Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Shishi
Alternate Titles
Rurouni Kenshin: The Motion Picture - English
Samurai X: The Motion Picture - English
Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for Patriots - English
Rurouni Kenshin: Ishin Shishi no Chinkonka [Requiem] - Japanese
るろうに剣心―明治剣客浪漫譚―維新志士への鎮魂歌 - Japanese
Content: Teen
Synopsis
After the end of the bloody civil war in 1879 the Meji government has risen. As Japan has become peaceful, remnants of the war remain and corruption exists within the new government. Upon these remnants, Shigure Takimi is haunted by the memory of his dead comrade, Takatsuki Gentatsu. As he seeks out revenge against the government he is faced against Kenshin who he soon learns is no other than the Hitokiri Battōsai-the man who killed Takatsuki Gentatsu.
Audiences: Shōnen
Genres: Action, Drama
Themes: Historical, Revenge, Samurai
Length: 90 min