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Rurouni Kenshin: New Kyoto Arc: The Chirps of Light

Name: Rurouni Kenshin: New Kyoto Arc: The Chirps of Light
Genre: Animation, Action, Drama
Released: 2012-01-01
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Mayo Suzukaze, Miki Fujitani, Mina Tominaga, Yuji Ueda, Tomo Sakurai

2012 · 46 min Animation Action Drama

⭐ 7.3 / 10 · TMDB

The city's best detective spent three years unable to find his own daughter. Now, Kenshin Himura must find a missing girl in a Kyoto on the brink of destruction, where the past he swore to leave behind is the only weapon he has left. This 2012 anime action-drama escalates the legendary conflict, pitting the former assassin's vow of peace against a conspiracy that threatens to burn the new capital to ashes.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title	るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚- 新京都編後編
Year	2012
Country	Japan
Genre	Animation, Action, Drama
Director	Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Runtime	46 min.
Rating	TMDB: 7.3/10 (34 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director opts for a streamlined retelling that emphasizes the core conflict, creating a tense, somber mood through muted colors and deliberate pacing.

Fans of the original series will appreciate the condensed stakes, though newcomers might feel the emotional weight relies on prior investment. Expect a brooding, action-driven experience. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Kazuhiro Furuhashi

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