Blade of the Immortal (2017)
Blade of the Immortal is a 2017 Japanese-language action film directed by Takashi Miike, with a running time of 2h 20m. It stars Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki and Sota Fukushi.
Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine.
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What is Blade of the Immortal about?
Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine.
When was Blade of the Immortal released?
Blade of the Immortal was released on 29 April 2017.
How long is Blade of the Immortal?
Blade of the Immortal runs 2h 20m.
Who made Blade of the Immortal?
Blade of the Immortal was directed by Takashi Miike.
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Cast
- Takuya Kimura as Manji
- Hana Sugisaki as Machi / Rin Asano
- Sota Fukushi as Anotsu Kagehisa
- Hayato Ichihara as Shira
- Erika Toda as Makie Otono-Tachibana
- Kazuki Kitamura as Sabato Kuroi
- Chiaki Kuriyama as Hyakurin
- Shinnosuke Mitsushima as Taito Magatsu
- Ken Kaneko as Hishiyasu Shido
- Yōko Yamamoto as Yaobikuni
- Ichikawa Ebizo XI as Eiku Shizuma
- Seizō Fukumoto