Forget Shark Week — Japan's freezing waters hide ACTUAL sea monsters.
When winter comes to Noto, a peninsula that juts north into the Sea of Japan, strange and bizarre creatures can be found in its waters. Among them, the blanket octopus spreads its billowing membrane as it flees from predators. Also featured are spawning deep-sea fish, a 4-meter long giant octopus, mysterious deep-sea oarfish, and even giant squid. Baby fish are a must-see as well. In the harsh winter, our underwater camera follows the amazing life and behavior of these so-called "monsters."
Cinematography
Under winter ice, every frame looks alien
Practical Effects
Real creatures stranger than any CGI
Direction
Yamashita's patience makes monsters reveal themselves
Director
Nobuhito Yamashita
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Noto Peninsula's winter waters drop below 10°C, creating a unique ecosystem where deep-sea creatures rise closer to surface than anywhere else in Japan. FREE
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