The Princess Blade (2001)

MOVIEmeter

SEE RANK

Down 4,595 this week

View rank on IMDbPro »

92 min - Action | Sci-Fi - 15 December 2001 (Japan)

5.7

Ratings: 5.7/10 from 1,932 users Metascore: 59/100
Reviews: 47 user | 18 critic | 13 from Metacritic.com

In the near future, Japan is ruled once more by a monarchy. But, rebels opposed to this rule seek to overthrow the government... See full summary »

Quick Links:

Create a list »

Related Lists

200 Best Action Movies of All Time

a list of 200 titles by Tamara_Nartichti created 24 Jan 2011

Anime /Manga Films (Live-Action)

a list of 184 titles by deano11 created 2 months ago

Lime's Movies & Tv

a list of 2,067 titles by bagoflime created 1 month ago

The Ninth Circle of Celluloid Hell - My Worst Films of the 2000s

a list of 99 titles by Leningrad5555 created 2 months ago

films

a list of 1,174 titles by staub_faenger created 3 weeks ago

See all 40 related lists »

1 win See more awards »

Cast

Credited cast:
	Hideaki Itô	...	Takashi
	Yumiko Shaku	...	Yuki
	Shirô Sano	...	Kidokoro
	Yôichi Numata	...	Kuka
	Kyûsaku Shimada	...	Byakurai
	Yôko Chôsokabe	...	Soma
	Yôko Maki	...	Aya
	Naomasa Musaka	...	Kiri
	Yutaka Matsushige	...	Anka
	Shintarou Sonooka	...	Chain Wielder
	Takashi Tsukamoto	...	Takashi's Friend
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
	L.B. Bartholomee	...	Additional Voices (voice: English version) (as Lowell Bartholomee)
	Russell Bartholomee	...	Takashi's Friend (voice: English version)
	Kimberly Dilts	...	Yuki (voice: English version)
	Dom Elsnor	...	Chain Wielder (voice: English version)

Full cast and crew »

Edit

Storyline

In the near future, Japan is ruled once more by a monarchy. But, rebels opposed to this rule seek to overthrow the government. The House of Takemikazuchi, a band of assassins is hired by the government to suppress the rebels. As a conspiracy from within signals the shadowy organization's impending demise, Yuki, the last of the Takemikazuchi bloodline befriends one of the rebels and seeks revenge against the group's leader. Written by Anonymous

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

View content advisory »

Edit

Details

Official Sites:

ADV Films | Character &Anime.com Corp [Japan] (Japanese) | Add/edit official sites »

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

15 December 2001 (Japan) See more »

Also Known As:

Honor y sangre See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

GAGA, Oz Productions See more »

Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min | Germany: 92 min (Berlin Film Festival) | USA: 93 min

Sound Mix:

DTS | DTS-Stereo | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

See full technical specs »

Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

The statue in the industrial district of the town actually resembles the producer of the movie, not Stalin. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Yuki battles Byakurai in the forest, day in one shot changes to night in the next. See more »

Connections

Remake of Lady Snowblood (1973) See more »

The Princess Blade (2001)
Shura Yukihime (original title)

Director:

Writers:

Stars: