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GARO Side Story: The Tougen Flute (2013)

"Is that note of light or of darkness?"

5.920131h 1mJA
ActionAdventureHorror

Directed by Akira Ohashi

Rating

5.9/10

Runtime

1h 1m

Language

JA

Release

July 20, 2013

Director

Akira Ohashi

Official Trailer

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Overview

Long ago, a fallen Makai Priestess named Higari became too powerful and after tampering with powers no one should wield, she had to be stopped and was eventually sealed away by another Makai Priest named Sougen. Using his body and his own life, he created the Tougen Flute and sealed Higari shortly a...

Cast

Yasue Sato

Yasue Sato

Jabi

Mary Matsuyama

Mary Matsuyama

Rekka

Kanji Tsuda

Kanji Tsuda

Kengi

Kumi Takiuchi

Kumi Takiuchi

Agi

Miku Oono

Miku Oono

Magi

Yuzumi Shibamoto

Yuzumi Shibamoto

Rin Yamagatana

Masahiro Kuranuki

Masahiro Kuranuki

Shiguto

Hitomi Takahashi

Hitomi Takahashi

Higari

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into GARO Side Story: The Tougen Flute (2013), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Long ago, a fallen Makai Priestess named Higari became too powerful and after tampering with powers no one should wield, she had to be stopped and was eventually sealed away by another Makai Priest named Sougen. Using his body and his own life, he created the Tougen Flute and sealed Higari shortly after his death. However, through a special ritual, those who seek Higari's power can resurrect her by replaying eight notes on the Tougen Flute to undo Sougen's seal. In the present, while Kouga Saezima has travelled to the promised land (Garo: Soukoku no Maryu), two fallen priests,Jabi and Rekka, will attempt to return Higari.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of GARO Side Story: The Tougen Flute. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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