Tofu Kozo (2011 Film)

Tofu Kozo (Japanese: 豆富小僧) is a 2011 Japanese 3D animated film. Directed by Gisaburo Sugii and Kawahara Shimmei, the movie is based on the novel by Natsuhiko Kyogoku. It was distributed by Warner Bros. Japan and released in theaters on April 29, 2011.

Promotional poster for the film Tofu Kozo

Plot

Set during the Edo period, the story follows Tofu Kozo, a timid yokai who must constantly balance a piece of tofu on a tray to maintain his physical form. Struggling with his inability to frighten humans, he faces constant criticism from his father, Nyudo Mikyoshi, the lord of the yokai. Accompanied by his guardian, Daruma, Tofu Kozo embarks on a journey to find his long-lost mother, which eventually leads him to the present day.

Production and Release

The film had its world premiere at the 35th Hong Kong International Film Festival on March 22, 2011. It features a voice cast including Kyoko Fukada as the titular character, alongside Tetsuya Takeda and Ken Matsudaira. The production has a runtime of 86 minutes.