Live Action Kenshin Fills Out Cast

Three Principals Added to Live Action Adaptation of Period Action Manga

Scott Green
August 30, 2011 8:41am PDT (8/30/11)

Jump Square has announced the actors cast for brawling ex-rebel Sanosuke Sagara, doctor Megumi Takani, and orphan son of a samurai Yahiko Myōjin in live action adaptation of Nobuhiro Watsuki's manga Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

 

Via Anime News Network and  Manga News

Yuu Aoi (Hana and Alice, Honey and Clover) will play Megumi, which Munetaka Aoki  (The Last Message Umizaru, live-action The Girl Who Leapt Through Time) is Sanosuke and 11-year-old Taketo Tanaka is Yahiko.

 

Takeru Satoh (Kamen Rider Den-O, Rookies, Beck, Ryōmaden) was previously cast as political assassin turned non-lethal protector Himura Kenshin, while Emi Takei  is the sword instructor female lead Kaoru Kamiya.




 

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8/30/11 by srgreen00
if you haven't seen Hana and Alice, the movie that stars Megumi's Yuu Aoi, check that one out. especially if you're a shoujo manga fan. it's a wonderful film
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8/30/11 by tobiasman
i think they should leave kenshin be - i'm a massive fan but i wont be watching this...dont want anything ruined!
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8/30/11 by toshiro777
This is a Japanese studio that's making it, not Hollywood, so don't give up on it that easily!
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8/30/11 by silentrose1
i love this show so im hoping they do good. i dont want kenshins awsome reputation ruined
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8/30/11 by M1SUNd3RStoOd
LIVE ACTION?!!! OMG CANT WAIT ><
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8/31/11 by LuckyPit
Hope it is good!
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