Ashura-jô no hitomi

Year: 2005

Actors: Kanako Higuchi, Rie Miyazawa, Atsuro Watabe, Yukijirô Hotaru

Duration: 119 min

Adapted from the successful play, the film takes place in the 19th Japan where a war between demons and their slayers is fought. Izumo, an 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.—Ploy P.

Genre: Action   Fantasy