Movies and TvShows featuring "assassins" theme.

Saiunkoku is a world of eight provinces or houses, each named after a different colour. The new Emperor, Shi Ryuuki, has gained for a reputation for being uninterested in courtly matters and for flaunting his love for men. Shuurei, although born of the important Kou family, has difficulty making ends meet. She easily accepts an invitation to be the Emperor's concubine in order to turn him into a good ruler. The mysterious Seiran, a young man who was adopted by her father, goes with her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. Entering the imperial palace revives Shuurei's dream of being a court official, and, together with the many companions she meets along the way, continues moving bravely forward while trying to fend off the Emperor's advances.

Akame ga Kill! is set in a dystopian world where corruption runs rampant. A group of assassins, known as Night Raid, fight against the oppressive forces and work towards bringing justice to the people. The story follows Tatsumi, a young fighter who joins Night Raid and becomes involved in their battle against the corrupt empire. As Tatsumi navigates the dangerous world of politics and revolution, he learns the true cost of fighting for what he believes in.

Scissor Seven is a Chinese anime TV show that follows the story of Seven, a hairdresser by day and a skilled assassin by night. However, there's a catch - Seven suffers from amnesia and can only remember his own name. With his trusty pair of scissors, Seven takes on various assassination missions, encountering bizarre characters and hilarious situations along the way.

Cid Kagenou is a young boy who aspires to become a shadowbroker, operating in the shadows. After encountering magic, he dies and reincarnates as the son of a noble. Determined to achieve his dreams, he rescues a girl and fabricates a story of being the leader of an ancient organization that fights the Cult of Diabolos. The girl joins him, and together, they establish the Shadow Garden. However, Cid soon discovers that his seemingly fictional story has a basis in reality.

Hitoyoshi, a high school kid who lives alone, hears a knock on his door. He opens it to find a strange girl offering to be his maid. She has beautiful black hair, graceful manners, and…a dark past as an assassin. But despite her deadly background and lack of household skills, Hitoyoshi takes her in. As she adjusts to her new life, she begins to experience emotions she’s never felt before.

Six thousand years ago, the Demon God appeared and creatures were turned into demons. The mankind created six Temples to fight the demons. Long Haochen joins the Knights Temple. As he grows, an adventure unfolds. He wins the recognition of others and fights with the Six Temples against the demons for the sake of human beings. He sacrifices himself to protect the people. Could Long win the Throne of Seal and be granted the highest honor in the Knights' Temple? All remained to be revealed.

In a thrilling turn of events, a retired CIA agent is confronted by an unknown man after almost 30 years. As he grapples with his haunting past, he finds himself pursued by his former agency and tormented by his own demons.

Cyborg warriors were created by the Special Science Investigation Squad to bear nuclear, gravitational, magnetic, and electrical forces. They fight the crime empire known as "Crime".

In a Holy Grail War, Mages (Masters) and their Heroic Spirits (Servants) fight for the control of the Holy Grail—an omnipotent wish-granting device said to fulfill any desire. Years have passed since the end of the Fifth Holy Grail War in Japan. Now, signs portend the emergence of a new Holy Grail in the western American city of Snowfield

A bullied boy named [Name] has suffered all his life, enduring brutal abuse from his classmates. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he stumbles upon a mysterious door leading to another world. Through this door, [Name] is granted access to incredible cheat skills that give him the power to accomplish anything he desires. With these newfound abilities, [Name] seizes the opportunity to live a better life and seeks revenge on those who once tormented him. Will [Name] be able to overcome his past and create a new, unrivaled existence in both worlds? Find out in this thrilling tale of empowerment and redemption.

Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.

Two martial artists are brutally killed by a team of assassins, leaving their wards, a young boy and girl, defenseless. A martial arts master dispatches of the assassins, sparing their lives, and decides to take them in. He raises them and teaches them martial arts.

Princess Resurrection is a Japanese horror comedy manga by Yasunori Mitsunaga. The manga was serialized monthly in Monthly Shōnen Sirius magazine and published by Kodansha. A 26-episode anime series by Madhouse aired on TBS in 2007. Both the manga and anime are available in North America with the manga licensed by Del Rey Manga and the anime licensed by Sentai Filmworks and available on the Anime Network website. A new OVA series has been made by Tatsunoko Production with the first episode released in December 2010, along with the 13th volume of the manga, the second episode for the 14th volume, and the third episode for the 16th volume. A spin-off manga, Naqua-Den, which stars a side-character from Princess Resurrection as the main character, was released in 2012 currently with two volumes.

When an emperor accidentally switches bodies with his empress, the two must deal with the awkward fallouts as they learn to accept each other.

The series begins one night at the height of the bachelor party of Eyal Malka on the family yacht, one of the largest crime families in Israel. Until they board the yacht and assassinate all the men and soldiers of the family. The women of the Malka family, who lost their status and strength in one run, are thrown into a new reality in which they must struggle for their place in a masculine world that only sanctifies power. The series tells the story of the women of the family who try to stand on their feet again and restore the family business taken from them, as well as avenge the death of their loved ones.

As master assassin Usui Yuen looks into a series of assassinations made on the grand samurai clan, the Satsuma, he encounters Kurima Raizo, member and survivor of one of the attacks. Together, they discover the true nature of these murders is bigger than over stolen resources. As they get closer to the truth, will they come out alive to exact revenge?

A frustrated office worker named Wesley Gibson discovers that his recently murdered father was an assassin and that he shares his father's superhuman killing abilities. He is recruited by a secret society of assassins called the Fraternity to avenge his father's death and stop the killer. Wesley undergoes intense training and learns to control his abilities. Along the way, he uncovers the deception and corruption within the Fraternity and must confront his own destiny to free himself from a life of violence.

Banana Fish follows the story of Ash Lynx, a young gang leader in New York City. When he discovers a mysterious drug called Banana Fish, he becomes entangled in a dangerous and deadly conspiracy. With the help of Eiji, a kind-hearted photographer from Japan, Ash must navigate the treacherous underworld of gangs, assassins, and corrupt politicians to unravel the truth behind Banana Fish.

Assassins Kazuki Kurusu and Rei Suwa meet Miri, a girl looking for her father on Christmas Day. Kazuki, Rei, and Miri unexpectedly end up living together.

Two assassins, despite being rivals and targets, find themselves romantically drawn to each other.%s