Makiriko (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2007, Makiriko is an action and fantasy film directed by Hiroshi Nagai, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. Sayaka Komaki is a girl living an ordinary school life. She secretly has a crush on Shindo, a student in the same grade. But her peaceful life changes when one of the school’s basketball club members suddenly disappears. And she meets a new girl in school, mysterious Setsuna, who moved in around the time the student went missing. Something inside Sayaka begins to change after meeting this new girl in school. Who is this Setsuna? Lovesick Sayaka and obsessed Shindo complicate the story, trying to get what they want. Egotistical people can be manipulative. The truth can only be seen through purity, Setsuna’s blade.
Who’s in it. Makiriko stars Kyohko Satoh as Setsuna, Meguri as Sayaka Komaki, Ryoma Baba as Satoshi Shindo and Yukio Ohta as Professor Kajimoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Makiriko has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Makiriko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Makiriko 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 Makiriko (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Makiriko change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Makiriko worth watching?
- Makiriko holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Makiriko?
- Makiriko stars Kyohko Satoh, Meguri, Ryoma Baba, Yukio Ohta and Hirokazu Iijima.
- When was Makiriko released?
- Makiriko was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.