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The Mysterious Hibagon Is Revived in a Movie!? The Mayor of Shobara Will Also Appear as Himself. Filming Is Underway for a Spring 2027 Release [Hiroshima]
More than half a century ago, the mysterious ape-like creature "Hibagon" caused a sensation throughout Japan, and now, in the Reiwa era, it's being revived as a movie. The setting is Nishijo-cho, Shobara City, where numerous sightings were reported. The local tourism association and residents have taken the lead in starting a town revitalization project using the film. Going back more than half a century, a hairy, bipedal, unidentified creature …
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More than half a century ago, the mysterious ape-like creature "Hibagon" caused a sensation throughout Japan, and now, in the Reiwa era, it's being revived as a movie. The setting is Nishijo-cho, Shobara City, where numerous sightings were reported. The local tourism association and residents have taken the lead in starting a town revitalization project using the film. Going back more than half a century, a hairy, bipedal, unidentified creature …