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Azumi

Azumi

Adventure · Drama · Action · 2003

In war-torn Japan, the Tokugawa Shogun, desperate to restore peace to his people, orders the assassination of the hostile warlords. A beautiful young woman is raised from birth with nine other orphans, to become an assassin. Her name is Azumi, the ultimate assassin.

Movie details

Azumi

“From The Ravages of War Raises An Assassin.”

2003 Adventure · Drama · Action 2h 8m

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

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In war-torn Japan, the Tokugawa Shogun, desperate to restore peace to his people, orders the assassination of the hostile warlords. A beautiful young woman is raised from birth with nine other orphans, to become an assassin. Her name is Azumi, the ultimate assassin.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ryuhei Kitamura

Written by

Isao Kiriyama

Aya Ueto

Aya Ueto

Azumi

Kenji Kohashi

Kenji Kohashi

Hyuga

Hiroki Narimiya

Hiroki Narimiya

Ukiha

Takatoshi Kaneko

Takatoshi Kaneko

Amagi

Yuma Ishigaki

Yuma Ishigaki

Nagara

Yasuomi Sano

Yasuomi Sano

Yura

Shinji Suzuki

Shinji Suzuki

Awa

Court is in session

Put Azumi on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.