Model and rising pop star Yumiko Shaku stars as Princess Yuki in this thrilling Japanese martial arts actioner based on comic-book characters created by Kazuo Koike and Kazuo Kamimura. Yuki is the last surviving royal of the House of Takemikazuchi, who arrive in a futuristic post-apocalyptic isolationist world where they use their skills as former Mikado guards to become hired assassins. Essayist and actor Hideaki Ito plays Takashi, leader of the rebel movement, who offers Yuki a chance at revenge--and perhaps love. Theater veteran Yoichi Humata is excellent in the key role of the wise old sage Kuka, who gives Yuki information that changes her life--and her destiny. And Kyusaku Shimada is appropriately villainous as Byakurai, who has a dangerous connection to Yuki.With THE PRINCESS BLADE, Shinsuke Sato has crafted an impressive feature-film directorial debut, with able assistance from action director Donnie Chen and special effects master Shinji Higuchi. The settings of many of the fight scenes are cast in gloomy grayness and foggy shadows. Taro Kawazu's cinematography beautifully matches the mood of this classic tale of good versus evil.
Product Identifiers
UPC
0702727063725
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43547144
Product Key Features
Actor
YUMIKO Shaku, Hideaki Ito
Edition
Special Edition, 2-Disc Set
Rating
R
Movie/TV Title
Princess Blade
Director
Shinsuke Sato
Format
DVD
Release Year
2004
Genre
Foreign Language
Sub-Genre
Japanese
Additional Product Features
Region Code
Region 1
Number of Discs
2
Country/Region of Manufacture
Japan
Display Format
Special Edition, 2-Disc Set
LeafCats
617
Leading Role
YUMIKO Shaku, Hideaki Ito
Film Country
Japan
Release Date
20041109
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