Synopsis
Raised by assassins, Yuki is the last of the Takemikazuchi royal bloodline. A deadly weapon in her own right, she learns the gruesome truth about the death of her beloved mother and joins forces with a mysterious rebel leader.
Scores
Overall Score
39.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
45.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
22.2%
Review Aggregate
55.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 59% of 27 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize dark, stylized, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
darkstylizedromanticvisually strikingaction-packedcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yumiko Shaku | 2003 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Hideaki Itō | 2003 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Yoichi Numata | 2003 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Kyūsaku Shimada | 2003 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Yōko Maki | 2003 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score57.0
RT critic review count28
Rotten Tomatoes audience score54.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating5.6
IMDb votes3,116
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $77,567 | $132,243 |
| International | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $77,567 | $132,243 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $38,784 | $66,122 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $23,000 | $39,212 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $4,545,000 | $7,748,731 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $8,292,000 | $14,136,959 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $38,784 | $66,122 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $12,937,567 | $22,057,145 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $250,000 (est) | $426,223 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $80,000 (est) | $136,391 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $518,000 | $883,134 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $944,000 | $1,609,417 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $50,000 | $85,245 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $1,842,000 | $3,140,410 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $11,095,567 | $18,916,736 |
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