Gegege no Kitarou: Tamashii to Art

Synopsis

Gegege no Kitarou: Tamashii to Art is a VR/3D film series from Toei Animation and Dynamo Pictures (Dynapix), created for the franchise's 50th anniversary. The first film features okuribi, large bonfires that mark the spirits' return to the spirit realm at the end of Obon, leading viewers into the world of youkai. In the second installment, you become lost in the youkai world and must find your way back home with help from Medama Oyaji. These films have been shown at various expos and film festivals. By March 2019, their screenings expanded to VR-equipped theaters, including the Lina World amusement park in Yamagata. The films are reportedly designed for the Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream standalone VR headset, with plans for rental availability to owners of this device starting autumn 2019.