Hiding in Plain Sight

A documentary that gives a primer on yokai for Western audiences. Featuring Interviews with experts Matt Alt, Zack Davisson, Kim Newman, Lynda E. Rucker, and Hiroko Yoda.

Cast

Matt Alt

as Himself

Zack Davisson

as Himself

Kim Newman

as Himself

Lynda E. Rucker

as Herself

Hiroko Yoda

as Himself

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