Ashura

movie

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

Kanako Higuchi · Takashi Naito · Yojiro Takita · Rie Miyazawa · Hanae Kan · Sarutoki Minagawa · Masashi Todayama · Erika Sawajiri · Yukijiro Hotaru · Fumiyo Kohinata · Matsumoto Kōshirō X · Hare Kawaguchi · Atsuro Watabe

Studios & networks

Eisei Gekijo · Nippon Television Network Corporation · Shochiku