Akira Inugami is the only survivor of a clan of ancient werewolves who relies on his supernatural powers to solve mysterious crimes. After a series of bloody killings perpetrated by an unseen force, Inugami uncovers a conspiracy involving a murdered cabaret singer, corrupt politicians, and a plot by the J-CIA to harvest his blood in order to steal his lycanthropic powers.
Practical Effects
Transformation effects that aged like milk in the best way.
Stunts
Sonny Chiba doing his own chaotic fight choreography.
Production
Toho trying to mash every genre into 86 minutes.
Director
Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Toho's brief 70s attempt to create Japanese superhero franchises to rival their own kaiju dominance.
Sonny Chiba allegedly rewrote fight scenes on the day of shooting, explaining why they look barely controlled.
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