The beginning really broke my heart. This movie showed us a cold faced Battosai completely opposite to the kind faced Kenshin we knew over the years. The chemistry between Tomoe and Himura is offcharts! 😭 I need more.
This movie broke my heart, especially the scene where Kenshin left her dead body in the burning house that held some precious moments of them together💔 Plus the soundtrack💔
At first i was like, why he kept her body there? Doing chores, cooking, sleeping and having supper as if its their past mundane routine. Apparently its like a ceremony before the funeral. He wanted to go through another day with her as true husband & wife after they consummated the marriage. This scene doesnt exist in the manga/ova i think. Its make it even more heart breaking 😭😭
The manga doesn't show the intimate scenes and he didn't actually burned their house along with Tomoe cremated in it (it wasn't shown). But he gave Tomoe proper burial rites in a cemetery. The OVA also shows Kenshin having heartbreaking, parting words to Tomoe just before he burns their house.
it didnt feel like a love story.. it was more of Tomoe s feelings for Battousai. As for Battousai, his emotional high and low so narrow, you couldnt tell the difference between him falling in love and grieving.
Even for those people who have no clue about samurai X anime, this is really a good movie to watch. I watched it in tears coz it's so heartbreaking. Especially RK the beginning
I liked The Beginning more than The Final because of Tomoe/Kasumi, she made the long slow parts much more bearable, she wasn't in The Final as much and too much slow parts in any action flick are a bad thing to me unless something powerful counters them. Kasumi must be powerful.
@@agnihistoria7951 I thought "If he read it right after she died he might not have been so full of hate". But I'm not so sure because he might have thought it was a trick and been just as bad or even worse. He had to be the villain so it is what it is.
@@had2galsinthebooth personally I think since he was younger he wouldn't have been truly able to understand it since he was just a kid basically and probably would have just been even more mad. He had to fight and witness kenshin's actions to truly understand. The diary is what helped him get clarity imo. Since during the fight you already see he is conflicted.
What was heart wrenching was when Kenshin/Shinta retold the story of his wife to his friends in The Finale. It's a good thing I waited and watched all five movies in the proper chronological order. It's a love story on another level.
@@chrissturkenboom6080 indeed, the USA only has The Final and The Beginning. However, I’m currently in Europe and over here I can confirm they have all five films! I believe the same with Netflix in Asia. It’s only the USA as far as I am aware that only has two. It’s a shame, as not many people in the USA are aware of these amazing, cinematic masterpieces! 🎞
I watched the 5 movies. In order. And I love them all. What they went through and there was no other way. I still love the fact that Kaoru was always there for Kenshin too. We need more movies or shows like this…. ❤️❤️❤️
She who finds love in vengeance To collapse ones walls that were always kept standing tall. To mortalise a legend. And illuminate his soul... seeing through the shadows. He who purges for what he believes is of greater good. Unknowingly softens a resenting heart. Sworn to protect her with his life, and brought her happiness... a feeling that she never saw coming. Two souls bounded to love for a time. Pained glances and torturing silence brought their hearts closer. Kismet connecting souls for lifelong. A great ardor, enough to turnaround ships that have set course... For someone who've lost somebody very dear to his heart. Not to the same tragedy but still feel its pain deep down to my psyche. I've watched the final clips of this movie excessively and still... each time... my breath goes slow and heavy. Rurouni Kenshin - A real masterpiece.
she didnt. this is the result of LA’s decision to promote what’s supposed to be a revenge drama to a love story. this glorification of tomoe’s character to that of sainthood.. giving her too much credit than what she truly deserved. if you know the original story, you’ll know kenshin was already pure and honorable from the start and has already decided to stop killing before accidentally killing her. it was tomoe, in fact, who was changed by kenshin, not the other way around. because unlike her who was only fighting for revenge, the man was fighting for peace. kenshin’s vow is not only for her but also for akira and the many other lives he took. if anything, she gave him immense guilt, and an abnormal empathy to human suffering and intense appreciation to the value of life. she and akira, the original star crosse lovers on kenshin’s cheek, served as his reminder of his sins as a hitokiri.
@@QQ-eu6gj lol you maybe tortured song long by trust and betrayal OVA, one of the best anime ever created and told the best Kenshin story ever, stupid kaoru fanboy..??! 🤣🤣
the owner of RK already said Kauro is Kenshin’s true love. Unlike Tomoe who hid her motives of revenge, Kenshin shared a bond of trust and acceptance with Kaoru, fostered by their battles together. Kaoru has always been the true heroine of RK even before LA happened :)
that’s why when Kaoru’s death was faked by Enishi in the original story, Kenshin literally lost sight of the meaning of life and was just waiting to die. He could survive Tomoe’s death, but he couldn’t accept Kaoru’s. Sadly, LA didnt adapt this in TF. Jinchu Arc where TF was based from is the most angst ridden declaration of love from Kenshin to Kaoru which LA-only fans will never know.
Tomoe was and always will be his one true love. Kaoru was the second chance given to Kenshin but anyone can see, in all the adaptations, the brutal difference between the relationships. This is obvious towards the end of the manga as well. I personally would prefer that she had been his wife from the beginning of the story. I wonder what the Yukishiro family's meeting at the Himura house would be like at the end.
