Rurouni Kenshin (2023)
Kernel Score: 87% · 135 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure
First aired: 2023-07-07
Seasons: 1 · 47 episodes
Where to watch Rurouni Kenshin
- Stream: Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Ten years have passed since the end of Bakumatsu, an era of war that saw the uprising of citizens against the Tokugawa shogunate. The revolutionaries wanted to create a time of peace, and a thriving country free from oppression. The new age of Meiji has come, but peace has not yet been achieved. Swords are banned but people are still murdered in the streets. Orphans of war veterans are left with nowhere to go, while the government seems content to just line their pockets with money.
Rurouni Kenshin parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Rurouni Kenshin is a historical anime featuring samurai violence and political assassination in Meiji-era Japan.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Set amid political violence, assassination, and street murders in a war-torn historical Japan.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Soma Saito as Kenshin Himura (voice)
- Rie Takahashi as Kaoru Kamiya (voice)
- Taku Yashiro as Sanosuke Sagara (voice)
- Makoto Koichi as Yahiko Myojin (voice)
- Saori Onishi as Megumi Takani (voice)
Rurouni Kenshin FAQ
Is Rurouni Kenshin good?
Rurouni Kenshin has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 135 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin?
In the US you can stream Rurouni Kenshin on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll and buy it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is Rurouni Kenshin OK for kids?
Rurouni Kenshin is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Rurouni Kenshin is a historical anime featuring samurai violence and political assassination in Meiji-era Japan.
What shows are like Rurouni Kenshin?
If you liked Rurouni Kenshin, try Rurouni Kenshin, Lupin the 3rd, Dororo and Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai.