In Laika Studios' new Kubo and the Two Strings, in theaters August 19, a little boy named Kubo lives a quiet life in a seaside village in Japan -- until strange forces uproot his entire existence, and he's forced on a journey to find his legendary samurai father's suit of armor. While dodging ghosts and monsters, of course.

In this exclusive clip, watch Kubo work his mysterious magic while friends Monkey and Beetle have their backs turned.