based on play or musical

Ashura (2005)

Poster for Ashura

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Yojiro Takita
  • Profile picture of Rie Miyazawa
    Tsubaki Rie Miyazawa
  • Profile picture of Matsumoto Kōshirō X
    Izumo Matsumoto Kōshirō X
  • Profile picture of Kanako Higuchi
    Bizan Kanako Higuchi
  • Profile picture of Atsuro Watabe
    Jaku Abe Atsuro Watabe
  • Profile picture of Fumiyo Kohinata
    Nanboku Tsuruya IV Fumiyo Kohinata
  • Profile picture of Takashi Naito
    Nobuyuki Kuninari Takashi Naito
  • Profile picture of Erika Sawajiri
    Yachi Erika Sawajiri
  • Profile picture of Yukijiro Hotaru
    Magotaro Yukijiro Hotaru

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Keywords

  • based on play or musical