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From director Yojiro Takita ("When The Last Sword Is Drawn") comes a spectacular fantasy of a war between humans and demons and those who fight to maintain a balance between the two.
Ichikawa Somegoro stars as Izuma, a retired demon killer who now passes his time as a kabuki actor in 19th century Tokyo. After accidentally killing a child, Izumo swore never to draw his sword again, but evil is afoot and a conspiracy is in full swing to awaken the powerful demon queen Ashura. Can Izumo really stand back and watch the demons take over the world, or will he join the fight once more and battle the forces of evil?
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From director Yojiro Takita ("When The Last Sword Is Drawn") comes a spectacular fantasy of a war between humans and demons and those who fight to maintain a balance between the two.
Ichikawa Somegoro stars as Izuma, a retired demon killer who now passes his time as a kabuki actor in 19th century Tokyo. After accidentally killing a child, Izumo swore never to draw his sword again, but evil is afoot and a conspiracy is in full swing to awaken the powerful demon queen Ashura. Can Izumo really stand back and watch the demons take over the world, or will he join the fight once more and battle the forces of evil?
Adapted from the stunningly successful stage play, "Ashura" is a full-blown visual spectacle that will delight all fans of fantasy and samurai movies. With great performances, spectacular CG effects, fierce action, tragic romance, myth, magic, monsters and magnificent visual splendor, "Ashura" offers it all!
The beautiful Bizan (Kanako Higuchi) plots to wreck havoc in old 19th century Edo to bring the evil Queen Ashura back to life. Who can stop them? Not Sakura and the Flower Brigade (which would have been cool), but an elite government force dedicated to defending the capital from demons. Yojiro Takita's fantasy/martial arts epic is a film version of the hit kabuki play. The film even stars Somegoro Ichikawa ("Koi no Mon"), a kabuki actor reprising his stage role as the demon-slaying hero. It's a clever blend of everything from horror to comedy to drama, it's targeted to a young adult and teen audience. Kabuki Theatre normally uses an all-male cast, even in the female roles, but the director wisely chose the beautiful Rei Miyazawa ("Twilight Samurai") as the love interest. Takita previously directed the samurai drama "Mibugishiden" (2003) and the period fantasy "Onmyoji" (2001) and its sequel "Onmyoji 2" (2003).
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Manufacturer: Shochiku Home Video
Release date: 14 August 2006
Number of discs: 1
UPC: DA-752
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