Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

2011 1h 48m JA

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Synopsis

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After his capture for attempted assassination of the Raikage, leader of Kumogakure, as well as killing Jōnin from Kirigakure and Iwagakure, Naruto is imprisoned in Hōzukijou: A criminal containment facility known as the Blood Prison. Mui, the castle master, uses the ultimate imprisonment technique to steal power from the prisoners, which is when Naruto notices his life has been targeted. Thus begins the battle to uncover the truth behind the mysterious murders and prove Naruto's innocence.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Junko Takeuchi
Naruto Uzumaki (voice)
Mie Sonozaki
Ryûzetsu (voice)
Masaki Terasoma
Mui (voice)
Chie Nakamura
Sakura Haruno (voice)
Rikiya Koyama
Yamato (voice)
Kazuhiko Inoue
Kakashi Hatake (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura
Muku / Satori (voice)
Kengo Kawanishi
Muku (young) (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Masahiko Murata
Writers: Karuta Sorashima, Toshiya Niidome, Atsushi Nigorikawa
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Naruto Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Masahiko Murata, shot by Atsuho Matsumoto. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Yasuharu Takanashi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Yukie Oikawa shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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Junko Takeuchi and Mie Sonozaki and Masaki Terasoma carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1999167 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Masahiko Murata directs. Atsuho Matsumoto behind the camera. Yasuharu Takanashi scores. Yukie Oikawa cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 15 years ago.
2Part of the "Naruto Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Masahiko Murata, shot by Atsuho Matsumoto. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Yasuharu Takanashi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Yukie Oikawa shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Junko Takeuchi and Mie Sonozaki and Masaki Terasoma carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1999167 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 18 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Atsuho Matsumoto
Original score: Yasuharu Takanashi
Editing: Yukie Oikawa
Runtime: 108 min · 1h 48m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $9,065,101
Original language: JA
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison (2011)

Part of

Naruto Collection

Naruto movies chronicle Naruto Uzumaki's journey as a young ninja aspiring to be Hokage, featuring numerous standalone adventures and filler arcs, with most films focusing on original stories like protecting a princess in the snowy land or fighting dream-world threats, though The Last: Naruto the Movie and Boruto: Naruto the Movie are canon, exploring key canon events like Naruto's romance with Hinata and Boruto's origin. The collection spans Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and Boruto, highlighting themes of friendship, perseverance, and overcoming loneliness through action-packed missions and character development.