Asura
アシュラ / Ashura
| Genres: Award Winning, Drama, Historical | |
| Themes: Historical | |
| Studios: Toei Animation | |
| Producers: Bandai Visual, Fields, Kinoshita Koumuten, Sotsu | |
| Rating: 6.98 / 10 | |
| Rank: #4557 | |
| Popularity: #4160 | |
| Users Listed: 34,773 | |
| Users Scored: 15,213 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 07/16/2023 | |
| Aired: September 29, 2012 (Summer) | |
| Type: movie | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of a ravaged medieval Japan, *Asura* presents a stark and unflinching portrayal of survival. The narrative centers on a young boy deeply scarred by conflict and hardship. His past choices, born of desperation during a period of widespread war and famine, continue to haunt him as he navigates a brutal world. The series delves into the psychological toll of extreme circumstances, exploring themes of morality, consequence, and the erosion of innocence. Expect a somber atmosphere and character-driven storytelling that prioritizes realistic depictions of human struggle over action or fantastical elements. *Asura* offers a contemplative look at resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity, examining how survival can fundamentally alter the soul.
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Characters:
- Asura (Main) - Voice Actors: Nozawa, Masako
- Houshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kitaooji, Kinya
- Jitou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Genda, Tesshou
- Shichirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirata, Hiroaki
- Wakasa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayashibara, Megumi
Staff:
- Satou, Keiichi (Director, Storyboard)
- Nagasaki, Yukio (Sound Director)
- Kominami, Yasuha (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Performance)
- Nishikawa, Susumu (Theme Song Arrangement)
- Akiyama, George (Original Creator)
- Houtani, Yukitoshi (Character Design)
- Ike, Yoshihiro (Music)
- Kakoi, Hirotsugu (Art Director)
- Katou, Hiroshi (Art Director)
- Kohama, Takumi (Casting Director)
- Masunaga, Junichi (Editing)
- Nagai, Rumiko (Special Effects)
- Sumitomo, Norihito (Music)
- Takahashi, Ikuko (Screenplay)
- Ueda, Susumu (Music)
- Watanabe, Kumiko (Background Art)
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- Asura (manga - Adaptation)