Ryuhei Kitamura’s Next Film Revealed

It has now been officially confirmed that director Ryuhei Kitamura (“Versus”) will next direct the big budget period epic “Azumi.” Based on a popular manga that has sold over 8 million copies, the film will tell tell the tale of a group of young warriors trained to be Samurai and Shogun assassins. Teen idol Aya Ueto has been signed to play the titular role. Shooting is set to start in September and the film will release next summer.

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