Dice with Demon
Dice with Demon is a supernatural tale woven from human desire.
Set within a tsuridono, a pavilion suspended over water, a story unfolds of a man who bargained with a demon to reclaim his lost love. Through CG puppet animation crafted with the tactile warmth of wood carving, the film merges classical beauty with modern technology, inviting the audience into a realm of ethereal mystery.
STORY
Heian-era Japan. Twilight. A rain-slicked pavilion where three noblemen drink to a chilling secret.
There, Ki no Haseo makes a confession: he played a high-stakes game with a demon to resurrect his late wife.
Is it a blessing, or a path to ruin?
There, Ki no Haseo makes a confession: he played a high-stakes game with a demon to resurrect his late wife.
Is it a blessing, or a path to ruin?
Director: Hidekazu O'Hara
Animation, Short, Fantasy, Period Drama | 2026 | Color | 15 min.
Japanese title: 長谷雄双六
Japanese release date: TBA
