The Princess Blade
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The Princess Blade is a 2001 Japanese action film
directed by Shinsuke Sato
. It is a reimagining of the manga
Lady Snowblood
by Kazuo Koike
.
-apocalyptic isolationist world where they use their skills as former Mikado guards to become hired assassins. The wise old sage
Kuka, who was once Yuki's mother's bodyguard, gives Yuki information that changes her life—and her destiny. She discovers that Byakurai has a dangerous connection to Yuki.
After learning this information she chooses to leave the House of Takemikazuchi. She soon encounters Takashi, leader of the rebel movement, who offers Yuki a chance at revenge—and perhaps love. They soon discover similarities for they are both trying to escape the past to start new lives....
Action film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...
directed by Shinsuke Sato
Shinsuke Sato
is a Japanese film director, screenplay writer and video game designer.- Filmography :- Video game developer:-External links:...
. It is a reimagining of the manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood
is a manga written by Kazuo Koike and illustrated by Kazuo Kamimura, and serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Playboy. It was translated into English and published in four volumes by Dark Horse Comics between 2005 and 2006....
by Kazuo Koike
Kazuo Koike
is a prolific Japanese manga writer, novelist and entrepreneur.-Biography:Early in Koike's career, he studied under Golgo 13 creator Takao Saito and served as a writer on the series....
.
Cast
- Yumiko ShakuYumiko Shaku, born in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese actress and model. Her management is Tommy's Artist Company.- TV Dramas :*2011: BOSS...
as Yuki - Hideaki ItoHideaki Ito-Personal information:He was born in Gifu and has a younger sister. He enjoys riding, diving, skiing, and snowboarding in his spare time.-Television shows:* Dessin * Odoru Daisousasen * Boy Hunt...
as Takashi - Shiro Sano as Kidokoro
- Yoichi NumataYoichi NumataYoichi Numata was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in 27 films between 1949 and 2001.-Selected filmography:* The Princess Blade * Ring * Jigoku * Man in the Storm...
as Kuka - Kyusaku ShimadaKyūsaku ShimadaKyūsaku Shimada is a Japanese actor. He is perhaps best known in the West for the role of Yasunori Kato in the historical fantasy film Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis. He has a distinctive long facial profile with a large, protruding chin.-History:...
as Byakurai - Yoko Chosokabe as Soma
- Yōko MakiYoko Maki (actress)Yōko Maki is a Japanese actress signed to .Maki has appeared in several films including 2003 film Infection and the 2004 American remake The Grudge.-Biography:...
as Aya - Naomasa Musaka as Kiri
- Yutaka MatsushigeYutaka Matsushigeis a Japanese actor. He won the award for best supporting actor at the 31st Yokohama Film Festival for Dear Doctor.-Selected filmography:-External links:...
as Anka - Shintarō Sonooka as Chain Wielder
- Takashi TsukamotoTakashi Tsukamotois a Japanese actor, singer, and model.He has released three single CDs: "Itsudemo Boku wa" , "Hitorigoto" , "New Morning"....
as Takashi's Friend
Story
Yuki is the last surviving royal of the House of Takemikazuchi or Takemikazuchi no Hime (たけみかずち の ひめ), who live in a futuristic postPost
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-apocalyptic isolationist world where they use their skills as former Mikado guards to become hired assassins. The wise old sage
Wise old man
The wise old man is an archetype as described by Carl Jung, as well as a classic literary figure, and may be seen as a stock character...
Kuka, who was once Yuki's mother's bodyguard, gives Yuki information that changes her life—and her destiny. She discovers that Byakurai has a dangerous connection to Yuki.
After learning this information she chooses to leave the House of Takemikazuchi. She soon encounters Takashi, leader of the rebel movement, who offers Yuki a chance at revenge—and perhaps love. They soon discover similarities for they are both trying to escape the past to start new lives....
External links
- http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/princess_blade/