Battle Arena Toshinden (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1996, Battle Arena Toshinden is an action and animation film directed by Masami Obari, running about 60 minutes. “CHOOSE YOUR WEAPONS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For one year, Master Swordsman Eiji Shinjo has been haunted by the memory of his battle with the renegade champion, Gaia. A battle that was cut short by the forces of the malevolent syndicate known as "The Organization." Denied victory, Eiji left the tournament followed by his opponent's mocking laughter. Worse still, Eiji walked away no closer to finding his long lost brother, Sho. But now, a mysterious warrior is hunting down the champions of the previous tournament and using their own moves against them, and it looks like that person may be Sho. Who is this powerful, new foe and who be his next target? Eiji and Kayin, his closest friend and greatest rival, struggle to unravel the mystery before they too join the ranks of the defeated. The answer lies at the heart of The Organization and its plans for world domination. At last, the ultimate battle between the greatest fighters in the world will be decided. But if Eiji loses, his friend, Ellis, may Die...
Who’s in it. Battle Arena Toshinden stars Tomokazu Seki as Eiji, Takehito Koyasu as Kaiyou, Kikuko Inoue as Uranus and Daisuke Gori as Gaia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Battle Arena Toshinden has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle Arena Toshinden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle Arena Toshinden 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 Battle Arena Toshinden (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Battle Arena Toshinden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Battle Arena Toshinden worth watching?
- Battle Arena Toshinden holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle Arena Toshinden?
- Battle Arena Toshinden stars Tomokazu Seki, Takehito Koyasu, Kikuko Inoue, Daisuke Gori and Yumi Touma.
- When was Battle Arena Toshinden released?
- Battle Arena Toshinden was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.