Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Film Sequels First Teaser Trailer

The first teaser trailer of the much awaited live-action Rurouni Kenshin film sequels is finally revealed. The teaser highlights the original film's popularity as well as Tatsuya Fujiwara as Makoto Shishio.


The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Movie Sequels: First Photo of Makoto Shishio

Before the official Warner Brothers live-action Rurouni Kenshin website unveil it, a Japanese talk show finally revealed the first image of actor Tatsuya Fujiwara as Makoto Shishio!


Makoto Shishio is the main antagonist of the Rurouni Kenshin manga/anime series' Kyoto Arc, and yes, they retained his trademark burns and bandages, which he acquired thanks to the government "disposing" him after his job is done.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

[via Japanator, Anime News Network]

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Movie Sequels: First Photo of Misao Makimachi

The official Warner Bros. live-action Rurouni Kenshin sequel films website posted a new photo for the upcoming film, which features Misao Makimachi!

Tao Tsuchiya (Ultraman Zero, Tokyo Sonata) will play the role of the Oniwabashu ninja gang member who later accompanied Kenshin Himura when he first arrived in Kyoto. The site also teased that they will reveal more pictures in a later date.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Movie Sequels: First Photo of Aoshi & Okina

The official Warner Bros. live-action Rurouni Kenshin sequel films website posted two new photos for the upcoming film, which features Aoshi Shinomori and Okina!

Yusuke Iseya (Honey & Clover, Ashita no Joe) will play the role of Aoshi Shinomori, the head of the Oniwabanshu ninja gang. Meanwhile, Min Tanaka (The Twilight Samurai) will play the role of former Oniwabanshū leader Nenji "Okina" Kashiwazaki. The site also teased that they will reveal more pictures in a later date.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

[via Anime News Network]

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Film Sequels Now Filming the Final Scene

Takeru Satoh's official website revealed that they are now filming the final scene of the live-action Rurouni Kenshin film sequels.
The site also revealed that Satoh got wounds all over his body and he is working hard, day and night filming the important last scene.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

[via JEFusion]

Latest Rurouni Kenshin Live-Action Film Sequels Photo: Kenshin Himura

Aside from the first photo of Sojiro Seta in the upcoming live-action Rurouni Kenshin film sequels, here's a new picture of Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura in those two films.

In addition, the Warner Bros. Rurouni Kenshin site also teased that a new character picture will be revealed in December 2. The question is who is the character that they will reveal?

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Movie Sequels: First Photo of Sojiro Seta

The first photo of Ryunosuke Kamiki as Sojiro Seta in the upcoming Rurouni Kenshin movie sequels has surfaced online. Seta is the right-hand man of former government assassin Makoto Shishio.

The last added cast member to the film is Tao Tsuchiya (Ultraman Zero) who will play Misao Makamichi. For the other additional cast members, you can check it here.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Movie Sequels Filming is Halfway Done

Takeru Satoh's official blog revealed that filming for the live-action Rurouni Kenshin movie sequels is halfway done.

In addition to the two photos posted in the blog, Satoh expressed his excitement in entering the final stages of the film's production.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin 2014 Film Sequels: Kenshin's Sword & Bad Weather

Here are some new updates for the upcoming Rurouni Kenshin live-action sequels coming from Takeru Sato's staff blog. Seen above is a shot of Kenshin holding a new sword.

In the original source material, Kenshin's sakabatō (reverse-edge sword) was broken in half and seeks for a new sword. He later learned that the creator of his sakabatō died and his son is taking care of business. To cut long story short, he gains a new sakabatō, which happens to be the last sword created by the same man who created his first sakabatō.

According to the staff report, they have a hard time shooting this scene because of the bad weather and they need to wait for the weather to turn good to continue the film's shooting. Seen in the shot above is part of a temple. For fans who remember the original source material, he had his climatic battle with Cho Sawagejo (played by Ryosuke Miura in the movie) happened outside of the said temple.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

Special thanks to LOVE JOY PEACE for the translation of the staff blog entry.

2014 Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Movies' Misao Revealed

The actress who will play Oniwabanshuu's Misao Makimachi in the live-action Rurouni Kenshin movie sequels is finally revealed! Actress Tao Tsuchiya (Ultraman Zero, Tokyo Sonata) will play the role in the upcoming movies.

She got interested in the live-action Rurouni Kenshin movies after watching the first movie, causing her to audition for the said role. She started shooting for the movie sequels in the middle of July and she is doing all of her own action scenes.

In the Sports Hochi article, she said that she is learning every day because "the action requires a sense, such as giving twist to the kick." She will return to the shooting site in September through the end of the year. She is currently absorbed in physical preparation such as swimming, Pilates and running.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

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Kumamoto Prefecture's Kumamon Meets the Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Cast

The cast and crew of the live-action Rurouni Kenshin movie have been filming in three locations in the Kumamoto prefecture early August. While filming, the cast and crew was visited by prefecture mascot, Kumamon!

The locations they filmed are: the Manda mine in Arao, the House of Law in Uki and the Yachiyo seat in Yamaga. All three of these locations are considered cultural heritages on both the prefectural and national levels.

Seen above is a picture of the main cast named Takeru Satoh (Kenshin Himura), Emi Takei (Kaoru Kamiya), Aoki Munetaka (Sanosuke Sagara) and Kaito Oyago (Yahiko Myojin). The cast were presented by the mascot the prefecture's finest products like watermelons, pears and grapes.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin movies entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are based on the Kyoto Arc, which introduces the evil Makoto Shishio (played by Tatsuya Fujiwara) and his plan to conquer Japan. Both slated to have summer 2014 release.

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Latest Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin 2014 Movie Sequels Photo Posted

Takeru Satoh's staff blog updated with a new photo coming from the Rurouni Kenshin 2014 movie sequels. The photo features a beautiful night shot of Kenshin standing on a rooftop.

The filming for the movies started last month as the official casting site posted casting calls for extras.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin movies entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are based on the Kyoto Arc, which introduces the evil Makoto Shishio (played by Tatsuya Fujiwara) and his plan to conquer Japan. Both slated to have summer 2014 release.

2014 Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Movies Additional Cast Members Revealed

The official live-action Rurouni Kenshin Twitter account and Cinema Today revealed the additional cast members of the upcoming Rurouni Kenshin live-action movie sequels.

Kaito Oyagi (Abacus and Sword) will replace Taketo Tanaka for the role of Yahiko Myojin in the sequel. Since the movie will feature Shishio's gang, two more characters from his gang are confirmed to appear in the movie.

Ryosuke Miura (Kamen Rider OOO) will play the role of Cho Sawagejo. Maryjun Takahashi (Fashion Story - Model) will play the role of Shishio's lover, Yumi Komagata. It was previously reported that Ryunosuke Kamiki (Howl's Moving Castle) will play the role of Sojiro Seta, Makoto Shishio's (played by Tatsuya Fujiwara) right-hand man in the movie.

Min Tanaka (The Twilight Samurai) will play the role of former Oniwabanshū leader Nenji "Okina" Kashiwazaki. His successor, Aoshi Shinomori will be played by Yusuke Iseya (Ashita no Joe).

Lastly, two Japanese historical figures will also appear in the upcoming movies. THE BOOM's Kazufumi Miyazawa will play the role of Okubo Toshimichi, a statesman and one of the three great nobles who led the Meiji Restoration.

Yukinoshi Ozawa (Hayabusa: The Long Voyage Home) will play the role of Japan's first Prime Minister, Ito Hirobumi. Unlike Okubo, he didn't appear in the original manga or anime series, making him a movie-exclusive character.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

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2014 Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Movies Aoshi, Sojiro Actors Revealed

We have previously reported that Aoshi Shinomori and Sojiro Seta will appear in the live-action Rurouni Kenshin movies. The recent issue of Jump Square magazine announced the actors who will play these two characters!

