The Mystical Laws (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2012, The Mystical Laws is an action, adventure, animation and science fiction film directed by Isamu Imakake, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. In 202X, Tathagata Killer, a mysterious military leader armed with extraterrestrial technology, stages a coup and becomes the new emperor of the world superpower of Asia. Sho Shishimaru, gifted with prophetic powers, may be the only one standing in the way of Killer’s take-over of the entire world. The future of humankind is at stake in this epic struggle, but in its midst, we learn about the mystical laws that rule the world around us.
Who’s in it. The Mystical Laws stars Takehito Koyasu as Shō Shishimaru (voice), Ayumi Fujimura as Leika Chan (voice), Daisuke Hirakawa as Tathagata Killer (voice) and Ryoka Yuzuki as Konohana-no-Sakuya-Bime (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Mystical Laws has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mystical Laws page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mystical Laws 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 The Mystical Laws (2012)?
- In US, The Mystical Laws is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mystical Laws worth watching?
- The Mystical Laws holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mystical Laws?
- The Mystical Laws stars Takehito Koyasu, Ayumi Fujimura, Daisuke Hirakawa, Ryoka Yuzuki and Banjo Ginga.
- When was The Mystical Laws released?
- The Mystical Laws was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.