Darkside Blues (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1994, Darkside Blues is a horror, mystery, animation and science fiction film directed by Yoshimichi Furukawa, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The Persona Century Corporation has purchased nearly every parcel of land on earth. Dissension is not tolerated within the corporation's borders and those who oppose Persona are dealt with swiftly. Of those few places not yet under Persona's control is the free town of Kabuki-cho, also known as "The Dark Side of Tokyo". Within the town, under the leadership of a woman named Mai, is a small resistance group called Messiah. Into this world steps a man who takes the sobriquet of Kabuki-cho: Darkside. Sealed up in another dimension eighteen years ago by Persona Century, Darkside now returns to aid Messiah using his unique mystic power of renewal.
Who’s in it. Darkside Blues stars Akio Otsuka as Kenzou (voice), Hideyuki Hori as Gren (voice), Maki Kachisa as Tamaki and Koichi Yamadera as Enji (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Darkside Blues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darkside Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darkside Blues tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darkside Blues (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Darkside Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Darkside Blues worth watching?
- Darkside Blues holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Darkside Blues?
- Darkside Blues stars Akio Otsuka, Hideyuki Hori, Maki Kachisa, Koichi Yamadera and Kotono Mitsuishi.
- When was Darkside Blues released?
- Darkside Blues was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.