MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening
2004, Japanese. Directed by Noboru Matsui.
The first installment in the series of fantasy swordplay action movies starring Riki Takeuchi. Muramasa, a mystical blade imbued with the grudges of those persecuted by the Tokugawa Shogunate, reawakens in the modern era. Yagyu Kengo, descendant of the Yagyu Clan and "sealmaster," faces off against the Shimazu Clan, who seek to exploit Muramasa's power for their own gain.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
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- Japanese
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- Released
- 25 August 2004
- Original title
- ムラマサ 一ノ章 覚醒
- Written by
- Noboru Matsui
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MURAMASA Chapter 3: Puppet
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MURAMASA Chapter 4: Crow
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MURAMASA Chapter 5: Rakshasa
2005
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MURAMASA Chapter 6: Golden Dragon
2006
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MURAMASA Chapter 7: Orochi
2006
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MURAMASA Chapter 8: Tsukiyomi
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MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening: quick answers
What should I watch before MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening?
Watch MURAMASA Chapter 2: The Power of Words (2004) first.
What comes after MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening?
Next in the series: MURAMASA Chapter 3: Puppet (2005), MURAMASA Chapter 4: Crow (2005), and MURAMASA Chapter 5: Rakshasa (2005).
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How long is MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening?
MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening on?
MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 August 2004. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening?
If you liked MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening, try K: Missing Kings, Demon City Shinjuku, Samurai Reincarnation.
Who directed MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening?
MURAMASA Chapter 1: Awakening (2004) was directed by Noboru Matsui and stars Riki Takeuchi, Kazuyoshi Ozawa, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi.