Rurouni Kenshin started out as a manga in Japan in 1992 and has since been adapted into an anime series, OVAs, video games and now has evolved into a live-action, full-length feature film. Originally aimed at teens, Kenshin’s overall popularity can be easily credited to its lone samurai/romance formula. However, writer/illustrator Nobuhiro Watsuki did originally intend the story to be swordsman-centered as opposed to a romance.
This is a synopsis of the film compliments of Comic Book Movie:
Japan is about to enter the Meiji era and transition from the Middle Ages to industrialization. The samurai have no place in this modern society where warriors are less useful than traders. Unemployed, having lost the right to wear the sword, and facing guns and cannons, the samurai will gradually disappear into legend. Kenshin is one of such lost warrior. Once a grand master of the sword he is now a vagabond, wandering the roads of Japan. However, his chivalry and courage will make this one-time mercenary a loved and respected vigilante.
Here are a few of the cast members. Takeru Satoh (Kamen Rider) will be playing the lead.
Kaoru Kamiya will be played by 17 year old Takei Emi.
Munetaka Aoki (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time) is Sanosuke Sagara
Takana Megumi is played by Aoi Yuu (Hula Girls)
Kikkawa Koje (Kamen Rider X) will be playing Udoe Jine
The film is set to open in August 2012 in Japan.
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