Ashura 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Director
- Yojiro Takita
- Networks
- Eisei Gekijo, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shochiku
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video
What is Ashura?
Released on April 16, 2005, the feature film Ashura is a fantasy, action, and horror movie adapted from a successful play. Set in nineteenth-century Japan, the story takes place against the backdrop of a war fought between demons and their slayers.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 16, 2005
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Eisei Gekijo, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shochiku
- Genres
- Fantasy, Action, Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 23 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~119 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Eisei Gekijo, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Shochiku
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Released on April 16, 2005, the feature film Ashura is a fantasy, action, and horror movie adapted from a successful play. Set in nineteenth-century Japan, the story takes place against the backdrop of a war fought between demons and their slayers. The plot centers on Izumo, a kabuki actor who possesses a demon-slaying past, as he meets and falls in love with Tsubaki. Complications arise as mysterious marks progressively appear on Tsubaki's body. Concurrently, an announcement is made that Ashura, known as the queen of all demons, will be resurrected to bring destruction to the universe. The Japanese film has a duration of one hour and fifty-nine minutes and incorporates elements of adventure, historical drama, romance, and the supernatural.
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“A gripping exploration of fantasy and action that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Ashura worth watching?
Ashura holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 23 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Fantasy, Action for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Ashura and when was it released?
Ashura is a feature film with a runtime of 119 minutes. It was released in 2005. Release status: Released.
Who directed Ashura?
Ashura was directed by Yojiro Takita.
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