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based on the

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of the same name by Kana Takeuchi. It stars

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of ''

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'' fame, alongside Kentaro Seagal (son of actor

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) and

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. The film is the directorial debut of Yuji Shimomura, best known for his work as an

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, and frequent collaborator of

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. The film's soundtrack features several tracks by the metal band

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Plot

In an unknown place at an unknown time, a swordsman named Grave ( Sakaguchi) yearns for the ultimate battle. Legend tells of a black

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kept at the Tougan Temple which has the power to grant any man's deepest desire. Hoping to utilize the coffin's ability to fulfill his wish, Grave infiltrates the temple and steals it. Accompanied by a mysterious young girl (Asada), Grave travels across the land towards a desert

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for trying to destroy the world, and whose release will bring about the

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. Fearing the implications of Grave's actions, the monks dispatch Ryuen (

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) to retrieve the coffin and prevent it from being opened. But many other forces are also searching for Grave and his prize, including treasure hunter Sid (Seagal), and an all-out free-for-all ensues as they all struggle to discover the secret power of the coffin.

Cast

- Grave *

- Ryuen * Kentaro Seagal - Sid * Yuhki Takeuchi - Yuri *

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- Archbishop * Honoka Asada - Girl * Yoko Fujita - Goddess of destruction * Osamu Takahashi - Master * Chuck Johnson - Muscleman * Kei Hasegawa - Capoeira User * Masumi Shirai - Sword-wielding sister (left) * Mie Nakao - Sword-wielding sister (right) * Masaki Inatome - Ninja A / Flying Vampire 01 * Hitoshi Fukushima - Ninja B * Naohiro Kawamoto - Flying Vampire 02 * Hiroko Yashiki - Fallen Angel * Kentaro Shimazu - Mountain Bandit A * Shuhei - Bandit Rene * Shuya Yoshimoto - Bandit Leo * Masaki Suzumura - Bandit Gogh * Bob Suzuki - Bandit Joha * Daijiro Tsuruoka - Bandit Dali

References

External links

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Nippon Cinema Review
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