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Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter Part I - The Final

2021 · Movie · PG-13 · 138 min · ★ 7.7 · 95% critics

ActionAdventureHistoryDrama

In the late 1800s, a former swordsman trying to live peacefully is pulled back into conflict when a vengeful rival and his followers target him and the people he cares about. As old wounds resurface, he must confront his past while protecting his chosen family from escalating attacks.

Based on Rurouni Kenshin

Also known as Rurôni Kenshin: Sai shûshô - The Final · Rurouni Kenshin: The Final · Rurouni Kenshin: The Final Part 1

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Streaming on Netflix.

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Details
Original title
るろうに剣心 最終章 The Final
Years
2021
Release date
2021-04-23
Language
Japanese
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
138 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
95/100
TMDB rating
7.7/10 (547 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an emotional, action-heavy finale with intense rivalries and big set pieces; Not for you if you dislike long runtimes or want equal focus on every side character, like in Boruto: Naruto the Movie.

Pros: emotional stakes; thrilling fights; strong villain | Cons: long runtime; some characters underused; occasional overacting

Themes

  • martial arts
  • japan
  • samurai
  • sword
  • revenge
  • murder
  • chambara
  • based on manga
  • killer
  • samurai sword
  • death
  • sword duel
  • +6 more

Cast & crew

Directed by Keishi Otomo