Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012) Reviews & Ratings

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Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins reviews

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins holds a 7.5/10 average from 946 TMDB ratings.

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:…
— Alunauwie (9/10)

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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