Toufu Kozou

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The 3D anime film Toufu Kozou (Tofu Boy) is based on Natsuhiko Kyogoku's light novel titled Toufu Kozou Sugoroku-douchuu Furidashi - which itself is based on a ghost folk tale, re-imagining an iconic character in traditional Japanese folklore. According to legend, a boyish spirit waits along country roads and tricks travelers into eating a piece of deadly tofu. In Kyogoku's retelling, "Tofu Boy" is a spirit in search of his own identity, who wanders the countryside to discover the reason and meaning for his existence. The diminutive spirit embarks on a series of thrilling adventures and encounters many other supernatural denizens. (based on ANN synopsis)

The 3D anime film Toufu Kozou (Tofu Boy) is based on Natsuhiko Kyogoku's light novel titled Toufu Kozou Sugoroku-douchuu Furidashi - which itself is based on a ghost folk tale, re-imagining an iconic character in traditional Japanese folklore. According to legend, a boyish spirit waits along country roads and tricks travelers into eating a piece of deadly tofu. In Kyogoku's retelling, "Tofu Boy" is a spirit in search of his own identity, who wanders the countryside to...Full description »