting was done at a temple. The cast appearing in this work is mainly the 8 members of AKB48. Among these 8 members, Oguri Yui, Kuranoo Narumi, Komiyama Haruka and Muto Tomu will be in the drama, Sakaguchi Nagisa and Suzuki Yuka will have a discussion with Oshima Teru, a popular website who collects information's about locations where unnatural death happened. Gyoten Yurina will have an experience at a psychic spot, and Omori Maho will tell "ghost stories" by using a variety of approaches.
Tales of the Undeparted - Trailer
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An unprecedented ghost story entertainment work in which 8 members from AKB48 bring together mysterious events, mysterious worlds and psychic phenomena.
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Tales of the Undeparted - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Kenji Itoso
- Masafumi Yamada
- Yasutake Torii
- Ken'ichi Ōmori
Main Cast
- Maho Omori
- Yui Oguri
- Yurina Gyoten
- Narumi Kuranoo
- Haruka Komiyama
- Sakaguchi Nagisa
- Yuka Suzuki
- Tomu Muto
Tales of the Undeparted - FAQs
What is Tales of the Undeparted about?
Tales of the Undeparted follows 8 AKB48 members as they explore the supernatural through drama segments, roundtable ghost story discussions filmed at a temple, visits to psychic spots, and investigations into locations connected to unnatural deaths. Each member contributes a unique approach to the eerie subject matter.
Which AKB48 members appear in this film?
The film features eight AKB48 members: Maho Omori, Yui Oguri, Yurina Gyoten, Narumi Kuranoo, Haruka Komiyama, Sakaguchi Nagisa, Yuka Suzuki, and Tomu Muto. Each member takes on a different role — acting in dramas, hosting discussions, or visiting haunted locations.
When was Tales of the Undeparted released?
Tales of the Undeparted had its release in Japan on September 10, 2021. The film was shot primarily at a temple, lending an authentic and atmospheric backdrop to its collection of ghost stories and supernatural encounters.
Who directed Tales of the Undeparted?
The film was directed by four directors working together: Kenji Itoso, Masafumi Yamada, Yasutake Torii, and Ken'ichi Ōmori. This multi-director approach reflects the anthology-style structure of the movie, with each segment bringing its own distinct voice.
What format does Tales of the Undeparted use?
The film blends several formats into one horror experience. Some members perform in dramatic ghost story segments, others host roundtable discussions about the supernatural, one visits a psychic spot firsthand, and another explores locations tied to mysterious deaths — making it a genuinely varied anthology.
What genre is Tales of the Undeparted?
Tales of the Undeparted is a Japanese horror film. It leans into supernatural and paranormal territory, combining fictional drama with documentary-style segments to create an unsettling exploration of ghost stories, haunted places, and unexplained phenomena.
How long is Tales of the Undeparted?
Tales of the Undeparted runs for 102 minutes, or about 1 hour and 42 minutes. The runtime gives each of the eight AKB48 members enough space to contribute their own segment, whether dramatic, investigative, or discussion-based.
What are similar movies to Tales of the Undeparted?
If you enjoyed Tales of the Undeparted, you might also like Ring (1995), Warning: Do Not Play (2019), Dead Talents Society (2024), Mourning Grave (2014), and Kill, Baby... Kill! (1966). These films share a similar fascination with the supernatural, restless spirits, and the eerie world of ghost storytelling.
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