Ashura

movie

movie poster for Ashura

Released April 16, 2005

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.

Runtime

1h 59m


Origin Country

Japan


Original Language

Japanese


Original Title

阿修羅城の瞳


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Japan

Spoken Languages

  • 日本語 (Japanese)

Production Companies

  • logo for Eisei Gekijo

    Eisei Gekijo

    Japan

  • logo for Nippon Television Network Corporation

    Nippon Television Network Corporation

    Japan

  • logo for Shochiku

    Shochiku

    Japan

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