るろうに剣心
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.
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012) is a adventure, action, fantasy, war and history film directed by Keishi Otomo, released on August 25, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Koji Kikkawa and Yu Aoi. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 940 ratings.
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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
Genki Sudo
as Banjin Inui
Taketo Tanaka
as Yahiko Myojin
Eiji Okuda
as Aritomo Yamagata
Yosuke Eguchi
as Hajime Saito
Teruyuki Kagawa
as Kanryu Takeda
Kaoru Hirata
as Tae Sekihara
Directed by Keishi Otomo, written by Kiyomi Fujii, Keishi Otomo and Nobuhiro Watsuki, produced by Masahiko Ibaraki, Tatsuro Hatanaka and Shinzo Matsuhashi.
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 940 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:…
Reviewed on September 30, 2025
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Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012) includes Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Koji Kikkawa, Yu Aoi and Munetaka Aoki. The film was directed by Keishi Otomo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins was released on August 25, 2012 and runs for 2h 14m.
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 940 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, action and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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