@@AlexanderPR2 Don't say stupid things, Kaoru wasn't anyone's second choice and Kenshin didn't love Tomoe anymore, as if love were something that could be quantified, what it was was that their bond is more tragic and beautiful, but that depends on the context. Tomoe met the cold, ruthless and murderous kenshin and the development while trying to avenge him obviously from the premise alone it is obvious that everything was going to go wrong and his death leaves a very big trauma on the protagonist Instead, Kaoru met the kind, mature, and protective Kenshin. Their relationship began because Kensin met someone who didn't care about his past and felt comfortable in that place. The two women met the same man but different versions therefore their romance would be different
The truth meaning of love for kenshin/shinta is kaoru,just watch the final or how did die kenshin/shinta, he only remember kaoru no one else . You only find peace and happiness in your one true love.
the beginning was the best in the series, just like how the OVA did. Tomoe's character was a critical factor in kenshin's development. i kinda wished they incorporated her from the start so it seemed like her memory never left the him, like kenshin mentioning her name under his breath or tiny flash backs of her.
whats really sad...did Tomoe ever knew of Himura's/Shinta's painful past? Or even his real name? The Kenshin actor has amazing chemistry with both Kaoru and Tomoe. Such a brilliant show.
I always prefer tomoe than kouru as i prefer graceful personality vs cheerful. Tomoe bring the highly complex emotional baggage, the level of maturity & patience, layers of complications, the sad and sorrow potrayal to the audience. She tame a monster while kouru accept tamed animal, the challege is totally different. Would kouru accept kenshin when he is a monster? Can kouru deal with a guilt living with the monster that comes out every night gone on killing spree? does kouru have the patience? The answer is no because she lack of the motivation and maturity that tomoe possessed. To me the character that make the audience cry is the character that hold the most power in the show, she hold the emotional baggage, connection with us the audiece and she is the motivation of the protagonist. Thats why tomoe is match for kenshin, she is his equal in emotion and intellectual sense kind of way, her ablity to withstand all those and to insert question in his belief that made her excel above kouru, a generic replacement like madeleine to vesper in bond . Tragic love, lover and hero is always the best in any love story, it connected the character to the audience. Thats why Shakespeare's romeo and juliet are the classic and titanic is a hit. Thats what made darth vader very appealing are the tragedy that befalled him. Happy ending is for kids or someone that cant deal with intense emotional play, for me the deeper the cut in the story the more intresting it is. The concept of pain and tragedy is beautiful dark art in storytelling. I must say this, its a japanese version of casino royale, welldone
I agree with you. I watched it last night for the first time and I was taken aback by the complexity of the story. I've never liked the "happily ever after" endings; They just lack and sugarcoat the complexity of the nature of a man like Kenshin. He's wounded, complex, harsh and hardened by his actions but we also see his more human side, his softness and that's what captivates the audience. This is one of the best Love story I've seen. The witcher is also a complex yet deeply emotional love story. Anyhow I thought I'd share this with you♡ Saludos from Panamá 💚💙
Sadly Kaoru has way larger fan base. I have always thought that Rurouni Kenshin is a shounen story, except for Tsuiokuhen (Tomoe's story), which is historical drama with a splash of action.
How can you say that Kaoru lacks motivation when Tomoe's motivation was to have Kenshin killed for killing her lover? In the end, Tomoe's plan backfired because she had a change of heart. Let's stop painting Tomoe out to be this floating angel who happened to drop by Kenshin's life with kittens and butterflies 🦋 I appreciate Tomoe's sacrifice and she will never be forgotten, but it was Kaoru's motivation that gave Kenshin a new kind of life, home, happiness, friends he could rely on, and a fulfilling life. That beats growing radishes, and sitting in a dead quiet house ready for betrayal
@@xa-1291 I think it was a great adaptation I didn't enjoy the adaptation of the kyoto arc, because though the actions were great, the characters, other than kenshin didn't fit their anime counterpart. This movie however, I loved that they had her narrate her diary at the end. It's much more powerful than Kenshins words in the OVA (which was still heartbreaking)
“Goodbye to the second man I loved” Idk about you guys, but at least in the movies; Tomoe and Kenshin have way better chemistry than Kenshin had with Kaoru, in my opinion.
From this movie/arc, make Kenshin's scar more meaning. The first scar tells him that by killing he had become a monster, but the second scar tells him that even a monster like him can be loved. From Vengeance to Love, Tomoe truly the one who steers Kenshin's boat, he maybe had killed many, but she made him saved many more than he killed. Truly beautiful story.
honestly I dont think I have the strength to watch this movie. The heartache from the OVA from all those years ago is still there. Kenshin will always be my favorite anime character forever.
The Beginning is by far the best of the Rurouni Kenshin five live action films. Action, drama, romance. Good cast, brilliant script, fine directing and acting. This scene where Himura Kenshin read his wife's final entries in her diary is very poignant. Viewers will shed tears for sure. Kudos/bouquets to Takeru Satoh and Kasumi Arimura for very fine portrayals of their characters caught in tragic circumstances. Both deserving of best acting awards if the movie is nominated in Japan's film academy major awards. Fans of this series will appreciate The Beginning. Rurouni Kenshin The Legend Ends in my opinion was the second best in the series.
