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Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

R20212h 18mKeishi Otomo

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"This is how it ends, this is where it began."

Before he was a protector, Kenshin was a fearsome assassin known as Battosai. But when he meets gentle Tomoe Yukishiro, a beautiful young woman who carries a huge burden in her heart, his life will change forever.

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JapanSamuraiCivil WarKatanaRedemptionRevengeBased On MangaJidaigekiTragic RomanceShinsengumi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021) about?

Before he was a protector, Kenshin was a fearsome assassin known as Battosai. But when he meets gentle Tomoe Yukishiro, a beautiful young woman who carries a huge burden in her heart, his life will change forever.

Who stars in Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning stars Takeru Satoh (Kenshin Himura), Kasumi Arimura (Tomoe Yukishiro), Issey Takahashi (Kogoro Katsura), Nijiro Murakami (Soji Okita), Masanobu Ando (Shinsaku Takasugi). The film was directed by Keishi Otomo.

How long is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated R.

Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?

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