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July 11, 2022
Not Miike's finest hour. I rewatched the first film not too long ago, and that one still held up pretty well. This sequel shares many of the same traits, but seems more exclusively targeted at a younger audience. There is still some fun to be had, but those typical Miike-only moments are missing, which just leaves a more kid-friendly version of the first part.
Humanity is under threat of a yokaiju, a giant yokai who is headed right for Tokyo. He must be stopped, otherwise the entire city will be in shambles. Their former savior isn't alive anymore, luckily, he has two kids who will hopefully continue his legacy. They aren't quite as brave as their dad though, and they'll need some convincing first.
The CG is a bit iffy, the new yokai don't feel quite as distinct and the performances of the kids aren't all that great either. There's still some general wackiness and the "yokaiju" idea is pretty fun, I just expect more from a Miike film than mere throwaway entertainment. It's certainly not his worst film, just a tad disappointing.