Time Scoop Hunter (2013)
A Japanese sci-fi mockumentary that sends a time-traveling journalist into the Sengoku era to unravel the lost secrets of Azuchi Castle.
Time Scoop Hunter - Movie Information
- Original Title: 劇場版タイムスクープハンター 安土城 最後の1日
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Hiroyuki Nakao
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Sci-Fi
- Runtime: 1h 42m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 31, 2013 (Japan - G)
- Alternative Titles: 劇場版 タイムスクープハンター 安土城 最後の1日 (JP)
- Production Companies: P.I.C.S.
- Production Countries: Japan
Time Scoop Hunter - Plot
A reporter is sent through time and space to document the lives of Japanese people at various times in history. This time, he is sent to unwrap the mystery of Azuchi castle which was built by Oda Nobunaga, one of the most famous shogun of all times, and lost within merely three years after its completion.
Time Scoop Hunter - Trailer
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Time Scoop Hunter - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Hiroyuki Nakao
Main Cast
- Jun Kaname
- Kaho
- Anne Watanabe
- Ryûhei Ueshima
- Hijiri Kojima
- Cunning Takeyama
- Takashi Yamanaka
- Yoshiie Akihito
- Kyūsaku Shimada
- Ken Utsui
Writers
- Hiroyuki Nakao
Producers
- Shinichiro Nakaso
- Tsuyoshi Matsushita
- Daisuke Hiraga
Time Scoop Hunter - FAQs
What is Time Scoop Hunter about?
Time Scoop Hunter follows a journalist who travels through time to document the everyday lives of ordinary Japanese people across history. In this theatrical film, he investigates the enigmatic fate of Azuchi Castle, constructed by the legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga and mysteriously lost just three years after its completion.
Is Time Scoop Hunter based on a true story?
Time Scoop Hunter is not based on a single true story, but it draws heavily from real Japanese history. The film centers on Azuchi Castle, an actual historical structure built by Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period that was destroyed in 1582 under circumstances that remain historically debated.
Who are the main actors in Time Scoop Hunter?
The film stars Jun Kaname, Kaho, and Anne Watanabe in leading roles, supported by Ryûhei Ueshima, Hijiri Kojima, Cunning Takeyama, Takashi Yamanaka, Yoshiie Akihito, Kyūsaku Shimada, and Ken Utsui.
What is the mockumentary format used in Time Scoop Hunter?
Time Scoop Hunter employs a mockumentary style, presenting its time-travel narrative as if it were a real documentary news report. The protagonist functions as a field journalist dispatched to historical eras, filming events with a camera crew in a format that blends fictional sci-fi storytelling with documentary aesthetics.
When was Time Scoop Hunter released?
Time Scoop Hunter was released in Japan on August 31, 2013, with a G rating for general audiences.
Who directed Time Scoop Hunter?
Time Scoop Hunter was directed by Hiroyuki Nakao, who also served as the film's writer. Nakao is the creator of the original Time Scoop Hunter television series on which this theatrical feature is based.
How long is Time Scoop Hunter?
Time Scoop Hunter has a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Where can I stream Time Scoop Hunter online?
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