Waiting

Ashura

20051h 59mYojiro Takita
IMDb 5.8

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

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.

FantasyActionHorror
Based On Play Or Musical

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

Where can I watch Ashura?

Streaming availability for Ashura changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.