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“Trust & Betrayal is dark, rich storytelling done in a way that doesn’t even feel like anime.”
- Todd Douglass AnimeMaki.net
“…no company has showed such a solid devotion to preserving the original Japanese presentation than Aniplex.”
- Miquel Concepcion Examiner.com
“…it’s leagues beyond what we had in the US before on DVD and it’s a fantastic looking release overall. Very recommended.”
- Chris Beveridge Fandompost.com
Special Message from Ai Abe (Producer of Rurouni Kenshin)
Rurouni Kenshin OVA: Trust & Betrayal
(Tsuioku-hen)
AVAILABLE NOW!
BD Features and Special Package
- All 4 OVA episodes
- Total Running Time: 125 min.
- 1080 Hi-def picture, digitally remastered
- Audio: Japanese (linear PCM) & English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
- Subtitles: Japanese & English
- Exclusive new box and digipak art by ATSUKO NAKAJIMA, the character designer
- Includes a deluxe booklet (comes with separate English translation booklet)
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Rurouni Kenshin OVA: Reflection
(Seiso-hen)
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BD Features and Special Package
- All 2 OVA episodes
- Total Running Time: 95 min.
- 1080 Hi-def picture, digitally remastered
- Audio: Japanese (linear PCM) & English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
- Subtitles: Japanese & English
- Exclusive new box and digipak art by ATSUKO NAKAJIMA, the character designer
- Includes a deluxe booklet (comes with separate English translation booklet)
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Rurouni Kenshin The Movie
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BD Features and Special Package
- Total Running Time: 100 min.
- 1080 Hi-def picture, digitally remastered
- Audio: Japanese (linear PCM) & English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
- Subtitles: Japanese & English
- Exclusive new box and digipak art by ATSUKO NAKAJIMA, the character designer
- Includes a deluxe booklet (comes with separate English translation booklet)
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About Rurouni Kenshin
Based on the self-titled Manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki (published in Shonen Jump by Shueisha). Rurouni Kenshin originally aired from 1996-1998 in Japan. The story follows Kenshin Himura, a highly skilled swordsman and his journey across Japan during the Meiji era. Kenshin wanders Japan seeking forgiveness from his past of death and destruction. The story of the legendary assassin searching for redemption has been recognized worldwide as one of the greatest anime titles of all time. The hit anime would later be released to the US audience under the name “Samurai X” in 2003. As the popularity of Rurouni Kenshin increased, a series of OVAs would be released as a prequel to the original series. The two OVAs entitled “Trust & Betreyal” and “Reflection” will get the releases they deserve as they will be digitally re-mastered to High Definition Blu-Ray format.
Based on the self-titled Manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki (published in Shonen Jump by Shueisha). Rurouni Kenshin originally aired from 1996-1998 in Japan. The story follows Kenshin Himura, a highly skilled swordsman and his journey across Japan during the Meiji era. Kenshin wanders Japan seeking forgiveness from his past of death and destruction. The story of the legendary assassin searching for redemption has been recognized worldwide as one of the greatest anime titles of all time. The hit anime would later be released to the US audience under the name “Samurai X” in 2003. As the popularity of Rurouni Kenshin increased, a series of OVAs would be released as a prequel to the original series. The two OVAs entitled “Trust & Betreyal” and “Reflection” will get the releases they deserve as they will be digitally re-mastered to High Definition Blu-Ray format.
Trust and Betrayal (Act 1-4)
STORY
The amazing prequel to the hit TV series Rorouni Kenshin is collected in the OVA series Rurouni Kenshin: Trust and Betrayal. Set in nineteenth century Japan, journey into Kenshin’s past as a young orphan where he learns his fighting skills from the great swordsman Hiko. Witness his beginnings from an idealistic youth to a cold-hearted assassin in a land torn by warfare and rebellion. Amidst all the killing and betrayal, Kenshin’s world is thrown into further confusion by the arrival of a mysterious woman named Tomoe. Are Tomoe’s true intentions to help Kenshin, or does she hide a secret that can destroy everything Kenshin has come to depend on. Follow them on their journey as Kenshin and Tomoe try to escape from the past and start their life anew. Learn where Kenshin received his scar and discover Kenshin’s balance between trust and betrayal.
STORY
The amazing prequel to the hit TV series Rorouni Kenshin is collected in the OVA series Rurouni Kenshin: Trust and Betrayal. Set in nineteenth century Japan, journey into Kenshin’s past as a young orphan where he learns his fighting skills from the great swordsman Hiko. Witness his beginnings from an idealistic youth to a cold-hearted assassin in a land torn by warfare and rebellion. Amidst all the killing and betrayal, Kenshin’s world is thrown into further confusion by the arrival of a mysterious woman named Tomoe. Are Tomoe’s true intentions to help Kenshin, or does she hide a secret that can destroy everything Kenshin has come to depend on. Follow them on their journey as Kenshin and Tomoe try to escape from the past and start their life anew. Learn where Kenshin received his scar and discover Kenshin’s balance between trust and betrayal.
STAFF
Original Story:
Director:
Screenplay:
Character Design &
Animation Director:
Music:
Animation Production:
Director:
Screenplay:
Character Design &
Animation Director:
Music:
Animation Production:
Nobuhiro Watsuki
(JUMP Comics/Shueisha)
Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Reiko Yoshida
Akira Matsushima
Taku Iwasaki
Studio Deen
(JUMP Comics/Shueisha)
Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Reiko Yoshida
Akira Matsushima
Taku Iwasaki
Studio Deen
© N. Watsuki / Shueisha, Fuji-TV, Aniplex Inc.
