Azumi 2: Death or Love
“Love Or Duty... An Assassin Must Choose”
Shusuke KanekoCast
Aya Ueto 
Yûma Ishigaki 
Chiaki Kuriyama 
Shun Oguri 
Kazuki Kitamura 
Ken'ichi Endō
Plot
Young assassins Azumi and Nagara continue their mission to prevent a civil war. In their hunt for Masayuki Sanada, who is protected by both an army and a dangerous clan, they meet Ginkaku, a person who shows a remarking resemblance with former friend Nachi.
Sinekatalog’s take
A samurai action sequel in which young assassins try to prevent a civil war. Stylish, bloody and overwrought, it delivers sword fights with melodrama. Fine for fans of the first film.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.2 / 10 (5,899 votes)
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