Film Details:
Japanese Title: 温泉シャーク Onsen Shark
English Title: Hotspring SharkAttack
Genre: Tokusatsu Action
Runtime: 77 minutes
Japanese Film Classification and Rating Organization (Eirin) Rating: G (All Ages Admitted)
Year of Production: 2024
Release in Japan: June 20, 2024 (Commemorating the U.S. release of “Jaws”)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Synopsis
In a small hot spring town in Japan, a ferocious ancient shark reawakens and begins terrorizing the local hot spring facilities. As the threat escalates, the townspeople band together to protect their beloved town from the menacing predator, leading to a fierce and thrilling battle.
Crew Information
Writer/Director: Morito Inoune
Producer: Masayuki Nagata
Production Company: PLAN A Inc.
Cast: Kiyobumi Kaneko, Takuya Fujimura, Yu Nakanishi
Director’s ProfileBorn on 1992
Two-time winner of the National Independent Kaiju Film Championship (Japan Kaiju Film Contest)
“Onsen Shark” marks his debut feature film
Previous short films include “Onsen Defense Bus Diver” and “Fukushima Job-hunting Story,” both produced by PLAN A Inc.
Unique Aspects of the Film
– Produced with the support of a 2023 crowdfunding campaign as Japan’s first shark film.
– A unique combination of traditional Japanese special effects (tokusatsu) and shark horror.
– Shot in the hometown of Eiji Tsuburaya, known for his work on Godzilla and Ultraman.
– Despite being a low-budget production, it has captivated Japanese audiences and is currently enjoying an extended run in theaters (as of August 28, 2024).
Audience Reactions
“An oversupply of sharks, tokusatsu effects that fully embody a kaiju movie, an insane plot, an overly luxurious soundtrack, and spectacular explosions—everything was superb. The intricate sci-fi settings are brilliantly elevated into Shark Fantasy, and I was moved by the fact that a bizarre shark film, standing alongside “Sharknado,” has emerged from Japan.” by Rookie of Shark Films (Japanese Shark Film Critic)
– “A fusion of shark movies and kaiju films”
– “The grand, seemingly unnecessary music is fantastic”
– “Love the abundance of sharks!”
– “Feels like watching a nostalgic tokusatsu movie”
– “The dog survives!”
Awards and Screenings:
– Audience Award at the Tokyo International Shark Film Festival (2024,Japan)
– Invited to Paris Shark Week (2024,France)
Trailer
Watch the Trailer
https://youtu.be/i1ki-pGdAs8?si=cU0WqHzBJKSu3Vph
Official Website:
Onsen Shark Official Website
https://hotspringshark.com
Social Media
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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@planainc.8339
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Masayuki Nagata
PLAN A Inc.
Producer
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