Yusuke Iseya (Honey & Clover, Ashita no Joe) will play the role of Aoshi Shinomori, the head of the Oniwabanshu ninja gang. On the other hand, Ryunosuke Kamiki (Howl's Moving Castle, Tantei Gakuen Q) will play the role of Sojiro Seta, Makoto Shishio's (played by Tatsuya Fujiwara) right-hand man in the movie.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

Source: Anime News Network

First Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin 2014 Movie Sequels Photo Posted

The first photo of Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura in the set of the two upcoming live-action Rurouni Kenshin movies that will air next year was posted in his official staff website.

The filming for the movies began this month as the official casting site posted casting calls for extras. The upcoming movie will cover the Kyoto Arc with actor Tatsuya Fujiwara (Battle Royale, Death Note) joining the cast of the movies as the evil Makoto Shishio.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin movies entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

Filming for the Live Action Rurouni Kenshin Movie Sequels Begins

The July 3rd edition of the ZIP! talk show revealed that the filming for the upcoming live-action Rurouni Kenshin movie sequels has began filming. In addition, the official blog for the movie revealed that they are looking for movie extras.

The talk show revealed what was previously reported that actor Takeru Satoh (Kamen Rider Den-O, BECK) will reprise his role as Kenshin Himura while actor Tatsuya Fujiwara (Battle Royale, Death Note) will join the movie as Makoto Shishio.


Now for the casting call for extras, the casting call revealed the shooting locations for the upcoming film along with the dates where they will film in those places. These places are:

• Late July - Ibaraki Prefecture
• August - Kumamoto and Yamagata Prefectures
• Late September - Kyoto, Shiga and Hyoga Prefectures
• Late October - Nagano, Tokyo, Kanagawa and Shizuoka Prefectures

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

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Aoshi Shinomori, Sojiro Seta to Appear in Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Movie Sequels

The official live-action Rurouni Kenshin movies revealed that one of the most intriguing aspects of the production is casting for Aoshi Shinomori and Sojiro Seta, which means that these two will appear in the upcoming movies!

In the movie, Aoshi is pursuing Kenshin to avenge his fallen Oniwabanshū comrades while Sojiro is one of Makoto Shishio's (played by Tatsuya Fujiwara) associates and is famous for his speed in fight.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

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Actor Tatsuya Fujiwara is Shishio Makoto in Two Upcoming Rurouni Kenshin Movies

The official Jump SQ website revealed that actor Tatsuya Fujiwara (Battle Royale, Death Note) will play the role of main antagonist Shishio Makoto in the two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin live-action movies.

Actor Takeru Satoh (Kamen Rider Den-O, BECK) was previously confirmed to reprise his role as Kenshin Himura in the upcoming movies. In addition, director Keishi Otomo (Ryomaden) will once again direct the two new movies.

The two films entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

Source: Anime News Network

Two New Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Movies to Premiere Next Year

The August issue of Jump Square announced that two new live-action Rurouni Kenshin movies based on the Kyoto Arc will air summer of 2014. Takeru Satoh (Kamen Rider Den-O) will reprise his role as Kenshin Himura in both movies.

The Kyoto Arc takes place several months of living in the dojo, Kenshin discovers that his successor as assassin of the shadows, Shishio Makoto, plans to conquer Japan by destroying the Meiji Government, starting with Kyoto. Feeling that his friends may be attacked by Shishio's faction, Kenshin goes to meet Shishio alone in order to defeat him.

During the events of the arc, he decides to finish his training with his master, Hiko Seijuro and meets more remnants of the Oniwabanshū after she meet Oniwabanshū ninja, Makimachi Misao.

The Kyoto Arc was animated countless times. The recent was with the New Kyoto Arc Two-Part OVA series. The first Rurouni Kenshin movie premiered in Japan in August 2012. Outside Japan, the movie premiered in various countries such as the Philippines.

Source: Anime News Network

Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration Manga Ends

The retelling of Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin manga, Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration will end in the July issue of Jump Square. In addition, the following issue will have an "important announcement" for Rurouni Kenshin in July. The bigger question is what is this announcement?