Battle League HORUMO

INTRO

The best-selling fantasy novel by Manabu Makime that became a phenomenon among the young and picky readers of Japan has been adapted into a combat action comedy film, made possible with the high quality and innovative VFX and animation by animation studio GONZO (the creators of "Afro Samurai" and "Brave Story").

Battle League HORUMO introduces esoteric and ancient Taoist magic in a modern setting with a cast of uniquely hilarious characters. Be prepared to enter a world with the breathtaking backdrop of Kyoto and bizarre legend of “Horumo.”

The film is directed by Katsuhide Motoki (Kitaro and the Millennium Curse, 10 Promises to My Dog) and stars Takayuki Yamada (Train Man, Crows Episode 0), Chiaki Kuriyama (Battle Royale, Kill Bill Vol. 1), and Sei Ashina (Silk, KAMUI).