Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Japan Official Site: warnerbros.co.jp/mugen (Japan) Warner Bros. Pictures Japan has provided a trailer and information for BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL (?????, Mugen no Junin), the upcoming live action feature film based on the samurai manga by Hiroaki Samura. Directed by Takashi Miike and starring Takuya Kimura from the idol group SMAP, BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL is the story of Manji, a warrior cursed with immortality after his actions caused the death of 100 samurai... a curse that will hold until he kills 100 evil men. Manji is recruited by Rin Asano (Hana Sugisaki), to take vengeance against the men who killed her parents. The movie will open in Japanese cinemas during the 2017 Golden Week holiday. CREDITS Japanese Theatrical Release: Saturday, April 29, 2017 (Nationwide Roadshow) Cast Manji: Takuya Kimura Rin Asano: Hana Sugisaki Shira: Hayato Ichihara Makie Otonotachibana: Erika Toda Sabato Kuroi: Kazuki Kitamura Hyakurin: Chiaki Kuriyama Taito Magatsu: Shinnosuke Mitsushima Ken Kaneko Yoko Yamamoto Eiku Shizuma: Ebizo Ichikawa Kagimura Habaki: Min Tanaka Kensui Ibane: Tsutomu Yamazaki Staff Original Story: Blade of the Immortal by Hiroaki Samura (Kodansha`s Afternoon) Director: Takashi Miike Screenplay: Tetsuya Oishi Music: Koji Endo Production Production: OLM Production Cooperation: Make-up Studio Production: "Blade of the Immortal" Film Production Committee Distribution: Warner Bros. Movie © Hiroaki Samura / Kodansha © 2017 "Blade of the Immortal" Film Production Committee

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