Samurai Detective Onihei: Dangerous Mercy
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Samurai Detective Onihei: Dangerous Mercy

samurai

9.3 / 10 2024 59mNR Japanese
TV MovieAction

Storyline

Juzo Ono, a subordinate of Matsumoto Heizo. (yakunin government official) Ono Juzo finds himself torn between 'emotion' and 'duty' after encountering a certain woman. While Heizo worries about Juzo, he also delves into the heart of the matter. What choices will Juzo make, and what feelings will Heizo harbor for his future? Taking on the role of Juzo Ono, who holds the key to the story, is Tokio Emoto, following his performances in 'Lawless Love' and 'Blood for Blood.' This portrayal adds another layer to the character previously played by Tokio Emoto's father, Akira.

Cast & Crew

Matsumoto Kōshirō X

Matsumoto Kōshirō X

Heizou Hasegawa

Lead
Tokio Emoto

Tokio Emoto

Somegoro Ichikawa

Somegoro Ichikawa

Tetsusaburo Hasegawa (Young Onihei)

Nobuko Sendo

Nobuko Sendo

Shōhei Hino

Shōhei Hino

Yuri Nakamura

Yuri Nakamura

Yōsuke Asari

Yōsuke Asari

Yasukaze Motomiya

Yasukaze Motomiya

What People Are Saying

5.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tomohiko Yamashita's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
5.0
Every frame feels alive. Samurai Detective Onihei: Dangerous Mercy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker