Sakuya: The Slayer of Demons
The eruption of Mt. Fuji in 1707 released hordes of demons from deep inside the earth. Sakuya, the young daughter of a samurai killed fighting these demons, accepts a mission to travel to Mt. Fuji and defeat the evil spirits. Accompanying her on her journey are two veteran warriors who served her father, and Tarō, a young kappa, or river spirit, whom she has adopted as her little brother. Along the way, the two warriors have doubts about Tarō’s loyalties, and the young kappa himself must decide if he will stand with his own species or with the humans who have cared for him.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | さくや 妖怪伝 |
| Year | 2000 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy |
| Director | Tomoo Haraguchi |
| Runtime | 88 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (12 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic fantasy quest, relying on Japanese folklore and mythology. By contrasting epic battles with intimate character moments, it explores themes of internal conflict and belonging.
What lingers after viewing is the poignant struggle between inherited duty and chosen family, set against a backdrop of beautifully rendered supernatural peril. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Tomoo Haraguchi
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Best enjoyed as an evening dive into a folkloric realm, ideal for fantasy enthusiasts.
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