Keishi Otomo

Directing

Keishi Otomo

Born May 6, 1966 · Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan (age 60)

Keishi Otomo is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He is known for psychological thrillers and historical dramas, as well as adapting a variety of manga and novels to film, including The Vulture, Ryōmaden, and the Rurouni Kenshin film series.

Known For

Rurouni Kenshin: The FinalRurouni Kenshin: The Final · 2021
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final
7.72021
MovieActionAdventure
In 1879, Kenshin and his allies face their strongest enemy yet: his former brother-in-law Enishi Yukishiro and his minions, who've vowed their revenge.
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: OriginsRurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins · 2012
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
7.52012
MovieAdventureAction
In 1868, after the Bakumatsu war ends, the ex-assassin Kenshin Himura traverses Japan with an inverted sword, to defend the needy without killing.
Rurouni Kenshin: The BeginningRurouni Kenshin: The Beginning · 2021
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
7.72021
MovieActionAdventure
Before he was a protector, Kenshin was a fearsome assassin known as Battosai. But when he meets gentle Tomoe Yukishiro, a beautiful young woman who carries a huge burden in her heart, his life will change forever.
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend EndsRurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends · 2014
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends
7.72014
MovieActionAdventure
Shishio sets sail in his ironclad ship to bring down the government. In order to stop him, Kenshin trains with his old master to learn his final technique.
10DANCE10DANCE · 2025
10DANCE
7.62025
MovieRomanceDrama
Two dancers, opposites in all but their art, agree to train together for a competition. At first, they clash, but soon become drawn to each other.
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto InfernoRurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno · 2014
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno
7.62014
MovieActionAdventure
Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed, set on fire and left for dead. He survived, and is now in Kyoto, plotting with his gathered warriors to overthrow the new government. Against Kaoru's wishes, Kenshin reluctantly agrees to go to Kyoto and help keep his country from falling back into civil war.
Hero's IslandHero's Island · 2025
Hero's Island
8.02025
MovieDrama
Set in post-war Okinawa, Japan, Gusuku had 3 close childhood friends: On, Yamako and On's younger brother Rei. On was the oldest of the group and he was like a leader to everybody else. He was also a heroic figure to them. On led his friends into the U.S. military base and they stole supplies to give away to the local residents. Everybody in the neighborhood praised On. One night, they entered the U.S. military based to steal supplies. During their raid, On was chased by U.S. soldiers and went missing. Years later, Gusuku now works as a police officer. Yamako is an elementary school teacher. Rei is a member of the yakuza. These three people are still unable to get over the disappearance of On. They chase after the truth behind On's disappearance and uncover a shocking answer.
MuseumMuseum · 2016
Museum
6.72016
MovieDramaThriller
In Tokyo, Japan, several grotesque murders take place on rainy days. Detective Sawamura, who is in charge of the case, soon discovers that his own family is connected to the crimes.

Filmography

Sort
Hero's IslandHero's Island · 2025
Hero's Island
8.02025
MovieDrama
Set in post-war Okinawa, Japan, Gusuku had 3 close childhood friends: On, Yamako and On's younger brother Rei. On was the oldest of the group and he was like a leader to everybody else. He was also a heroic figure to them. On led his friends into the U.S. military base and they stole supplies to give away to the local residents. Everybody in the neighborhood praised On. One night, they entered the U.S. military based to steal supplies. During their raid, On was chased by U.S. soldiers and went missing. Years later, Gusuku now works as a police officer. Yamako is an elementary school teacher. Rei is a member of the yakuza. These three people are still unable to get over the disappearance of On. They chase after the truth behind On's disappearance and uncover a shocking answer.

Director