Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins(2012)

PG-13
08/25/2012 (US)Adventure, Action, Fantasy, War, History2h 14m
7.5

"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.

Kiyomi Fujii

Screenplay

Keishi Otomo

Director

Keishi Otomo

Screenplay

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Part of the Rurouni Kenshin Collection

Collection of the live-action adaptation of the Rurouni Kenshin comic series.

Media

Rurouni Kenshin: Origins Official US Release Trailer (2016) - Emi Takei Movie

Rurouni Kenshin: Origins Official US Release Trailer (2016) - Emi Takei Movie

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『RUROUNI KENSHIN』 Trailer2 (English)

『RUROUNI KENSHIN』 Trailer2 (English)

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『RUROUNI KENSHIN』 Trailer1 (English)

『RUROUNI KENSHIN』 Trailer1 (English)

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A review by Alunauwie
9.0

Written on September 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)