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Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots (1997): Cast

Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots (1997) movie poster

Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots is a 1997 animated fantasy film directed by Hatsuki Tsuji, starring Mayo Suzukaze as Kenshin Himura, Kazuhiko Inoue and Kappei Yamaguchi. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Hatsuki Tsuji
Genres
Animation , Fantasy , Action
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Studio Deen
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots About?

The premise of Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots without spoilers.

For ten years Kenshin has hidden his violent past, but enemies return after the Tokugawa Shogunate fell. Disillusioned rebel Shigure Takimi leads a desperate band to settle a final score, targeting the former assassin. When Shigure learns Kenshin’s true identity, the vendetta becomes personal, forcing the ex‑hitman to decide to draw his sword.

Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots Themes & Keywords

· 48 tags
  • samurai
  • scar
  • katana
  • sword
  • genocide
  • massacre
  • bloody face
  • special attack
  • based on comic book
  • comrade
  • graphic violence
  • flashback
+36 more
  • ancient times
  • death
  • attack
  • kimono
  • bloody mouth
  • blood on clothes
  • general
  • horse
  • self sacrifice
  • soldier
  • song during end credits
  • bullet
  • fire
  • headband
  • sword fight
  • battle
  • fight
  • gunshot
  • gun
  • gore
  • crying
  • teenage boy
  • facial scar
  • flame
  • slaughter
  • calling your attacks
  • anime animation
  • hand drawn animation
  • for grown ups animation
  • blood
  • violence
  • bloodshed
  • based on manga
  • meiji
  • japan
  • death of friend
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Cast & crew

Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots Cast & Characters

Mayo Suzukaze leads the cast as Kenshin Himura, with Kazuhiko Inoue as Takimi Shigure and Kappei Yamaguchi as Yasuharu Musashino. Directed by Hatsuki Tsuji; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots

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From the director

More from Hatsuki Tsuji

More films directed by Hatsuki Tsuji, best-rated first: Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie, Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past and Dream Dimension Gentleman.

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Details

Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots Also Known As

24 alternative titles, including “Rurouni Kenshin: Réquiem por los patriotas de la restauración” and “Rurouni Kenshin - The Motion Picture”.

Also known as
  • Rurouni Kenshin: Réquiem por los patriotas de la restauración
  • Rurouni Kenshin - The Motion Picture
  • Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem For The Restoration Patriots
  • 神劍闖江湖:給維新志士的安魂曲
  • Kenshin, le film : Requiem pour les Ishin Shishi
  • Samurai X: O Filme
  • Samurai X: The Motion Picture
  • 바람의 검심 2부 - 유신지사에의 진혼가
  • Rurôni Kenshin : Ishin shishi e no Requiem
  • 바람의 검심 - 유신지사에의 진혼가
  • 바람의 검심; 유신지사에의 진혼가
  • 바람의 검심: 유신지사에의 진혼가
+12 more
  • Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Requiem
  • Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka
  • 浪客剑心：维新志士的镇魂歌
  • Kenshin, el Guerrero Samurái
  • Kenshin, le vagabond : Requiem pour les Ishin Shishi
  • Kenshin Samurai Vagabondo - Requiem per gli Ishin-Shishi
  • Rurouni Kenshin - The Movie
  • Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Ishinshishi e no Requiem
  • Бродяга Кэнсин: Реквием патриотов
  • 神劍闖江湖 維新志士的鎮魂歌
  • Kenshin: Rèquiem pels patriotes de la restauració
  • 浪客劍心 給維新志士的鎮魂歌

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Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots?

Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots released?

Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots was released on December 20, 1997.

Who directed Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots?

Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots was directed by Hatsuki Tsuji.

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Who is in the cast of Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots?

Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots stars Mayo Suzukaze as Kenshin Himura, Kazuhiko Inoue as Takimi Shigure and Kappei Yamaguchi as Yasuharu Musashino, among 18 credited actors.

Does Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots have a post-credit scene?

No. Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots in?

The original language of Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots is Japanese.

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