Tajomaru: Avenging Blade (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 2009, Tajomaru: Avenging Blade is an action, drama and history film directed by Hiroyuki Nakano, running about 126 minutes.

What it’s about. TAJOMARU is the famous 'bandit' of the forest from RASHOMON. Whoever kills Tajomaru inherits his name, status and sword. A royal brother leaves his kingdom to protect the princess he loves, only to find a series of harrowing adventures along the way which lead him back to where he came from, and then disinheriting his past to become the bandit TAJOMARU.

Who’s in it. Tajomaru: Avenging Blade stars Shun Oguri as Naomitsu Hatakeyama, Yuki Shibamoto as Ako, Kei Tanaka as Sakuramaru and Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Nobutsuna Hatakeyama, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Tajomaru: Avenging Blade has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tajomaru: Avenging Blade page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tajomaru: Avenging Blade tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tajomaru: Avenging Blade (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tajomaru: Avenging Blade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Tajomaru: Avenging Blade worth watching?
Tajomaru: Avenging Blade holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tajomaru: Avenging Blade?
Tajomaru: Avenging Blade stars Shun Oguri, Yuki Shibamoto, Kei Tanaka, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi and Hirotaro Honda.
When was Tajomaru: Avenging Blade released?
Tajomaru: Avenging Blade was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.