The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins (2022): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2022, The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins is a fantasy film directed by Hiroshi Akabane, running about 120 minutes. “Repel the evil. Return the curses. Protect the divine.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. At 7:07 PM, the occult club members are holding a ritual ceremony to summon “Master Salt” in Kamono Girls’ Highschool in Tokyo, to help one of the members, Nanako, who has been struck by mysterious incidents. They draw a pentagon and a circle with purified salt and burn a sealed envelope with a written wish. Out of nowhere, the divine protector, Master Salt appears with a blast of wind. She sees through the identity of the spirit that cursed Nanako and repels the curse. After that event, Nanako and her friends ask Master Salt to repel the curses that bring misery to people. They discover that this world is full of people who curse others. What will Master Salt and the girls encounter in the battle against a powerful enemy?

Who’s in it. The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins stars Rin Kijima as Shioko Kamono, Saya Fukunaga as Nanako Igarashi, Mariya Suzuki as Kamijou Cherry Blossom and Munehiro Yoshida, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Divine Protector - Master Salt Begins tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.