
Ashura (2005)
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.

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Director: Yôjirô Takita
Actors: Atsuro Watabe, Erika Sawajiri, Fumiyo Kohinata, Kanako Higuchi, Rie Miyazawa, Somegorô Ichikawa, Takashi Naitô
Country: Japan