With the release of The Beginning, the fifth and final installment in the Rurouni Kenshin series, on Netflix on July 30, the series will close. The movie, once again directed by Keishi Otomo, centers on the main character, Kenshin Himura (Takeru Satoh), an assassin for the Choshu clan, and their struggle to overthrow the Tokugawa shogunate.
Despite being a competent assassin, Kenshin is lost in the destruction he has caused.. is bound by his commitment to wield a backward-bladed sword and cease killing. However, he finds comfort in Tomoe Yukishiro, a lady he meets after one of his horrific killings (Kasumi Arimura). Here is the most simple viewing order to follow for the film series.
1st Viewing order: Based on the Events of the Film
This chronological sequence of Origins, Kyoto Inferno, and The Legend Ends will provide you with more than enough background information if you want to understand how much of his skills Kenshin was withholding. The single movie in the series, The Beginning, which shows how committed Kenshin was to his new pledge, explores his man-killing prowess of Kenshin in great detail. While there are other anime characters with devastating fighting prowess, Without a question, Kenshin’s are among the greatest. He’s defeated some of the most challenging opponents time and time again. Whether he uses his trusty sword or lethal fists, Kenshin is a force to be reckoned with.
What makes Kenshin so lethal, then? He is swift, to start with. He may launch a flurry of sword fights before his opponent has seconds to react even. He can attack opponents with his hands so swiftly that they are knocked unconscious when he uses them in combat.But speed is not everything. Kenshin’s other specialty is that he is cunning and diplomatic.This scene shows the audience his change and explains how, despite his allegedly irredeemable reputation, he was able to turn a new leaf.
One of the most critical turning moments in the films occurs if you see them in this specific sequence.—the reason behind Kenshin’s scar—is immediately made clear. Although The revelation, in The Beginning, is lyrical and heartbreaking, Kenshin’s scar’s origin is one of the eeriest events in his past. Although learning about this early in the sequence doesn’t necessarily ruin the experience, it may lessen the plot’s impact on specific viewers.
- Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021)
- Rurouni Kenshin Origins (2012)
- Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (2014)
- Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (2014)
- Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021)
2nd Viewing Order: Based On The Release Date
The sequencing of the first release dates is the easiest to get you. Kenshin Himura is portrayed in this as an exciting stranger with a mysterious history. Given his friendly demeanor and sensitive character, it is impossible to identify him as the manslayer. Concluding the result of this observation, Kenshin’s past is now all open in its horrifying splendor. As the former Battousai, He always faces adversaries from the past and the present who demand all of his power.
This situation exemplifies Kenshin’s transformation and unwavering dedication to his promise to cease committing murders. The series’ introductory episode, This viewing sequence makes The Final seem weak, which is its one flaw. The Final is an unspoiled vengeance narrative inspired by the events in The Beginning. The emotional impact of seeing The Final before The Beginning may be blurry.
- Rurouni Kenshin Origins (2012)
- Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (2014)
- Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (2014)
- Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021)
- Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021)
A manga series is an inspiration for movies and anime TV shows.
The film series is not entirely based on an animated TV program; the whole Kenshin mythos is based on a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The manga includes 28 volumes and is divided into three narrative arcs: Tokyo, Kyto, and Jinch. Reading the manga is the best option if you want to learn more about the samurai’s story with a sword. But unlike mangas, whose story arcs are continuously developing, anime viewers also have the advantage of reading the manga in its entirety. In addition to guidebooks for a more detailed and in-depth story history, fans may dig into a novel that gives a lighter read.
