

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
The journey begins.
In 1868, after the Bakumatsu war ends, the ex-assassin Kenshin Himura traverses Japan with an inverted sword, to defend the needy without killing.
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- $61.7M
- Language
- Japanese
- japan
- assassin
- samurai
- based on manga
- jidaigeki
- shinsengumi
- 19th century
- meiji period
- bakumatsu
- amused
- ishin shishi
- boshin war
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- PremierePG-13Japan Cuts: New York Asian Film Festival14 Jul 2013
- PremierePG-13Japan Film Festival of San Francisco28 Jul 2013
BrazilBR
- PhysicalDVD / Blu-ray 23 Oct 2013
- Digital / OTTNetflix5 Dec 2013
- PremiereFestival Tokusatsu em São Paulo6 Nov 2015
FranceFR
- Physical20 Apr 2016
GermanyDE
- Physical16DVD Premiere31 May 2013
Hong KongHK
- TheatricalIIB6 Dec 2012
JapanJP
- TheatricalG25 Aug 2012
- PremiereMorioka Cinema Street Film Festival20 Oct 2012
NetherlandsNL
- Premiere16Imagine Film Festival12 Apr 2013
South KoreaKR
- Premiere19Busan International Film Festival5 Oct 2012
- Theatrical1922 Nov 2012
SpainES
- PremiereSitges Film Festival10 Oct 2012
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Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins was released on 25 August 2012.
Audience reviews
1- A9/10
Alunauwie
9/30/2025
Rurouni Kenshin: Origins brilliantly adapts the iconic manga into a cinematic masterpiece, with a compelling storyline, emotionally driven conflicts, and breathtaking action scenes. Supported by powerful performances—especially from Takeru Satoh—and immersive cinematography, the film offers a satisfying blend of heart and adrenaline. An absolute must-watch for action and manga fans alike. Read the full review here…
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