Samurai Pirates movie poster

Samurai Pirates

May 31, 2013 1h 56m

Originally released in 2013. Samurai Pirates is a feature film. directed by Ken'ichi Ōmori.

Starring Kyoka Shibata, Masaki Izawa, and Wakana Aoi

Synopsis

Long ago, Japan was home to several navies. The Murakami Navy, said to be the strongest of them all, once defeated even Nobunaga, and refused to join Hideyoshi, choosing to pursue their love of freedom and the sea. The man who led these samurai of the sea was the great pirate lord Takeyoshi Murakami. And now Kaede Murakami, a descendant of Takeyoshi, is an elementary schooler living on an island. On her 12th birthday, Kaede discovers a flute in her family's storehouse that has been passed down through the Murakami family for generations. The flute holds the key to finding the Murakami Navy's buried treasure. This adventure story tells the tale of an ancient pirate and his descendant forming a connection that transcends time, uniting the island.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 31, 2013 12 years ago
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Runtime 1h 56m 116 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samurai Pirates about?

Long ago, Japan was home to several navies. The Murakami Navy, said to be the strongest of them all, once defeated even Nobunaga, and refused to join Hideyoshi, choosing to pursue their love of fre...

Who directed Samurai Pirates?

Samurai Pirates was directed by Ken'ichi Ōmori.

How long is Samurai Pirates?

Samurai Pirates has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).

When was Samurai Pirates released?

Samurai Pirates was released on May 31, 2013 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Samurai Pirates?

The main cast of Samurai Pirates includes Kyoka Shibata, Masaki Izawa, Wakana Aoi, Kyōichi Ōmae, Takashi Naito.