Rurouni Kenshin (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 2023, Rurouni Kenshin is an animation and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Rurouni Kenshin stars Soma Saito as Kenshin Himura (voice), Rie Takahashi as Kaoru Kamiya (voice), Taku Yashiro as Sanosuke Sagara (voice) and Makoto Koichi as Yahiko Myojin (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Rurouni Kenshin sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rurouni Kenshin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rurouni Kenshin tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rurouni Kenshin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rurouni Kenshin worth watching?
- Rurouni Kenshin holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rurouni Kenshin?
- Rurouni Kenshin stars Soma Saito, Rie Takahashi, Taku Yashiro, Makoto Koichi and Saori Onishi.
- When was Rurouni Kenshin released?
- Rurouni Kenshin was released in 2023.