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Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012)

โ€œThe journey begins.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 920 votes 2h 14m pg-13 ActionFantasyAdventureHistoryWar

#18 of 232 films from 2012 #274 of 2168 in action

Directed by Keishi Otomo ยท Written by Keishi Otomo, Kiyomi Fujii, Nobuhiro Watsuki

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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.

Cast

Takeru Satohas Kenshin Himura
Emi Takeias Kaoru Kamiya
Koji Kikkawaas Udo Jine
Yu Aoias Megumi Takani
Munetaka Aokias Sanosuke Sagara
Go Ayanoas Gein
Genki Sudoas Banjin Inui
Taketo Tanakaas Yahiko Myojin
Eiji Okudaas Aritomo Yamagata
Yosuke Eguchias Hajime Saito
Teruyuki Kagawaas Kanryu Takeda
Kaoru Hirataas Tae Sekihara
Mei Naganoas Tsubame Sanjo
Yusuke Hirayamaas Older Brother

Facts

Release dateAugust 25, 2012
Runtime134 min (2h 14m) โ€” longer as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Adventure, History, War
Original titleใ‚‹ใ‚ใ†ใซๅ‰ฃๅฟƒ
LanguageJA
Box office$61,700,000
IMDbtt1979319

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Questions

How long is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 920 votes, which places it #18 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 93%) and #274 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins was directed by Keishi Otomo. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014), Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021), Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021).
Who stars in Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
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.
What is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/175849.

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