Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014)
Kernel Score: 85% · 642 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 2014-08-01
Runtime: 138 minutes
Where to watch Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed, set on fire and left for dead. He survived, and is now in Kyoto, plotting with his gathered warriors to overthrow the new government. Against Kaoru's wishes, Kenshin reluctantly agrees to go to Kyoto and help keep his country from falling back into civil war.
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Rurouni Kenshin Part II is a PG-13 samurai action film with sword fighting and warfare themes.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Features intense samurai sword battles and warfare-plotting antagonists, described as an "adrenaline-pumping action" experience.
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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Cast
- Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura
- Emi Takei as Kaoru Kamiya
- Munetaka Aoki as Sanosuke Sagara
- Kaito Oyagi as Yahiko Myojin
- Yu Aoi as Megumi Takani
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Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno FAQ
Is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno good?
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 642 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno?
In the US you can stream Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno on Netflix.
Is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno OK for kids?
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Rurouni Kenshin Part II is a PG-13 samurai action film with sword fighting and warfare themes.
What movies are like Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno?
If you liked Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno, try Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends, Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final and Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning.