Asura
Born A Beast, To Be Human
Directed by Keiichi Sato
Produced by Toei Animation
A dark, visceral coming-of-age story about a feral orphan learning to transcend his bestial nature through contact with civilization, grounded in existential struggle and Buddhist themes.
Abandoned in the barren wasteland of Kyoto, a savage, enraged orphan does whatever it takes to survive in the wild. When he crosses paths with civilization, he must learn to tame the beast within.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Asura
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Asura
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Asura, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Asura, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Asura, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
