Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins -

Set in 1878 during the early Meiji era, the film follows , a former legendary assassin known as the Hitokiri Battōsai (meaning "sword-drawing manslayer"). After years of wandering Japan to atone for his past sins, Kenshin carries a sakabatō (reverse-blade sword) and has vowed never to kill again.

Upon arriving in Tokyo, his peaceful path is interrupted when: Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

The 2012 live-action film (originally titled simply Rurouni Kenshin ) successfully adapted Nobuhiro Watsuki’s legendary manga for a new generation. Directed by Keishi Ōtomo, it blends high-octane swordplay with a poignant story of redemption. 📜 The Story Set in 1878 during the early Meiji era,

A ruthless drug dealer, , and the murderous Jin-e Udo begin terrorizing the city while tarnishing the name of the "Battōsai". the film follows