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Finally, the movie all anime fanatics in the Philippines are waiting for is here! SM Cinema exclusively presents Rurouni Kenshin, which will start showing December 5. I had the privilege of watching the movie. Here’s my review:
For the uninitiated (like me), the movie is an adaptation of the original anime popular known as Samurai X in some countries. It is tells the story of Himura Kenshin, a swordsman on his quest to become a wanderer to protect the people of Japan. It grew to great popularity in Japan and the US, and eventually spread out like wildfire all over the world, including the Philippines. Half action and half-romace, the live action film is a historical fiction set in the years after Japan’s final Civil War and the dissolution of the samurai caste.
I am not a follower of the manga and anime versions, but this action/drama film adaptation directed by Keishi Ohtomo is another movie I highly recommend watching. Staring Takeru Sato as Himura Kenshin, the Japanese actor and the entire cast did a great job in the acting department. Writers Nobuhiro Watsuki, Kiyomi Fujii and Keishi Ohtomo did a wonderful script in Rurouni Kenshin. And of course, the set design is epic!
I’m not going to give any spoilers here. All I can say is that I enjoyed the movie despite not knowing anything much about the original version. I love the fact that it’s not gory even though there are fight scenes, killings and blood. The MTRCB gave a PG-13 rating, meaning your teenage kids can watch it, but with a good guidance from parents. I enjoyed the fight scene and the sword fight. But it’s not all about fighting and anger; comedy and romance is also thrown in for a good balance.
Best of all is the fact that there is a moral lesson from the movie. Yes, it clearly tells the audience that one can turn his/her back from his nightmarish past, repent and be a better person.
Judging from the audience reactions at the premiere screening, this is a good adaptation of the original manga and anime series. Don’t miss Rurouni Kenshin at SM Cinema Theaters, whether you’re an anime follower or not.
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Fercela Adigue
8 January, 2013 at 7:51 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I love samurai x especially those performing people put at the head income samurai x fans I had to read about it.
rain de ocampo
6 December, 2012 at 10:21 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
If you liked the live action film version of Rurouni Kenshin Alwin, I am pretty sure that you’ll love the Manga and Anime series too.
Backpacking in the Philippines
6 December, 2012 at 8:40 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I love anime because it’s full of action and adventure. My whole profile is deadicated to Sailor Moon. It’s my favorite anime of all time. Plus anime is full of love sort of like a romance novel in cartoon form.
Fred
5 December, 2012 at 11:06 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I thought the lead actor was female — so androgynous! I am not really a fan of manga or anime, but I am curious why Samurai X is so famous.
Franc Ramon
5 December, 2012 at 3:28 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Manga based movies are really great concept as they do create great storyline here and strong characters as well.
itsberyllicious
5 December, 2012 at 9:12 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
interesting.. not an anime follower but it looks like a great watch. Hopefully I’ll have some free time this weekend to even watch a movie haha!