Return of Daimajin (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1966, Return of Daimajin is a fantasy and drama film directed by Kazuo Mori, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. The tyrannical Lord Danjo Mikoshiba covets the rich, fertile lands surrounding Lake Yakumo. During a memorial ceremony for the late Chigusa lord, Mikoshiba launches an attack, overthrowing the honorable Lord Juro. Just when all seems lost, Daimajin rises from Lake Yakumo to settle a score of his own.
Who’s in it. Return of Daimajin stars Kōjirō Hongō as Lord Juro, Shiho Fujimura as Lady Sayuri, Taro Marui as Dodohei and Takashi Kanda as Lord Danjô Mikoshiba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Return of Daimajin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return of Daimajin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return of Daimajin 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return of Daimajin (1966)?
- In US, Return of Daimajin is available to stream on Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Return of Daimajin worth watching?
- Return of Daimajin holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return of Daimajin?
- Return of Daimajin stars Kōjirō Hongō, Shiho Fujimura, Taro Marui, Takashi Kanda and Kōji Fujiyama.
- When was Return of Daimajin released?
- Return of Daimajin was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.