Maryuu Senki (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1987, Maryuu Senki is a fantasy, horror, mystery and animation film directed by Hiroaki Oogami, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Once upon a time, there was a certain family having strong influence on the rule of the Imperial Court. They had their own might called “Kidou,” and yet got hated because of the might itself. At last, the patriarch of the family was entrapped to his death, and all the family was doomed to ruin... The present day — the survived descendants of this family, now calling themselves “Kidousyuu,” schemed to resurrect their murdered patriarch once again, and the ferocious evil spell went into action.
Who’s in it. Maryuu Senki stars Tessyo Genda, Chikao Ohtsuka, Katsuji Mori and Rumiko Ukai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Maryuu Senki has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maryuu Senki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maryuu Senki tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maryuu Senki (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maryuu Senki change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maryuu Senki worth watching?
- Maryuu Senki holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror, mystery and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maryuu Senki?
- Maryuu Senki stars Tessyo Genda, Chikao Ohtsuka, Katsuji Mori, Rumiko Ukai and Sakiko Tamagawa.
- When was Maryuu Senki released?
- Maryuu Senki was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.
