The Legend Ends with Rurouni Kenshin on September 24th!

09.22.2014 – The Legends Ends in the final chapter for Rurouni Kenshin in the live action offering from Warner Bros Japan, which is one of the most anticipated films adapted from the original Manga and Anime series. Kyoto Fire definitely was lighted a match that made Filipinos troop to cinemas and showed there’s a huge fan following. The cast and director made the visit and was overwhelmed by its support now The Legend Ends closes the curtain…

The Fire of Shishio Makoto in Kyoto Inferno Arc!

08.16.2014 – Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno is just days away from its regular Philippine screen date. Some who have witness the press conference as well as those lucky enough to see the film a few weeks before can attest their anticipation to seeing this again with everyone. The much talked about live action adaptation of the well known Japanese manga and animated TV series is going back to its next films to be shown this month and in September.

Sights & Highlights: Kyoto Inferno Press Media Day!

08.09.2014 – Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno press media screening happened a few days ago and the anticipation for this film has grown with a huge fan support. The following day in cooperation with Ayala Malls Cinema they also head a presscon. The fans gathered while mall shoppers pass by to get a glimpse of the Japanese cast and director of the said film. The Glorietta Activity Center was packed that witness the public press media day for the actors and director for Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno and it was a full day.

Sights & Highlights: Kyoto Inferno Press Media Event!

08.07.2014 – Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno gala premiere last night was unprecedented with the support from the Japanese embassy down to the fans that came to see the lead stars and the director of the films. It was one of the most successful and organized red carpet screenings that Warner Bros. Picture Philippines ever have accomplished that feature the stars of the movie. The big turnouts for the Rurouni Kenshin erasing the fans mixed reactions not seeing this studio bring this film locally in 2012

Rurouni Kenshin Stars and Director to Attend Philippine Premiere

UP CLOSE: Fans will be seeing these amazing actors in the flesh. Takeru Sato (Kenshin Himura),  Emi Tanaka (Kaoru Kamiya),
Aoki Muneteka (Sanosuke Sagara) 

While every other fangirl is going gaga over the recently released Fifty Shades of Grey trailer (I'm not a fan-really) a whole different spectrum of fangirls and boys were going gaga over the confirmed news that the cast and director of Warner Bros. Pictures Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno will be attending the Philippine Premiere. 

Warner Bros. PH: Rurouni Kenshin Sequels in Aug | Sept 2014!

05.26.2014 – If everyone recalled back in 2012 that Warner Bros Picture Studios, the distributor for the Philippines announced that they won’t bring Rurouni Kenshin to local cinemas and someone else picked up the rights to screen it. There was a huge outcry by fans and was dismayed about not seeing the film, which had a huge turned out that prompted SM Cinemas to extend the exclusive showing. It brought huge numbers and this time they are distributing the sequels…

More Rurouni Kenshin sequel news!

And then they were 10. The Juppongatana (Ten Swordsmen) prove to be a formidable foe for Kenshin and his allies in the sequels Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire and Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend. 

As 2014 is ushered in more and more EXCITING Rurouni Kenshin news have been spreading like wild fire (coughs - Fire! Fire! Fire!) We'll definitely be seeing a lot of those in the two sequels slated to be released in the summer of 2014. 

Just last night specific dates of when the movies will be released have been announced. 

Rouruni Kenshin ( 映画『るろうに剣心』) Teaser Revealed!

12.20.2013 – The success of the first live action film based on the Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X) manga series has cultivated huge success. It earned big in the box office not only Japan but the rest of the world. Warner Bros. Japan produced the film and there was already news that they planned to produce two more sequels. The second film has been in the news for months revealing still images of additional characters based from the manga series.

Rurouni Kenshin character stills spread online!

Kamiki Ryunosuke as Soujiro Seta

As if the summer of 2014 could not come any closer - new Rurouni Kenshin character stills featuring new characters in the upcoming Kyoto Arc movies have been making its way in cyberspace and across social networking sites for the past days... 

Rurouni Kenshin Casting news: Misao Makimachi cast!

With all the Rurouni Kenshin casting news here and there and the excitement brought forth as a result of which, a lot of fans may have been wondering - I know I have - Who will be playing Misao? 

SM Cinema Confirms Rurouni Kenshin Screen Date!

10.18.2012 – After a month of speculations and a bit of controversy who would have the film’s license finally SM Cinema has posted the official announcement of when Rurouni Kenshin live action film will be shown in the Philippines.



