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Ashura (2005)

Ashura (2005)

Action Fantasy Horror
Release Date: 2005, April 16
Directors: Yojiro Takita
Countries: Japan
Production: Eisei Gekijo, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shochiku
Cast: Takashi Naito, Yukijiro Hotaru, Atsuro Watabe, Fumiyo Kohinata, Sarutoki Minagawa, Koji Ohkura, Hanae Kan, Matsumoto Kōshirō X, Erika Sawajiri, Kanako Higuchi, Rie Miyazawa, Kumiko Tsuchiya

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

based on play or musical