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Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Films Land Teaser Trailer, New Release Dates

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Films Land Teaser Trailer, New Release DatesThe two upcoming live-action Rurouni Kenshin films, originally set for this year, are set to hit screens in Japan next year. Now, thanks to a fresh teaser trailer, we know exactly when.

The Final slashes its way on-screen April 23, followed by The Beginning on June 4.

The two films continue the story told in the previous three films, all directed by Keishi Otomo and starring:

  • Yu Aoi as Megumi Takani
  • Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Shimura
  • Emi Takei as Kaoru Kamiya
  • Munetaka Aoki as Sanosuke Saga

Joining the tried and true cast are:

The Final tells the story of the manga’s Jinchu arc, in which Kenshin faces arms dealer Enishi. Meanwhile, The Beginning tells us how Kenshin got that famous scar.

Here are our reviews of all three original Rurouni Kenshin films:

Source: ANN

Matt Schley

Matt Schley (rhymes with "guy") lives in Tokyo, and has been OUSA's "man in Japan" since 2012. He's also written about anime and Japanese film for the Japan Times, Screen Daily and more.

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