Rurouni Kenshin: The Final

Set in post-Meiji restoration era Japan, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final continues the historical samurai series that reflects the transition from feudal Japan to a modern industrial society. It pays homage to traditional Japanese culture and history while incorporating elements of popular manga and anime.

• Impressive action scenes that blend traditional sword-fighting techniques with modern cinematography.
• Engaging plot featuring a complex cast of characters, including both heroes and antiheroes.
• Exploration of themes like redemption, loyalty, and the effects of violence on individuals and society.
• Superb voice acting (in Japanese) and strong English dubbing.

Fun Facts

• The main character, Kenshin Himura, is based on a real-life historical figure named Saizō Kiriyama, who was a notorious assassin during the Meiji period.
• The series' creator Nobuhiro Watsuki drew inspiration for Rurouni Kenshin from various sources, including Lupin III and Hokusai's famous woodblock print 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji'.
• Rurouni Kenshin: The Final marks the end of the original Rurouni Kenshin saga that began with the manga in 1994.