Blade of the Immortal
無限の住人
“His path is paved in blood.”
Synopsis
Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Blade Of The Immortal - Official UK trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-01
Top Cast
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Takuya Kimura
Manji
Hana Sugisaki
Machi / Rin Asano
Sota Fukushi
Anotsu Kagehisa
Hayato Ichihara
Shira
Erika Toda
Makie Otono-Tachibana
Kazuki Kitamura
Sabato Kuroi
Chiaki Kuriyama
Hyakurin
Shinnosuke Mitsushima
Taito Magatsu
Ken Kaneko
Hishiyasu Shido
Yōko Yamamoto
Yaobikuni
Ichikawa Ebizo XI
Eiku Shizuma
Seizō Fukumoto
Min Tanaka
Kagimura Habaki
Masayuki Deai
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Kensui Ibane
Takashi Kitadai
Takuma Hiraoka
Chisun
Release History & Theatrical Window
Trieste Science+Fiction Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 3, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 13, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$151K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Miike
- Screenplay & Story
- Tetsuya Oishi
- Original Score
- Koji Endo
- Original Title
- 無限の住人
- Country of Origin
- Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $151K
- Production Studios
- TV Asahi, Recorded Picture Company, GYAO, Kodansha, Ken-On, OLM, Filosophia, Sega Sammy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Japan, CJ Entertainment, Raku Film, HanWay Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Miike
Tetsuya Oishi, Hiroaki Samura
Koji Endo
Nobuyasu Kita
Kenji Yamashita
Osamu Aranami, Keiji Kameyama, Nao Okawa, Toshiaki Okuno, Jeong Tae-sung
Department Leadership Roster
Takashi Miike
Director
Tetsuya Oishi
Screenplay
Koji Endo
Original Music Composer
Shigeji Maeda
Producer
Misako Saka
Producer
Jeremy Thomas
Producer
Nobuyasu Kita
Director of Photography
Toshiyuki Matsumiya
Production Design
Yûya Maeda
Costume Design
Kenji Yamashita
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blade of the Immortal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blade of the Immortal about?
Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine.
Who directed Blade of the Immortal?
Blade of the Immortal was directed by Takashi Miike.
Who stars in Blade of the Immortal?
The principal cast of Blade of the Immortal includes Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki, Sota Fukushi, Hayato Ichihara, Erika Toda.
When was Blade of the Immortal released and how long is it?
Blade of the Immortal was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
How much did Blade of the Immortal make at the box office?
Blade of the Immortal grossed $151K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Blade of the Immortal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blade of the Immortal was composed by Koji Endo.
Is Blade of the Immortal based on a book or true story?
Blade of the Immortal is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Hiroaki Samura".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blade of the Immortal?
Blade of the Immortal holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).