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Samurai X: The Motion Picture (1997)

For a Decade, he's tried to bury his past...Now his past returns to bury him!

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The war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are some who are not happy with the outcome. Shigure Takimi watched his friends and family get slashed down in the name of freedom and prosperity. Now he and a band of desparate rebels have sworn to settle one final score. Only one man stands in their way: Rurouni Kenshin. Will the former assassin take up his sword to fight again? When Shigure discovers Kenshin's true identity and his fight becomes a personal vendetta, the young hero will have no choice.

Release Date
December 20, 1997
Runtime
1h 31m
Rating
7.2/10 (101 votes)

Director: Hatsuki Tsuji

Cast: Mayo Suzukaze, Miki Fujitani, Yuji Ueda, Mina Tominaga, Hirotaka Suzuoki, Hiroshi Yanaka, Holly Kaneko, Katsuya Shiga

Production: Studio Deen
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Samurai X: The Motion Picture

Samurai X: The Motion Picture

For a Decade, he's tried to bury his past...Now his past returns to bury him!

For a Decade, he's tried to bury his past...Now his past returns to bury him!

7.2
91 min

The war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are some who are not happy with the outcome. Shigure Takimi watched his friends and family get slashed down in the name of freedom and prosperity. Now he and a band of desparate rebels have sworn to settle one final score. Only one man stands in their way: Rurouni Kenshin. Will the former assassin take up his sword to fight again? When Shigure discovers Kenshin's true identity and his fight becomes a personal vendetta, the young hero will have no choice.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageJapanese
Release Date12/20/1997
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Cast

Mayo Suzukaze

as Kenshin Himura

Miki Fujitani

as Kaoru Kamiya

Yuji Ueda

as Sanosuke Sagara

Mina Tominaga

as Yahiko Myôjin

Hirotaka Suzuoki

as Hajime Saitô

Hiroshi Yanaka

as Tsunan Tsukioka

Holly Kaneko

as Aritomo Yamagata

Katsuya Shiga

as Toshiyoshi Kawaji

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What is Samurai X: The Motion Picture about?

The war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are some who are not happy with the outcome. Shigure Takimi watched his friends and family get slashed down in the name of freedom and…

How long is Samurai X: The Motion Picture?

1h 31m

When was Samurai X: The Motion Picture released?

December 20, 1997

Who directed Samurai X: The Motion Picture?

Hatsuki Tsuji

Who stars in Samurai X: The Motion Picture?

Mayo Suzukaze, Miki Fujitani, Yuji Ueda

What genre is Samurai X: The Motion Picture?

Animation, Action, Fantasy