@@QQ-eu6gj literally bc the weekend the final came out another quarantine was mandated in japan resulting diminished box office returns for the next 2 months - it's far and away the best
A letter to Tomoe from Kenshin ⚰️: Hello ! Tomoe . Glad to see you again. I'm sure you're in a better place with your fiance, the love of your life. Every day I think about those moments that we cherish together, I kind of think being grateful and guilty at the same time. Yeah grateful for giving a life of happiness and peace that I wished for even it is for few days and guilty for destroying your home of happiness and leaving your brother all alone while grieving your death. I wished that I could change that time around. Maybe I should've have taken him with me. In that way, he would forgive me and he wouldn't have to take this path today. I respect his love towards yours. He seemed to be a good man who would do anything for his sister even if it means avenging her death against the man who loved him and forever indebted to her for giving him a second chance to redeem himself and lead a normal life. All the years while wandering and carrying all these thoughts , I blamed myself and didn't feel like deserve to live. But no, God has planned another destiny for me. I fell in love once again and wanted to be drifted apart from those who are trying to be close towards me. Because I have to protect them. My second love gave me that chance even though I didn't ask for it. She's kind, sweet and brave and believes in the brighter side of ☮️ and combat to protect someone. Every time we drifted away , it only got us closer. I never deserved her during my worst times and her better days. I just brought more trouble for her. But she stayed with my side. And here I am talking to you in my thoughts. I didn't do anything something proud in my life but I know you are watching me happily that I am not alone anymore. I know you are waiting for me in the clouds. So don't worry , I'll soon catch up to you someday but not yet. I haven't probably introduce myself to your fiance . Just tell him to wait for me and we can have a friendly duel someday as I didn't beat him fair and square. I know deep down he has a grudge for taking away his love. I'll join both of you sooner. And don't worry about your brother. I'll meet him every day to ask him about his well-being. Goodbye, my first love 💗 and thank you for giving me a new life.
😢😢. It absolutely broke my heart to see him so devastated by Tomoe's death 💔 😢 😔 😞. I cried so much. But, it was because of her love that he was able to get his heart back. ❤❤😢
I cried watching the scene Kenshin try to eat rice to live beside the Tomoe's dead body. Kenshin and Tomoe found true love each other, sadly it was too short.
Tomoe was without a doubt the most influential person in Kenshin's life; she gave him purpose, plus I don't know what Kenshin would have done after helping to overthrow the Shogunate.
Kenshin would probably still stop killing. Tomoe was just partially the reason why he stopped killing. As Katsura says, even though he killed many, Kenshin still had a pure heart. So no doubt Kenshin would have lived a simple life like his parents or still helped people like he did after. He would have abandoned the name and gone with his real name, Shinta.
i just started watching Rorouni kenshin anime..i was totally invested in kenshin and kaoru..when i found out that kenshin's first love was someone else..i was hesitant to watch s2..but after seeing this clip i realised that tomoe's second love was kenshin and kenshin's second love was kaoru..well.....
I was read the manga in 2003 and I watched the action movie in the end 2021. I always repeat watch until now, I think their love story, Tomoe x Kenshin equal tragic with love story in Titanic.
@@BejayBae is Kaoru, and... Better woman ? Every person is different, with their own strengths and weakneses, in most cases there is no "better", just persons that love each other with all the pros and cons
Used to hate this arc in manga...after watch the begining movies...I fall in love with this arc....love the actress too, she did her best to became the cold Tomoe's...yes, Tomoe never smile in manga.....i look the way the mangaka draw her...she's way too cold....(sorry about my grammar)
Same here...I didn't think I'd feel much worse after watching the live action film. I even feel bad reading the manga and watching the OVA. But it was a perfect adaptation. Kasumi Arimura did well as Tomoe too even though she smiles sometimes as Tomoe but its ok, I love her smile though. 😊
Kaoru & Kenshin is happy-funny love yet Tomoe & Kenshin is romantic heavy love❤ The '1st' is always in his heart n finally he let her go in the legend end movie. I'm glad Kenshin met her n now Kaoru in his life 🤗
Çok güzel şahane bir drama 💕bütün seriyi seyretti doyamadım.💕💕💕Başta Takeru Satoh olmak üzere bütün oyuncuları kutluyorum,emeği geçen herkese teşekkürler 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞😻😻😻😻💕💕💕💕
Tomoe had her second chance at love with Kenshin, Kenshin had his second chance at love with Kaoru But I believe that a part of Kenshin's heart will forever belong to Tomoe
his vow of non-kill was not only for her. it was also for Akira and the many other lives he took. he already made up his mind to stop killing and atone for all the lives he took, even before her accidental death. it would appear like he had no remorse for the other lives he took. and just as Tomoe will always have a special place in Kenshin’s heart, Akira too, will always have a special place in Tomoe’s heart. But Kenshin has long turned that chapter in his life and moved on. And a large part of not being able to forget her is guilt rather than love. Meanwhile, his relationship with Kaoru was built with trust and acceptance, no hidden agendas, strengthened by their battles together. Kenshin was willing to throw away years of non-kill vow to protect her as early as the Jinei incident. in the original story, he lost all meaning of life when enishi faked her death. Even said he’d go against tomoe to protect Kaoru. Of course, LA-only fans will never know this.
kaoru symbolizes all of kenshin’s ideals and everything he fought for. she is the new era to kenshin metaphorically. she is the embodiment of his peace. more importantly, she became the sword that he wielded (the sword that protects). and even though he was so happy, he felt guilty because he felt unworthy of such happiness because of his sins. needless to say, kenshin’s character development happened because of Kaoru and his friends. Tomoe saved him but at the same time, scarred him with guilt that made him lose his self- worth. Kaoru pieced him back together.
You guys have to read the manga. There are so many parts that the anime and movie left out. They pretty much was husband and wife in the sheets. Tomoe messed up Kenshin really bad when Kenshin killed her later.
I feel bad for Tomoe that she couldn’t have her “mochi & eat it too” I would’ve been happy having a nice strong swordsman like Kenshin as my man despite him being a killer.
