Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri is an animation, horror and adventure film directed by Satoshi Dezaki, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The time is the Genroku era in Edo. Kangetsu Kazutetsu, a young author of illustrated novels and a master of the brilliant iron fan technique, enjoys a performance by the reputed magician Kwangakuinsai in Edo. On his way home, however, Kazuki saves a woman from being attacked by a ronin and becomes involved in a further incident based on a tarot card given to him at the time. What is the truth behind the case of a series of maidens who have been kidnapped?
Who’s in it. Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri stars Kazuhiko Inoue, Yoshino Ootori, 田辺公章 and Yuko Mizutani.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri worth watching?
- Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, horror and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri?
- Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri stars Kazuhiko Inoue, Yoshino Ootori, 田辺公章 and Yuko Mizutani.
- When was Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri released?
- Kangetsu Ittou: Akuryou Kiri was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.