Asura

Asura

Born A Beast, To Be Human

2012 · 76 min · ★ 7.2 · Animation, Drama, History, Horror

Abandoned in the barren wasteland of Kyoto, a savage, enraged orphan does whatever it takes to survive in the wild. When he crosses paths with civilization, he must learn to tame the beast within.

Directed by Keiichi Sato · Written by Ikuko Takahashi

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