Samurai X: The Motion Picture(1997)
るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚- 維新志士への鎮魂歌
For a Decade, he's tried to bury his past...Now his past returns to bury him!
Samurai X: The Motion Picture Synopsis
The war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are some who are not happy with the outcome. Shigure Takimi watched his friends and family get slashed down in the name of freedom and prosperity. Now he and a band of desparate rebels have sworn to settle one final score. Only one man stands in their way: Rurouni Kenshin. Will the former assassin take up his sword to fight again? When Shigure discovers Kenshin's true identity and his fight becomes a personal vendetta, the young hero will have no choice.
Samurai X: The Motion Picture (1997) is a animation, action and fantasy film directed by Hatsuki Tsuji, released on December 20, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Mayo Suzukaze, Miki Fujitani, Yuji Ueda and Mina Tominaga. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 102 ratings.
- Director:
- Hatsuki Tsuji
- Writers:
- Yukiyoshi Ôhashi, Nobuhiro Watsuki
- Producers:
- Junichiro Hisaita, Ryuzo Shirakawa
- Cinematographer:
- Hiroaki Edamitsu
- Composer:
- Taro Iwashiro
- Production:
- Studio Deen
- Status:
- Released
Samurai X: The Motion Picture Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mayo Suzukaze
as Kenshin Himura
Miki Fujitani
as Kaoru Kamiya
Yuji Ueda
as Sanosuke Sagara
Mina Tominaga
as Yahiko Myôjin
Hirotaka Suzuoki
as Hajime Saitô
Hiroshi Yanaka
as Tsunan Tsukioka
Holly Kaneko
as Aritomo Yamagata
Katsuya Shiga
as Toshiyoshi Kawaji
- Kaori Yuasa
Kaori Yuasa
as Ayame
Noriko Namiki
as Suzume
Kazuhiko Inoue
as Takimi Shigure
Jurota Kosugi
as Eibin Tamono
Key crew
Directed by Hatsuki Tsuji, written by Yukiyoshi Ôhashi and Nobuhiro Watsuki, produced by Junichiro Hisaita and Ryuzo Shirakawa.
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Samurai X: The Motion Picture Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 102 ratings.
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Samurai X: The Motion Picture – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Samurai X: The Motion Picture online?
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Samurai X: The Motion Picture (1997) is available to stream on FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Samurai X: The Motion Picture?
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The main cast of Samurai X: The Motion Picture (1997) includes Mayo Suzukaze, Miki Fujitani, Yuji Ueda, Mina Tominaga and Hirotaka Suzuoki. The film was directed by Hatsuki Tsuji. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Samurai X: The Motion Picture released?
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Samurai X: The Motion Picture was released on December 20, 1997 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Samurai X: The Motion Picture worth watching?
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Samurai X: The Motion Picture (1997) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 102 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, action and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.