阿修羅城の瞳 (2015): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2015, 阿修羅城の瞳 is a fantasy film, running about 193 minutes.

What it’s about. A recording of the 2003 production of the 1987 play. An evil nun known as Bizan wishes to bring back to life the demon monarch Ashura, so that the oni may rule the world. But that’s not an easy task with the Demon Wardens scouring the land and taking care of demons who have taken on human form. Five years ago, Wakuraba Izumo served as a Demon Warden lieutenant alongside his chief, Kuninari and the slightly mental Abe Jaku. Since then he’s retired and has been enjoying success as a lead actor for the Nakamura Kabuki troupe, led by playwright Nanboku Tsuruya IV, while his former colleagues continue to fight the good fight. Meanwhile the police authorities have been struggling to capture the thief known as “The Night Camellia.

Who’s in it. 阿修羅城の瞳 stars Matsumoto Kōshirō X as Izumo Wakuraba, Yuki Amami and Tsuyoshi Ihara.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, 阿修羅城の瞳 has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 阿修羅城の瞳 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 阿修羅城の瞳 tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.