I’ll preface this post by saying that I am *very* picky about anime. But I thank Artie (and Netflix Instant Queue) for bringing my attention to “Kakurenbo.” The film is based on a game of hide and seek that children play near the ruins of an abandoned city…with the persistent threat of being captured by demons.

I view Kakurenbo as a fantastic portrayal of a vivid nightmare. There is no back story, no developed plot…simply a game that embodies the terror of the chase, and culminates in a chilling twist with the seamless blending of innocence and evil.

Definitely worth the 20 minutes! Stick with it for the ending.