Fantasmagorie~The Ghost Show

Ena is a computer graphics artist. Working like a machine, she ultimately suffers from the rare digital disease "01," which leaves a strange mark on one half of her face. Ena goes back to her hometown. That is when "Babalon" appears before her which only Ena can see. Frightened by "Babalon" that speaks of "destruction," a strange boy named Robert shows up. Robert invites Ena to enter the mysterious antique shop "Anatomic Circus." That is where Ena learns about the magic lantern show "Fantasmagorie" that swept the late 18th century Paris. It involved a real Ghost Show with actual ghosts that also lead to the police getting involved. Ena becomes a captive of both "Fantasmagorie" and the founder Robertson. That is when a change occurs around Ena. She is lured by a song to leave the shop. That is when strange men pursue her, and she wonders into a maze dominated by "Babalon."

Directed by Ken Nikai, Fantasmagorie~The Ghost Show leans on a strong ensemble — Sara Ogawa, Masatoshi Nagase, Hyde — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 2022.