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Rurouni Kenshin (1996)

Original title: るろうに剣心 明治剣客浪漫譚

1996-01-10 · 25m · JA
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The Meiji Era was one of great renewal for Japan, where swords and killing were outlawed. However, many survivors from the time of Revolution still live, lurking in the shadows and waiting for a chance to use their killing blades again. Only Kenshin Himura, formerly one of the most brutal of killers, hopes to keep his swordsman's honor and still live in the new era.

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Shinichi MatsumiDirectorKoichi ChigiraDirectorNaoto HashimotoDirectorKazuhiro FuruhashiDirector

Top billed cast

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Mayo SuzukazeMayo SuzukazeKenshin Himura (voice)Miki FujitaniMiki FujitaniKaoru Kamiya (voice)Mina TominagaMina TominagaYahiko Myoujin (voice)Yuji UedaYuji UedaSanosuke Sagara (voice)Mika DoiMika DoiMegumi Takani (voice)Hirotaka SuzuokiHirotaka SuzuokiHajime Saitô (voice)Tomo SakuraiTomo SakuraiMakimachi Misao (voice)Yoshito YasuharaYoshito YasuharaAoshi Shinomori (voice)Noriko HidakaNoriko HidakaSojiro Seta (voice)Yoku ShioyaYoku ShioyaGensai (voice)Masanori IkedaMasanori IkedaMakoto Shishio (voice)Shozo IizukaShozo Iizuka

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Genre affinityAction Adventure · Animation · ComedyVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityComedyPacingAction Adventure · ShortDirector preference383500 · 2065421 · 419960Actor preference454797 · 395121 · 129531

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Frequently asked questions about Rurouni Kenshin

What is Rurouni Kenshin about?

The Meiji Era was one of great renewal for Japan, where swords and killing were outlawed. However, many survivors from the time of Revolution still live, lurking in the shadows and waiting for a chance to use their killing blades again. Only Kenshin Himura, formerly one of the most brutal of killers, hopes to keep his swordsman's honor and still live in the new era.

How long is Rurouni Kenshin?

Rurouni Kenshin has a runtime of 25 minutes.