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Ashura
2005 • 1h 59m • ★ 5.1 (21 votes) Released
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.
Director
Yojiro Takita
Screenplay
Hare Kawaguchi
Screenplay
Masashi Todayama
Rating
5.1
Runtime
119 min
Production
Eisei Gekijo
Nippon Television Network Corporation
ShochikuTop Billed Cast
Gallery
Keywords
based on play or musical
