Ashura (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2005, Ashura is an action, fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Yojiro Takita, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from the successful play, the film takes place in 19th-century Japan, where a war between demons and their slayers is fought. Izumo, a kabuki actor with a demon-slaying past, meets and falls in love with Tsubaki. However, something is not right, as mysterious marks appear on her body as time progresses. At the same time, it is announced that Ashura, the queen of all demons, will be resurrected and bring destruction to the universe.
Who’s in it. Ashura stars Rie Miyazawa as Tsubaki, Matsumoto Kōshirō X as Izumo, Kanako Higuchi as Bizan and Atsuro Watabe as Jaku Abe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Ashura has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ashura page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ashura 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 Ashura (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ashura change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ashura worth watching?
- Ashura holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ashura?
- Ashura stars Rie Miyazawa, Matsumoto Kōshirō X, Kanako Higuchi, Atsuro Watabe and Fumiyo Kohinata.
- When was Ashura released?
- Ashura was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.