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Ashura (2005)

Movie ★ 5.3 119 min

Fantasy Action Horror

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.

Yojiro Takita Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 16, 2005
Runtime
119 min
IMDb
tt0459744
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Cast

Rie Miyazawa Rie Miyazawa Tsubaki Matsumoto Kōshirō X Matsumoto Kōshirō X Izumo Kanako Higuchi Kanako Higuchi Bizan Atsuro Watabe Atsuro Watabe Jaku Abe Fumiyo Kohinata Fumiyo Kohinata Nanboku Tsuruya IV Takashi Naito Takashi Naito Nobuyuki Kuninari Erika Sawajiri Erika Sawajiri Yachi Yukijiro Hotaru Yukijiro Hotaru Magotaro Hanae Kan Hanae Kan Emishi Sarutoki Minagawa Sarutoki Minagawa Takiji Koji Ohkura Koji Ohkura Hyozo Kumiko Tsuchiya Kumiko Tsuchiya Oiran Tatsuo Yamada Tatsuo Yamada

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Ashura?
Ashura was directed by Yojiro Takita.
Who stars in Ashura?
Ashura stars Rie Miyazawa, Matsumoto Kōshirō X, Kanako Higuchi, Atsuro Watabe.
When was Ashura released?
Ashura is a 2005 fantasy, action, horror film.
Where can I watch Ashura?
You can watch Ashura with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.