Asura (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, Asura is a drama, horror, animation and history film directed by Keiichi Sato, running about 76 minutes. “Born A Beast, To Be Human” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Abandoned in the barren wasteland of Kyoto, a savage, enraged orphan does whatever it takes to survive in the wild. When he crosses paths with civilization, he must learn to tame the beast within.
Who’s in it. Asura stars Masako Nozawa as Asura, Hiroaki Hirata as Shichirou, Kinya Kitaoji as Monk and Megumi Hayashibara as Wakasa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Asura has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Asura page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asura tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asura (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Asura change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Asura worth watching?
- Asura holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror, animation and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Asura?
- Asura stars Masako Nozawa, Hiroaki Hirata, Kinya Kitaoji, Megumi Hayashibara and Tessyo Genda.
- When was Asura released?
- Asura was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.