He was a soldier essentially, he was an assassin but his targets were combatants and leaders at war with his faction. He was only haunted by the fact that many of his victims were essentially people who were simply caught up by the warring sides. But he was never a murderer or a psycho like Shishio Makoto.
I wonder why the directors and musicians didn't take visual material from The Brginning to create Broken heart of gold mv versions. Those lately Broken heart of gold mv versions haven't satisfied me. It seemed not relate to The Beginning, lol.
how did the old man last fight with kenshi die actually? it’s because of kenshin sword slash and happen to him or tomoe did something? can someone explain it?
@@Brevicauda lol why does that trigger you so much? you get as angry if someone said they want a husband whos as gentle and kind as Kenshin, the real Kenshin, not Battousai?
I don't know why but when I completed all Rurouni Kenshin movies, I felt love story between Kenshin and Tomoe more deep than Kenshin with Kaoru. It felt like Kenshin can't ever replace his true love with Tomoe. I just too hard feeling with The Beginning maybe 🤣🤔... Owh and there's 1 thing that makes me thinking is Tomoe true love Kenshin cause the words that Megumi said maybe Tomoe just want Kenshin killed her... I forgot the exact words but something like this.
There is something about tomoe that captivated me more than kaoru. Arimura Kasumi is a truly an amazing actress.
its not something its the role... its impactful role.... unlike kaoru. its meant to be leaving you with an impression
In both the anime and the manga, Tomoe Will always be superior to Kaoru.
Yep loved tomei
The beginning really broke my heart. This movie showed us a cold faced Battosai completely opposite to the kind faced Kenshin we knew over the years. The chemistry between Tomoe and Himura is offcharts! 😭 I need more.
Have you watched Rurouni Kenshin OVA?
@@fabianofallen now that's even worse!! 😭💔💔
Well, the anime ova is also sad to begin with
Do you think Kaoru is match with Kenshin when he was Buttosai or not?
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For those who regret with Tomoe's death. If she didn't die, the title for the next movie will be "Himura the radish farmer".
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This movie broke my heart, especially the scene where Kenshin left her dead body in the burning house that held some precious moments of them together💔 Plus the soundtrack💔
It's like when Edward from FMA burn his house.
I know, why did he do that? :( did he bury her in the anime?
@@AA-mg3xr Its exactly the same in the OVA.
Kenshin and Tomoe’s love for each other is tragic yet beautiful that will leave you haunted but still hoping for their story to go on
Unfortunately it wouldn't..I loved the chemistry between them🥺.. their story really make our hearts broke
At first i was like, why he kept her body there? Doing chores, cooking, sleeping and having supper as if its their past mundane routine. Apparently its like a ceremony before the funeral. He wanted to go through another day with her as true husband & wife after they consummated the marriage. This scene doesnt exist in the manga/ova i think. Its make it even more heart breaking 😭😭
The manga doesn't show the intimate scenes and he didn't actually burned their house along with Tomoe cremated in it (it wasn't shown). But he gave Tomoe proper burial rites in a cemetery. The OVA also shows Kenshin having heartbreaking, parting words to Tomoe just before he burns their house.
Is this really a ceremony before funeral or its an assumption?
@@zuthi18 I said "it's like". Not the actual ceremony.
Their love is on another level. What a great love story
it didnt feel like a love story.. it was more of Tomoe s feelings for Battousai. As for Battousai, his emotional high and low so narrow, you couldnt tell the difference between him falling in love and grieving.
@@QQ-eu6gj Yes, agree. Cud be coz Kenshin was experiencing PTSD / depression.
I’m a grown ass man but i cried like a baby watching this scene. Truly heartbreaking and pure. 😭
Bruv, this movie was so good. Tomoe gave new meaning to Kenshins life. Tragic yet beautiful story 😭😭😭
THE BEGINNING REALLY MAKES ME HAPPY FOR KENSHIN AND REALLY BROKE MY HEART AT THE SAME TIME
Sadly, memories don't repeat itself. Imagine how hard it is for Kenshin to endure such painful but beautiful memory.
Even for those people who have no clue about samurai X anime, this is really a good movie to watch. I watched it in tears coz it's so heartbreaking. Especially RK the beginning
The OVA was heart breaking T____T
I liked The Beginning more than The Final because of Tomoe/Kasumi, she made the long slow parts much more bearable, she wasn't in The Final as much and too much slow parts in any action flick are a bad thing to me unless something powerful counters them. Kasumi must be powerful.
The ending of the final did me in though when Enishi got the diary.
@@agnihistoria7951 I thought "If he read it right after she died he might not have been so full of hate". But I'm not so sure because he might have thought it was a trick and been just as bad or even worse. He had to be the villain so it is what it is.
@@had2galsinthebooth personally I think since he was younger he wouldn't have been truly able to understand it since he was just a kid basically and probably would have just been even more mad. He had to fight and witness kenshin's actions to truly understand. The diary is what helped him get clarity imo. Since during the fight you already see he is conflicted.
What was heart wrenching was when Kenshin/Shinta retold the story of his wife to his friends in The Finale. It's a good thing I waited and watched all five movies in the proper chronological order. It's a love story on another level.
Yes, it's a pitty that only 2 movies are on Netflix.
@@chrissturkenboom6080 indeed, the USA only has The Final and The Beginning. However, I’m currently in Europe and over here I can confirm they have all five films! I believe the same with Netflix in Asia. It’s only the USA as far as I am aware that only has two. It’s a shame, as not many people in the USA are aware of these amazing, cinematic masterpieces! 🎞
What order did you watch them?
