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Created by Mark Hattori Country of origin United States Cinematography Nobuhiro Kuroishi | 7.2/10 IMDb Starring Shin Koyamada Original language(s) English Language English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Executive producer(s) Mark Hattori
Shigeru Igari
Atsuhiro Tamaki
Yuki Miyazato Locations Okinawa Prefecture, Los Angeles Genres Action Film, Fantasy, Comedy Similar Wine Road of the Samurai, Heroes Reborn, A to Z, Jake 20, Disney Channel Games | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Yokai King is an American 13-episode television miniseries starring Shin Koyamada. The series created by Mark Hattori is based on the Japanese supernatural folklore characters called Yōkai. It was mainly filmed in various locations of Okinawa, Japan in 2014.
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Plot
Yokai are a class of supernatural creatures that have long held a prominent place in Japanese folklore. They come in a variety of forms - from hideous demons to mischievous creatures to heroes with supernatural powers. They are sometimes dangerous to humans since Yokai are not restrained by the laws of nature and those who are not already part animal, have the ability to shape shift.
The legend goes that IPPEI (Shin Koyamada) was found by his foster father in a coconut shell on a beach. Although he was brought up as a normal boy, IPPEI could see nature’s spirits, including Kijimuna invisible to human eyes. As with many legendary heroes Ippei was initially unaware of his supernatural talents and therefore his destiny.
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Production
On November 11, 2013, Okinawa Entertainment Studio announced the production of the series at the media room of the Okinawa Prefecture Government in Naha, Okinawa Japan. The majority of the series filmed in various cities in Okinawa, Japan. It was shot on Red Epic.