Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins(2012)
“The journey begins.”
Overview
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
Studio
Studio Swan
Revenue
$62M
Cast
Takeru Satoh
as Kenshin Himura
Emi Takei
as Kaoru Kamiya
Koji Kikkawa
as Udo Jine
Yu Aoi
as Megumi Takani
Munetaka Aoki
as Sanosuke Sagara
Go Ayano
as Gein
Genki Sudo
as Banjin Inui
Taketo Tanaka
as Yahiko Myojin
Eiji Okuda
as Aritomo Yamagata
Yosuke Eguchi
as Hajime Saito
Teruyuki Kagawa
as Kanryu Takeda
Kaoru Hirata
as Tae Sekihara
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.5 / 10
Box Office
$62M
Production Companies
Studio Swan • ROCKWORKS • C&I entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?▼
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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 and released in 2012. It is a adventure, action, fantasy, war, history film.
How long is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?▼
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?▼
The cast of Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins includes Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura, Emi Takei as Kaoru Kamiya, Koji Kikkawa as Udo Jine, Yu Aoi as Megumi Takani, Munetaka Aoki as Sanosuke Sagara and more.
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