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Completed Movie PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

The Book of the Dead

死者の書

The Book of the Dead is a movie anime with 1 listed episodes . Use this page for synopsis, release timing, trailer links, score history, and internal links to its season and genres.

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Episodes: 1
Duration: 1 hr 9 min
Aired: Jul 8, 2005
Source: Novel

Synopsis

When a young noblewoman, Iratsume, falls into a trance after copying Buddhist sutras and walks to a remote temple that women are forbidden to enter, she stirs up the ghost of the executed Prince Otsu. Otsu's ghost then mistakes Iratsume for one of her ancestors, a young woman who came to watch his execution. The beautiful face of this young woman was the last thing the Prince saw before he died, and his ghost cannot rest while her face haunts his sleep.

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Type and status

Movie · Completed

Season

Season not confirmed

Primary studio

Not listed

Episodes

1

Background

Winner of the Excellence Award on the 9th Japan Media Arts Festival.

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What is The Book of the Dead about?

When a young noblewoman, Iratsume, falls into a trance after copying Buddhist sutras and walks to a remote temple that women are forbidden to enter, she stirs up the ghost of the executed Prince Otsu. Otsu's ghost then mistakes Iratsume for one of her ancestors, a young woman who

How many episodes does The Book of the Dead have?

The Book of the Dead currently lists 1 episodes.

Who worked on The Book of the Dead and when did it air?

The Book of the Dead does not list a confirmed primary studio and aired Jul 8, 2005.