Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

Fate Hangs On His Sword.

Directed by Keishi Otomo

Produced by AMUSE, Shueisha

2014138 min7.6 / 10

A sweeping samurai action drama set in historical Japan, balancing intimate character bonds with large-scale political conflict and sword-based combat.

Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed, set on fire and left for dead. He survived, and is now in Kyoto, plotting with his gathered warriors to overthrow the new government. Against Kaoru's wishes, Kenshin reluctantly agrees to go to Kyoto and help keep his country from falling back into civil war.

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  • Is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity36

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Surprise70

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Love90

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