Black Belt
Set in 1932, amid the rise of militarism after the establishment of the Manchukuo colony in Northeast China, the story centers on a trio of karateka. Studying under their aging master in a small dojo in the woods of central Kyushu, Choei, Taikan and Giryu face a company of kempeitai military police come to requisition their dojo for use as a military base.
- Overview
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Black Belt
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 13, 2007
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Action, Drama
User Score
68%
Original Title
黒帯
Production Companies
Kuro-Obi Partners, Bandai Visual, Cross Media, Hexagon Pictures, Cafe Groove, Harajuku Sun-Ad, Kiccorit
Director
Shunichi Nagasaki
Description
Set in 1932, amid the rise of militarism after the establishment of the Manchukuo colony in Northeast China, the story centers on a trio of karateka. Studying under their aging master in a small dojo in the woods of central Kyushu, Choei, Taikan and Giryu face a company of kempeitai military police come to requisition their dojo for use as a military base.