The Princess Blade

– Yuki is the last surviving royal of the House of Takemikazuchi or Takemikazuchi no Hime (たけみ..

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Movie
Rating:
5.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 32 Minutes
Release Year:
2001
Original Name:
修羅雪姫
The Princess Blade
The Princess Blade (2001) - Also known as 修羅雪姫

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 post-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....

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Release Date:

15 Dec 2001

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Japanese

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

The Princess Blade

The Princess Blade
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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.

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1 win.

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Internet Movie Database:
5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
57%
Metacritic:
59%

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