Netflix to Premiere 'Asura,' a New Japanese Drama by Hirokazu Kore-eda

The series, inspired by a 1979 classic, explores the complex lives of four sisters and is set to debut on January 9, 2025.

Hirokazu Kore-eda, a Palme d’Or-winning director, helms the new series 'Asura' for Netflix.
The story follows four sisters dealing with family secrets and emotional conflicts, drawing inspiration from Buddhist demigods known as 'asura.'
'Asura' is a modern take on the 1979 series 'Ashura no Gotoku,' based on a novel by Kuniko Mukoda.
The cast includes prominent Japanese actresses Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono, Yu Aoi, and Suzu Hirose.
Produced by Yasuo Yagi, the series pays tribute to Mukoda's legacy in Japanese drama.