Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

2012 134 min ★ 7.5 Adventure, Action, Fantasy, War, History

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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Cast

Takeru Satoh

Kenshin Himura

Emi Takei

Kaoru Kamiya

Koji Kikkawa

Udo Jine

Yu Aoi

Megumi Takani

Munetaka Aoki

Sanosuke Sagara

Go Ayano

Gein

Genki Sudo

Banjin Inui

Taketo Tanaka

Yahiko Myojin

Eiji Okuda

Aritomo Yamagata

Yosuke Eguchi

Hajime Saito

Details

Director

Keishi Otomo

Screenplay

Kiyomi Fujii

Tagline

"The journey begins."

Status

Released

Original Language

JA

Revenue

$61,700,000

Production

Studio Swan, ROCKWORKS, C&I entertainment, IMJ Entertainment, Amuse Soft Entertainment, Warner Bros. Japan, GAGA Corporation

Reviews

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Alunauwie

September 30, 2025

★ 9/10

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 ...