Movie

Snow on The Blades

“The last of the bodyguards hunts for the final assassin.”

★ 6.7(15)20142h 0m

Snow on The Blades is streaming on kino films+ Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Setsuro Wakamatsu
Release date: 2014-09-20
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shochiku

Snow on The Blades — trailer

About Snow on The Blades

Snow on The Blades is a 2014 movie in the History, Action and Drama genres, directed by Setsuro Wakamatsu, starring Kiichi Nakai, Hiroshi Abe and Kichiemon Nakamura II. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Snow on The Blades in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

At Sakurada Gate in 1860, the shogun’s chief minister and his retinue of bodyguards are ambushed and annihilated. Bearing the responsibility and shame for this failure is Shimura Kingo, master swordsman and chief of the guard. Forbidden to take his own life in atonement, he is instead tasked with hunting down the remaining assassins; however, fate intervenes and now only one is left. Devoted to his late lord and his duty, he relentlessly pursues the sole remaining assassin for the next thirteen years. But times are changing in Japan and the way of the sword has become outlawed. What does this mean for Kingo?

Cast

Kiichi Nakai

Kingo Shimura

Hiroshi Abe

Jyubei Sahashi

Kichiemon Nakamura II

Naosuke Ii

Hirosue Ryoko

Setsu Shimura

Masahiro Takashima

Shinnosuke Naito

Sei Matobu

Masa

Eisaku Yoshida

Toyoho Takarabe

Youichiro Omi

Kakuma Shimura

Yoshikuni Dôchin

Shuemon Inaba

Tatsuya Fuji

Kazue Akimoto

Hitoshi Nonomura

Themes & keywords

japansamuraibased on novel or bookrevengejidaigekiedo periodmeiji periodbakumatsu

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Snow on The Blades in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Snow on The Blades on kino films+ Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Snow on The Blades on Netflix?+

Snow on The Blades is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on kino films+ Amazon Channel.

How long is Snow on The Blades?+

Snow on The Blades has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Snow on The Blades?+

Snow on The Blades stars Kiichi Nakai, Hiroshi Abe, Kichiemon Nakamura II, Hirosue Ryoko and Masahiro Takashima.

When did Snow on The Blades come out?+

Snow on The Blades is a 2014 movie directed by Setsuro Wakamatsu.

What genre is Snow on The Blades?+

Snow on The Blades is History, Action and Drama film.

Who directed Snow on The Blades?+

Snow on The Blades was directed by Setsuro Wakamatsu.