Bushido
碁盤斬り
Synopsis
Kakunoshin, renowned for his skills with a sword and in the game of go, embodies the samurai code. Falsely accused of a theft, he is forced to become a lowly ronin. Years later, when a case of missing gold pulls him into a new web of intrigue, Kakunoshin uncovers the truth behind his downfall. With the real culprit exposed, the go board flips, and a hellstorm of righteous vengeance follows.
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Bushido (2024) | Trailer | Kazuya ShiraishiOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-06
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Japannual Japanese Film Festival Vienna
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuya Shiraishi
- Screenplay & Story
- Masato Katō
- Original Score
- Umitaro Abe
- Original Title
- 碁盤斬り
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Kinoshita Group, CULEN, Dragonfly Entertainment, Flamingo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuya Shiraishi
Masato Katō
Umitaro Abe
Jun Fukumoto
Hitomi Kato
Yukiko Tanigawa, Satoshi Akagi, Michi Iijima, Naoya Kinoshita
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Kazuya Shiraishi
Director
Hitomi Kato
Editor
Jun Fukumoto
Director of Photography
Yukiko Tanigawa
Producer
Satoshi Akagi
Producer
Umitaro Abe
Original Music Composer
Masato Katō
Screenplay
Hiroto Matsuzaki
Production Design
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What is Bushido about?
Kakunoshin, renowned for his skills with a sword and in the game of go, embodies the samurai code. Falsely accused of a theft, he is forced to become a lowly ronin. Years later, when a case of missing gold pulls him into a new web of intrigue, Kakunoshin uncovers the truth behind his downfall. With the real culprit exposed, the go board flips, and a hellstorm of righteous vengeance follows.
Who directed Bushido?
Bushido was directed by Kazuya Shiraishi.
Who stars in Bushido?
The principal cast of Bushido includes Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Kaya Kiyohara, Jun Kunimura, Taishi Nakagawa, Eita Okuno.
When was Bushido released and how long is it?
Bushido was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Bushido?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bushido was composed by Umitaro Abe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bushido?
Bushido holds official age classifications: FR: TP.