Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021) revisits the origins of its titular swordsman, focusing on his transformation from the ruthless assassin Battosai to the wandering ronin known for his redeeming code of conduct. Directed by Keishi Oyana, the film explores Kenshin's encounter with Tomoe Yukishiro, a woman whose sorrowful presence challenges his violent ways, setting the stage for his later life as a protector of the weak. Through this pivotal romance, the film charts the moral awakening of a man haunted by his past, offering a nuanced portrait of redemption in the tumultuous era of Japan's Bakumatsu period.