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Pulse

"Do you want to meet a ghost?"

User Score649 votes
67%6.7/10
Release2001
Runtime1H 59M
LanguageJapanese
StatusReleased

Synopsis

In the immense city of Tokyo, the darkness of the afterlife lures some of its inhabitants who are desperately trying to escape the sadness and isolation of the modern world.

Principal Cast8

Full Cast & Crew (45)

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Director

Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Kiyoshi Kurosawa

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Trailer

Box Office

Budget$25M
Revenue$0M

Certification

R

Keywords

depressionsuicideisolationafterlifealienationflashbacklonelinessinternettokyo, japanco-workers relationshipatmosphericmissing personurban decayghostallegoricalcomputer classcollege studentpersonal computerrelevanceremadeapartmentambiguous

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Reviews1

Alunauwie7/10

Pulse, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, turns the internet into a gateway for restless spirits, crafting a slow-burning horror about isolation and existential emptiness. Through two loosely connected storylines, the film builds quiet dread as characters confront disappearances and a spreading sense of emotional void, though uneven transitions and occasional narrative gaps weaken its flow. More than a ghost story, it stands as a melancholic reflection on loneliness in the digital age, lingering through mood rather than clear answers. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

Feb 28, 2026

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Countries:Japan
Production:Daiei FilmNippon Television Network CorporationHakuhodoIMAGICA