@@frillylily8005 Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021)
Rurouni Kenshi (2012)
Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (2014)
Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (2014)
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021)
@@kristinetapon2967 Does it make a big difference if you watch the beginning and final first?
They have found true happiness with each other, Kenshin and Tomoe. Sadly it didn't last long.
Yep
I watched the 5 movies. In order. And I love them all. What they went through and there was no other way. I still love the fact that Kaoru was always there for Kenshin too. We need more movies or shows like this…. ❤️❤️❤️
She who finds love in vengeance
To collapse ones walls that were always kept standing tall.
To mortalise a legend.
And illuminate his soul... seeing through the shadows.
He who purges for what he believes is of greater good.
Unknowingly softens a resenting heart.
Sworn to protect her with his life,
and brought her happiness... a feeling that she never saw coming.
Two souls bounded to love for a time.
Pained glances and torturing silence brought their hearts closer.
Kismet connecting souls for lifelong.
A great ardor, enough to turnaround ships that have set course...
For someone who've lost somebody very dear to his heart. Not to the same tragedy but still feel its pain deep down to my psyche. I've watched the final clips of this movie excessively and still... each time... my breath goes slow and heavy.
Rurouni Kenshin - A real masterpiece.
That was nicely written! This part of the movie left me heavy hearted indeed.
that's so nicely written! T.T I'm crying again
What a beautiful woman, thank you for giving birth to our favorite rurouni
she didnt. this is the result of LA’s decision to promote what’s supposed to be a revenge drama to a love story. this glorification of tomoe’s character to that of sainthood.. giving her too much credit than what she truly deserved. if you know the original story, you’ll know kenshin was already pure and honorable from the start and has already decided to stop killing before accidentally killing her. it was tomoe, in fact, who was changed by kenshin, not the other way around. because unlike her who was only fighting for revenge, the man was fighting for peace. kenshin’s vow is not only for her but also for akira and the many other lives he took. if anything, she gave him immense guilt, and an abnormal empathy to human suffering and intense appreciation to the value of life. she and akira, the original star crosse lovers on kenshin’s cheek, served as his reminder of his sins as a hitokiri.
@@QQ-eu6gj lol you maybe tortured song long by trust and betrayal OVA, one of the best anime ever created and told the best Kenshin story ever, stupid kaoru fanboy..??! 🤣🤣
The story of tomoe and kenshin is truly heartbreaking. I’ll always believe tomoe was kenshins true love.
the owner of RK already said Kauro is Kenshin’s true love. Unlike Tomoe who hid her motives of revenge, Kenshin shared a bond of trust and acceptance with Kaoru, fostered by their battles together. Kaoru has always been the true heroine of RK even before LA happened :)
that’s why when Kaoru’s death was faked by Enishi in the original story, Kenshin literally lost sight of the meaning of life and was just waiting to die. He could survive Tomoe’s death, but he couldn’t accept Kaoru’s. Sadly, LA didnt adapt this in TF. Jinchu Arc where TF was based from is the most angst ridden declaration of love from Kenshin to Kaoru which LA-only fans will never know.
Tomoe was and always will be his one true love.
Kaoru was the second chance given to Kenshin but anyone can see, in all the adaptations, the brutal difference between the relationships.
This is obvious towards the end of the manga as well.
I personally would prefer that she had been his wife from the beginning of the story.
I wonder what the Yukishiro family's meeting at the Himura house would be like at the end.
@@AlexanderPR2 Don't say stupid things, Kaoru wasn't anyone's second choice and Kenshin didn't love Tomoe anymore, as if love were something that could be quantified, what it was was that their bond is more tragic and beautiful, but that depends on the context.
Tomoe met the cold, ruthless and murderous kenshin and the development while trying to avenge him obviously from the premise alone it is obvious that everything was going to go wrong and his death leaves a very big trauma on the protagonist Instead,
Kaoru met the kind, mature, and protective Kenshin. Their relationship began because Kensin met someone who didn't care about his past and felt comfortable in that place.
The two women met the same man but different versions therefore their romance would be different
The truth meaning of love for kenshin/shinta is kaoru,just watch the final or how did die kenshin/shinta, he only remember kaoru no one else . You only find peace and happiness in your one true love.
the beginning was the best in the series, just like how the OVA did. Tomoe's character was a critical factor in kenshin's development. i kinda wished they incorporated her from the start so it seemed like her memory never left the him, like kenshin mentioning her name under his breath or tiny flash backs of her.
Agreed
it has the lowest box office of all rk series.
It was referenced
@@QQ-eu6gj bruh stop commenting the same negative shit in everybody's replies
@@dylangriffn uhm, you don’t get to tell others from refraining from commenting in social media. you can choose to ignore bro. :)
whats really sad...did Tomoe ever knew of Himura's/Shinta's painful past? Or even his real name?
The Kenshin actor has amazing chemistry with both Kaoru and Tomoe. Such a brilliant show.
