Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Fantasy comedy

Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto (2009): Cast

Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto (2009) movie poster

Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto is a 2009 fantasy comedy directed by Katsuhide Motoki, starring Takayuki Yamada as Akira Abe, Sei Ashina and Gaku Hamada. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Katsuhide Motoki
Genres
Comedy , Fantasy , Sci-Fi
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto About?

The premise of Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto without spoilers.

University students become entangled in “Horumo,” a centuries‑old battle game where each player commands a hundred spirit warriors called oni. Freshman Akira Abe, smitten with classmate Kyoko, joins the mysterious “Kyoto University Azure Dragon” club, one of the competing teams. The match, rooted in Heian‑era legend, erupts into dazzling CGI‑filled combat across Kyoto’s historic streets, pitting two thousand spirits against one another in a vivid, high‑stakes showdown.

Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • game
  • japanese drama
  • live action adaptation
  • combat action
  • combat
  • kyoto
  • kyoto university
  • university
  • student
  • supernatural power
  • supernatural forces
  • new kid in town
+6 more
  • fighting competition
  • spirit
  • oni
  • university student
  • college student
  • based on novel
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto Cast & Characters

Takayuki Yamada leads the cast as Akira Abe, with Sei Ashina as Kyoko Sawara and Gaku Hamada as Koichi Takamura. Directed by Katsuhide Motoki; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto

· 11 more
From the director

More from Katsuhide Motoki

More films directed by Katsuhide Motoki: Angry Rice Wives, Iwane: Sword of Serenity, Juveniles and Recall.

Full filmography
Details

Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “鴨川荷爾摩” and “로맨틱 교토”.

Also known as
  • 鴨川荷爾摩
  • 로맨틱 교토
  • 판타스틱 호루모
  • Battle League Horumo
  • 카모가와 호르모
  • ศึกมังกรฟ้าเทวดาจิ๋ว

Seen Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto?

FAQ

Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto?

Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto released?

Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto was released on April 18, 2009.

Who directed Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto?

Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto was directed by Katsuhide Motoki.

More films by Katsuhide Motoki

Who is in the cast of Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto?

Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto stars Takayuki Yamada as Akira Abe, Sei Ashina as Kyoko Sawara and Gaku Hamada as Koichi Takamura, among 15 credited actors.

Does Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto have a post-credit scene?

No. Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto in?

The original language of Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto is Japanese.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app