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Rurouni Kenshin

2023 – nowShow2 seasons47 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A pulse-pounding, violent animated series about history.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 47 episodes · best: S1E7 "The Two Hitokiri" 8.9

Episodes

8.1
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Story

Ten years have passed since the end of Bakumatsu, an era of war that saw the uprising of citizens against the Tokugawa shogunate. The revolutionaries wanted to create a time of peace, and a thriving country free from oppression. The new age of Meiji has come, but peace has not yet been achieved. Swords are banned but people are still murdered in the streets. Orphans of war veterans are left with nowhere to go, while the government seems content to just line their pockets with money.

Feels like

  • Samurai Action Drama
  • Meiji Era Historical Fiction
  • Redemption Arc
  • High-Octane Sword Fighting
  • Romantic Tragedy
  • Shonen Classic
  • Moral Complexity
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Found Family Dynamics

Cast

24 of 136 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yoshitaka Makino, Hideyo Yamamoto, Koji Aritomi
Written by
Hideyuki Kurata, Kaoru Kurosaki
Produced by
Yoshinori Takeeda, Masami Niwa, Ryu Hashimoto
Music by
Yu Takami

Everyone

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Facts

July 7, 2023 · March 21, 2025 · Still running

First aired
July 7, 2023
Latest episode
March 21, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 47 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
97 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Defensive Feint Trap, Yamato Nadeshiko, Shed Armor, Gain Speed +9

  • Defensive Feint Trap
  • Yamato Nadeshiko
  • Shed Armor, Gain Speed
  • Superpowered Evil Side
  • Malevolent Masked Man
  • Even the Guys Want Him
  • Art Evolution
  • Eating the Eye Candy
  • Hidden Depths
  • Legendary Impostor
  • The Lady's Favour
  • Mood Whiplash

12 of 397 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Rurouni Kenshin?"

Questions about Rurouni Kenshin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rurouni Kenshin?

NetflixHuluCrunchyroll

In the United States, Rurouni Kenshin streams on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 92 other countries.

Is Rurouni Kenshin worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Rurouni Kenshin okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Rurouni Kenshin?

18 h

About 18 hours: 47 episodes in 2 seasons of about 23 minutes each since 2023, and it's still in production.

Is Rurouni Kenshin good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Rurouni Kenshin in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Rurouni Kenshin use?

Defensive Feint TrapYamato NadeshikoShed Armor, Gain SpeedSuperpowered Evil SideMalevolent Masked ManEven the Guys Want HimArt EvolutionEating the Eye CandyHidden DepthsLegendary ImpostorThe Lady's FavourMood Whiplashand 385 more

TV Tropes lists 397 tropes for it, including Defensive Feint Trap, Yamato Nadeshiko, and Shed Armor, Gain Speed.