Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend
Originally released in 1989. Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend is a animation/action film. directed by Hideki Takayama.
Starring Tomohiro Nishimura, Maya Okamoto, and Hirotaka Suzuoki
Synopsis
Legend has it that the human race is not the only dominant civilization living on Earth. Two other races exist in this world: the Makai (a demon race) and the Jujinkai (a half-man, half-beast race). Once every 3,000 years, a supreme being known as the "Choujin" (Overfiend) will emerge and bring balance to all three realms on Earth. In present-day Japan, after 300 years of endless searching, a Jujinkai named Amano Jyaku has discovered the presence of the Choujin inside high school slacker Tatsuo Nagumo. But now, Amano, along with his sister Megumi and their sidekick Kuroko must protect Nagumo and his new girlfriend Akemi Ito from the Makai, who believe that Nagumo is not the Choujin, but an evil entity bent on destroying all living beings on Earth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 18, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (114 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tomohiro Nishimura
as Amano Jaku (voice)
Maya Okamoto
as Megumi Amano (voice)
Hirotaka Suzuoki
as Tatsuo Nagumo (voice)
Yoko Asagami
as Akemi Ito (voice)
Tsutomu Kashiwakura
as Kuroko (voice)
Kenyu Horiuchi
as Yoriichi Ozaki (voice)
Norio Wakamoto
as Suikakuju (voice)
Nobuo Tobita
as Jujin (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
as Yuichi Niki (voice)
Kyounosuke Hiruma
as Suikakujū (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- JAVN
- West Cape
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend about?
Legend has it that the human race is not the only dominant civilization living on Earth. Two other races exist in this world: the Makai (a demon race) and the Jujinkai (a half-man, half-beast race)...
Who directed Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend?
Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend was directed by Hideki Takayama.
How long is Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend?
Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend released?
Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend was released on March 18, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend?
The main cast of Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend includes Tomohiro Nishimura, Maya Okamoto, Hirotaka Suzuoki, Yoko Asagami, Tsutomu Kashiwakura.
Is Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend worth watching?
Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 114 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.