Rurouni Kenshin
Samurai X
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
Genres
- Action
- Comedy
- Romance
Tags
all 11- ActionSwordplay97
- ActionMartial Arts90
- TraitsSamurai85
- TimeHistorical82
- RomanceHeterosexual80
- DemographicShounen78
- Main CastMale Protagonist62
- FantasyCultivation60
- TraitsTsundere56
- OtherPolitics50
- OtherTravel20
Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance. Tags: Swordplay, Martial Arts, Samurai, Historical, Heterosexual, Shounen, Male Protagonist, Cultivation, Tsundere, Politics, Travel.
#343
Ranked
#484
Popularity
10.4K
Favorites
84.5K
Members
#2
This Season
Rated TV
#2
This Season
Popular TV
#377
All Time
Rated TV
Episode Progress
Complete94 / 94 episodes aired
All 94 episodes available on Bilibili TV, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, WeTV
- Premiered
- Winter 1996
- Aired
- Jan 10, 1996 – Sep 8, 1998
- Broadcast
- Wednesday · 19:30:00
- Duration
- 25 min
- Time to Complete
- 39h 10m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studios
- Studio Deen, Gallop
Alternative Titles
jaるろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-
en-x-romajiRurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
esKenshin, el Guerrero Samurai
frKenshin le Vagabond
enSamurai X
enWandering Kenshin: Romantic Tales from the Meiji Era
thซามูไรพเนจร
enRurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story
enKenshin - Samurai vagabondo
enרורואוני קנשין
undLãng khách Kenshin
Synopsis
In the final years of the Bakumatsu era lived a legendary assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai. Feared as a merciless killer, he was unmatched throughout the country, but mysteriously disappeared at the peak of the Japanese Revolution. It has been ten peaceful years since then, but the very mention of Battousai still strikes terror into the hearts of war veterans. Unbeknownst to them, Battousai has abandoned his bloodstained lifestyle in an effort to repent for his sins, now living as Kenshin Himura, a wandering swordsman with a cheerful attitude and a strong will. Vowing never to kill again, Kenshin dedicates himself to protecting the weak. One day, he stumbles across Kaoru Kamiya at her kendo dojo, which is being threatened by an impostor claiming to be Battousai. After receiving help from Kenshin, Kaoru allows him to stay at the dojo, and so the former assassin temporarily ceases his travels. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan tells the story of Kenshin as he strives to save those in need of saving. However, as enemies from both past and present begin to emerge, will the reformed killer be able to uphold his new ideals? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
In the final years of the Bakumatsu era lived a legendary assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai. Feared as a merciless killer, he was unmatched throughout the country, but mysteriously disappeared at the peak of the Japanese Revolution. It has been ten peaceful years since then, but the very mention of Battousai still strikes terror into the hearts of war veterans.
Unbeknownst to them, Battousai h
In the final years of the Bakumatsu era lived a legendary assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai. Feared as a merciless killer, he was unmatched throughout the country, but mysteriously disappeared at the peak of the Japanese Revolution. It has been ten peaceful years since then, but the very mention of Battousai still strikes terror into the hearts of war veterans.
Unbeknownst to them, Battousai has abandoned his bloodstained lifestyle in an effort to repent for his sins, now living as Kenshin Himura, a wandering swordsman with a cheerful attitude and a strong will. Vowing never to kill again, Kenshin dedicates himself to protecting the weak. One day, he stumbles across Kaoru Kamiya at her kendo dojo, which is being threatened by an impostor claiming to be Battousai. After receiving help from Kenshin, Kaoru allows him to stay at the dojo, and so the former assassin temporarily ceases his travels.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan tells the story of Kenshin as he strives to save those in need of saving. However, as enemies from both past and present begin to emerge, will the reformed killer be able to uphold his new ideals?
