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Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

"The journey begins."

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

Top Cast

  • Takeru Satoh

    Takeru Satoh

    Kenshin Himura

  • Emi Takei

    Emi Takei

    Kaoru Kamiya

  • Koji Kikkawa

    Koji Kikkawa

    Udo Jine

  • Yu Aoi

    Yu Aoi

    Megumi Takani

  • Munetaka Aoki

    Munetaka Aoki

    Sanosuke Sagara

  • Go Ayano

    Go Ayano

    Gein

  • Genki Sudo

    Genki Sudo

    Banjin Inui

  • Taketo Tanaka

    Taketo Tanaka

    Yahiko Myojin

  • Eiji Okuda

    Eiji Okuda

    Aritomo Yamagata

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.

Rating

7.5 / 10
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1 Reviews

  • Alunauwie
    Alunauwie
    9 Sep 30, 2025

    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. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed, set on fire and left for dead. He survived, and is now in Kyoto, plotting with his gathered warriors to overthrow the new government. Against Kaoru's wishes, Kenshin reluctantly agrees to go to Kyoto and help keep his country from falling back into civil war.

Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

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