Ashura(2005)
阿修羅城の瞳
Ashura Synopsis
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.
Ashura (2005) is a fantasy, action and horror film directed by Yojiro Takita, released on April 16, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Rie Miyazawa, Matsumoto Kōshirō X, Kanako Higuchi and Atsuro Watabe. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Yojiro Takita
- Writers:
- Kazuki Nakashima, Hare Kawaguchi, Masashi Todayama
- Producers:
- Hideshi Miyajima
- Cinematographer:
- Katsumi Yanagijima
- Composer:
- Yoko Kanno
- Production:
- Eisei Gekijo, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Ashura Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rie Miyazawa
as Tsubaki
Matsumoto Kōshirō X
as Izumo
Kanako Higuchi
as Bizan
Atsuro Watabe
as Jaku Abe
Fumiyo Kohinata
as Nanboku Tsuruya IV
Takashi Naito
as Nobuyuki Kuninari
Erika Sawajiri
as Yachi
Yukijiro Hotaru
as Magotaro
Hanae Kan
as Emishi
Sarutoki Minagawa
as Takiji
Koji Ohkura
as Hyozo
Kumiko Tsuchiya
as Oiran
Key crew
Directed by Yojiro Takita, written by Kazuki Nakashima, Hare Kawaguchi and Masashi Todayama, produced by Hideshi Miyajima.
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Ashura Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 23 ratings.
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Ashura – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ashura online?
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Ashura (2005) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ashura?
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The main cast of Ashura (2005) includes Rie Miyazawa, Matsumoto Kōshirō X, Kanako Higuchi, Atsuro Watabe and Fumiyo Kohinata. The film was directed by Yojiro Takita. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ashura released?
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Ashura was released on April 16, 2005 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Ashura worth watching?
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Ashura (2005) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, action and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.