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Plot: Two young women join a school to become high-ranking maids. It's a place where no men are allowed and where hierarchy and submission are paramount. Something is off though, as the big parade has been postponed. A traveling medicine seller arrives in town and immediately suspects a yokai has taken hold of the school. He infiltrates and aims to flush the yokai out. The top maids are not very willing to assist him though, as they prefer to keep up the standings of the school. But the parade can't be postponed
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July 20, 2024
A formidable explosion of color and movement. I never watched the series but based on this film I'm almost tempted to do so. The base style is superb, but once the 3D element is added, it becomes a full-on sensory experience. The plot's a little tricky to follow (plenty of specific cultural references), but the sublime editing, the wondrous score, and the lush visuals make up for it. I had a blast watching this on the big screen, so the news that a second film is in the works makes me very happy.