Netflix is about to launch the sequel to the 2024 anime movie Mononoke: The Phantom in the Rain, titled Mononoke the Movie: The Ashes of Rage, later in 2025. This movie continues the story of the enigmatic Drugs Vendor as he confronts new supernatural challenges inside the imperial palace.
A Glimpse into the Sequel
In The Ashes of Rage, the Drugs Vendor returns to the internal chambers of Ōoku, the place the aftermath of earlier occasions has disrupted the stability of energy. The new director, Otomo Botan, enforces a strict regime, main to tensions with Fuki, a seasoned courtesan. As mysterious incidents of spontaneous human combustion happen, the Drugs Vendor suspects the presence of a mononoke—a vengeful spirit born from intense human feelings. His investigation reveals the involvement of the Fireplace Rat’s kids, who’re looking for their mom and concentrating on those that threaten newborns. To exorcise the mononoke, the Drugs Vendor should uncover its “Form,” “Reality,” and “Purpose.”
Artistic Group and Solid
The movie is directed by Kiyotaka Suzuki, with Kenji Nakamura serving as chief director. The screenplay is penned by Asumi Atarashi, and the animation is produced by studios Crew-Cell and EOTA. The voice solid contains Hiroshi Kamiya as the Drugs Vendor, Yoko Hikasa as Fuki Tokita, Haruka Tomatsu as Botan Ōtomo, Yuki Kaji as Saburōmaru Tokita, Cho as Yoshimichi Tokita, and Kenyu Horiuchi as Aged Ōtomo.
Launch and Future Installments
Mononoke the Movie: The Ashes of Rage premiered in Japanese theaters on March 14, 2025. Whereas Netflix has not introduced an actual launch date for worldwide audiences, it’s anticipated to stream the movie later in 2025.
The movie is a component of a deliberate trilogy. The third installment, titled Mononoke the Movie: Hebigami (Snake God), is scheduled for a Spring 2026 launch in Japan.
Followers can look ahead to extra info and a primary have a look at The Ashes of Rage throughout the Annecy Movie Pageant in June 2025, the place Netflix will showcase its upcoming titles.
For these new to the Mononoke sequence, it’s really useful to watch the authentic 2007 anime sequence and the first movie to totally recognize the intricate storytelling and distinctive visible type of the franchise.