No. Only Kaoru
I always prefer tomoe than kouru as i prefer graceful personality vs cheerful. Tomoe bring the highly complex emotional baggage, the level of maturity & patience, layers of complications, the sad and sorrow potrayal to the audience. She tame a monster while kouru accept tamed animal, the challege is totally different. Would kouru accept kenshin when he is a monster? Can kouru deal with a guilt living with the monster that comes out every night gone on killing spree? does kouru have the patience? The answer is no because she lack of the motivation and maturity that tomoe possessed. To me the character that make the audience cry is the character that hold the most power in the show, she hold the emotional baggage, connection with us the audiece and she is the motivation of the protagonist. Thats why tomoe is match for kenshin, she is his equal in emotion and intellectual sense kind of way, her ablity to withstand all those and to insert question in his belief that made her excel above kouru, a generic replacement like madeleine to vesper in bond . Tragic love, lover and hero is always the best in any love story, it connected the character to the audience. Thats why Shakespeare's romeo and juliet are the classic and titanic is a hit. Thats what made darth vader very appealing are the tragedy that befalled him. Happy ending is for kids or someone that cant deal with intense emotional play, for me the deeper the cut in the story the more intresting it is. The concept of pain and tragedy is beautiful dark art in storytelling. I must say this, its a japanese version of casino royale, welldone
I agree with you. I watched it last night for the first time and I was taken aback by the complexity of the story. I've never liked the "happily ever after" endings; They just lack and sugarcoat the complexity of the nature of a man like Kenshin. He's wounded, complex, harsh and hardened by his actions but we also see his more human side, his softness and that's what captivates the audience. This is one of the best Love story I've seen. The witcher is also a complex yet deeply emotional love story. Anyhow I thought I'd share this with you♡ Saludos from Panamá 💚💙
Firdaus Amer sorry but this is a pretty BS take and clearly no idea about the source material it was based on
Sadly Kaoru has way larger fan base. I have always thought that Rurouni Kenshin is a shounen story, except for Tsuiokuhen (Tomoe's story), which is historical drama with a splash of action.
How can you say that Kaoru lacks motivation when Tomoe's motivation was to have Kenshin killed for killing her lover? In the end, Tomoe's plan backfired because she had a change of heart. Let's stop painting Tomoe out to be this floating angel who happened to drop by Kenshin's life with kittens and butterflies 🦋 I appreciate Tomoe's sacrifice and she will never be forgotten, but it was Kaoru's motivation that gave Kenshin a new kind of life, home, happiness, friends he could rely on, and a fulfilling life. That beats growing radishes, and sitting in a dead quiet house ready for betrayal
@@tobiasfreedom1450 lol in the manga and anime series Kaoru hate battousai, buddy, while Tomoe still can love him as battousai.
Tears always falls for them... How I love how they fell in love..
The OVA broke my heart 20 years ago, the live action make it even worse till now.
Actually is kinda ok this live action but yeah just like you said can't beat the ova masterpiece
The OVA in 1999 is one of Japan's greatest achievements in anime.
Me too..... T_T
@@xa-1291 I think it was a great adaptation
I didn't enjoy the adaptation of the kyoto arc, because though the actions were great, the characters, other than kenshin didn't fit their anime counterpart.
This movie however, I loved that they had her narrate her diary at the end. It's much more powerful than Kenshins words in the OVA (which was still heartbreaking)
@@sean-lukegoh1689 Trust & Betrayal OVA > The Beginning Live Action
“Goodbye to the second man I loved”
Idk about you guys, but at least in the movies; Tomoe and Kenshin have way better chemistry than Kenshin had with Kaoru, in my opinion.
I have the same thought. Kenshin X Tomoe have more chemistry than Kenshin X Kaoru in the live action.
Yes sir!
Kenshin and Tomoe love best
because the beginning evolves on the love story of kenshin and tomoe, while the other 3 movies focuses mostly on action.
brooooo
From this movie/arc, make Kenshin's scar more meaning. The first scar tells him that by killing he had become a monster, but the second scar tells him that even a monster like him can be loved.
From Vengeance to Love, Tomoe truly the one who steers Kenshin's boat, he maybe had killed many, but she made him saved many more than he killed.
Truly beautiful story.
this scene broke my heart i think this was the best rurouni kenshin film
honestly I dont think I have the strength to watch this movie. The heartache from the OVA from all those years ago is still there. Kenshin will always be my favorite anime character forever.
I know this story way back then. But this diary part still kills me everytime i see it 😭. So sad yet so romantic 😭😭
Five of the best live action adaptations back to back to back!
If anyone here hasn’t watched the original of this “trust and betrayal” please do. Hands down one of the best pieces in all anime. Masterpiece
I'm glad Tomoe was fated to meet Kenshin and finally fell in love with him. That's how he changed for better.
Tomoe arimura loves kenshin satoh. Perfect couple. More movies together ❤
The Beginning is by far the best of the Rurouni Kenshin five live action films. Action, drama, romance. Good cast, brilliant script, fine directing and acting. This scene where Himura Kenshin read his wife's final entries in her diary is very poignant. Viewers will shed tears for sure. Kudos/bouquets to Takeru Satoh and Kasumi Arimura for very fine portrayals of their characters caught in tragic circumstances. Both deserving of best acting awards if the movie is nominated in Japan's film academy major awards. Fans of this series will appreciate The Beginning. Rurouni Kenshin The Legend Ends in my opinion was the second best in the series.
TB has the lowest box office performance in all RK installments. It’s the least liked.
@@QQ-eu6gj literally bc the weekend the final came out another quarantine was mandated in japan resulting diminished box office returns for the next 2 months - it's far and away the best
Love the background music! I wish they would upload on youtube.
The anime broke my heart. And I know for sure that this too 😭
I loved this movie; the actors did a really great job. It's as emotional as the OVA, but the OVA always broke me 🥺
I woke up at 5 AM to watch this movie on Netflix the day it premiered lol (saying up till midnight wasn't an option due to work). Worth it!
Never judge a book by its cover, kenshin being the book in this analogy
Sad 😢 but good story, the best of all of them
I will preserve him though it means my life 😭😭😭😭
She is so beautiful.
