Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno
Directed by Keishi Ōtomo
Produced by Satoshi Fukushima
Based on Rurouni Kenshin 
by Nobuhiro Watsuki
Starring Takeru Satoh
Emi Takei
Tatsuya Fujiwara
Yosuke Eguchi
Munetaka Aoki
Yūsuke Iseya
Music by Naoki Satō
Cinematography Takuro Ishizaka
Distributed by Warner Bros.
Release dates
  • August 1, 2014 (2014-08-01) (Japan)
  • November 28, 2014 (2014-11-28) (UK)
Running time
 139 minutes
Country Japan
Language Japanese
Budget US$30 million (shared with The Legend Ends)[1]
Box office US$52.9 million (international)

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (Japanese: るろうに剣心 京都大火編 Hepburn: Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Taika-hen) is a 2014 Japanese film directed by Keishi Ōtomo and based on the manga series Rurouni Kenshin.[2] It is one of two sequels to the 2012 film Rurouni Kenshin.

Plot

Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed, set on fire and left for dead. He survived, and is now in Kyoto, plotting with his gathered warriors to overthrow the new government. Against Kaoru's wishes, Kenshin reluctantly agrees to go to Kyoto and help keep his country from falling back into civil war.

Cast

Release

DVD was released on December 17, 2014.

Reception

At the box office the movie earned a total of US$52.9 million internationally.[5] The film also held the top spot at the box office in Japan during its first week.[6] The film made its United States premiere at LA EigaFest 2014.[7]

Sequel

Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends

Music

ONE OK ROCK's song Mighty Long Fall from their new album, 35xxxv, is featured in the movie.[8]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2014/08/06/films/film-reviews/rurouni-kenshin-kyoto-taika-hen/
  2. ↑ "Actor: Filming of Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Sequels Halfway Done". Anime News Network. 2013-11-09. Retrieved 2013-11-10.
  3. ↑ New Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Films Cast Sōjirō, Aoshi
  4. ↑ Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Sequels Cast Okina, Sawagejō
  5. ↑ Nancy Tartaglione and David Bloom (January 10, 2015). "‘Transformers 4′ Tops 2014’s 100 Highest-Grossing International Films – Chart". deadline.com. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
  6. ↑ Box Office Mojo (August 2–3, 2014). ""Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno" box office position during August 2-3, 2014". boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  7. ↑ "L.A. EigaFest to Show Live-Action Lupin III, Rurouni Kenshin Sequel". Anime News Network.
  8. ↑ "Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Sequels' Subtitled Trailer Previews ONE OK ROCK's Song". Anime News Network. 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2014-05-01.

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