“Dragon Heart – Adventures Beyond This World” is an animated film, and Ryuho Okawa, the founder of Happy Science, served as the executive producer and provided the original story. He has published over 3200 books, and this animated film is his 28th movie. Additionally, five songs in this film were composed and written by him. Directed by Isamu Imakake, his previous works include NADIA: THE SECRET OF BLUE WATER, COWBOY BEBOP, and EVANGELION.

 

"Dragon Heart: Adventures Beyond This World" is a stunningly animated spiritual fantasy in which a group of children journeys through the afterlife in search of the true meaning of the soul. Released nationwide in Japan, the film debuted at No. 6 in the national box oXice rankings during its opening week. Now gaining attention on the international film festival circuit, it resonates with audiences across cultures through its universal themes of love, faith, and redemption. A powerful and moving story that transcends borders — a soul-stirring anime experience from Japan.

 

Nowadays, more than half of the population is falling into hell. They are sent to a realm of hell that most reflects the mindset they had while alive. The highlight of this movie is the vivid and realistic portrayal of hell, as it is based on the real accounts of hell, which the executive producer, Ryuho Okawa, has witnessed and experienced. The special part about the movie is that it reveals the secrets of Shambhala, which are normally hidden from ordinary people. Shambhala is the spiritual center of the Earth, located beneath Mount Everest.

 

The movie was produced by Japan’s IRH Productions. The featured cast includes Japanese actors Yusuke Kobayashi, Chinatsu Hirose, Shigeru Chiba, Tetsuo Komura, Rica Fukami, and Masumi Asano. The English dubbed version of the film includes voice actors Zach Aguilar, Ren Holly Liu, Rick ZieX, Brook Chalmers, Wendee Lee, and Valerie Arem.