Four years after the first
Rurouni Kenshin film was released in Japanese theaters, FUNimation has acquired North American distribution rights and will release the film (with subtitles) in theaters for a limited run. FUNimation will also make the films available on blu-ray, DVD, VOD and digital platforms. In a press release, FUNimation CEO Gen Fukunaga stated,
"We’re excited to be working with GAGA to bring this international box office hit trilogy to North America. This collection of movies stands out as an incredibly authentic film adaptation that faithfully honors the original manga series. We’re eager to share Rurouni Kenshin with U.S. audiences in August."
After the first film was released in Japan back in 2012,
Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno opened in August 2014 and was followed by
Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends in September 2014.
Check out a new trailer for the trilogy along with release date info below.
The Rurouni Kenshin live-action films are coming to theaters this fall! Don’t miss the movie series that Kotaku calls be the single best Japanese live-action adaptation I have ever seen” with "some of the most amazing sword-fighting action scenes ever put on film!”
Look out for advance ticket sales and sign up for updates at funimationfilms.com/rurounikenshin
Movie 1: Rurouni Kenshin: Origins, August 8 – 10
Movie 2: Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno, September 12 – 14
Movie 3: Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends, Oct 3 – 5
In the wake of a brutal civil war, Kenshin Himura, once a feared killer, turns his back on bloodshed and vows to carry a reversed-edge blade for the rest of his days. But Kenshin soon finds that the world around him is greatly changed. Rapid modernization has given rise to new villains driven by power and greed—and from the shadows of the past, the famed assassin Makoto Shishio has returned to wreak havoc across Japan. Together, with the beautiful kendo instructor Kaoru and a colorful cast of allies, Kenshin embarks on a quest to protect the innocent from those that would do them harm. In a staggering display of swordplay and martial arts mastery, Kenshin will attempt to survive his promise to face his own blade—before spilling the blood of his enemies!