'Samurai Detective Onihei: Blood for Blood' U.S. Premiere, Official Streaming Date, and FAST Channel Details Revealed

In an effort to promote Japanese entertainment to global audiences, REMOW Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Akira Ishii), a company specializing in the global distribution of Japanese video entertainment, and Nihon Eiga Broadcasting Corp. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoyuki Miyagawa), are proud to announce the U.S. streaming premiere of the samurai action film Samurai Detective Onihei: Blood for Blood. The title will be available starting July 25, 2025 (U.S. local time) exclusively on “24/7 SAMURAI - SHINOBI,” a FAST (*Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel on Prime Video for viewers in the United States.

Samurai Detective Onihei: Blood for Blood is a feature-length installment in the latest screen adaptation of the bestselling historical novel series Onihei Hankachō by celebrated author Shōtarō Ikenami. Following the 2024 TV special Samurai Detective Onihei: Lawless Love, this film continues the saga of Heizō Hasegawa—known as “Onihei”—in a gripping tale that weaves between his past and present. As threats arise in both timelines, Onihei must once again risk everything to protect those he loves.

Kōshirō Matsumoto, one of Japan's most acclaimed stage and film actors, stars as the older Onihei, with his real-life son, Somegorō Ichikawa, portraying the character's younger self in emotionally resonant flashbacks.The ensemble cast also includes top-tier Japanese talent such as Yuri Nakamura, Yukiya Kitamura, and Akira Emoto, delivering intense performances in a gripping tale of justice, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of Edo's criminal underworld. The film blends traditional samurai drama with dynamic action sequences designed to appeal to modern audiences.

REMOW and Nihon Eiga Broadcasting Corp. are committed to growing the global fanbase for Japanese period dramas by making this unique genre more accessible than ever. The U.S. launch of Samurai Detective Onihei: Blood for Blood on Amazon's FAST channel “24/7 SAMURAI - SHINOBI” is just the beginning. Through expanded distribution across multiple platforms and regions, they aim to open the doors for audiences worldwide to experience authentic story telling of Japanese period dramas.

Film Overview
Title: Samurai Detective Onihei: Blood for Blood
Director: Tomohiko Yamashita
Screenplay: Sumio Ōmori
Original Story: Shōtarō Ikenami, Onihei Hankachō (Bungeishunju Bunko)
Cast: Kōshirō Matsumoto, Somegorō Ichikawa, Yuri Nakamura, Yukiya Kitamura,
Akira Emoto, and more
Production Year: 2024
Produced By: Samurai Detective Onihei: Blood for Blood Jidaigeki Partners
Runtime: Approx. 110 minutes

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Samurai Detective Onihei: Lawless Love
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Samurai Detective Onihei: Dangerous Mercy
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Samurai Detective Onihei: True Master
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