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Ashura (2005)

Original title: 阿修羅城の瞳

2005-04-16 · 1h 59m · JA
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Adapted from the successful play, the film takes place in 19th-century Japan, where a war between demons and their slayers is fought. Izumo, a kabuki actor with a demon-slaying past, meets and falls in love with Tsubaki. However, something is not right, as mysterious marks appear on her body as time progresses. At the same time, it is announced that Ashura, the queen of all demons, will be resurrected and bring destruction to the universe.

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Yojiro TakitaDirector

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Rie MiyazawaRie MiyazawaTsubakiMatsumoto Kōshirō XMatsumoto Kōshirō XIzumoKanako HiguchiKanako HiguchiBizanAtsuro WatabeAtsuro WatabeJaku AbeFumiyo KohinataFumiyo KohinataNanboku Tsuruya IVTakashi NaitoTakashi NaitoNobuyuki KuninariErika SawajiriErika SawajiriYachiYukijiro HotaruYukijiro HotaruMagotaroHanae KanHanae KanEmishiSarutoki MinagawaSarutoki MinagawaTakijiKoji OhkuraKoji OhkuraHyozoKumiko TsuchiyaKumiko TsuchiyaOiran

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Based on play or musical

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Genre affinityAction · Fantasy · HorrorTheme affinityBased On Play Or MusicalPacingActionDirector preference441201Actor preference382888 · 37086 · 445885Country preferenceJp

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Frequently asked questions about Ashura

What is Ashura about?

Adapted from the successful play, the film takes place in 19th-century Japan, where a war between demons and their slayers is fought. Izumo, a kabuki actor with a demon-slaying past, meets and falls in love with Tsubaki. However, something is not right, as mysterious marks appear on her body as time progresses. At the same time, it is announced that Ashura, the queen of all demons, will be resurrected and bring destruction to the universe.

How long is Ashura?

Ashura has a runtime of 119 minutes.