Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
← Back to Home

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

"The journey begins."

2012 2h 14m ★ 7.5 (885 votes) Released

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

Screenplay

Kiyomi Fujii

Screenplay

Keishi Otomo

Rating
7.5
Runtime
134 min
Revenue
$61.7M

Production

Studio Swan
ROCKWORKS
C&I entertainment C&I entertainment
IMJ Entertainment
Amuse Soft Entertainment Amuse Soft Entertainment
Warner Bros. Japan Warner Bros. Japan
GAGA Corporation GAGA Corporation

Top Billed Cast

Videos & Trailers

Gallery

Audience Reviews

A
Alunauwie
★ 9/10 Sep 30, 2025

Rurouni Kenshin: Origins brilliantly adapts the iconic manga into a cinematic masterpiece, with a compelling storyline, emotionally driven conflicts, and breathtaking action scenes. Supported by powerful performances—especially from Takeru Satoh—and immersive cinematography, the film offers a satisfying blend of heart and adrenaline. An absolute must-watch for action and manga fans alike. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

Keywords

japanassassinsamuraibased on mangajidaigekishinsengumi19th centurymeiji periodbakumatsuishin shishi

More Like This

20 titles

Recommended For You

20 titles