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2021•138 min•Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning a Hit or Flop?

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Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning worth watching? With a rating of 7.65/10, this Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning 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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Top Cast

Takeru Satoh
Takeru SatohKenshin Himura
Kasumi Arimura
Kasumi ArimuraTomoe Yukishiro
Issey Takahashi
Issey TakahashiKogoro Katsura
Nijiro Murakami
Nijiro MurakamiSoji Okita
Masanobu Ando
Masanobu AndoShinsaku Takasugi
Kazuki Kitamura
Kazuki KitamuraTatsumi
Yosuke Eguchi
Yosuke EguchiHajime Saito
Towa Araki
Towa ArakiEnishi Yukishiro
Shima Onishi
Shima OnishiIizuka
Soko Wada
Soko WadaToshizo Hijikata

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Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning worth watching?

Yes, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7.65/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Action, Adventure, Drama movies.

Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (7.65/10), Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is a Action, Adventure, Drama movie that 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 ca...

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Critic Reviews

AlunauwieSep 30, 2025
★ 10

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning delivers an emotionally rich prequel that perfectly concludes the saga, revealing Kenshin’s tragic past and deepening his transformation. With touching performances and cinematic consistency, the film offers a poignant, satisfying closure. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)