Plot: A gang of masked criminals kills Shuhei Sakata's family and leaves him behind for dead. Sakata is a famed assassin who wants revenge on the people who ruined his life. When he's back to his former self, he starts to investigate who was behind the hit, and quickly discovers that he is up against some serious crooks.
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April 18, 2025
Not a live-action adaptation of the infamous anime, instead, you get an action brawler with ever-so-light fantastical elements. Director Tanaka does his best to add a little spice, but he doesn't quite succeed. It's better than your average action B-flick, but it's not as unique as it could've been.
The mythical elements are fun, but don't really affect the film that much. The action is decent, but it's a bit basic, especially after the more ambitious brawlers Japan has been putting out these past few years. The result is proper entertainment, good filler, and a nice time, but not the most memorable film.