History Film / RurouniKenshin

* {{Leitmotif}}: Kanryu gets one (entitled ''Kanryu Teikoku ~ Gasshuu no Take~'').

* FriendlyEnemy: Despite being no less of a culprit than Kanryu's other men, the film incarnation of Banjin distinguishes himself with the fact that [[spoiler: he has no problems at all sharing a time-out meal with Sanosuke, [[CrowningMomentOfFunny graciously accepting a swig of wine before resuming their ferocious battle]]. He didn't accept the chicken though, [[EvilVegetarian he's vegan]].]].

* FriendlyEnemy: Despite being no less of a culprit than Kanryu's other men, the film incarnation of Banjin distinguishes himself with the fact that [[spoiler: he has no problems swigging wine with Sanosuke, [[CrowningMomentOfFunny even at the middle of a match]]. Except the chicken though, [[EvilVegetarian he's vegan]].]].

** The initial gang of thugs sent by Kanryu (and led by siblings) evoke both the gangs of Hiruma Gohei and Kihei, while wearing the outfits of the Hishimanji (another gang prominently featured in the manga and the [[Anime/RurouniKenshin Fake Faith Healer]] [[{{Filler}} arc]]).

* NobleBigotWithABadge: Saito, full stop. The ''bigot'' part stems from the fact that despite working for the Meiji government, he still imposes his rigid and brutal sense of justice as a Shinsengumi officer on his enemies. The ''noble'' part comes into play when 1) despite having it in for Kenshin and his enemies, he never goes beyond due process, and 2) he maintains his dignity and self-possession as a {{samurai}}, unlike the sell-swords serving under Kanryu.

* ThePowerOfLove: Jinei freezes Kaoru's lungs with Ken-ki (Sword Spirit) so strong that she will suffocate unless Kenshin kills him first. Kaoru eventually shatters the technique through ''sheer force of will'' to stop Kenshin from becoming a murderer once more to save her life.

* ActorAllusion: Jinei bringing out [[KamenRiderDenO a regular pocketwatch (with ominously loud ticking.)]]
* AdaptationDistillation: understandable, given how long the anime ran. It's essentially the first eleven episodes condensed into two hours, with a sprinkling of Tsuiokuhen and Saito arriving way too early in the series. Considering how disparate the source episodes are, they are wonderfully meshed into one coherent story.

** Standing in for the Tokyo Oniwabanshuu are two of Enishi's Six Comrades: Gein and Inui Banjin. Additionally, Gein himself seems to be a composite of both Han'nya and Aoshi, as well as his canon manga outfit.

** TheDragon: Udo Jine.

** The initial gang of thugs sent by Kanryu (and led by siblings) evoke both the gangs of Hiruma Gohei and Kihei, while wearing the outfits of the Hishimanji (another gang prominently featured in the manga and the [[Anime/RurouniKenshin Fake Faith Healer]] [[{{Filler}} arc]].
** Standing in for the Tokyo Oniwabanshuu are two of Enishi's Six Comrades: Gein and Inui Banjin. Additionally, Gein himself seems to be a composite of both Han'nya and Aoshi. His burn scars may be a nod to Shishio.

* LargeHam: Kanryu.
* {{Leitmotif}}: Kanryu gets one.

* OneWomanWail: In that one BGM they use for the important bits.

* ThePowerOfLove: Jinei freezes Kaoru's lungs with Ken-ki (Sword Spirit) so strong that she will suffocate unless Kenshin kills him first. Kaoru eventually shakes it off through ''sheer force of will'' to stop Kenshin from becoming a murderer once more to save her life.

** Standing in for the Tokyo Oniwabanshuu are two of Enishi's Six Comrades: Gein and Inui Banjin. Additionally, Gein himself seems to be a composite of both Han'nya and Aoshi.

* SmokingIsCool: Hajime and Kanryu.

** Udo Jin-e takes on Hiruma Gohei's role as the fake Battosai.

* EndOfAnAge: Much of the film takes place in 1878, at the twilight years of the Samurai and 10 years since the Meiji Restoration. All while signs of modernization begin to make themselves felt, some more subtle than others. The opening battle scene for instance shows this in action with swordfights going on amidst artillery and gunfire.

* RealIsBrown: Invoked. Kenshin is covered in somber tones in a flashback and the start of the movie - until Kaoru gets him a change of clothes that fits his anime appearance quite closely. No bright red hair for anyone, though.

* TakeAThirdOption: Jinei freezes Kaoru's lungs with Ken-ki (Sword Spirit) so strong that she will suffocate unless Kenshin kills him first. Kaoru eventually shakes it off through ''sheer force of will''.

** TheBrute: Banjin Inui.

* EndOfAnAge: Much of the film takes place in 1878, at the twilight years of the Samurai and 10 years since the Meiji Restoration. All while signs of modernization Elgin to make themselves felt, some more subtle than others.

* {{BFG}}: Kanryu Takeda has one and it [[GatlingGood revolves a lot]]!

* {{BFS}}: Sagara. It's scaled down from the anime version and ''still'' manages to be awesome.

** BigBad Kanryu Takeda.

** TheDarkChick: Megumi Takani, though not by choice.

** TheHero: Kenshin Himura.

** TheBigGuy/ TagalongKid: Yahiko Myojin.
** [[TheSmartGuy The Smart Guys]]: Megumi Takani and Hajime Saito.
** TheChick: Kaoru Kamiya.
** TheSixthRanger: Hajime Saito.

* TakeAThirdOption: Jinei puts a hex on Kaoru that will kill her unless Kenshin kills him first. Kaoru eventually shakes it off through ''sheer force of will''.

* {{BFS}}: Sagara.

** Standing in for the Tokyo Oniwabanshuu are two of Enishi's Six Comrades: Gein and Inui Banjin. Additionally, Gein himself seems to have a bit of Han'nya and Aoshi in him as well.

** TheBigGuy/TagalongKid: Yahiko Myojin.

* BFG: Kanryu Takeda has one and it [[GatlingGood revolves a lot]]!
* BFS: Sagara.

Rurouni Kenshin is a 2012 live action movie of the [[Manga/RurouniKenshin same name]]. It stars [[KamenRiderDenO Takeru Satoh]], Emi Takei and [[KamenRiderW Koji Kikkawa]] in a history-based

* BFG: Kanryu Takeda has one and it [[GattlingGood revolves a lot]]!