---
title: "Black Belt"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/black-belt-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 20225
imdb_id: "tt1084019"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 66
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Black Belt (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/black-belt-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Black Belt" (2007).
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[1] TMDB: Release date 10/13/2007 (JP), Genre Action and Drama, Runtime 1h 35m.
[2] Wikipedia: Known as Kuro-Obi in Japan, Japanese martial arts drama, directed by Shunichi Nagasaki, focuses on karate.
[3] TMDB Cast/Crew: Setting 1932, rise of militarism, Manchukuo colony in Northeast China. Characters: Choei, Taikan, Giryu. Setting: small dojo in woods of central Kyushu. Plot: face kempeitai military police requisitioning dojo.
[4] Wikipedia (German): Directed by Shunichi Nagasaki.
[5] IMDb: Directed by Shunichi Nagasaki. Cast: Akihito Yagi, Tatsuya Naka, Yûji Suzuki, Kenji Anan. Plot: A Karate master's three students join the army and go their separate ways, later to unite to battle together against corruption and uphold tradition.

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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Shunichi Nagasaki
- **Networks / Studios**: Kuro-Obi Partners, Bandai Visual, Cross Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Akihito Yagi** as *Giryu*
- **Tatsuya Naka** as *Taiken*
- **Yū Kamio** as *Choei*
- **Arashi Fukasawa** as *Kenta*
- **Hakuryu** as *Police Captain Kiichi Tanihara*
- **Takayasu Komiya** as *Ohmoji*
- **Yōsuke Natsuki** as *Eiken Shibahara*
- **Shin'ya Ohwada** as *Gouda Hidehisa*
- **Kenji Anan**
- **Atsuko Nakamura**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Black Belt online?
Black Belt is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Black Belt worth watching?
Black Belt holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 66 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Black Belt and when was it released?
Black Belt is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2007. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Black Belt?
Black Belt was directed by Shunichi Nagasaki.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Black Belt — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20225)
- [Black Belt (2007 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Belt_(2007_film))
- [Black Belt (2007) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20225/cast)
- [Black Belt (2007) – Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Belt_(2007))
- [Black Belt (2007) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1084019/)

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