Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012)
Kernel Score: 85% · 889 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Action, Fantasy, War, History
Released: 2012-08-25
Runtime: 134 minutes
Where to watch Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In 1868, after the Bakumatsu war ends, the ex-assassin Kenshin Himura traverses Japan with an inverted sword, to defend the needy without killing.
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is a PG-13 samurai action film about a former assassin who now fights only to protect the innocent.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Frequent sword-fighting and samurai combat scenes are central to this action/war film set during Japan's Bakumatsu period.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura
- Emi Takei as Kaoru Kamiya
- Koji Kikkawa as Udo Jine
- Yu Aoi as Megumi Takani
- Munetaka Aoki as Sanosuke Sagara
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Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins FAQ
Is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins good?
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 889 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
In the US you can stream Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins on Netflix.
Is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins OK for kids?
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is a PG-13 samurai action film about a former assassin who now fights only to protect the innocent.
What movies are like Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
If you liked Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins, try Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno, Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final and Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning.