See the ‘Kenshin’-themed jeepney, plus Takeru Satoh’s ‘Oro’ moment

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See the ‘Kenshin’-themed jeepney, plus Takeru Satoh’s ‘Oro’ moment
On Day 2 of their visit, Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Munetaka Aoki, and Keishi Otomo are appointed cultural friendship ambassadors

MANILA, Philippines – In the country for a short visit, the cast of Rurouni Kenshin as well as the film’s director have also been appointed as “cultural friendship ambassadors” by the Makati City Council on Thursday, August 7. 

In attendance were the ambassadors: Rurouni Kenshin actors Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Munetaka Aoki, and director Keishi Otomo. Makati City Councilor Tosca Puno-Ramos, President and Representative Director of Warner Entertainment Japan Inc. William Ireton, and General Manager of Warner Bros. Philippines Francis Soliven, were also present. 

Short but sweet, the program included an exchange of gifts, as the cultural friendship ambassadors were presented with locally woven shawls. They in turn presented the officials with yukatas, often worn by Japanese in the summer. 

Photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler
Photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler

Not without its share of mirth, the quiet was broken when Kenshin Himura actor Takeru Satoh encountered a bit of difficulty opening his gift. 

Photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler

Oro?” he said, a nod to one of his character’s favored expressions. 

He later expressed his gratitude with regard to the event. “Thank you so much for gathering today. I’m truly happy and joyful that we were able to bring our movie to the Philippines,” he said.

Takeru Satoh views the token. Photo by Mark Cristino/Rappler

 

I’m lost for words at the warm and really passionate reception we received from the fans and the Filipino community…I hope that starting with Rurouni Kenshin, we will be able to bring more and more Japanese movies to the Philippines…please do support our movie.”

Following the program, the guests went outside for a photocall, where the Japanese celebrities were shown a Rurouni Kenshin–themed jeepney.

For updates, stay tuned to the live blog and follow the hashtag #KenshinManila on Twitter and Instagram. – with reports from Nile Villa and Wyatt Ong/Rappler.com


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