Very
Tomoe loves kenshin. Please make more movies together
Meaning of unconditional love😢😢😢😢😢
A letter to Tomoe from Kenshin ⚰️:
Hello ! Tomoe . Glad to see you again. I'm sure you're in a better place with your fiance, the love of your life. Every day I think about those moments that we cherish together, I kind of think being grateful and guilty at the same time. Yeah grateful for giving a life of happiness and peace that I wished for even it is for few days and guilty for destroying your home of happiness and leaving your brother all alone while grieving your death. I wished that I could change that time around. Maybe I should've have taken him with me. In that way, he would forgive me and he wouldn't have to take this path today. I respect his love towards yours. He seemed to be a good man who would do anything for his sister even if it means avenging her death against the man who loved him and forever indebted to her for giving him a second chance to redeem himself and lead a normal life. All the years while wandering and carrying all these thoughts , I blamed myself and didn't feel like deserve to live. But no, God has planned another destiny for me. I fell in love once again and wanted to be drifted apart from those who are trying to be close towards me. Because I have to protect them. My second love gave me that chance even though I didn't ask for it. She's kind, sweet and brave and believes in the brighter side of ☮️ and combat to protect someone. Every time we drifted away , it only got us closer. I never deserved her during my worst times and her better days. I just brought more trouble for her. But she stayed with my side. And here I am talking to you in my thoughts. I didn't do anything something proud in my life but I know you are watching me happily that I am not alone anymore. I know you are waiting for me in the clouds. So don't worry , I'll soon catch up to you someday but not yet. I haven't probably introduce myself to your fiance . Just tell him to wait for me and we can have a friendly duel someday as I didn't beat him fair and square. I know deep down he has a grudge for taking away his love. I'll join both of you sooner.
And don't worry about your brother. I'll meet him every day to ask him about his well-being.
Goodbye, my first love 💗 and thank you for giving me a new life.
😭😭😭
Men! what a heartbreaking moment 😭
😢😢. It absolutely broke my heart to see him so devastated by Tomoe's death 💔 😢 😔 😞. I cried so much. But, it was because of her love that he was able to get his heart back. ❤❤😢
what a heartbreaking scene
Bro when I saw this part I was like in tears it’s so sad 😭
30 years old still crying over their love story
Such a heartbreaking story for both of them...
Never thought kenshin has wife before. Aww heart breaking 💔
You should watch Rurouni kenshin OVA that's where the movie is based on!
Will watch, thank you.
For full detail story, please read the manga. It's complex full of politics..
@@fabianofallen and better too
the manga is the true masterpiece. not the animation, ova, and movies which are all derivative works.
I cried watching the scene Kenshin try to eat rice to live beside the Tomoe's dead body. Kenshin and Tomoe found true love each other, sadly it was too short.
My favorite actress Kasumi Arimura!
Netflix you're the worst this is the 2nd time I've seen this scene but it still breaks my heart 💔
I wanna smile when reading ur comment....but that's the true
Luckily, Netflix had nothing to do with the Kenshin movies production.
Please praise the original producers, director and staff instead.
Tomoe was without a doubt the most influential person in Kenshin's life; she gave him purpose, plus I don't know what Kenshin would have done after helping to overthrow the Shogunate.
Kenshin would probably still stop killing. Tomoe was just partially the reason why he stopped killing. As Katsura says, even though he killed many, Kenshin still had a pure heart. So no doubt Kenshin would have lived a simple life like his parents or still helped people like he did after. He would have abandoned the name and gone with his real name, Shinta.
I’m not going to say I cried but it was raining inside my house when I watched this scene.
This was such tragic love story, but yet, it's was wonderfully beautiful..
Bro I cried like a baby :(
STAY Kenshin ❤ Kouru My Heart💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
awesome movie, the best SAMURAI MOVIE. I saw the anime but this one is way better than anime. love it
超愛劍心跟巴的故事，感謝這部電影重現了這段。
Diantara film Rurouni Kenshin ini adalah salah satu film paling nyesek.
i just started watching Rorouni kenshin anime..i was totally invested in kenshin and kaoru..when i found out that kenshin's first love was someone else..i was hesitant to watch s2..but after seeing this clip i realised that tomoe's second love was kenshin and kenshin's second love was kaoru..well.....
I was read the manga in 2003 and I watched the action movie in the end 2021. I always repeat watch until now, I think their love story, Tomoe x Kenshin equal tragic with love story in Titanic.
First love never dies indeed...
I personally think that Tomoe is a better woman than Kaori
Ironically tomoe's first love was someone else.
@@BejayBae is Kaoru
@@BejayBae is Kaoru, and... Better woman ? Every person is different, with their own strengths and weakneses, in most cases there is no "better", just persons that love each other with all the pros and cons
unless your first love faces Hitokiri Battosai in a one on one battle...lol RIP Kiyosato
so heartbreaking.
Que atuação maravilhosa, esse filme eh um presente aos admiradores da obra.
Kenshin - Tomoe > Kenshin - Kaoru
clearly an LA-only fan lol.
absolutly agree. but becarefull of kaoru fanboy here, bud. 🤣
Used to hate this arc in manga...after watch the begining movies...I fall in love with this arc....love the actress too, she did her best to became the cold Tomoe's...yes, Tomoe never smile in manga.....i look the way the mangaka draw her...she's way too cold....(sorry about my grammar)
Same here...I didn't think I'd feel much worse after watching the live action film. I even feel bad reading the manga and watching the OVA. But it was a perfect adaptation. Kasumi Arimura did well as Tomoe too even though she smiles sometimes as Tomoe but its ok, I love her smile though. 😊
In the manga, Tomoe smile though it's rare.
