Rurouni Kenshin “The Final” and “The Beginning” theatrical poster released

Released today via the official Japanese Twitter account of the films, here is a look at the theatrical poster to the upcoming double live-action Rurouni Kenshin movies hitting later this year - aptly called “Rurouni Kenshin: The Final” and “Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning”. Once again starring Takeru Satoh as series lead Himura Kenshin and both films directed again by Keishi Otomo, the films would adapt the “Jinchu” and “Remembrance/ Tenchu” respectively - following Kenshin and his friends dealing with the vengeance of Enishi, played by Mackenyu, and then detailing Kenshin’s early days as Hitokiri Battousai and meeting his first wife Tomoe, who will be played by Junko Iwao.

Rurouni Kenshin “The Final” and “The Beginning” is set for release in Japan on July 3 and August 7 respectively.

Takeru Satoh returns in the first teaser trailer for Rurouni Kenshin Final Chapter films

Fans of Rurouni Kenshin - or better known as Samurai X to western audiences - will see the finale and the origins of the legendary slasher turned wanderer later this year, as Warner Bros. Japan has officially released the first teaser trailer to "Rurouni Kenshin Saishūshō The Final" and "Rurouni Kenshin Saishūshō The Beginning " - marking the adaptations of the "Jinchu"arc that deals with Kenshin (Takeru Satoh) and his friends encountering the mysterious Enishi (Mackenyu), and the origins of the cross-shaped scar and Kenshin's time as "Battousai" during the war.

Courtesy of Warner Bros. Japan and Anime News Network, here is the trailer.


Both films, once again directed by Keishi Otomo, are based on the popular manga and anime series by Nobuhiro Watsuki, and are sequels themselves to the 2012 "Rurouni Kenshin" film as well as its "Kyoto Arc" sequels that were both released in 2014. The new "Final Chapters" films are set for release on July 3 and August 7 respectively.

Rurouni Kenshin returns with 2 movies in Summer 2020

Fans of the live-action Rurouni Kenshin/ Samurai X films are going to get very good news today, as Warner Bros. Japan has officially announced that star Takeru Satoh is returning as Himura Kenshin in the final 2 “Rurouni Kenshin” films.

According to Anime News Anime News Network, the two films -

“Jūji Kizu no Naze (Mystery of the Cross-Shaped Scar)” and “Saikyō no Teki・Enishi (Most Terrifying Enemy - Enishi)” - will adapt the prequel and the final chapters of the Kenshin story. Keishi Otomo returns to direct the films, with a Summer 2020 release planned.

Warner Bros. Japan has also opened an official website for the movies.

Rurouni Kenshin/ Samurai X Live Action Film Confirmed!

Recently reported by Sankaku Complex and Anime News Network, it appears that Nobuhiro Watsuki's epic Manga/ Anime series Rurouni Kenshin (aka Samurai X in the US) is FINALLY getting the live action movie treatment in Japan! To be directed by Otomo Keishi, the film will also be produced and distributed by Warner Bros. Japan, and for an epic series like this, proper detail and attention like this should be rightfully given!

Kamen Rider-Den-O Opening

Cast in the titular role is Takeru Satoh, a familiar face to those who hop the Japanese live-action/ toksatsu series scene, as he's better known as Nogami Ryotaro from Kamen Rider Den-O! Above is the intro to the series, and below is a clip of him in character as Ryotaro. Take a look at it and see why I think he's a great casting choice for the role of Kenshin Himura!

Takeru Satoh as Nogami Ryotarou in Kamen Rider Den-O

He'll act like "Oro" Kenshin perfectly alright! In the article posted by ANN, the 22 year old Satoh even expresses his amusement over getting the role, being a fan of the series since elementary school and stating that it the manga "his generation grew up with". He's currently undergoing intensive sword training this month, and production for the film is slated to start this July, with a release date sometime in 2012. Can't wait for more news on this, and word is that this may even spawn into a film franchise! For more info, visit the source posts at Sankaku Complex or Anime News Network!