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KINKI (2025): Cast & Ratings

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KINKI is a 2025 mystery horror film directed by Koji Shiraishi, starring Eiji Akaso as Yusei Ozawa and Miho Kanno. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes. IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

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KINKI (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Koji Shiraishi
Genres
Horror , Mystery
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is KINKI About?

The premise of KINKI without spoilers.

When a freelance writer discovers his occult‑magazine editor friend has vanished, he learns the editor had been collecting bizarre articles—rumors, urban legends and unverified ghost stories. As he assembles the pieces, a chilling truth about a particular location in Japan’s Kinki region emerges, hinting that something sinister is hidden there.

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Cast & crew

KINKI Cast & Characters

Eiji Akaso leads the cast as Yusei Ozawa, with Miho Kanno as Chihiro Seno. Directed by Koji Shiraishi.

From the director

More from Koji Shiraishi

More films directed by Koji Shiraishi: House of Sayuri, A Beast in Love, Hell Girl and IMPOSSIBILITY DEFENSE.

Full filmography
Ratings

KINKI Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate KINKI 6.3/10.

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    6.3 /10

    874 votes

Details

KINKI Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Kinki Chihou No Aru Basho Ni Tsuite” and “近畿咒”.

Also known as
  • Kinki Chihou No Aru Basho Ni Tsuite
  • 近畿咒
  • 发生在近畿某处的那些事
  • 关于近畿地方的某个地方
  • About a Place in Kinki Region
  • 近畿怪谈
  • 긴키 지방의 어느 장소에 대하여
  • 近畿怪談
  • 近畿.禁忌

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FAQ

KINKI FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of KINKI, each answered in a sentence.

How long is KINKI?

KINKI runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was KINKI released?

KINKI was released on August 8, 2025.

Who directed KINKI?

KINKI was directed by Koji Shiraishi.

More films by Koji Shiraishi

Who is in the cast of KINKI?

KINKI stars Eiji Akaso as Yusei Ozawa and Miho Kanno as Chihiro Seno.

How is KINKI rated?

KINKI has 6.3/10 on IMDb.

Does KINKI have a post-credit scene?

No. KINKI has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is KINKI in?

The original language of KINKI is Japanese.

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