Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends
Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends is a 2014 Japanese jidaigeki action film directed by Keishi Ōtomo and based on the manga series Rurouni Kenshin. Serving as the third installment of the Rurouni Kenshin film series and a direct sequel to Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (2014), the film takes place immediately after the predecessor and sees Himura Kenshin recover and prepare for a last stand against Shishio Makoto and his gang.
Theatrical release poster
Keishi Ōtomo is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He is known for psychological thrillers and historical dramas, as well as adapting a variety of manga and novels to film, including The Vulture (2009), Ryōmaden (2010), and the Rurouni Kenshin film series. Ōtomo’s awards include the Audience Award at the 18th Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal (2014), the Popularity Award at the 38th Japanese Academy Awards (2014), and Best Director at the 31st Japanese Critics Award (2022).
Keishi Ōtomo in 2014