Movies and TvShows featuring "meiji-era" theme.

In Meiji-era Japan, a former government assassin known as Rurouni Kenshin wanders the country with a vow to never kill again. However, his violent past catches up with him as he becomes entangled in a battle with a ruthless villain who threatens the peace. With the help of his friends, Kenshin must confront his own demons and use his skills as a swordsman to protect the innocent and uphold justice.

Yae no Sakura is a 2013 Japanese television series. It is the 52nd NHK taiga drama. The story focuses on Niijima Yae, who is portrayed by Haruka Ayase.

In the era known as Bakumatsu, there was an ishin assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai; eleven years later he returned as a wandering swordsman, Himura Kenshin.

Mei Ayazuki, an ordinary high school girl, becomes the object of affection for a bunch of handsome historical figures when she accidentally time-travels back to Tokyo during the Meiji Era.

A Japanese girl from a poor family named Hanako went on an adventure to study in a girl's Christian school in Tokyo. She found her passion in English and step by step made her dream come true.

The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is a historical drama that follows the life of a stage actor in 19th-century Japan. It explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the search for identity, as the protagonist navigates the rigid traditions and societal expectations of the time.

It depicts how the winner, the Satsuma Clan, and the loser, the Aizu Clan, survive through the Edo period and the Meiji Restoration in their respective ways of life.

Set in the 19th century, "Moeyo Ken" follows the life of Toshizo Hijikata. He was the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi and fought against the Meiji Restoration.

The Wild Geese is a drama set in Meiji-era Japan, following the story of an older man who becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a younger woman. The film explores themes of disgrace, bigamy, and father-daughter relationships, while also touching on topics such as aging, poverty, and class divisions. The protagonist, a widower, finds himself caught between societal expectations and his own desires, leading to a series of complex and emotional conflicts.

Set during the Meiji reformation era in a small village in Kyushu, Japan. The story revolves around a young boy named Izana and a blind woman named Takiri, the two encounter the large monster Nebula who since ancient times was feared as the god of lake Amenosagiri. Theme of the film focuses on the Japanese concept of light and darkness, as told by puppetry and model miniaturization of the films’ world with practical special effects by Keizo Murase.

Oshin is a 1984 movie that tells the story of a young girl named Oshin who faces poverty, hardship, and false charges. However, with her strong determination and resilience, she manages to overcome all obstacles and triumph in life.

Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection is the conclusion to the epic samurai tale. Set in the Meiji era of Japan, the story follows the journey of Kenshin Himura, a former assassin turned peaceful wanderer, as he faces his past and confronts the darkness within himself.