The Mad Fox

A court fortune-teller descends into madness following a conspiracy that results in the death of his lover. He finds a glimmer of hope when he enters a romantic relationship with the twin sister of the deceased woman, though a random meeting with a group of shape-shifters introduces further difficulties.

Directed by Tomu Uchida, this 1962 Japanese production is the second film in a chronological sequence that includes Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka and Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza. The drama and fantasy film was produced by Toei Company and written by Yoshikata Yoda. Hashizo Ōkawa stars as Abe Yasuna, alongside Michiko Saga, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Jun Usami, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, and Yoshi Katō. The movie features a total of 28 credited cast members.

The film is generally well-received by viewers. It holds a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb based on 551 votes and a slightly higher score of 7.4/10 on TMDB from 18 votes.