Another amazing Kenshin movie, not surprised. I think the only thing that I'm let down by is that I would have…
But this one is based on the OVA not the manga. Even the ending was similar (if not exact), the kind of ending the original author doesn't like with the OVA--sad.
As for how he became Battousai, this was it. When his "X" mark was completed this was the point when Kenshin became a single-minded assassin--must end this by killing everyone so I can stop killing. In fact, he was already Battousai even before he got his "X" mark. Battousai simply means a samurai who slays anyone and everyone. :)
Chronological order of the story:1: The Beginning (2021)2: Rurouni Kenshin (2012)3: Kyoto Inferno (2014)4: The…
Chronological order of the story: 1: The Beginning (2021) - when it all started, Yukishiro Tomoe meets Hitokiri Battousai 2: Rurouni Kenshin (2012) - 10 years after "The Beginning", Hitokiri Battousai reappears as Himura Kenshin and meets Kamiya Kaoru 3: Kyoto Inferno (2014) 4: The Legend Ends (2014) - when Himura Kenshin finally learns and masters the complete Hiten mitsurugi-ryu which signifies or symbolizes the end of "Hitokiri Battousai" 5: The Final (2021) - they come full circle, Yukishiro Enishi takes revenge on Himura Kenshin
Chronological order of the story: 1: The Beginning (2021) 2: Rurouni Kenshin (2012) 3: Kyoto Inferno (2014) 4: The Legend Ends (2014) 5: The Final (2021)
The movie will cover his teenager days as a killer and his relationship with Tomoe! Nothing to do with the ova…
"OVA movie"? The anime where Tomoe and Kenshin's story was first told was an OVA. It was actually the best OVA in the Rurouni Kenshin anime franchise. (This story doesn't exist in the manga.)
I am watching the “final” now. So does this one come after final? Quite confused
"Rurouni Kenshin: The Final" is the closing of the live-action arc while "Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning" is the opening of the live-action arc.
So, chronologically: 1: The Beginning (2021) 2: Rurouni Kenshin (2012) 3: Kyoto Inferno (2014) 4: The Legend Ends (2014) 5: The Final (2021)
Basically, the live-action series tells about Kenshin Himura, from when he was a Hitokori Battousai, to his reappearance as Himura Kenshin ten years later, to finally meeting Enishi where they come full circle.
Can someone explain why Tomoe fell infront of his sword? And what the second scar supposed to mean? I feel dumb…
Tomoe wants to save Kenshin because: 1. She fell in love with him -- if she didn't stop the enemy (forgot his name from the anime), Kenshin would've died because he's slower at this point; 2. She believes that he is a man of his word and will stop killing and find a way to defend people instead
The second scar, two things: a. It is to invalidate the first scar that her fiancé gave Kenshin b. It is to remind Kenshin that he must never kill again no matter what c. (Bonus) It is supposed to be a curse, as explained in the previous movies (as well as the anime and manga). A curse that the scar will never heal until those who gave it to him forgives him and/or he finally paid for his sins.
Argh… another list with "Commercial Breaks = 2 episodes".
It only had 12 episodes. Commercial breaks does not make a single episode into two episodes. They clearly misunderstood what "Part 1" and "Part 2" means.
I don't know what to say with "Azumi 2: Death or Love". As the title suggest, and if you've watched the first movie, this is a sad ending for the story of Azumi.
Movies with sequels usually fail to live up with the original film, Azumi 2 is one of those rare sequels that was equal to or even surpassed the first film. The production was great and the background music were at the right scenes. The story was great, now that the background or introduction was out of the way, this sequel concentrated on Azumi and her hidden conflict inside: Death or Love.
Both movies are highly recommended. In fact, these two movies are closely tied-in together, it was as good as a single film. I'm glad they did not follow this up with another sequel "Azumi 3" because that would more likely not be at par with "Azumi" and "Azumi 2", though of course it would be great to see Azumi in action again.
And this is where I give Ueto Aya the highest praises, she was able to pull the exact same fierceness and one-mindedness when her character is in killing-mode. She did not force it, it was natural as if she was Azumi. Aya was born to bring Azumi alive.
