Pinoy fans go crazy over RUROUNI KENSHIN cast and crew during the film's Asian premiere in Manila

POTATO ON THE GO COVERAGE (Movie):

by Sine Gang (Jane Villa)

Fan art dreams do come true. Kenshin, Kaoru, and Sano appears in modern-day fashion and it was glorious!

Ever wonder what it would feel like when Kenshin Himura, Kamiya Kaoru, and Sanosuke Sagara materialises before your very eyes wearing present-day clothes?

It felt like the ultimate fan art dream come true; your favorite 19th-century manga characters time-traveling to the year 2014 and looking dapper and fashion-forward in suits and a dress.

RUROUNI KENSHIN cast and director to grace the film's Asian premiere in Manila

POTATO ON THE GO NEWS FEED (Movie):

Japanese director Keishi Otomo and actors Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei and Munetaka Aoki are flying to Manila to grace the Asian Premiere of “Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno,” this was jointly announced today by William Ireton, President & Representative Director of Warner Entertainment Japan Inc., and Francis Soliven, General Manager of Warner Bros. Philippines.

The invitational red carpet premiere is scheduled on Wednesday night, August 6 at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong. The Japanese talents are also expected to interact with the media and fans in a public press conference Thursday, August 7 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati.

Warner Bros. announces back-to-back release of RUROUNI KENSHIN sequels in the Philippines

POTATO ON THE GO BREAKING NEWS (Movie):

MANILA, May 26, 2014 – Warner Bros. Pictures Philippines announces that it will roll-out a back-to-back release platform for the eagerly anticipated sequels of “Rurouni Kenshin.” This was revealed today by Francis Soliven, General Manager of Warner Bros. (F.E.), Inc.

The first sequel, “Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno” will open in the Philippines on Aug. 20, 2014, to be followed one month after by “Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends” on Sept. 24, 2014. The teaser trailer for the two titles can now be viewed here:

The release pattern will allow fans to experience the cathartic conclusion to the celebrated saga with little time in between and honors the filmmakers' wishes as to how the sequels should be viewed. The twin features will have the same opening window in Japan.