Rurouni Kenshin Casting news: Misao Makimachi cast!

With all the Rurouni Kenshin casting news here and there and the excitement brought forth as a result of which, a lot of fans may have been wondering - I know I have - Who will be playing Misao? 
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SM Cinema Confirms Rurouni Kenshin Screen Date!

10.18.2012 – After a month of speculations and a bit of controversy who would have the film’s license finally SM Cinema has posted the official announcement of when Rurouni Kenshin live action film will be shown in the Philippines.



It has been quite a pressure for the local distributors too having the abuse by some rabid fans pleading to have this film distributed in the country. Now it’s finally a done deal as the released date has been confirmed via SM Cinema's Facebook Fan Page. Read more »

Rurouni Kenshin is now an SM Cinema Exclusive!

Good things truly come to those who wait, and for Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X) fans in the Philippines, that time is coming this October! As previously reported that Warner Bros. Philippines did not have the rights until news that SM Cinemas has the exclusive rights to show it.



By way of SM Cinema's Facebook page and the millions (and millions) of RK fans reposting, Rurouni Kenshin is FINALLY coming to Philippine shores this October 17, 2012 exclusively on SM Cinemas!

UPDATE (9/13 @ 1:10AM): The film is still pushing through with its release, and an article by ZEN Otaku Honbu clarifies matters on the SM Cinema Facebook page post. The October 17 date is still tentative... But Rurouni Kenshin will indeed be showing on the RP!Read more »

Warner Bros. Philippines: No Rights for Rurouni Kenshin.

08.24.2012 – There’s news that Rurouni Kenshin might be shown internationally in selected region but the hopes of having the film shown in the Philippines was immediately shut down by Warner Bros. Studios Philippines revealing that “we don’t have the rights” to bring it to the country.



So whatever internet uprising has been going around in the social media the chance for this film to be brought to the country is pretty much slim to none and its too late. Unless a massive turn out would change the local distributor to push in finding ways to acquire the license to have it shown. Read more »

Rurouni Kenshin 2nd Trailer with English Subs Released!

08.05.2012 – Rurouni Kenshin is the much awaited live action film based from the anime and manga series of the same name which is known in North America as “Samurai X.” Last June 27, 2012 the cast and crew had a special gala premiere to promote the film.



It’s already August and the movie will be out towards the end of the month which will be shown exclusively in Japan produced in collaboration between Studio Swan and Warner Bros Japan. Read more »