
I am now in love with the Philippines.”Ģ. “It's my first time to come to the Philippines. I will certainly bring back this experience to Japan and tell everybody about it.”įor his message, Takeru told the jampacked crowd:

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"The cast and the crew of this movie really worked hard – we put our lives on the line for this movie and we hope that you really enjoy it. This welcome you’ve given us, I am going to bring this back to Japan. "It’s really a very surprising reception and, of course, we hope that you will support our movie. Maraming salamat po! (He reads out loud the notes written on his hand) Astig! Magandang gabi po! And mahal ko kayo!"ĭirector Keishi said he would not forget the warm welcome they received in the Philippines. Munetaka thrilled the crowd when he said, "Mahal ko kayo! I’m very, very excited to be here… I’m not sure for the next film but I’m very happy! Astig person! Enjoy the film. They were impressed by Filipino hospitality. Here are 10 things that the stars and the director shared about their Manila visit and the Rurouni Kenshin movie and its two sequels ( Kyoto Inferno and The Legend Ends):ġ. (L-R) Director Keishi Otomo, Takeru Satoh and Munetaka Aoki (Read: Rurouni Kenshin stars honored as "Cultural Friendship Ambassadors")Įmi was unable to attend the August 7 press conference but Takeru and Munetaka were able to join director Keishi to talk about this period film set in the early Meiji era of Japan. They were also recognized as Cultural Friendship Ambassadors for linking Filipino and Japanese cultures. (View photos: Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno stars grace Manila premiere) They had the chance to interact with their fans called otakus (the term used by animé fans to call themselves).ĭuring their brief stay, the stars and the director were able to attend the August 6 premiere night held at SM Megamall. Takeru was accompanied by co-stars Emi Takei (who plays Kamiya Kaoru), Munetaka Aoki (who plays Sanosuke Sagara) and director Keishi Otomo.

And the reception that you have shown us and the movie. "It's really beyond my imagination that all of you are here. Speaking through an interpreter, the actor who plays a former assassin named Kenshin Himura expressed his amazement over the warm reception shown by Filipinos. PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) had the chance to ask the stars and director of Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno during the public press conference held at the Glorietta Activity Center recently.

Rurouni Kenshin star Takeru Satoh summed up their Manila visit best when he told Filipino fans, "It's really fun being in the Philippines."
