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Release Year2021
Runtime2h 18m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationR
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama
Votes557
DirectorKeishi Otomo
WritersKeishi Otomo
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
About Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
Before he was a protector, Kenshin was a fearsome assassin known as Battosai. But when he meets gentle Tomoe Yukishiro, a beautiful young woman who carries a huge burden in her heart, his life will change forever.
Directed by Keishi Otomo, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning leans on a strong ensemble — Takeru Satoh, Kasumi Arimura, Issey Takahashi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 2021.
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