Rurouni Kenshin: Origins — U.S. Trailer

added: Fri, Jul 15th '16

"Rurouni Kenshin: Origins" is the first installment in a three-part film adaptation of a popular Japanese manga series, which is known in the United States as "Samurai X." The story features a master swordsman who goes into hiding when he vows to never kill again. However, the legendary assassin finds himself confronting his violent past after getting involved with a samurai school in Tokyo.

All three films, which have already been released in Japan, will be coming to the States this year, courtesy of US distributor Funimation Films.

Directed by Keishi Ohtomo and starring Japanese actor Takeru Satoh as the titular assassin, "Rurouni Kenshin: Origins" will be released in a limited theatrical engagement on August 8, 9, and 10 -- with "Rurouni Kenshin: Part II" opening in September and "Rurouni Kenshin: Part III" in October. Watch the U.S. trailer, above.

synopsis:
Fans of the samurai genre will be awestruck by this riveting film adaption of the classic franchise!In the wake of a brutal civil war, the legendary and feared killer Kenshin Himura throws down his sword and vows to turn his back on bloodshed. Choosing instead to live his life as a peaceful wanderer, Kenshin soon finds that the world around him is rapidly changing -- and not for the better. A sadistic drug lord, Kanryu, oppresses the people, poisoning them with opium and stealing what little they have left. When this greed-driven monster threatens the beautiful kendo instructor Kaoru, Kenshin can no longer stand idly by. Together with his street fighter comrade Sanosuke, Kenshin sets his sights on a showdown with Kanryu and his deadly henchmen. In a staggering action sequence for the ages, longtime fans will find out if Kenshin can survive his promise to face his own blade -- before spilling the blood of his enemies!

directed by Keishi Ohtomo

starring Takeru Satoh

release date August 8 - 10, 2016 (limited theatrical engagement in the U.S.)