Samurai X - Trust & Betrayal (Director's Cut) | 
 enlarge | Director: Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Actors: Mayo Suzukaze, Junko Iwao, Nozomu Sasaki, Masami Suzuki, Shuichi Ikeda
Studio: Adv Films
Category: DVD
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Rating:  98 reviews
Sales Rank: 25954
Format: Animated, Color, Director's Cut, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Japanese (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 120 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: DSX005D
UPC: 702727061028
EAN: 0702727061028
ASIN: B00008G8PP
Release Date: May 20, 2003
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Director Kazuhiro Furuhashi has recut the four-episode Samurai X OVA into a seamless feature that serves as a prequel to both Samurai X: The Movie and the light-hearted TV series. The action unfolds in 1864, at the beginning of the revolution against the Tokugawa Shogunate that culiminated in the Meiji Restoration. The orphan Shinta is transformed by master swordsman Hiko into Kenshin, an assassin who believes he is using his sword to bring about a better world. When he and the mysterious Tomoe hide from the intrigues of Kyoto in a remote mountain village, Kenshin finds peace, raising crops and savoring the passage of the seasons, but this tranquility cannot endure. Furuhashi choreographs the characters' inner conflicts as skillfully as the epic sword fights, infusing them with an elegant sensuality. In either format, Samurai X OVAs capture the violence and poetry of samurai culture in a story of exceptional emotional depth. (Rated 17 and older: violence, alcohol use, mature themes) --Charles Solomon
Description
Nineteenth century Japan: a land torn by rebellion and civil warfare; small bands of soldiers roam the land, seeking to overthrow the tyrannical Tokugawa Shogunate. Enter the young orphan Kenshin, trained as a fighter by the master swordsman Hiko. Kenshin's desire for peace is at odds with his brutal life, and the tension seems unreconcilable until he meets a mysterious woman named Tomoe. The enigmatic Tomoe's actions may show Kenshin that another life can exist for him, or may instead conceal a destructive secret. Samurai X: Trust & Betrayal Director's Cut follows the progress of the rebellion against the Shogunate and the complex evolution of Kenshin's and Tomoe's involvement, and reveals how Kenshin received the distinctive cross-shaped facial scar that gives the film its name.
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 Excellent and Gripping Story! February 27, 2008
C. Tomczak
Very well presented, and written. Would recommend to anyone, whether Rurouni Kenshin Fan or just simply into Anime.
BEST SAMURAI MOVIE EVER January 17, 2008
Seng Vang (Gresham, OR USA)
I own this movie personally and I have to say that this is one of the best samurai movies ever. There are a lot of great fight scenes and the storyline is very easy to follow. The music is exceptional and flows nicely with the movie. The overall artwork and animation is superbly well done.
This movie tells the tale of Kenshin and how he became an assasin working for the rebellion. It expands upon it a little further and the events that happened afterwards that turned him into a wandering samurai later on in the anime series. The plot is "WONDERFUL" and leads up to "AN UN-EXPECTING TWIST IN THE END". It's the ending that I love best about this movie "BECAUSE IT EXPLAINS EVERYTHING SO CLEARLY" and is the defining force that causes Kenshin to seek redemption for his sins.
I would not recommend this movie for children's because of a lot of the blood and the fight scenes that are in this movie. But I would recommend this movie to anyone else who loves a movie with a GREAT plot, a GREAT plot twist, well-developed characters, beautifully orchestrated music, extrodinary sword fights, and wonderfully drawn anime.
"GO BUY IT YOU WON'T REGRET GETTING THIS ANIME IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME INTO ANIME AND MANGAS. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A COLLECTION OF ANIMES THIS WILL GO GREAT WITH YOUR COLLECTION."
One of the best animes ever! September 28, 2007
C. Courter
All 10's, graphics, sound, story, characters, etc. Kenshin is one of my favorite characters of all time. Its just too bad how the tv series ended. But these OAV's are just great, a must buy!
As always, I recommend watching all Japanese anime with sub titles and Japanese voices. While all English translated animes turn to crap, including those made by ADV, the subtitles do help a bit.
Still, this gets 5 stars just because its Kenshin.
life's moments September 11, 2007
O.J. Searcy (CO, USA)
New to anime. Read other's review's and bought director's cut for 3 dvd's. I was not disappointed. Very moving all three. Each dvd in my opinon, was well done. This is what I continually look for in anime, a story and lesson's learned more of a mature outlook on life's reflections. I would recommend this to anyone.
 Samurai X - Trust & Betrayal (Director's Cut) August 29, 2007
G. Ramirez (critiCali.... son!)
0 out of 8 found this review helpful
Very Boring. For something title Samurai X, there really wasnt much fighting.... just lots and lots of repetitive dialog. not even worth adding to your anime collection
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