It has been quite a pressure for the local distributors too having the abuse by some rabid fans pleading to have this film distributed in the country. Now it’s finally a done deal as the released date has been confirmed via SM Cinema's Facebook Fan Page.

Rurouni Kenshin is now an SM Cinema Exclusive!

Good things truly come to those who wait, and for Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X) fans in the Philippines, that time is coming this October! As previously reported that Warner Bros. Philippines did not have the rights until news that SM Cinemas has the exclusive rights to show it.



By way of SM Cinema's Facebook page and the millions (and millions) of RK fans reposting, Rurouni Kenshin is FINALLY coming to Philippine shores this October 17, 2012 exclusively on SM Cinemas!

UPDATE (9/13 @ 1:10AM): The film is still pushing through with its release, and an article by ZEN Otaku Honbu clarifies matters on the SM Cinema Facebook page post. The October 17 date is still tentative... But Rurouni Kenshin will indeed be showing on the RP!

Warner Bros. Philippines: No Rights for Rurouni Kenshin.

08.24.2012 – There’s news that Rurouni Kenshin might be shown internationally in selected region but the hopes of having the film shown in the Philippines was immediately shut down by Warner Bros. Studios Philippines revealing that “we don’t have the rights” to bring it to the country.



So whatever internet uprising has been going around in the social media the chance for this film to be brought to the country is pretty much slim to none and its too late. Unless a massive turn out would change the local distributor to push in finding ways to acquire the license to have it shown.

Rurouni Kenshin 2nd Trailer with English Subs Released!

08.05.2012 – Rurouni Kenshin is the much awaited live action film based from the anime and manga series of the same name which is known in North America as “Samurai X.” Last June 27, 2012 the cast and crew had a special gala premiere to promote the film.



It’s already August and the movie will be out towards the end of the month which will be shown exclusively in Japan produced in collaboration between Studio Swan and Warner Bros Japan.

Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Film Red Carpet Premiere!

06.28.2012 – Rurouni Kenshin known as Samurai X outside Japan has been followed by millions of Otaku worldwide based from the Manga series first appeared on Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump and the famous anime series from the mid-1990s.



Last night the live action film produced by Warner Bros. Japan and collaboration with Studio Swan had a red carpet premiere featuring the cast which features Takeru Satoh as Kenshin, Munetaka Aoki as Sanosuke Sagara and Emi Takei as Kaoru. The film is directed by Keishi Ōtomo.

Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Movie poster debuts online

With a new trailer debuting this week to hype the release of the live action Rurouni Kenshin movie in August, it seems the very first official poster has also made its way online!

There he is, Takeru Satoh (Kamen Rider Den-O) as Himura Kenshin... formerly known as Hitokiri Battousai! If you haven't seen the trailer yet, check it out here to compliment the release of this fashionably awesome new poster!

Rurouni Kenshin debuts in Japanese theaters on August 25!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Rurouni Kenshin 2nd Trailer arrives online

Via JEFusion, the second trailer for the live action adaptation of Nobuhiko Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin. Starring Takeru Satoh of Kamen Rider Den-O fame as Kenshin Himura, the movie will focus on the first story arc with Kenshin's introduction and eventually squaring off against Jine, the Oniwabanshu, and Saito Hajime. Emi Takei plays Kamiya Kaoru, Munetaka Aoki will play Sagara Sanosuke, Yuu Aoi is Megumi Takani, and Taketo Tanaka will be Myojin Yahiko. Musician and actor Koji Kikkawa of Kamen Rider W fame (he played Kamen Rider Skull) will play the deadly Jine Udo, while Yosuke Eguchi will take on the role of Saito Hajime. If you haven't already, check out the second trailer below!

Rurouni Kenshin Live-Action Official Pics Released!

Following up on a first-look scan released a few days ago and via a post at Anime News Network, the staff and makers of next year's upcoming live action adaptation of "Rurouni Kenshin". Also known as "Samurai X" in the US and based on the manga and anime series of the same name created by Nobuhiro Watsuki, the movie will premiere on August, and will star Takeru Satoh of Kamen Rider Den-O fame as the legendary slasher Kenshin Himura himself, with Emi Takei playing his love interest Kamiya Kaoru, who is pictured below.

More pics can be seen via the source post at ANN, so be sure to check that out as well!

The live-action movie adaptation of Rurouni Kenshin is slated for release in Japan on August 25, 2012!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Rurouni Kenshin | Samurai X Returns with New Anime!

As reported in Anime News Network, The June issue of Japan's Shueisha Jump Square magazine announced that a new anime project based on Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin has been given the go signal for development!