Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

"Fate Hangs On His Sword."

2014 2h 18m JA

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Synopsis

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Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed, set on fire and left for dead. He survived, and is now in Kyoto, plotting with his gathered warriors to overthrow the new government. Against Kaoru's wishes, Kenshin reluctantly agrees to go to Kyoto and help keep his country from falling back into civil war.

“Fate Hangs On His Sword.”

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Cast

Takeru Satoh
Kenshin Himura
Emi Takei
Kaoru Kamiya
Munetaka Aoki
Sanosuke Sagara
Kaito Oyagi
Yahiko Myojin
Yu Aoi
Megumi Takani
Yosuke Eguchi
Hajime Saito
Yusuke Iseya
Aoshi Shinomori
Min Tanaka
Kashiwazaki Nenji

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Keishi Otomo
Writers: Kiyomi Fujii, Keishi Otomo
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Rurouni Kenshin Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Keishi Otomo, shot by Takuro Ishizaka. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tsuyoshi Imai shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Takeru Satoh and Emi Takei and Munetaka Aoki carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Fate Hangs On His Sword.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3029558 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Keishi Otomo directs. Takuro Ishizaka behind the camera. Tsuyoshi Imai cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 12 years ago.
2Part of the "Rurouni Kenshin Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Keishi Otomo, shot by Takuro Ishizaka. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Tsuyoshi Imai shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Takeru Satoh and Emi Takei and Munetaka Aoki carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Fate Hangs On His Sword.".
7IMDB entry: tt3029558 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 11 themes, including "japan", "samurai", "katana", "based on manga".

The technical file

Cinematography: Takuro Ishizaka
Editing: Tsuyoshi Imai
Production design: So Hashimoto
Costume design: Kazuhiro Sawataishi
Sound: Hiroyuki Ishizaka
Stunt coordinator: Kenji Tanigaki
Runtime: 138 min · 2h 18m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014)

Part of

Rurouni Kenshin Collection

Collection of the live-action adaptation of the Rurouni Kenshin comic series.

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Keishi Otomo

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What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-30
★ 9/10
Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno delivers an intense and emotional samurai experience with a well-structured plot, compelling new characters, and adrenaline-pumping action. Supported by strong performances and fitting sound design, this sequel stands strong on its own but shines brighter when watched after the first film. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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