Five high school students in a folklore club investigate a local legend called the "Kikyou Oni" for a school festival. They discover that the popular Ao Oni indie game might actually be based on real, dark history.
Unlike the 2016 short-form comedy series (which was essentially a parody), the directed by Toshirou Hamamura attempts a more "serious" horror vibe. Ao Oni The Animation (Movie) Episode 1
Watching the opening act of this movie feels very different from playing the game. While the game relies on sudden jumps and puzzle-solving tension, the movie spends a significant amount of time on character setup—which some reviewers found a bit pointless and slow . Five high school students in a folklore club