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Azumi 2: Death or Love

Azumi 2: Death or Love

Action · 2005

Young assassins Azumi and Nagara continue their mission to prevent a civil war. In their hunt for Masayuki Sanada, who is protected by both an army and a dangerous clan, they meet Ginkaku, a person who shows a remarking resemblance with former friend Nachi.

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Azumi 2: Death or Love

“Love Or Duty... An Assassin Must Choose”

2005 Action 1h 48m

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6.6 / 10

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Young assassins Azumi and Nagara continue their mission to prevent a civil war. In their hunt for Masayuki Sanada, who is protected by both an army and a dangerous clan, they meet Ginkaku, a person who shows a remarking resemblance with former friend Nachi.

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Directed by

Shusuke Kaneko

Written by

Yoshiaki Kawajiri · Mataichirô Yamamoto

Aya Ueto

Aya Ueto

Azumi

Yuma Ishigaki

Yuma Ishigaki

Nagara

Chiaki Kuriyama

Chiaki Kuriyama

Kozue

Shun Oguri

Shun Oguri

Ginkaku

Kazuki Kitamura

Kazuki Kitamura

Kanbê Inoue

Kenichi Endo

Kenichi Endo

Kinkaku

Kai Shishido

Kai Shishido

Hanzou

Court is in session

Put Azumi 2: Death or Love on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.