Ashura (2005)
Original title: 阿修羅城の瞳
Ashura is a 2005 Japanese-language fantasy movie directed by Yojiro Takita, with a running time of 1h 59m. It stars Rie Miyazawa, Matsumoto Kōshirō X and Kanako Higuchi.
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.
Quick answers
What is Ashura 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 resurrected and bring destruction to the universe.
When was Ashura released?
Ashura was released on 16 April 2005.
How long is Ashura?
Ashura runs 1h 59m.
Who made Ashura?
Ashura was directed by Yojiro Takita.
Cast
- Rie Miyazawa as Tsubaki
- Matsumoto Kōshirō X as Izumo
- Kanako Higuchi as Bizan
- Atsuro Watabe as Jaku Abe
- Fumiyo Kohinata as Nanboku Tsuruya IV
- Takashi Naito as Nobuyuki Kuninari
- Erika Sawajiri as Yachi
- Yukijiro Hotaru as Magotaro
- Hanae Kan as Emishi
- Sarutoki Minagawa as Takiji
- Koji Ohkura as Hyozo
- Kumiko Tsuchiya as Oiran