DVD Details Retail Price 24.99 Cine-East Price 19.99 Country Japan Subtitle English (literal), English (simplified) Language
Japanese, English Genre Samurai / Action / Fantasy
Director(s) Yojiro Takita Cast Somegorou Ichikawa, Rie Miyazawa, Kanako Higuchi, Atsuro Watabe Distributor AnimEigo Original Release 2005
DVD Release 2007 Region Code Region 1 / NTSC Regions? NTSC vs. PAL ? Running Time
119 minutes Special Features
• Color
• Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
• DVD-9 Dual Layer Format
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
• Stereo
• "Making Of" Featurette
• Visual Effects
• Interactive Program Notes
• Original Theatrical Trailers
Description: ASHURA
aka. Ashura-Jo No Hitomi
(US 2 Disc Special Edition - Region 1)
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!
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