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Sakuya: The Slayer of Demons

2000 · 88 min Adventure Fantasy
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

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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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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