I've just felt the pain from my first breakup. damn it!!!!
I really love the character of kogoro katsura..❤❤❤
cant stop crying 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
the best action love story ever. I watch the ova many years ago.. wow ...
Tomoe and Kensin is best couple. No need any more !
Kasumi’s character in “Dou Suru Ieyasu” is like another side of the same coin to Tomoe. So many parallels and contrast to each other.
Kaoru & Kenshin is happy-funny love yet Tomoe & Kenshin is romantic heavy love❤
The '1st' is always in his heart n finally he let her go in the legend end movie.
I'm glad Kenshin met her n now Kaoru in his life 🤗
I'm still inlove with kenshin and kaoru though😭
The beginning is the best sequel Rurouni kenshin....
You mean prequel
Getting Married in Real Life
What a Shipment
It is a very sad scene!
Çok güzel şahane bir drama 💕bütün seriyi seyretti doyamadım.💕💕💕Başta Takeru Satoh olmak üzere bütün oyuncuları kutluyorum,emeği geçen herkese teşekkürler 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞😻😻😻😻💕💕💕💕
Tomoe had her second chance at love with Kenshin,
Kenshin had his second chance at love with Kaoru
But I believe that a part of Kenshin's heart will forever belong to Tomoe
The Sakabato. He promised her he' find ways to defend and not kill.
his vow of non-kill was not only for her. it was also for Akira and the many other lives he took. he already made up his mind to stop killing and atone for all the lives he took, even before her accidental death. it would appear like he had no remorse for the other lives he took. and just as Tomoe will always have a special place in Kenshin’s heart, Akira too, will always have a special place in Tomoe’s heart. But Kenshin has long turned that chapter in his life and moved on. And a large part of not being able to forget her is guilt rather than love. Meanwhile, his relationship with Kaoru was built with trust and acceptance, no hidden agendas, strengthened by their battles together. Kenshin was willing to throw away years of non-kill vow to protect her as early as the Jinei incident. in the original story, he lost all meaning of life when enishi faked her death. Even said he’d go against tomoe to protect Kaoru. Of course, LA-only fans will never know this.
kaoru symbolizes all of kenshin’s ideals and everything he fought for. she is the new era to kenshin metaphorically. she is the embodiment of his peace. more importantly, she became the sword that he wielded (the sword that protects). and even though he was so happy, he felt guilty because he felt unworthy of such happiness because of his sins. needless to say, kenshin’s character development happened because of Kaoru and his friends. Tomoe saved him but at the same time, scarred him with guilt that made him lose his self- worth. Kaoru pieced him back together.
@chukybaby You couldn't be MORE WRONG.
@@QQ-eu6gj THIS! Finally someone gets it!
if you like the film, you like also the ova. Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal
Best live action ever made.the anime ova is good but this is different
*Sound of Snow Falling* - Taku Iwasaki 😢
That makes it a good drama.
You guys have to read the manga. There are so many parts that the anime and movie left out. They pretty much was husband and wife in the sheets.
Tomoe messed up Kenshin really bad when Kenshin killed her later.
I feel bad for Tomoe that she couldn’t have her “mochi & eat it too” I would’ve been happy having a nice strong swordsman like Kenshin as my man despite him being a killer.
He was a soldier essentially, he was an assassin but his targets were combatants and leaders at war with his faction.
He was only haunted by the fact that many of his victims were essentially people who were simply caught up by the warring sides.
But he was never a murderer or a psycho like Shishio Makoto.
Katlyn Webb Tomoe literally was the reason Kenshin was in danger.
I wonder why the directors and musicians didn't take visual material from The Brginning to create Broken heart of gold mv versions. Those lately Broken heart of gold mv versions haven't satisfied me. It seemed not relate to The Beginning, lol.
Este fue el mejor live action que se ah echo i no lo voy a discutir pero si crees que otro esta mejor lo respeto
Jika saja di film itu sdg tdk terjadi di era perang maka Kenshin dan tomoe akan hidup bahagia sbg suami istri yg normal dan memiliki buah hati
The only people who don't think this is good is people overly loyal to the anime.
April 5th, that's my birthday. Also this scene hit me hard.
how did the old man last fight with kenshi die actually? it’s because of kenshin sword slash and happen to him or tomoe did something? can someone explain it?
I need a wife as beautiful caring, loving, soft, pretty, gorgeous as tomoe
You mean like Kasumi
You need a brain
@@Brevicauda u need 2 chillz
@@Brevicauda lol why does that trigger you so much?
you get as angry if someone said they want a husband whos as gentle and kind as Kenshin, the real Kenshin, not Battousai?
@@farishakim6759 both ~ :)
Sad ending :-(
Nkka iyak tlg to
What is the music? Can't find it anywhere on the soundtrack!
The track they used for this scene was from the Kyoto Inferno soundtrack - Sakabatou Shinuchi / 逆刃刀真打
@@sengyew83 much Appreciated thank you
I don't know why but when I completed all Rurouni Kenshin movies, I felt love story between Kenshin and Tomoe more deep than Kenshin with Kaoru. It felt like Kenshin can't ever replace his true love with Tomoe. I just too hard feeling with The Beginning maybe 🤣🤔... Owh and there's 1 thing that makes me thinking is Tomoe true love Kenshin cause the words that Megumi said maybe Tomoe just want Kenshin killed her... I forgot the exact words but something like this.