Naoto Takenaka

Azumi -- In 19th century war-torn Japan, a master samurai takes on the task of raising ten orphans and training them to be the ultimate killing machines.

To keep the fragile peace in feudal Japan, a team of assassins was raised for the sole purpose of eradicating anyone who poses a threat. Azumi and Nagara, the last of their team, pursue the final target: Masayuki Sanada. However, he knows they are coming, and has hired the Koga Ninja Clan to kill Azumi before she can complete her mission. Hot on Azumi's heels is Kanbei, the retainer who failed to protect his warlord from Azumi's blade. The whirlwind chase of the hunters and hunted rages--who will be left alive?

In 19th century war-torn Japan, a master samurai takes on the task of raising ten orphans and training them to be the ultimate killing machines. Their sole purpose: do the bloody work of the state by silencing troublesome warlords. After a decade of inconceivably harsh training and discipline, Azumi and her comrades face the task of assassinating a group of powerful warlords bent on revolution. Burdened with the cruel duty of death, Azumi begins to question her faith in her master and her devotion to her country even as she is determined to complete her mission.

In 19th century war-torn Japan, a master samurai takes on the task of raising ten orphans and training them to be the ultimate killing machines. Their sole purpose: do the bloody work of the state by silencing troublesome warlords. After a decade of inconceivably harsh training and discipline, Azumi and her comrades face the task of assassinating a group of powerful warlords bent on revolution. Burdened with the cruel duty of death, Azumi begins to question her faith in her master and her devotion to her country even as she is determined to complete her mission.