Misfits might not be embraced by society, but they certainly impact everyone, even those who detest them. Inu-Oh is a story that paints an accurate picture of this with the help of its protagonist duo.
It takes you through the journey of a blind musician Tomona and the eccentric dancer Inu-Oh who’s born with a unique appearance. His physical traits horrified people who made the boy put on a mask and wrap every inch of his body with garments.
Tomona and Inu-Oh’s fateful encounter led to the formation of a rock music duo surviving at the edge of society by performing.
Inu-Oh anime film is now ready to make the world groove to its rock beats with its U.S. premiere on 12 August 2022. GKIDS has revealed an English-subtitled trailer to announce the release.
The duo’s eccentric nature and exceptional skills earned them glory and stardom in no time, but the hint of acceptance into the people was nowhere to be seen.
As the trailer previews Tomona and Inu-Oh’s first encounter, we get to witness a rock opera in Japan’s Muromachi period. Contrary to what you’d expect, the video shows the crowd going crazy during their performance, just like you’d see at a modern-day rock concert.
However, the story also mixes in the political instability of the period as nobles worry about a movement getting inspired by Tomona’s music. Just as the higher-ups thought, Inu-Oh expects the people to get riled up and louder when they play their music.
This unhinged tale of an eccentric duo navigating their way through a conservative society and political instability is bound to get you on the edge of your seat.
Or maybe, it will provide you with a whole new revelation.
About Inu-Oh
INU-OH is a musical anime feature film of Hideo Furukawa’s Heike Monogatari: INU-OH no Maki (Tales of the Heike: INU-OH) novel. The film made its world premiere and competed in the Horizons (Orizzonti) category at the 78th Venice International Film Festival.
Inu-Oh is born with unique physical characteristics, and the horrified adults cover every inch of his body with garments, including a mask on his face. One day, he meets a boy named Tomona, a blind biwa player, and as Tomona plays a delicate song of tangled fate, Inu-Oh discovers an incredible ability to dance.
Inu-Oh and Tomona become business partners and through the songs, Inu-Oh mesmerizes his audiences on stage, and gradually begins to transform into someone of unequaled beauty. But why is Tomona blind? Why was Inu-Oh born with unique characteristics?
Source: GKIDS Official YouTube Channel
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