Kai Doh Maru
Originally released in 2001. Kai Doh Maru is a animation/action film. directed by Kanji Wakabayashi. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mitsuki Saiga, Showtaro Morikubo, and Fumiko Osaka
Synopsis
The battle for the Capital city of Kyo rages as warring political factions vie for power against hereditary rulers. After the murder of her parents at the hands of her seditious uncle, a young girl named Kintoki flees to the mountains to lead a harsh life; she is renamed Kai Doh Maru by the local villagers. Rescued by Raiko, the Captain of 'The Four Knights' - honorable defenders who protect the peace of the city, she is raised within their group as a boy. Living among the Knights, she learns the practices of martial arts and develops into a skillful samurai, becoming a permanent member of their team. Now, as a young woman of seventeen, she begins to discover new feelings of passion and love for Raiko... but she also discovers that these new emotions cause a storm of jealousy and rage in another woman linked to her past.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mitsuki Saiga
as Kintoki Sakatano (voice)
Showtaro Morikubo
as Raikou Minamotono (voice)
Fumiko Osaka
as Fuji (voice)
Yurika Hino
as Princess Ouni (voice)
Ai Orikasa
as Douji Ibaragi (voice)
Hikaru Hanada
as Sadamitsu Usuino (voice)
Ikue Kimura
as Yamabuki (voice)
Satoru Yanase
as Suetake Urabeno (voice)
Yasunori Masutani
as Tsuna Watanabeno (voice)
Yoshiyuki Kaneko
as Seimei Abe (voice)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Production I.G
- SME Visual Works
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kai Doh Maru about?
The battle for the Capital city of Kyo rages as warring political factions vie for power against hereditary rulers. After the murder of her parents at the hands of her seditious uncle, a young girl...
Who directed Kai Doh Maru?
Kai Doh Maru was directed by Kanji Wakabayashi.
How long is Kai Doh Maru?
Kai Doh Maru has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Kai Doh Maru released?
Kai Doh Maru was released on December 19, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kai Doh Maru?
The main cast of Kai Doh Maru includes Mitsuki Saiga, Showtaro Morikubo, Fumiko Osaka, Yurika Hino, Ai Orikasa.