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Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal

1999Show1 season4 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureAnimation
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A nerve-racking, deeply moving animated series about history and the mind, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E4 "Juuji Kizu" 9.2

Episodes

8.7

Story

Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal details the origins of the man who would bear the name of Hitokiri Battosai long before he swore his oath not to kill and before he earned his reputation as an assassin. The young man's heart is divided between justice and corruption, while the fate of a nation rests on his actions.

Feels like

  • Historical Tragedy
  • Dark Samurai Epic
  • Psychological Character Study
  • Grim & Gritty Atmosphere
  • Tragic Romance
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Cinematic Masterpiece
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Political Intrigue

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Written by
Masashi Sogo, Nobuhiro Watsuki
Produced by
Katsunori Furihashi, Yoshinobu Narukawa, Kazuki Noguchi
Music by
Taku Iwasaki

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 20, 1999 · September 22, 1999 · Ended

First aired
February 20, 1999
Last aired
September 22, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal worth watching?"

Questions about Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.6).

How long does it take to watch Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal?

2 h

About 2 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 29 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 1999.

Will I feel good after watching Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.