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Hakuouki: Wild Dance of Kyoto (2013)

"If there's something you want to protect, become a demon."

6.020131h 35mJA
ActionAnimationDramaRomance

Directed by Osamu Yamasaki

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 35m

Language

JA

Release

August 24, 2013

Director

Osamu Yamasaki

Official Trailer

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Overview

There's a war going on in ancient Kyoto. A war fought in shadows, between the forces of the Shogunate's armed enforcers, the Shinsengumi, and the vampire-like Ronin warriors known as the Rasetsu or Furies. And trapped in the middle is a young woman disguised as a man. Seeking her missing father, Ch...

Cast

Houko Kuwashima

Houko Kuwashima

Chizuru Yukimura (voice)

Shin-ichiro Miki

Shin-ichiro Miki

Toshizou Hijikata (voice)

Showtaro Morikubo

Showtaro Morikubo

Souji Okita (voice)

Hiroyuki Yoshino

Hiroyuki Yoshino

Heisuke Toudou (voice)

Nobuo Tobita

Nobuo Tobita

Keisuke Sannan (voice)

Tomohiro Tsuboi

Tomohiro Tsuboi

Shinpachi Nagakura (voice)

Takayuki Suzuki

Takayuki Suzuki

Susumu Yamazaki (voice)

Youko Itou

Youko Itou

Kaoru Nagumo (voice)

Kenjiro Tsuda

Kenjiro Tsuda

Chikage Kazama (voice)

Koji Yusa

Koji Yusa

Sanosuke Harade (voice)

Kohsuke Toriumi

Kohsuke Toriumi

Hajime Saitou (voice)

Toru Okawa

Toru Okawa

Isami Kondo (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Hakuouki: Wild Dance of Kyoto (2013), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

There's a war going on in ancient Kyoto. A war fought in shadows, between the forces of the Shogunate's armed enforcers, the Shinsengumi, and the vampire-like Ronin warriors known as the Rasetsu or Furies. And trapped in the middle is a young woman disguised as a man. Seeking her missing father, Chizuru Yukimura comes to Kyoto only to find her fate forever intertwined with the destinies of Shinsengumi Vice commander Toshizo Hijikata and his elite force of swordsmen. Because Chizuru's father has created a secret elixir that enhances the user's strength, speed and healing, and the furies will do anything and kill anyone in order to control that power!

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Hakuouki: Wild Dance of Kyoto. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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