japan,assassin,samurai,based on manga,jidaigeki,shinsengumi,19th century,meiji period,bakumatsu,ishin shishi

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012)

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The Journey Begins.

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

Director
Keishi Otomo
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    Kenshin Himura Takeru Satoh
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    Kaoru Kamiya Emi Takei
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    Udo Jine Koji Kikkawa
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    Megumi Takani Yu Aoi
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    Sanosuke Sagara Munetaka Aoki
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    Gein Go Ayano
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    Banjin Inui Genki Sudo
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    Yahiko Myojin Taketo Tanaka

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Keywords

  • japan
  • assassin
  • samurai
  • based on manga
  • jidaigeki
  • shinsengumi
  • 19th century
  • meiji period
  • bakumatsu
  • ishin shishi