CAST
Japanese / English
Kenshin Himura:
Kaoru Kamiya:
Yahiko Myojin:
Sanosuke Sagara:
Megumi Takani:
Enishi Yukishiro:
Seijuro Hiko:
Kaoru Kamiya:
Yahiko Myojin:
Sanosuke Sagara:
Megumi Takani:
Enishi Yukishiro:
Seijuro Hiko:
Mayo Suzukaze / J. Shannon Weaver
Miki Fujitani / Katherine Catmull
Mina Tominaga / Derek Wade
Yuji Ueda / Gray G. Haddock
Mika Doi / Rebecca Robinson
Nozomu Sasaki / Bill Wise
Shuichi Ikeda / J. Hudson Brownlee
Miki Fujitani / Katherine Catmull
Mina Tominaga / Derek Wade
Yuji Ueda / Gray G. Haddock
Mika Doi / Rebecca Robinson
Nozomu Sasaki / Bill Wise
Shuichi Ikeda / J. Hudson Brownlee
Reflection (Act 1 & 2)
STORY
Kenshin’s history of death and destruction has left him known throughout all of Japan as the sword-bearing master assassin. Seeking retribution for his past, Kenshin wanders further away to a place he can call home. Although creating a time of peace through his actions, Kenshin continues to distance himself from the ones he loves. Kenshin’s wife, Kaoru, anxiously waits for the moment of his return. Will Kenshin ever return to his wife before she passes away from waiting?
STORY
Kenshin’s history of death and destruction has left him known throughout all of Japan as the sword-bearing master assassin. Seeking retribution for his past, Kenshin wanders further away to a place he can call home. Although creating a time of peace through his actions, Kenshin continues to distance himself from the ones he loves. Kenshin’s wife, Kaoru, anxiously waits for the moment of his return. Will Kenshin ever return to his wife before she passes away from waiting?
STAFF
Original Story:
Director:
Screenplay:
Character Design &
Animation Director:
Music:
Animation Production:
Director:
Screenplay:
Character Design &
Animation Director:
Music:
Animation Production:
Nobuhiro Watsuki
(JUMP Comics/Shueisha)
Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Reiko Yoshida
Akira Matsushima
Taku Iwasaki
Studio Deen
(JUMP Comics/Shueisha)
Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Reiko Yoshida
Akira Matsushima
Taku Iwasaki
Studio Deen
© 1997 N. Watsuki / Shueisha, Fuji-TV, Aniplex Inc.
CAST
Japanese / English
Kenshin Himura:
Kaoru Kamiya:
Yahiko Myojin:
Sanosuke Sagara:
Megumi Takani:
Enishi Yukishiro:
Seijuro Hiko:
Kaoru Kamiya:
Yahiko Myojin:
Sanosuke Sagara:
Megumi Takani:
Enishi Yukishiro:
Seijuro Hiko:
Mayo Suzukaze / J. Shannon Weaver
Miki Fujitani / Katherine Catmull
Mina Tominaga / Derek Wade
Yuji Ueda / Gray G. Haddock
Mika Doi / Rebecca Robinson
Nozomu Sasaki / Bill Wise
Shuichi Ikeda / J. Hudson Brownlee
Miki Fujitani / Katherine Catmull
Mina Tominaga / Derek Wade
Yuji Ueda / Gray G. Haddock
Mika Doi / Rebecca Robinson
Nozomu Sasaki / Bill Wise
Shuichi Ikeda / J. Hudson Brownlee
THE MOVIE
STORY
Following the events of the hit TV series, the war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are those who are not pleased with the outcome. Shigure Takimi witnessed his family and friends get slain in the name of freedom and prosperity. Holding a cold hard grudge inside, Shigure Takimi along with a band of misguided rebels have sworn to exact revenge. There is only one man who stands between them and their goal: Himura Kenshin. But when Shigure discover’s Kenshin’s true identity as the sword-bearing master assassin, Shigure’s fight becomes a personal vendetta.
STORY
Following the events of the hit TV series, the war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are those who are not pleased with the outcome. Shigure Takimi witnessed his family and friends get slain in the name of freedom and prosperity. Holding a cold hard grudge inside, Shigure Takimi along with a band of misguided rebels have sworn to exact revenge. There is only one man who stands between them and their goal: Himura Kenshin. But when Shigure discover’s Kenshin’s true identity as the sword-bearing master assassin, Shigure’s fight becomes a personal vendetta.
STAFF
Original Story:
Director:
Screenplay:
Character Design &
Animation Director:
Music:
Animation Production:
Director:
Screenplay:
Character Design &
Animation Director:
Music:
Animation Production:
Nobuhiro Watsuki
(JUMP Comics/Shueisha)
Hatsuki Tsuji
Yukiyoshi Ohashi
Hatsuki Tsuji
Taro Iwashiro
Studio Gallop
(JUMP Comics/Shueisha)
Hatsuki Tsuji
Yukiyoshi Ohashi
Hatsuki Tsuji
Taro Iwashiro
Studio Gallop
© 1997 N. Watsuki / Shueisha, Fuji-TV, Aniplex Inc.
CAST
Japanese / English
Kenshin Himura:
Kaoru Kamiya:
Yahiko Myojin:
Sanosuke Sagara:
Megumi Takani:
Hajime Saito:
Kaoru Kamiya:
Yahiko Myojin:
Sanosuke Sagara:
Megumi Takani:
Hajime Saito:
Mayo Suzukaze / J. Shannon Weaver
Miki Fujitani / Kara Bliss
Mina Tominaga / Derek Wade
Yuji Ueda / Gray G. Haddock
Mika Doi / Rebecca Robinson
Hirotaka Suzuoki / Ken Webster
Miki Fujitani / Kara Bliss
Mina Tominaga / Derek Wade
Yuji Ueda / Gray G. Haddock
Mika Doi / Rebecca Robinson
Hirotaka Suzuoki / Ken Webster
