“But I don’t mind because I am Sanosuke!” Munetaka Aoki says he lost a tooth while filming 'Rurouni Kenshin,' but he's all better now. Much like his character, the rough street fighter Sanosuke Sagara, Munetaka was exuberant, rallying the crowd, urging them to call out “Sano!” He even waved to his cosplay counterpart in the audience.ĭuring the question-and-answer portion, he would later reveal to the crowd that he lost a tooth – one of a few injuries he sustained while filming the action-packed film.ĪLL FIXED. “ Astig!” (Awesome!) cried Munetaka, who said that a Filipino taught him the term and that he felt it was appropriate for Sano. When Takeru Satoh (Kenshin Himura), Munetaka Aoki (Sanosuke Sagara), and director Keishi Otomo stepped out into the spotlight, it was to fans calling, “Kenshin! Kenshin!” and “Sano! Sano!”Īll returned the enthusiasm, while making the special effort to wave to fans who were watching from the highest balconies, far away from the frantic energy that punctuated the Glorietta Activity Center. On Day 2 of the Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno visit, It was all about the fans, from beginning to end. Some fans arrived early to get a good spot in order to view their action heroes. Many showed off X-shaped “scars” on their cheeks, held up signs and posters for their favorite stars to see.ĪLL DAY.
Some came from out of town, from places like Davao or Pangasinan. MANILA, Philippines – There were those who lined up at 6am, before Glorietta had even opened its gates.
Who lost a tooth while filming? How do they feel about a Hollywood ‘Kenshin’? View the entire question-and-answer portion here! Wyatt Ong Published 9:42 PM, Updated 9:42 PM, Aug 07, 2014 Class="no-margin"‘Rurouni Kenshin’ stars, director delight fans at public presscon