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 /  Sat, May 30, 2020
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Japanese actors Emi Takei (left) and Takeru Satoh (right) who play as Kaoru Kamiya and Kenshin Himura,
respectively, in Japanese live-action film 'Rurouni Kenshin'. (Warner Brothers Japan/File)

The release of Japanese live-action films Rurouni Kenshin: The Final/The Beginning has been
postponed to next year’s Golden Week holiday in Japan from late April to early May.

Helmed by Keishi Ōtomo, Rurouni Kenshin: Saishusho The Final and Rurouni Kenshin:
Saishusho The Beginning were initially scheduled for release on July 3 and Aug. 7, respectively
but were later delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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According to Anime News Network, advanced ticket sales for the films have been discontinued, 
however fans who already purchased them are still eligible to use them.

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Ōtomo
 shared on the film’s official website that the team had to halt production due to studio
closure following the Japanese government’s state of emergency declaration. 


Actor Takeru Satoh, who plays the lead role Kenshin Himura, expressed his apology and
encouraged fans to watch the films at the cinema next year.

 on a popular manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki, the films feature other

Based
renowned Japanese actors, namely Emi Takei, Munetaka Aoki, Yu Aoi, Riku Ohnishi, Mackenyu
 Yosuke Eguchi and Kasumi Arimura.
Arata,

Rurouni Kenshin: The Final/The Beginning are the fourth and fifth installments in the Rurouni
 universe. All starring Satoh, the first film was released in 2012. 
Kenshin

The franchise follows legendary swordsman Kenshin Himura as he tries to atone for his dark
 In the middle of his journey, he meets Kaoru Kamiya (Emi Takei) who works as a kendo
past.
instructor in Tokyo. As their relationship grows, Kenshin’s dark past eventually catches up with
him. (wir/kes)

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This is good news for me, I guess. Cinemas wouldn't be reopening any time soon where I am. And I really want
 to watch this in a cinema.
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