Samurai X: The Motion Picture (1997)
For a Decade, he's tried to bury his past...Now his past returns to bury him!
The war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are some who are not happy with the outcome. Shigure Takimi watched his friends and family get slashed down in the name of freedom and prosperity. Now he and a band of desparate rebels have sworn to settle one final score. Only one man stands in their way: Rurouni Kenshin. Will the former assassin take up his sword to fight again? When Shigure discovers Kenshin's true identity and his fight becomes a personal vendetta, the young hero will have no choice.
Director: Hatsuki Tsuji
Genre: Animation, Action, Fantasy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: December 20, 1997
Cast
- Mayo Suzukaze - Kenshin Himura
- Miki Fujitani - Kaoru Kamiya
- Yuji Ueda - Sanosuke Sagara
- Mina Tominaga - Yahiko Myôjin
- Hirotaka Suzuoki - Hajime Saitô
- Hiroshi Yanaka - Tsunan Tsukioka
- Holly Kaneko - Aritomo Yamagata
- Katsuya Shiga - Toshiyoshi Kawaji
- Kaori Yuasa - Ayame
- Noriko Namiki - Suzume
Screenplay
- Yukiyoshi Ôhashi
- Nobuhiro Watsuki (Original Story)
Music: Taro Iwashiro
Cinematography: Hiroaki Edamitsu
Editing: Takeshi Seyama
Production: Studio Deen
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Martial Arts Showdown, Anime Fantasy Worlds, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
samurai, pacifism, anime, bakumatsu, ishin shishi
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Samurai X: The Motion Picture about?
- The war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are some who are not happy with the outcome. Shigure Takimi watched his friends and family get slashed down in the name of freedom and prosperity. Now he and a band of desparate rebels have sworn to settle one final score. Only one man stands in their way: Rurouni Kenshin. Will the former assassin take up his sword to fight again? When Shigure discovers Kenshin's true identity and his fight becomes a personal vendetta, the young hero will have no choice.
- Who directed Samurai X: The Motion Picture?
- Samurai X: The Motion Picture was directed by Hatsuki Tsuji.
- Who stars in Samurai X: The Motion Picture?
- Samurai X: The Motion Picture stars Mayo Suzukaze, Miki Fujitani, Yuji Ueda, Mina Tominaga, Hirotaka Suzuoki, Hiroshi Yanaka.
- How long is Samurai X: The Motion Picture?
- Samurai X: The Motion Picture has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Samurai X: The Motion Picture?
- Samurai X: The Motion Picture is a Animation, Action, Fantasy film.
- Where was Samurai X: The Motion Picture produced?
- Samurai X: The Motion Picture was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Samurai X: The Motion Picture?
- The themes of Samurai X: The Motion Picture include: Martial Arts Showdown, Anime Fantasy Worlds, Martial Arts and Action.