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Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

るろうに剣心 京都大火編

“Fate Hangs On His Sword.”

Synopsis

Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed, set on fire and left for dead. He survived, and is now in Kyoto, plotting with his gathered warriors to overthrow the new government. Against Kaoru's wishes, Kenshin reluctantly agrees to go to Kyoto and help keep his country from falling back into civil war.

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Official Main TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-11

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Festival Tokusatsu em São Paulo

Festival / Special Debut

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 26, 2015

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Keishi Otomo
Screenplay & Story
Kiyomi Fujii, Keishi Otomo
Original Score
Naoki Sato
Original Title
るろうに剣心 京都大火編
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
2h 18m
Production Studios
AMUSE, Shueisha, KDDI, GYAO, Warner Bros. Japan

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Keishi Otomo

Screenplay & Story

Kiyomi Fujii, Keishi Otomo, Nobuhiro Watsuki

Original Score & Music

Naoki Sato

Director of Photography

Takuro Ishizaka

Film Editing

Tsuyoshi Imai

Producers

William Ireton, Masahiko Ibaraki, Hiroyoshi Koiwai, Takeo Hisamatsu, Satoshi Fukushima

Literary Origin & Source Material
Comic Book:Nobuhiro Watsuki

Department Leadership Roster

Keishi Otomo

Keishi Otomo

Director

So Hashimoto

Production Design

Kiyomi Fujii

Kiyomi Fujii

Screenplay

Keishi Otomo

Keishi Otomo

Screenplay

Kenji Tanigaki

Kenji Tanigaki

Stunt Coordinator

Takuro Ishizaka

Director of Photography

Masahiko Ibaraki

Producer

Takahito Ouchi

Stunt Coordinator

Kazuhiro Sawataishi

Costume Design

Takeo Hisamatsu

Producer

Satoshi Fukushima

Satoshi Fukushima

Producer

Tatsuro Hatanaka

Producer

Naoto Miyamoto

Producer

Tsuyoshi Imai

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno about?

Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed, set on fire and left for dead. He survived, and is now in Kyoto, plotting with his gathered warriors to overthrow the new government. Against Kaoru's wishes, Kenshin reluctantly agrees to go to Kyoto and help keep his country from falling back into civil war.

Who directed Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno?

Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno was directed by Keishi Otomo.

Who stars in Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno?

The principal cast of Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno includes Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Munetaka Aoki, Kaito Oyagi, Yu Aoi.

When was Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno released and how long is it?

Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.

Who composed the musical score for Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno was composed by Naoki Sato.

Is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno based on a book or true story?

Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Nobuhiro Watsuki".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno?

Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).