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Director:
Eiichi Kudô
Stars:
Teruhiko Saigô,
Tsunehiko Watase,
Sô Yamamura
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 ... See full summary »
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.Written by
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All of Azumi's dialog is written in masculine speech, that is, speech forms that normally would not be spoken by women. This reflects the fact that she was brought up with no other women around her. Yae's remark "Girls don't speak like that!" is in response to Azumi's speech pattern. "Girls don't speak like that!" refers to Azumi saying 'Bokuwa' (the predominantly male word for referring to yourself) instead of 'Watashiwa' (the female or unisex form) when pointing out that she could hide her swords in her cloak. See more »
Goofs
In the fight between Azumí and Mogamí Bijomarú, when Azumí runs, jumps and strikes Bijomarú with his sword, the movement of the Azumi'sword is corrected at the last second, before cutting the hand of Bijomarú and moves up to strike the middle of the sword of Bijomarú. See more »
Quotes
Azumi:
Where do the stars go during the day?
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Alternate Versions
Japanese Director's Cut Runs 143 minutes. See more »
This movie uses all the elements for an animetastic movie... but as the movie drudges on... there is some very big problems with it. The action is as updated as 7 samurai with its setup blood splats and explosions. In some cases you can see the blood before the swords meet... AND wounds do not stay... terrible. The sword fighting looks to be young actors trying to look spectacular... reminds me of the Twins from Hong Kong. I don't know of the actors, but they seem to be the teeny boppers that the movie portrays.
The plot is predictable and disappointing. Its mashed clichés.... what can I say?
There are good comedy moments within the lighthearted scenes.
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This movie uses all the elements for an animetastic movie... but as the movie drudges on... there is some very big problems with it. The action is as updated as 7 samurai with its setup blood splats and explosions. In some cases you can see the blood before the swords meet... AND wounds do not stay... terrible. The sword fighting looks to be young actors trying to look spectacular... reminds me of the Twins from Hong Kong. I don't know of the actors, but they seem to be the teeny boppers that the movie portrays.
The plot is predictable and disappointing. Its mashed clichés.... what can I say?
There are good comedy moments within the lighthearted scenes.