Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights
宮本武蔵 般若坂の決斗
Synopsis
The remake of Yoshikawa's novel continues with the second installment in which Takezo, soon to be Miyamoto Musashi, emerges from the Himeji Castle after three years of intense contemplation and philosophical study and starting on his epic quest to complete his skill in the Way.
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Type: Clip • Published 2026-01-20
Top Cast
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Kinnosuke Nakamura
Miyamoto Musashi / Takezo
Wakaba Irie
Otsu
Isao Kimura
Hon'iden Matahachi
Chieko Naniwa
Osugi
Rentaro Mikuni
Muneaki Takuan
Kusuo Abe
Michiyo Kogure
Okou
Satomi Oka
Akemi
Shinjirō Ehara
Seijuro Yoshioka
Takamaru Sasaki
Terumasa Ikeda
Chōichirō Kawarasaki
Hiroshi Minami
Fujitsugu Gion
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Naota Ryohei
Ichitarō Kuni
Mitsuru Takeuchi
Jotaro
Masao Hori
Shoda Kizaemon
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Nikkan
Kinji Nakamura
Temple officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomu Uchida
- Screenplay & Story
- Naoyuki Suzuki, Tomu Uchida, Eiji Yoshikawa
- Original Score
- Taichiro Kosugi
- Original Title
- 宮本武蔵 般若坂の決斗
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomu Uchida
Naoyuki Suzuki, Tomu Uchida, Eiji Yoshikawa
Taichiro Kosugi
Makoto Tsudoi
Shintarō Miyamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Tomu Uchida
Director
Kimiharu Tsujino
Production Design
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
Takaya Ogawa
Production Design
Takao Onaga
Production Design
Makoto Tsudoi
Director of Photography
Gô Mikami
Costume Design
Taichiro Kosugi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights
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What is Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights about?
The remake of Yoshikawa's novel continues with the second installment in which Takezo, soon to be Miyamoto Musashi, emerges from the Himeji Castle after three years of intense contemplation and philosophical study and starting on his epic quest to complete his skill in the Way.
Who directed Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights?
Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights was directed by Tomu Uchida.
Who stars in Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights?
The principal cast of Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Wakaba Irie, Isao Kimura, Chieko Naniwa, Rentaro Mikuni.
When was Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights released and how long is it?
Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights was composed by Taichiro Kosugi.
Is Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights based on a book or true story?
Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eiji Yoshikawa".