The Live Action Adaptation of Rurouni Kenshin

This movie is by far the best movie adapted from anime. they stick to the characters, there were slight changes but it's not that offensive. I find the movie boring though because there is so much talk and little action. Don't get me wrong, the action scenes were superb and realistic. Kenshin actor is so cute. Many of them lack the characters' humor though and I think the movie doesn't have enough music to go with it. I think that would have kept me from yawning. But I love how good the costumes are done! and the set was really good! I love the shabushabu scene!(the one where kenshin was eating, I was angry when those guys showed up and kicked the food!!) Ah, but sanosuke is not as tall as I would have imagined... but he's a good actor. they must have toned down the animated characters because they don't want to go overboard. This is live action after all. But, I'm so relieved that it wasn't a bad adaptation!! I didn't like the dragonball hollywood movie too. Piccolo was so messed up, I can't take him seriously even when he is the bad guy there.

i already watched it 4 times. and i try to play the fight scenes frame by frame because kenshin's movements when fighting was too fast. it's a very good movie adaptation. i was thankful that my childhood wasn't ruined. ^__^

I have the same, exact, sentiments. And, yes I could almost cry when I watched! To borrow from a review I read, it was spot on. For me, the best thing that ever happened in 2012 was Rurouni Kenshin! (And it was the worst year of my life, too. ) It was so true to life, it was scary. Himura's moves and mannerisms (oro?), the leeriness of Kanryu, even Saito's gatotsu...OMG... I read a review that said, the way Kenshin moved, ran, jumped and slept was how it was in the anime. And, yes, thank God it was the Japanese who did it! I hope they make another movie, season 2 (and yeah, alright some episodes in season 3). And please, please feature Aoshi this time!