Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

PG-13

7/14/20132h 14m

Premiere Release (US)

~ The journey begins. ~

Overview:

In 1868, after the Bakumatsu war ends, the ex-assassin Kenshin Himura traverses Japan with an inverted sword, to defend the needy without killing.

Director:

Keishi Otomo

Status:

Released

Language:

Japanese

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$61,700,000.00

Key words:

japan
assassin
samurai
based on manga
jidaigeki
shinsengumi
19th century
meiji period
bakumatsu
ishin shishi

Cast

Takeru Satoh

~ as ~

Kenshin Himura

Emi Takei

~ as ~

Kaoru Kamiya

Koji Kikkawa

~ as ~

Udo Jine

Yu Aoi

~ as ~

Megumi Takani

Munetaka Aoki

~ as ~

Sanosuke Sagara

Go Ayano

~ as ~

Gein

Genki Sudo

~ as ~

Banjin Inui

Taketo Tanaka

~ as ~

Yahiko Myojin

Eiji Okuda

~ as ~

Aritomo Yamagata

Yosuke Eguchi

~ as ~

Hajime Saito

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Reviews (1)

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Alunauwie
Written 2 month(s) ago
9
Rurouni Kenshin: Origins brilliantly adapts the iconic manga into a cinematic masterpiece, with a compelling storyline, emotionally driven conflicts, and breathtaking action scenes. Supported by powerful performances—especially from Takeru Satoh—and immersive cinematography, the film offers a satisfying blend of heart and adrenaline. An absolute must-watch for action and manga fans alike.

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