Azumi
あずみ
“From The Ravages of War Raises An Assassin.”
Synopsis
In war-torn Japan, the Tokugawa Shogun, desperate to restore peace to his people, orders the assassination of the hostile warlords. A beautiful young woman is raised from birth with nine other orphans, to become an assassin. Her name is Azumi, the ultimate assassin.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Azumi Trailer HD (2003)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-03
Top Cast
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Aya Ueto
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Takatoshi Kaneko
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Bijomaru Mogami
Aya Okamoto
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Minoru Matsumoto
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Hideo Sakaki
Nagato
Kenichi Endo
Isshin Sajiki
Kazuya Shimizu
Nisai Sajiki
Tak Sakaguchi
Sajiki brother #2
Ryo
Mother being attacked
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 21, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryuhei Kitamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Yû Koyama, Isao Kiriyama
- Original Score
- Taro Iwashiro
- Original Title
- あずみ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Amuse Pictures, Tristone Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryuhei Kitamura
Yû Koyama, Isao Kiriyama
Taro Iwashiro
Takumi Furuya
Shuichi Kakesu
Osamu Kamei, Sumio Kiga, Morihiro Kodama, Naoyuki Sakagami, Mataichirô Yamamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Ryuhei Kitamura
Director
Osamu Kamei
Producer
Sumio Kiga
Producer
Morihiro Kodama
Producer
Naoyuki Sakagami
Producer
Mataichirô Yamamoto
Producer
Isao Kiriyama
Writer
Takumi Furuya
Director of Photography
Shuichi Kakesu
Editor
Toshiaki Nakazawa
Producer
Taro Iwashiro
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Azumi
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What is Azumi about?
In war-torn Japan, the Tokugawa Shogun, desperate to restore peace to his people, orders the assassination of the hostile warlords. A beautiful young woman is raised from birth with nine other orphans, to become an assassin. Her name is Azumi, the ultimate assassin.
Who directed Azumi?
Azumi was directed by Ryuhei Kitamura.
Who stars in Azumi?
The principal cast of Azumi includes Aya Ueto, Kenji Kohashi, Hiroki Narimiya, Takatoshi Kaneko, Yuma Ishigaki.
When was Azumi released and how long is it?
Azumi was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Azumi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Azumi was composed by Taro Iwashiro.
Is Azumi based on a book or true story?
Azumi is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Yû Koyama".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Azumi?
Azumi holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).