The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono 2020
Step into the lavish world of Heian-era Japan with *The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono (2020)*, a visually stunning fantasy-history film directed by Hitomi Kuroki.
Director: Hitomi Kuroki
Cast
Kentaro Ito
Rai
Ayaka Miyoshi
Lady Kokiden
Sairi Ito
Rinko
Taketo Tanaka
Harumiya
Kanata Hosoda
Mizu Ito
LiLiCo
Motoko Yamashita
Ryouta Murai
Kimura
Naho Toda
Akiko Ito
LaSalle Ishii
Yūsuke Iseya
Emperor Kiritsubo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono* (2020) about?
The film centers on Rai, a disheartened student who suddenly finds himself transported to the Heian period after a mysterious light transports him from a museum exhibit. Thrust into the imperial court of *The Tale of Genji*, he adopts the guise of an onmyoji and becomes embroiled in the political and magical intrigues of Nyogo Kokiden's world.
Who directed *The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono*?
Hitomi Kuroki directed *The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono*, infusing the film with her signature blend of historical detail and fantastical storytelling.
Who stars in *The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono*?
The film features Kentaro Ito, Ayaka Miyoshi, Sairi Ito, Taketo Tanaka, Kanata Hosoda, and LiLiCo in prominent roles.
Is *The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono* (2020) worth watching?
For fans of fantasy and historical drama, *The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono* offers a refreshing blend of time-slip adventure and Heian-era authenticity. While the IMDb rating is unrated, its unique premise and creative direction make it a compelling watch for those craving escapism with a touch of cultural depth.
How long is *The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono*?
*The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono* has a runtime of 112 minutes.
About The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono (2020) — A Time-Slip Fantasy Rooted in Classic Japanese Literature
Step into the lavish world of Heian-era Japan with *The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono (2020)*, a visually stunning fantasy-history film directed by Hitomi Kuroki. This enchanting tale follows Rai, a modern-day student and part-time worker who finds himself inexplicably transported from a museum exhibition on *The Tale of Genji* to the opulent imperial court of 10th-century Kyoto. Armed with nothing but a historical pamphlet and a bottle of painkillers, he masquerades as an onmyoji—a mystical guardian of the capital—and becomes entangled in the intrigues of Emperor's wife Nyogo Kokiden's household.
Kuroki weaves a rich tapestry of historical authenticity and supernatural charm, blending the rigid social codes of the Heian period with Rai's fish-out-of-water antics. As he navigates political maneuvering, magical deception, and the dazzling aesthetics of aristocratic culture, the film explores themes of identity, adaptation, and the clash between past and present. With a blend of wit and wonder, *The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono* offers a unique portal to a bygone era.
