Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

Film - 2012 - Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

The story

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

Directed by

Keishi Otomo

Starring

Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Koji Kikkawa, Yu Aoi, Munetaka Aoki, Go Ayano

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 7.4 out of 10

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Film · 2012 · Action & Adventure · Drama · Fantasy

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

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The story

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

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IMDb
7.4 / 10
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24k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.5 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime2h 14m
RatedMA15+
Release2012-08-25
Where to watch
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