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Rurouni Kenshin

Original title: Rurôni Kenshin: Meiji kenkaku romantan
  • TV Series
  • 2023–
  • TV-MA
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
2.7K
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Rurouni Kenshin (2023)
During the violent era known as the Bakumatsu, there was an Ishin assassin known only as the Hitokiri Battousai, whose skill and brutality became near legendary in the age of Restoration he helped to build.
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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.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.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.

  • Stars
    • Sôma Saitô
    • Rie Takahashi
    • Taku Yashiro
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    7.9/10
    2.7K
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    • Stars
      • Sôma Saitô
      • Rie Takahashi
      • Taku Yashiro
    • 30User reviews
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    Sôma Saitô
    Sôma Saitô
    • Kenshin Himura
    • 2023–2024
    Rie Takahashi
    Rie Takahashi
    • Kaoru Kamiya
    • 2023–2024
    Taku Yashiro
    • Sanosuke Sagara
    • 2023–2024
    Darius Marquis Johnson
    Darius Marquis Johnson
    • Sanosuke Sagara
    • 2023–2024
    Makoto Koichi
    • Yahiko Myojin
    • 2023–2024
    Shin'ya Takahashi
    • Yuzaemon Tsukayama…
    • 2023–2024
    Shô Okumura
    • Bodyguard…
    • 2023–2024
    Saori Ônishi
    Saori Ônishi
    • Megumi Takani
    • 2023–2024
    Kohei Yanagi
    • Bodyguard…
    • 2023–2024
    Jonathon Ha
    • Usui Uonuma…
    • 2024–2025
    Kôichi Sôma
    • Middleman…
    • 2023–2024
    Toshihiko Seki
    Toshihiko Seki
    • Narration
    • 2023–2024
    Jalen K. Cassell
    • Hannya
    • 2025
    Satoshi Hino
    Satoshi Hino
    • Hajime Saito…
    • 2023–2024
    Taiki Yamashita
    • Onlooker…
    • 2023–2024
    Yuma Uchida
    • Aoshi Shinomori
    • 2023–2024
    Masafumi Kobatake
    • Abukuma Monk…
    • 2023–2024
    Abby Espiritu
    Abby Espiritu
    • Misao Makimachi
    • 2023–2024
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    davidgutierrez-31802

    Kenshin is peak shonen.

    As a manga reader, I love shonen and watching anime. This series was the beginning of my manga reading journey, and as a long-term manga reader, the first time experience is the best but in the long-term you will have a sense and taste of artwork that will be provided to you throughout different mangas for me "Rurouni kenshin" stood out, it had it all, mind blowing paneling, the artwork and dialog was satisfying to look at and read through with these amazing fights with really badass characters with amazing motivation that delivers with a great moments in finding out more about the characters and having them engage in moments of life and death are beautiful that I say. Overall, I love the anime so much with its style and all. It's obviously different from the 90s work because we're in the future now, and it's not the 90s anymore. I hope it keeps going until we have a complete kenshin series from beginning to end. Keep up the excellent work.
    9flowerchildjam

    Loving this so far

    The original anime adaptation was great, it's the first adaptation of Kenshin that I fell in love with. Then, I watched the movies with Satoh Takeru were awesome. Satoh will Always be the best live action Kenshin and Battousai. I was itching and hoping for a newer version anime for Kenshin. I haven't read the manga, but I understand they strayed pretty far from the source material in the 1996 series. Im hoping with this new version, they'll stay true to Kenshin's story and have more of a balance of characters. Im on episode 11, and so far there's more chemistry between Kenshin and Kaoru, Kenshin and Sano and all together the bond between all of them as friends. The Jin-e arch was amazing in this version, gave me chills seeing him revert to Battousai. Which, I think the actor they chose for the sub version does an incredible job as Kenshin and Battousai. Overall, I think this is a worthy, and very very good remake.
    10youthguy-886-109854

    Kenshin is back!

    This is a fantastic looking new appearance of an old friend. The updated graphics are incredible and I love how faithfully that are sticking to the story. I can't wait to see each and every episode. And I am ecstatic that Kenshin is available to this new generation. I hope they will love him and his story as much as I do. I'm super excited to see the new animation take on some of the more fantastic fights and storylines! I'm so glad Kenshin and the gang is back!!

    It definitely kinda sucks that they're releasing one week at a time, but it also gives me something to look forward to, so I can't complain too much!
    10LuisPunisher

    Tears were coming out of my eyes

    Rurouni Kenshin, or Samurai X, is one of my favorite fictional stories, not just anime/manga. The anime of the nineties totally marked my generation, it is an epic with a very deep message, historical accuracy and great action.

    This remake, based on the first episode, left me with very good impressions. Everything seems to indicate that it will be a completely faithful version of the original story, which is to be appreciated since said story is perfect. The animation and voice acting in general are very well done.

    There is only one negative detail that I want to comment on, to my personal taste, the opening theme is horrible! It doesn't match anything with the style of the anime, it's a shame because the openings of the classic anime were very good. I was about to lower a note of the score for that, but the truth is a rather minor detail.

    I'm glad that the new generations can now enjoy and learn from Kenshin Himura's philosophy, let's hope that everything continues on the right track and that they at least end up adapting all the content of the manga.
    9sdgreen-66767

    Finally Re-imagined

    This is a classic to me, growing up as a 10yr old watching toonami and watching this orginally gave me chills and further developed my love for anime. The first episode is real nostalgic and made me remember when I used to pick up a broomstick and act like a samurai. To see this captured in modern animation is flawless. They played it safe in episode one with some minor changes in story but I'm happy they did. There will hopefully be a new generation of watchers seeing this for the first time and I hope it tells the story wonderfully. I will a major watcher of this show. I cannot wait to see what is coming next! A must watch!

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    • Trivia
      The anime was released on Blu-ray and DVD in eight volumes by Aniplex from October 25, 2023, to May 29, 2024. Clos
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      Remake of Rurouni Kenshin (1996)
    • Soundtracks
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      Performed by Ayase and R. Shitei

      Lyrics by Ayase and R. Shitei

      Written by Ayase

      Arrangement by Ayase and Rockwell

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official Site (Japan)
      • Official Twitter (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 神劍闖江湖 -明治劍客浪漫譚-
    • Production companies
      • Liden Films
      • Shueisha
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    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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