
As a result, some who are familiar with the manga and anime may end up having a field day nitpicking over changes made in the movie, which may make the experience slightly less enjoyable. While its main purpose is to lay the foundation for the epic conclusion that is “The Legend Ends,” “Kyoto Inferno” is a beautifully crafted film that is able to stand on its own merits, as I mentioned in my spoiler-free review.ĭirector Keishi Otomo did a great job of fitting a massive amount of material from the Kyoto Arc of “Rurouni Kenshin” in a coherent film that runs for a little over two hours.

Planning to watch “Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno”? Here’s a quick tip: Do not focus too much on the details. Warning: This contains a lot of spoilers.
