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Kakurenbo
Synopsis: In the anime "Kakurenbo", a group of children decide to participate in an ancient ritual called "Hide and Seek of the Dead", which takes place in an abandoned city. They believe that the winner will have a wish granted. However, they soon discover that something sinister is happening in the city and that the rules of the game are more dangerous than they imagined. As they try to survive the game, the children unravel dark secrets of the city and must fight for their own survival amidst frightening creatures. The anime presents a dark atmosphere and a compelling story, full of suspense and mystery, that captivates the viewer until the end.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Kakurenbo
- Anime Name in Japanese: カクレンボ
- Anime Name in English: Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek
- Other names:
Production information
- Producers: None found, add some
- Licensors:
- Studios: Yamato Works
Anime Information
- Type: Movie
- Episodes: 1
- Date: 1-Sep-04
- Genres: Horror, Supernatural, Psychological
- Subjects: Horror
- Target: Shounen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 6.63
- Popularity: 3558
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- The anime "Kakurenbo" (also known as "Hide and Seek") was released in 2004 and is a Japanese animated short film.
- The story revolves around a group of children who decide to participate in a game of hide and seek in an abandoned city, where they discover that the game is much more sinister than they imagined.
- With only 25 minutes of duration, the anime manages to create a suspenseful and mysterious atmosphere very effectively, exploring dark and unsettling themes.
- The animation is done in a unique style, using a palette of dark colors and a dark atmosphere to create a scary and unsettling environment.
- Considered one of the best psychological horror anime, "Kakurenbo" is an intriguing work that surprises with its originality and the way it addresses fear and loneliness.
Main Characters
- Hikora - The protagonist of the anime, a brave and determined boy who decides to participate in the hide-and-seek game in the middle of the night.
- Yaimao - A mysterious girl who also participates in the game and possesses supernatural abilities.
- Suku - One of Hikora's friends who also decides to participate in the game, but ends up getting separated from the group.
- Sorincha - Another participant in the game who has a scary appearance and tries to attack the other players.
- Inmu - One of the characters who reveals the rules of the hide-and-seek game and seems to control the entire environment they are in.
Summary and events
- A group of children decides to participate in a nighttime hide-and-seek game in an abandoned city.
- The children soon discover that the game is something sinister and that the "demon children" are hunting them.
- As the game progresses, the children disappear one by one, and the suspense increases as they try to figure out how to escape from the city's maze before it's too late.
- In the end, a shocking revelation is made, leaving the viewers surprised with the plot twist.
What happens in the end?
Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime KakurenboWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.
The ending of Kakurenbo is considered an open ending, leaving the viewer with questions and interpretations about what happened to the missing children and the supernatural world in which the plot takes place. The short film ends in a mysterious way, bringing a sense of suspense and leaving many questions unanswered.
Meaning of Kakurenbo
Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name:
カクレンボ
- カク (Kaku) - It means "hidden" or "concealed"
- レン (Ren) - It means "lotus".
- ボ (Bo) - no specific meaning, probably part of a name or surname
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