Itsuki and Yoru share a passion for the dark and death, making them the perfect choice to track down a serial killer who is roaming the streets.
Cinematography
Gorgeous shadows that make death look Instagrammable
Acting
Kanata Hongo's unsettling stillness
Costume
Goth fashion as character development
Director
Gen Takahashi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Otsuichi's novel, part of Japan's 2000s 'Goth boom' alongside musicians like Moi dix Mois.
Kanata Hongo was 17 during filming; his vacant stare launched a career playing unsettling youths.
JP
