Orochi

Orochi

Directed by Buntarō Futagawa

Produced by Bando Tsumasaburo Production, Bantsuma Production Nara

192574 min6.9 / 10

A tragic samurai drama about a man undone by circumstance and conspiracy, steeped in melancholy and the degradation of honor.

This is the story of a samurai who falls on hard times due to misunderstandings and follows the plots of his enemies.

Questions people ask

  • Is Orochi sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Orochi end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Orochi scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Orochi easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Orochi violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise62

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Orochi

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Orochi

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Orochi, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Orochi, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Orochi, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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