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Ashura

1h 59m2005Yojiro Takita
IMDb: 5.8/10
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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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What is Ashura (2005) 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…

Who stars in Ashura?

Ashura stars Rie Miyazawa (Tsubaki), Matsumoto Kōshirō X (Izumo), Kanako Higuchi (Bizan), Atsuro Watabe (Jaku Abe), Fumiyo Kohinata (Nanboku Tsuruya IV). The film was directed by Yojiro Takita.

How long is Ashura?

Ashura has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated N/A.

Is Ashura worth watching?

Ashura holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Fantasy, Action, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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