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King of Thorn (2010)

6.620101h 49mJA
FantasyAnimationScience Fiction

Directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama

Rating

6.6/10

Runtime

1h 49m

Language

JA

Release

May 1, 2010

Director

Kazuyoshi Katayama

Official Trailer

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Overview

A mysterious virus, nicknamed Medusa, is spreading around Japan, turning its victims into stone. Given the impossibility of finding an immediate cure, the government opts for cryopreserving a select group of patients until they come up with a solution. Kasumi, one of the chosen ones, has been asleep...

Cast

Kana Hanazawa

Kana Hanazawa

Kasumi Ishiki (voice)

Kohsei Hirota

Kohsei Hirota

Alexandro Pecchino (voice)

Misaki Kuno

Misaki Kuno

Alice (voice)

Tsutomu Isobe

Tsutomu Isobe

Ivan Coral Vega (voice)

Sayaka Ohara

Sayaka Ohara

Katherine Turner (voice)

Ayako Kawasumi

Ayako Kawasumi

Laura Owen (voice)

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Marco Owen (voice)

Shin-ichiro Miki

Shin-ichiro Miki

Peter Stevens (voice)

Eri Sendai

Eri Sendai

Shizuku Ishiki (voice)

Akiko Yajima

Akiko Yajima

Timothy Laisenbach (voice)

Akiko Yajima

Akiko Yajima

Walter (voice)

Kenji Nomura

Kenji Nomura

Ron Portman (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into King of Thorn (2010), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A mysterious virus, nicknamed Medusa, is spreading around Japan, turning its victims into stone. Given the impossibility of finding an immediate cure, the government opts for cryopreserving a select group of patients until they come up with a solution. Kasumi, one of the chosen ones, has been asleep for years and her awakening, more than a bed of roses, is a bed of thorns, and happens in the midst of total chaos where monstrous creatures lie in wait all around.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of King of Thorn. 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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