“Garo: Taiga” is a prequel movie to the legendary tokusatsu series “Garo”, presented in Fantasia 2025 and was directed by the legendary director Keita Amemiya, who before creating the original “Garo” series, in the western was known for directing other cult films like “Zeiram”, “Mirai ninja” and “Kamen Rider ZO” and “Kamen Rider J”.
For those who are not familiar with the “Garo” universe (I am noob myself, don’t feel bad), here is a little quick note:
The original series centers around Kouga Saejima, a powerful Makai knight that has the mission to protect mankind from The Horrors. These are demons created by certain negative emotions that enter our world occasionally and like to feed from humans. Along with a mystic sword and a sentient ring that serves as a companion, Saejima also possesses the Garo armor; a golden armor with a wolf-like mask, that has been passed down from generations in his family.
The “Garo: Taiga” movie was created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series, brings the story of Taiga Saejima, Kouga’s father. In this story, Taiga discovers the plot of Jado, a very powerful Horror that plans to capture the 4 Sacred Beasts (Elemental Spirits) that are currently encased in a magical compass.Jado’s final goal is to absorb their powers and raise hell in our world. In his new mission to stop Jado, Taiga will have the assistance of Zaruba, his sentient magical ring with attitude, and Fuki, one of the Guides of the Makai order.