Series synopsis
Asura, also known as 阿修羅のごとく is a Japanese action & adventure animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Netflix on January 9, 2025. It ended on January 9, 2025. It was created by Hirokazu Kore-eda. It stars Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono, Yu Aoi and Suzu Hirose.
Tomoharu is a normal high school student... except for the fact that he is never alone. Haunted by the ghost of his dead childhood friend, he moves into a new residence at the beginning of the school year.
Life turns out to be a little more difficult than expected, though, when his house is overrun by various female occult users. To make things even worse he is pulled into an epic struggle to protect a mysterious trunk, that is presently hidden in the house.
Premise
Tomoharu is a normal high school student... except for the fact that he is never alone. Haunted by the ghost of his dead childhood friend, he moves into a new residence at the beginning of the school year.
Life turns out to be a little more difficult than expected, though, when his house is overrun by various female occult users. To make things even worse he is pulled into an epic struggle to protect a mysterious trunk, that is presently hidden in the house.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rie Miyazawa as Tsunako
- Machiko Ono as Makiko
- Yu Aoi as Takiko
- Suzu Hirose as Sakiko
- Masahiro Motoki as Takao Satomi
- Ryuhei Matsuda as Shizuo Katsumata
- Kisetsu Fujiwara as Hidemitsu Jinnai
- Seiyo Uchino as Sadaharu Masukawa
Supporting cast
- Jun Kunimura as Kōtarō Takezawa
- Kokoro Inuzuka as Hiro's classmate
Guest cast
- Kokoro Inuzuka as Hiro's classmate
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | ||
| Season 1 | 7 | January 9, 2025 | January 9, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 13 | October 1, 2009 | December 24, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opening Credits season 1 | |
| 2 | Closing Credits season 1 | |
| 3 | Opening Credits season 2 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 One wintry morning, the usually reserved Takiko calls her three sisters for a meeting, sharing shocking news about their father's affair. |
January 9, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Troubled by the news, Makiko has an ominous dream. The sisters find a letter about the affair in the local newspaper — but who could have written it? |
January 9, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Sakiko deals with a painful betrayal, Takiko falls in love, Tsunako's affair takes a dangerous turn and Makiko catches their mother somewhere surprising. |
January 9, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The World of Destruction and the Ruins of Memories Whilst being forced to clean the school pool Tomo and the rest of the Science Club stumble across an underground cavern which leads them to the Rakuroa Ruins. Here Tomo sees a strange vision of an alternate world. However, before he can learn more the group is attacked by Castas Machina guarding the ruins and Touru has to show up to save them. |
October 1, 2009 |
| 2 |
The Burial Doll Eaten By the Demon Tomo is growing increasingly concerned about Misao and asks Shuri and Touru to locate his brother, Naotaka. In exchange Tomo must persuade the reclusive Science Club president Tokiya Kagayaki to return to school. However, this is not as easy as it first sounds so Tomo takes Misao and Takatsuki along to help. Tomo also learns that Touru and Tokiya have a very tragic connection to Kurogane. |
October 8, 2009 |
| 3 |
The Freedom to Make an Impaired Choice Tomo, Takatsuki, Misao, An and Higuchi are all enjoying a working vacation at the beach but it isn't long before Tomo manages to upset Misao. Meanwhile, Shuri and Ania are investigating the ruins on a nearby island. However, it seems that Kagakagari and Kristina are also interested in them, as is Kyomu Satomi and the First Student Council. |
October 15, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 9, 2025 |
| Last aired | January 9, 2025 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |