Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012)

Movie 2h 14m ★ 7.5/10 Japan

Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind, teach me something

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Dating from 2012, Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins sits in the action, adventure and fantasy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Keishi Otomo. The cast includes Takeru Satoh, Yosuke Eguchi and Koji Kikkawa. The running time is 2h 14m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.

PG-13 Teens and up. Rating from US classification.

The journey begins.

68Tonight Score Very well rated.

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Synopsis

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 & crew

• Keishi OtomoDirector
• Takeru Satohas Kenshin Himura
• Yosuke Eguchias Hajime Saito
• Koji Kikkawaas Udo Jine
• Eiji Okudaas Aritomo Yamagata
• Go Ayanoas Gein
• Munetaka Aokias Sanosuke Sagara
• Teruyuki Kagawaas Kanryu Takeda
• Yu Aoias Megumi Takani

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Questions about Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

What genre is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is categorised as Action, Adventure, Fantasy, History, War.

Who stars in Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?

Takeru Satoh, Yosuke Eguchi, Koji Kikkawa, Eiji Okuda, Go Ayano appear in the main cast.

Who directed Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?

Keishi Otomo directed Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins.

How long is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins runs for 2h 14m (134 minutes).

Is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

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