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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In the final years of the Bakumatsu era lived a legendary assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai. Feared as a merciless killer, he was unmatched throughout the country, but mysteriously disappeared at the peak of the Japanese Revolution. It has been ten peaceful years since then, but the very mention of Battousai still strikes terror into the hearts of war veterans. Unbeknownst to them, Battousai h
In the final years of the Bakumatsu era lived a legendary assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai. Feared as a merciless killer, he was unmatched throughout the country, but mysteriously disappeared at the peak of the Japanese Revolution. It has been ten peaceful years since then, but the very mention of Battousai still strikes terror into the hearts of war veterans. Unbeknownst to them, Battousai has abandoned his bloodstained lifestyle in an effort to repent for his sins, now living as Kenshin Himura, a wandering swordsman with a cheerful attitude and a strong will. Vowing never to kill again, Kenshin dedicates himself to protecting the weak. One day, he stumbles across Kaoru Kamiya at her kendo dojo, which is being threatened by an impostor claiming to be Battousai. After receiving help from Kenshin, Kaoru allows him to stay at the dojo, and so the former assassin temporarily ceases his travels. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan tells the story of Kenshin as he strives to save those in need of saving. However, as enemies from both past and present begin to emerge, will the reformed killer be able to uphold his new ideals? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Where to Watch
Franchise Timeline
Rurouni Kenshin is entry 2 of 3 in the Rurouni Kenshin watch order, continuing the story after Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal.
Franchise Timeline
Rurouni Kenshin
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- Samurai X: Trust and BetrayalMain Story #1 (OVA)1999
- Rurouni KenshinSeason 21996
- Samurai X: ReflectionMain Story #3 (OVA)2001
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- Rurouni Kenshin1996
- Rurouni Kenshin: Review SpecialOptional SPECIAL1997
- Samurai X RecapOptional TV1997
- Rurouni Kenshin: Special TechniquesOptional SPECIAL1997
- Samurai X: The Motion PictureOptional MOVIE1997
- Samurai X SpecialOptional SPECIAL1998
- Samurai X DVD-BOX Special EndingOptional SPECIAL2007
- Rurouni Kenshin: New Kyoto ArcOptional OVA2011
Platform Scores
MAL
8.28
AniList
79 / 100
Kitsu
82 / 100
AniList Trend
98
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 94 / 94
Main Story
94 / 94
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 94
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
42 filler eps
Safe to skip· ~17h 30m saved by skipping
Theme Songs
Openings
Public users tracking this
1
Mean Score
10.0
Status Breakdown
Tags
Shows how closely each tag relates to this animeShow spoiler tags2
Relations
Side Story5
Rurouni Kenshin: New Kyoto Arc
Rurouni Kenshin: Review Special
Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques
Samurai X Special
Samurai X: The Motion Picture
Alt. Version4
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes is Rurouni Kenshin?
Rurouni Kenshin consists of 94 episodes in total, with each episode having a runtime of approximately 25 minutes. The series originally aired during the winter 1996 season.
Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin?
You can stream the series through official platforms including Crunchyroll and Hulu.
What is the story of Rurouni Kenshin about?
The series follows the life of a legendary assassin named Hitokiri Battousai who, after the Japanese Revolution, abandons his violent past to become a wandering swordsman named Himura, Kenshin. He now lives with a cheerful attitude and has vowed never to kill again as he seeks to repent for his sins.
Do I need to watch other Rurouni Kenshin titles first?
This series is the second entry out of three in the main franchise. To understand the full backstory, you may want to watch the prequel, Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal, before starting this series.
Who directed the original Rurouni Kenshin anime?
The series was directed by Furuhashi, Kazuhiro. It was produced by the animation studios Studio Deen and Gallop.
If I like Rurouni Kenshin, what other anime should I watch?
Fans who enjoyed this series often recommend watching other action-packed titles such as Trigun, Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files, Hunter x Hunter, Samurai Champloo, and Shaman King.
Is Rurouni Kenshin suitable for children?
The series is rated PG, meaning it is generally considered suitable for a younger audience. However, the story deals with historical samurai themes and the life of a former assassin.
Who are the main characters in Rurouni Kenshin?
The story centers on the wandering swordsman Himura, Kenshin, alongside his companions Sagara, Sanosuke, Kamiya, Kaoru, and Myoujin, Yahiko.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Winter 1996
- Aired
- Jan 10, 1996 – Sep 8, 1998
- Broadcast
- Wednesday · 19:30:00
- Episodes
- 94 / 94
- Duration
- 25 min
- Time to Complete
- 39h 10m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studios
- Studio Deen, Gallop
Alternative Titles
jaるろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-
en-x-romajiRurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
esKenshin, el Guerrero Samurai
frKenshin le Vagabond
enSamurai X
enWandering Kenshin: Romantic Tales from the Meiji Era
thซามูไรพเนจร
enRurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story
enKenshin - Samurai vagabondo
enרורואוני קנשין
undLãng khách Kenshin
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