(2022) is the 25th animated feature film in the long-running franchise. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Shibuya during the Halloween season, the story masterfully weaves together present-day threats with deep-seated traumas from the past. 1. Core Plot and Mystery

Simultaneously, the criminal responsible for that bombing escapes from prison. While pursuing the escapee, (Amuro/Bourbon) is targeted by a mysterious costumed figure known as " Plamya ," who attaches a specialized "collar bomb" filled with two distinct colored fluids to his neck. 2. Themes of Trauma and Camaraderie

A central theme of the movie is the "spirit of the cherry blossoms" being passed to the next generation. It heavily features the —Rei Furuya and his four deceased classmates: Jinpei Matsuda Kenji Hagiwara Wataru Date Hiromitsu Morofushi