Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking Super Battle Movie- Yami... -

Genji, alongside his rival-turned-ally (a calm, strategic trainer who uses a Hercules beetle) and the mysterious shrine maiden Miko , must collect three elemental seals (Fire, Water, Lightning) to power up Kabuto Mushi into Super Kabuto and challenge Devil Tenso in a final battle inside the "Dark Colosseum" – a corrupted digital arena that mirrors the arcade’s boss battle mode.

The film was released as a double feature alongside Rentarou no Jittensha and had a limited theatrical run before receiving a DVD release in 2008. The story follows Genji , a young, hot-headed but talented Mushiking battler who dreams of becoming the Beetle King. Accompanied by his loyal partner beetle, Kabuto Mushi (a Japanese rhinoceros beetle), Genji travels across the land challenging various opponents. Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking Super Battle Movie- Yami...

The climax features a full CGI animated battle sequence where Genji must perform precise "Jumbo Cards" (a reference to the arcade’s card-scanning mechanic) to counter Devil Tenso’s unblockable attacks. Ultimately, Genji refuses to use Dark Revision himself, instead appealing to the trapped spirit within Devil Tenso. Through the power of friendship and trust, Devil Tenso is purified, Dusk is redeemed, and Genji earns the title of Beetle King. | Character | Japanese Voice Actor | Beetle Partner | Type | |-----------|----------------------|----------------|------| | Genji | Romi Park (uncredited) | Kabuto Mushi (Normal → Super Kabuto) | Fire/Lightning | | Raito | Daisuke Namikawa | Hercules | Water | | Miko | Rie Kugimiya | Nanafushi (Giant Stag) | Earth | | Dusk | Showtaro Morikubo | Devil Tenso (Corrupted Stag) | Dark | Accompanied by his loyal partner beetle, Kabuto Mushi

One day, a mysterious black beetle called (a demonic stag beetle) begins appearing in official league battles. Unlike normal beetles, Devil Tenso is capable of "Dark Revision" – a forbidden technique that corrupts both the beetle and its trainer, consuming them with dark energy and overpowering any normal opponent. Trainers who fall to Devil Tenso lose their beetles’ spirits permanently. Through the power of friendship and trust, Devil