The Yokai King

The Yokai King
Genre Action
Fantasy
Comedy
Created by Mark Hattori
Starring Shin Koyamada
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Mark Hattori
    Shigeru Igari
    Atsuhiro Tamaki
  • Yuki Miyazato
Location(s) Okinawa, Japan
Los Angeles
Cinematography Nobuhiro Kuroishi
Editor(s) Takeshi Chibana
Camera setup Multiple
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) Okinawa Entertainment Studio

The Yokai King is an American 13-episode television miniseries starring Shin Koyamada.[1] 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.

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.[2]

Cast

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.[3] The majority of the series filmed in various cities in Okinawa, Japan.[4] It was shot on Red Epic.

References

  1. "Begun filming The Yokai King, starring by Shin Koyamada". Ryukyu Asahi Broadcasting Corporation. November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
  2. "沖縄発ドラマ「妖怪キング」米で放映へ". The Asahi Shimbun Company. November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  3. "the new series to be filmed in Okinawa". ryukyushimpo.jp. November 12, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  4. "Press Conference of the Yokai King". okinawaBBtv. November 14, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
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