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Movie poster: Onihei: That Man, Hasegawa Heizou (2017)
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Onihei: That Man, Hasegawa Heizou

2017 · 40 min Animation History
4.0 / 10 · TMDB

Edo period, Heizo Hasegawa was feared by thieves and villains as "Heizo the Oni". A young man inspects Heizo's surroundings to find out more about him, visiting Kumehachi, Hikoju, and Omasa. Heizo's true colors as a person start to become apparent.

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Original Title 鬼平~その男、長谷川平蔵~
Year 2017
Country Japan
Genre Animation, History
Director Shigeyuki Miya
Runtime 40 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs the portrait of the legendary police chief not through grand feats, but through quiet testimonies and chance encounters. It relies on an investigative structure, letting the viewer piece together the mosaic of his past and present to understand the man behind the myth.

What lingers after the credits is a nuanced sense of a bygone era's justice, where duty and mercy are in constant tension. The film offers a contemplative look at a man shaped by his choices and the city he protects. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Shigeyuki Miya

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Brew strong tea, dim the lights, and settle into the deliberate pace of feudal Japan.

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