Shinigami no Yaiba
死神の刃
Synopsis
Jiro Kanbara (Yasukaze Motomiya) is a washed-up low-level thug who has drifted into his mid-thirties without ever getting anywhere. One day, he is ordered by his boss (Tomorowo Taguchi) to assassinate Onijima (Hitoshi Ozawa), a key figure in a rival organization—and he carries out the hit. But the man he killed and buried suddenly appears before him again. It seems Jiro has been possessed. Onijima’s voice whispers in his ear, guiding his every move. As Jiro follows those instructions, his fortunes change dramatically—he rises rapidly in the yakuza world, gains status, attracts women, and begins living a life just like Onijima once did. However, such a life cannot last forever…
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroyuki Tsuji
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryushi Mizukami
- Original Title
- 死神の刃
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroyuki Tsuji
Ryushi Mizukami
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroyuki Tsuji
Director
Ryushi Mizukami
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shinigami no Yaiba
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shinigami no Yaiba about?
Jiro Kanbara (Yasukaze Motomiya) is a washed-up low-level thug who has drifted into his mid-thirties without ever getting anywhere. One day, he is ordered by his boss (Tomorowo Taguchi) to assassinate Onijima (Hitoshi Ozawa), a key figure in a rival organization—and he carries out the hit. But the man he killed and buried suddenly appears before him again. It seems Jiro has been possessed. Onijima’s voice whispers in his ear, guiding his every move. As Jiro follows those instructions, his fortunes change dramatically—he rises rapidly in the yakuza world, gains status, attracts women, and begins living a life just like Onijima once did. However, such a life cannot last forever…
Who directed Shinigami no Yaiba?
Shinigami no Yaiba was directed by Hiroyuki Tsuji.
Who stars in Shinigami no Yaiba?
The principal cast of Shinigami no Yaiba includes Yasukaze Motomiya, Hitoshi Ozawa, Atsushi Harada, Tomorowo Taguchi, Yôko Imamoto.
When was Shinigami no Yaiba released and how long is it?
Shinigami no Yaiba was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.