Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012)
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.
Director: Keishi Otomo
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy, War, History
Runtime: 134 min
Release Date: August 25, 2012
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
Screenplay
- Kiyomi Fujii (Screenplay)
- Keishi Otomo (Screenplay)
- Nobuhiro Watsuki (Novel)
Music: Naoki Sato
Cinematography: Takuro Ishizaka
Editing: Tsuyoshi Imai
Production: Studio Swan, ROCKWORKS, C&I entertainment, IMJ Entertainment, Amuse Soft Entertainment, Warner Bros. Japan, Warner Bros. Pictures, GAGA Corporation
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Box Office: $62M
Original Language: ja
Themes
Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
japan, assassin, samurai, based on manga, jidaigeki, shinsengumi, 19th century, meiji period, bakumatsu, ishin shishi
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins about?
- In 1868, after the Bakumatsu war ends, the ex-assassin Kenshin Himura traverses Japan with an inverted sword, to defend the needy without killing.
- Who directed Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
- Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins was directed by Keishi Otomo.
- Who stars in Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
- Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins stars Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Koji Kikkawa, Yu Aoi, Munetaka Aoki, Go Ayano.
- How long is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
- Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- What genre is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
- Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is a Adventure, Action, Fantasy, War, History film.
- How much did Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins gross?
- Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins grossed $62M worldwide.
- Where was Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins produced?
- Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
- The themes of Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins include: Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action.