Mononoke the Movie: Chapter III - The Curse of the Serpent

A tragedy occurs within the Ōoku, where deep-seated grudges and human passions give rise to a powerful adversary. To defeat this entity, the Medicine Seller must uncover its truth, form, and reason, a process that involves revealing a secret regarding the origins of the Ōoku from 150 years prior.

This Japanese animated fantasy mystery is the third entry in a film trilogy. It was directed by Kenji Nakamura and Tomoaki Koshida. For Nakamura, this project follows his work on Gegege no Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D, Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain, and Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II - The Ashes of Rage. The screenplay was written by Yasumi Atarashi and produced by Kimiaki Sato, Kouichi Naruse, and Haruka Kato. The voice cast features Hiroshi Kamiya as the Medicine Seller, alongside Atsumi Tanezaki, Miyu Irino, Kenjiro Tsuda, Yoshiko Sakakibara, and Tomoyo Kurosawa. The film was produced by Studio Kafka, Twin Engine, and EOTA. Since its release, the movie has earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office.