Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
Set in 1868, after the Bakumatsu conflict ends, former assassin Kenshin Himura travels across Japan with a reverse-edged sword, dedicating himself to defending the vulnerable without taking a life.
Director(s)
Keishi Otomo
Kenji Tanigaki
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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 I: Origins FAQs
The directors of Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins are Keishi Otomo and Kenji Tanigaki.
The cast of Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins includes Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura, Toshihiro Yashiba as Kubo's Husband, Masataka Kubota as Akira Kiyosato, Motoki Ochiai as Mizushima, Teruyuki Kagawa as Kanryu Takeda, Yu Aoi as Megumi Takani, Munetaka Aoki as Sanosuke Sagara, Daisuke Honda as Kodama, Mei Nagano as Tsubame Sanjo, Kaoru Hirata as Tae Sekihara, Emi Takei as Kaoru Kamiya, Motoki Fukami as Younger Brother, and more.
The duration of Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is 2h 14 mins.
Yes. Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins has 3 trailers on Fanbiz, including Rurouni Kenshin: Origins Official US Release Trailer (2016) - Emi Takei Movie. Watch them on this page.
You can watch Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins on Netflix (Subscription). Check this Fanbiz page for the latest platforms.
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins was released on 25 Aug 2012.
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is listed under Adventure, Action, Fantasy, War, and History on Fanbiz.
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 9.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "Rurouni Kenshin: Origins brilliantly adapts the iconic manga into a cinematic masterpiece, with a compelling storyline, emotionally driven conflicts, and breathtaking action sce..."
