Kappei (2022)
In the 16th century, the French astrologer Nostradamus predicted that the world would end in July, 1999. According to him, cataclysms would transform the Earthinto a lawless place where evil would prevail. As the deadline approaches, little Kappei and several other children are isolated on a Japanese island to train in the mystical arts of Mukai Sappuken to save the planet. The problem is that Nostradamus has royally screwed up, so in the spring of 2022, their master sends them to live a “normal” life. Poor Kappei finds himself in Tokyo with shorts that are really too short, the attitude of a manga character, and the psychosocial baggage of a fossil. His quest for justice brings him his first friend, who introduces him to his first love. The apocalypse fighter has not been trained for this at all, and every emotion totally destabilizes him. However, he will have to adapt, as some of his less grounded comrades will soon force a confontation.
Cast
- Hideaki Ito - Kappei
- Moka Kamishiraishi - Haru Yamase
- Daigo Nishihata - Keita Iruma
- Koji Yamamoto - Masayoshi
- Yukiyoshi Ozawa - Hideo
- Yusuke Onuki - Mamoru
- Arata Furuta - Shihan
- Yuki Morinaga - Teruo
- Nana Asakawa - Kumiko Arai
- Yuki Kuri - Toru Yagi
Screenplay
- Yuichi Tokunaga (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kappei about?
- In the 16th century, the French astrologer Nostradamus predicted that the world would end in July, 1999. According to him, cataclysms would transform the Earthinto a lawless place where evil would prevail. As the deadline approaches, little Kappei and several other children are isolated on a Japanese island to train in the mystical arts of Mukai Sappuken to save the planet. The problem is that Nostradamus has royally screwed up, so in the spring of 2022, their master sends them to live a “normal” life. Poor Kappei finds himself in Tokyo with shorts that are really too short, the attitude of a manga character, and the psychosocial baggage of a fossil. His quest for justice brings him his first friend, who introduces him to his first love. The apocalypse fighter has not been trained for this at all, and every emotion totally destabilizes him. However, he will have to adapt, as some of his less grounded comrades will soon force a confontation.
- Who directed Kappei?
- Kappei was directed by Takashi Hirano.
- Who stars in Kappei?
- Kappei stars Hideaki Ito, Moka Kamishiraishi, Daigo Nishihata, Koji Yamamoto, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Yusuke Onuki.
- How long is Kappei?
- Kappei has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Kappei?
- Kappei is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
- How much did Kappei gross?
- Kappei grossed $2M worldwide.