Shurayukihime

Dec 15 2001 R 1h 32m
Action, Sci-Fi

Raised by assassins, Yuki is the last of the Takemikazuchi royal bloodline. A deadly weapon in her own right, she learns the gruesome truth about the death of her beloved mother and joins forces with a mysterious rebel leader.

Plot

In the near future, Japan is ruled once more by a monarchy. But, rebels opposed to this rule seek to overthrow the government. The House of Takemikazuchi, a band of assassins is hired by the government to suppress the rebels. As a conspiracy from within signals the shadowy organization's impending demise, Yuki, the last of the Takemikazuchi bloodline befriends one of the rebels and seeks revenge against the group's leader.

Written by

Shinsuke Sato, Kei Kunii, Kazuo Koike

Directed by

Shinsuke Sato

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Oz Productions Ltd., Sony PCL, Pioneer LDC, Inc., Eisei Gekijo, Nikkatsu Corporation, Gaga Corporation

Languages

Español

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
3,134
Average Rating
5.6 out of 10
Metascore
59
Popularity
NA