Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
るろうに剣心 最終章 The Beginning
“This is how it ends, this is where it began.”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Main Trailer [English Subtitles]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-17
Top Cast
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Takeru Satoh
Kenshin Himura
Kasumi Arimura
Tomoe Yukishiro
Issey Takahashi
Kogoro Katsura
Nijiro Murakami
Soji Okita
Masanobu Ando
Shinsaku Takasugi
Kazuki Kitamura
Tatsumi
Yosuke Eguchi
Hajime Saito
Towa Araki
Enishi Yukishiro
Shima Onishi
Iizuka
Soko Wada
Toshizo Hijikata
Mansaku Ikeuchi
Katagai
Mayu Hotta
Ikumatsu
Makiko Watanabe
Landlady
Wataru Ichinose
Sumita
Kinari Hirano
Nakajo
Eita Okuno
Murakami
Eiki Narita
Mumyoi Yatsume
Masataka Kubota
Kiyosato Akita
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keishi Otomo
- Screenplay & Story
- Keishi Otomo
- Original Score
- Naoki Sato
- Original Title
- るろうに剣心 最終章 The Beginning
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Japan, Amuse Soft Entertainment, GYAO, KDDI, Shueisha, AMUSE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keishi Otomo
Keishi Otomo, Nobuhiro Watsuki
Naoki Sato
Takuro Ishizaka
Tsuyoshi Imai
Satoshi Fukushima, Hiroyoshi Koiwai
Department Leadership Roster
Satoshi Fukushima
Producer
Hiroyoshi Koiwai
Producer
Keishi Otomo
Screenplay
Takuro Ishizaka
Director of Photography
Tsuyoshi Imai
Editor
Naoki Sato
Original Music Composer
So Hashimoto
Production Design
Koji Kawamoto
Stunt Coordinator
Keishi Otomo
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning 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 directed Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning was directed by Keishi Otomo.
Who stars in Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?
The principal cast of Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning includes Takeru Satoh, Kasumi Arimura, Issey Takahashi, Nijiro Murakami, Masanobu Ando.
When was Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning released and how long is it?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning was composed by Naoki Sato.
Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning based on a book or true story?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Nobuhiro Watsuki".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).