Audience reviews
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Zen98
This Rurouni Kenshin movie is filler, which is not always inherently bad, but worse than that a shameless rehash of multiple arcs of the anime series. Yet again are we introduced to the idea of the disgruntled samurai who fought in the Bakumatsu era of Japan who are not satisfied with the current state of the Meiji Government and the collapse of the Shogunate. We’ve seen such plot points numerous times in the anime however executed much better and with greater impacts on the characters. Multiple characters are not important to the plot but happen to be there, maybe just for fanservice and for marketing. Overall, the movie is very bland and at times boring, if you’ve seen the anime, this movie will feel very familiar to you, and skippable.
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I judge movies and tv shows based on its emotional impact on me, and needless to say this was one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had with a movie.. Just plain outright amazing, a very impactful and inspirational film.. Just when I’d thought I’ve seen everything from Rurouni Kenshin, I find this movie.. The soundtrack was outwright beautiful and heartwarming, the animation was second to none, and the fighting sequences were some of the best I’ve seen from any Rurouni Kenshin overall. I am so glad this film lived up to my expectations, definitely a must watch.
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Well, it's a non-canon anime movie of an already existing franchise. You probably know how these go by now. If you don't, I'll fill you in:
1. Plays like an extended filler episode that doesn't expand upon the already existing franchise out of either some fear of meddling, lack of ambition, or likely both.
2. Introduces new characters with stock personalities and motivation which ties into...
3. Recycles themes and stories expressed in the main series without any attempt at one-upping them.
In this feature length film, Kenshin and the rest of the gang go on vacation or something for no real reason and discover Shigure Takami, yet another ghost of the Bakumatsu who has a bloodstained vendet…
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I was on the fence about watching this movie for a long time. I loved the show and the two specials, reflection and trust and betrayal. I can honestly say I wish I had never seen the movie.
Story: 7/10
The story was the only good thing about this movie. It fit into the plot and didn't feel out of place for a second.
Art: 4/10
Honestly, I understand it is pretty old but it doesn't match the art from the show at all. Of course, it's done by a different team so it wouldn't have the same art, but the quality in the movie is actually lesser than the show despite the fact it is more recent.
Sound: 3/10
I didn't feel like the sound was done very well at all. Some things had sound effects when they shouldn't and some needed sound effects. The voice actors didn't really fit their characters and…
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I will make this review a short one, I didnt planned to make it at first, but since I cant find anything agreeable to my Point of View at other's reviews, I m writting this.
I was avoinding to watch this movie, I had seen the amazing 64 episodes and the filler arcs downed a bit my enjoyment of the overall 95 episodes, so I had enough for some time of the classic anime kinda of style that Rurouni Kenshin was at first, and that I though this whole movie would me! And so I saw the OVA's and the 2012 "kyoto arc movie" first, I was dragging along on watching this, it will be boring, I dont want a story that is not written by Rurouni Kenshin mangaka, I have had enough of fillers!
I already knew Kenshin begginings, middle life's days to its last days, days of the samurai whose dark past, made him…
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This movie has no part in the progression of the anime whatsoever,but is stll enjoyable as a filler episode.It takes place as kenshin and the gang while on a site-seeing trip come across a samurai of remarkable skills with great desires for a prosperous japan,but while they think this man is good they soon find out that all is not what it seems as kenshins dark past returns to haunt him.Firstly i must say avoid the dub fot this one,the voice acting even from someone who like myself like dubs is just gastly.The animation for this movie palse in comparison to other titles,such as reflection or trust and betrayal but is the same as in the anime.This anime while being interesting and showing the conflict between government and rebel factions with some descent fight scenes,doesnt have the deep…
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I'm always surprised at how dismissively people treat the Kenshin movie (or, to give it its full, unwieldly title "Rurouni Kenshin - Requiem for the Restoration Royalist"). I guess it's because it feels more like a prolonged episode of the "Rurouni Kenshin" series than a movie, in style, production quality, as well as content.
But though it feels like just a normal episode of "Rurouni Kenshin", at least it feels like one of the better ones, as personally I enjoyed watching it, even if it is somewhat forgettable.
Storywise, it's about a samurai, who, in addition to not being happy with the outcome of the revolution (surprise surprise), also has a personal grudge against Kenshin (shock horror). Remember when I said this was just like another episode of "Rurouni Kenshin"? Anyway, the build…
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Don't waste your time. This is basically a stand-alone filler episode to cash in on the franchise. The story is a essentially rehash of previous arcs of the series. The dub people are different from the TV series dub and they are terrible so you've have to go subbed. Only redeeming aspect of this is the brief flashback sequence of Kenshin in action which you'll be very..familiar with by the end.
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About the review:
This review was written by me some time ago, i.e. before I was a member on MyAnimeList. Therefore, I have no score on Enjoyment and you wont find any section called Enjoyment in this review. I think you will do fine without it, though. ^^
Story 8/10
Since the Rurouni Kenshin movie is produced in the middle of the production of the Rurouni Kenshin series (henceforth referred to as "the series"). I usually watch related series/movies in chronological order, so I wasn't sure when to watch it, but I decided it would probably be best watch it after I had completed the series.
This movie is not what I would consider an actual sequel to the series, despite taking place two years after the end of the storyline of the series. The movie is not depending on the series, so it is…
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This is essentially a standalone episode of "Rurouni Kenshin" stretched to a running time that this story does not support. Yes, another tale of disgruntled veterans of the violent Meiji Restoration, coming back for blood! Such concepts work in the series (see the second arc) because of well-developed characters. Even the most simple plot idea can be made epic by a cast we care about! Almost all of my enjoyment for this movie was derived from my existing fangirl obsession for everything Ruroken. When viewed as part of the larger Ruroken story, this movie is certainly good for an afternoon of enjoyment, but that's it. Romantic tension and Kenshin's internal struggle are two things, for example, that shone in the series, due to the large episode count and the time spent on developing these i…
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