Another perfect 10.
P.S. Time period aside, it would be an epic match if Azuri and Hitokiri Battousai met.
Im not sure whether I understood what the director was implying? That man who went to the pig house where ashin…
Yes. It was implied that and it wasn't just one soldier nor one time.
What they were trying to portray was to show what Ashin had to go through to survive in the military camp, especially for someone who came from a tribe the Joseon natives see as lowlifes.
This is actually good! It's slow at first, building the story of the group of assassins. Then it picks up and showed us amazing sword choreography. Great acting by Ueto Aya and even though she looks beautiful and pretty, she was able to exude her character's fierceness and one-mindedness of a true assassin. I can not help but compare her to Battousai whenever Azumi the Assassin shows up.
In memory of the original 10, and the perfectness of the production, story, and cast, I give this a perfect 10.
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As for how he became Battousai, this was it. When his "X" mark was completed this was the point when Kenshin became a single-minded assassin--must end this by killing everyone so I can stop killing. In fact, he was already Battousai even before he got his "X" mark. Battousai simply means a samurai who slays anyone and everyone. :)
1: The Beginning (2021) - when it all started, Yukishiro Tomoe meets Hitokiri Battousai
2: Rurouni Kenshin (2012) - 10 years after "The Beginning", Hitokiri Battousai reappears as Himura Kenshin and meets Kamiya Kaoru
3: Kyoto Inferno (2014)
4: The Legend Ends (2014) - when Himura Kenshin finally learns and masters the complete Hiten mitsurugi-ryu which signifies or symbolizes the end of "Hitokiri Battousai"
5: The Final (2021) - they come full circle, Yukishiro Enishi takes revenge on Himura Kenshin
1: The Beginning (2021)
2: Rurouni Kenshin (2012)
3: Kyoto Inferno (2014)
4: The Legend Ends (2014)
5: The Final (2021)
So, chronologically:
1: The Beginning (2021)
2: Rurouni Kenshin (2012)
3: Kyoto Inferno (2014)
4: The Legend Ends (2014)
5: The Final (2021)
Basically, the live-action series tells about Kenshin Himura, from when he was a Hitokori Battousai, to his reappearance as Himura Kenshin ten years later, to finally meeting Enishi where they come full circle.
1. She fell in love with him -- if she didn't stop the enemy (forgot his name from the anime), Kenshin would've died because he's slower at this point;
2. She believes that he is a man of his word and will stop killing and find a way to defend people instead
The second scar, two things:
a. It is to invalidate the first scar that her fiancé gave Kenshin
b. It is to remind Kenshin that he must never kill again no matter what
c. (Bonus) It is supposed to be a curse, as explained in the previous movies (as well as the anime and manga). A curse that the scar will never heal until those who gave it to him forgives him and/or he finally paid for his sins.
It only had 12 episodes. Commercial breaks does not make a single episode into two episodes. They clearly misunderstood what "Part 1" and "Part 2" means.
Movies with sequels usually fail to live up with the original film, Azumi 2 is one of those rare sequels that was equal to or even surpassed the first film. The production was great and the background music were at the right scenes. The story was great, now that the background or introduction was out of the way, this sequel concentrated on Azumi and her hidden conflict inside: Death or Love.
Both movies are highly recommended. In fact, these two movies are closely tied-in together, it was as good as a single film. I'm glad they did not follow this up with another sequel "Azumi 3" because that would more likely not be at par with "Azumi" and "Azumi 2", though of course it would be great to see Azumi in action again.
And this is where I give Ueto Aya the highest praises, she was able to pull the exact same fierceness and one-mindedness when her character is in killing-mode. She did not force it, it was natural as if she was Azumi. Aya was born to bring Azumi alive.
Another perfect 10.
P.S. Time period aside, it would be an epic match if Azuri and Hitokiri Battousai met.
What they were trying to portray was to show what Ashin had to go through to survive in the military camp, especially for someone who came from a tribe the Joseon natives see as lowlifes.
In memory of the original 10, and the perfectness of the production, story, and cast, I give this a perfect 10.