Asura(2012)
アシュラ
Born A Beast, To Be Human
Asura Synopsis
Abandoned in the barren wasteland of Kyoto, a savage, enraged orphan does whatever it takes to survive in the wild. When he crosses paths with civilization, he must learn to tame the beast within.
Asura (2012) is a animation, drama, history and horror film directed by Keiichi Sato, released on September 29, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Masako Nozawa, Hiroaki Hirata, Kinya Kitaoji and Megumi Hayashibara. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 93 ratings.
- Director:
- Keiichi Sato
- Writers:
- Ikuko Takahashi, George Akiyama
- Producers:
- Yoshi Ikezawa
- Composer:
- Yoshihiro Ike
- Production:
- Toei Animation
- Status:
- Released
Asura (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Asura before you stream it.
Asura Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masako Nozawa
as Asura
Hiroaki Hirata
as Shichirou
Kinya Kitaoji
as Monk
Megumi Hayashibara
as Wakasa
Tessyo Genda
Bin Shimada
Kaori Yamagata
Kappei Yamaguchi
Yu Mizushima
Daisuke Sakaguchi
Motoko Kumai
Taiten Kusunoki
Key crew
Directed by Keiichi Sato, written by Ikuko Takahashi and George Akiyama, produced by Yoshi Ikezawa.
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Asura Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 93 ratings.
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Asura – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Asura online?
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Asura (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, dAnime Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Asura?
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The main cast of Asura (2012) includes Masako Nozawa, Hiroaki Hirata, Kinya Kitaoji, Megumi Hayashibara and Tessyo Genda. The film was directed by Keiichi Sato. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Asura released?
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Asura was released on September 29, 2012 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Asura worth watching?
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Asura (2012) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 93 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Asura?
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Yes. The official Asura trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.