Roundly praised for it's thrilling choreographed sword-fights and adapted from the much-loved eponymous manga series, Rurouni Kenshin follows the story of wandering ex-assassin Himura Kenshin (formerly monikered Hitokiri Battosai) played by Takeru Satoh, who upon ending his participation in the Bakumatsu war in the early Meiji period, has renounced his former life and is offering his help to those who need him in order to help atone for his past murders.

Described as a 'nearly perfect' adaptation by Kotaku, this dazzling film is sure to please fans of the anime and those new to the series alike.