Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma

Set in medieval Japan, this story takes place during a period of brutal war. The blood spilled on the battlefields allows the Yoma, demons from hell, to return to the human world. A skilled ninja named Hikage attempts to protect humanity from these creatures and stop the bloodshed. His mission leads him into a confrontation with his former best friend and fellow ninja, Maro, who was killed in battle and resurrected as a servant of the demons.

Directed by Takashi Anno, this film followed his 1986 work Mahō no Star Magical Emi: Semishigure. The movie features the voices of Kenyu Horiuchi as Hikage, Kaneto Shiozawa as Marô, and Hiromi Tsuru as Aya. The production was a collaboration between several companies, including TOHO, J.C.STAFF, Animate Film, and Gen.

Released in 1989, the film has a runtime of 78 minutes and blends elements of animation, fantasy, horror, and science fiction. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 5.7/10 based on 30 votes, indicating a mixed response from its audience.