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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes4
DirectorTakeshi Watanabe
WritersTakeshi Watanabe
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSamurai Cat: Tamanojo Goes to Edo
About Samurai Cat: Tamanojo Goes to Edo
A prequel to the story of the legendary samurai and one cat. In Edo era, there was a legendary samurai named Kyutaro Madarame who are feared as a "Madara the Devil". He was somehow hired for killing a cat named Tamanojo. Just before Kyutaro slashes on Tamanojo, he realizes that Tamanojo looking into his eyes and said "meow". But why?
Directed by Takeshi Watanabe, Samurai Cat: Tamanojo Goes to Edo leans on a strong ensemble — Naoki Tanaka, Sayaka Yamaguchi, Yuya Endo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2016.
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