Rurouni Kenshin "Live-Action Sequel"


The sequel for the 2012 Japanese film adaptation of the manga of the same name originally written by Nobuhiro Watsuki is coming up this summer. The two new films will cover the the fan-favorite Kyoto arc from the original historical action manga.

Kenshin Himura goes up against pure evil Makoto Shishio, who is attempting to overthrow the Meiji government. The fate of the country hangs in the balance as Kenshin Himura takes up the sword that he vowed to never draw again.

 Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Taika-hen (Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno) will open in Japan on August 1, and Rurouni Kenshin: Densetsu no Saigo-hen (Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends) will open on September 13.

The sequel will feature the return of the following cast:  Takeru Satoh (Kenshin Himura), Emi Takei (Kaoru Kamiya), Munetaka Aoki (Sanosuke Sagara), Yuu Aoi (Megumi Takani) and Yosuke Eguchi (Hajime Saitō).

Check out the full trailer below with subs