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The Book of the Dead

6.520051h 10mMovieAnimationDramaRomance

A sheltered aristocratic woman in feudal Japan, bored and unfamiliar with the world outside her estate, passes the time copying a special Buddhist sutra sent by her father who has been absent on official business for years. While gazing…

DirectorKihachiro Kawamoto
WriterShinobu Orikuchi

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Cast · Directed by Kihachiro Kawamoto

KKKyôko Kishida
Kyôko Kishida
Narrator (voice)
TKTetsuko Kuroyanagi
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
Story Teller (voice)
RMRie Miyazawa
Rie Miyazawa
Iratsume of Fujiwara (voice)

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The Book of the Dead — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Book of the Dead?

The Book of the Dead isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Book of the Dead on Netflix?

No, The Book of the Dead is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Book of the Dead on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Book of the Dead isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Book of the Dead for free?

The Book of the Dead isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Book of the Dead?

The Book of the Dead hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 19, 2005. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.