るろうに剣心 明治剣客浪漫譚
- Action & Adventure
- Animation
- Comedy
The Meiji Era was one of great renewal for Japan, where swords and killing were outlawed. However, many survivors from the time of Revolution still live, lurking in the shadows and waiting for a chance to use their killing blades again. Only Kenshin Himura, formerly one of the most brutal of killers, hopes to keep his swordsman's honor and still live in the new era.
Rurouni Kenshin is a classic action-adventure anime series that premiered on January 10, 1996, following a former assassin seeking redemption in Japan's Meiji Era. The show blends intense sword combat with comedy and character-driven storytelling as Kenshin Himura navigates a world where killing has been outlawed but old threats still emerge from the shadows. The series concluded after three seasons and remains a foundational work in anime history.
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Mayo SuzukazeKenshin Himura (voice)
Miki FujitaniKaoru Kamiya (voice)
Mina TominagaYahiko Myoujin (voice)
Yuji UedaSanosuke Sagara (voice)
Mika DoiMegumi Takani (voice)
Hirotaka SuzuokiHajime Saitô (voice)
Tomo SakuraiMakimachi Misao (voice)
Yoshito YasuharaAoshi Shinomori (voice)
Noriko HidakaSojiro Seta (voice)
Yoku ShioyaGensai (voice)
Masanori IkedaMakoto Shishio (voice)
Shozo Iizuka
Junko Takeuchi
Mayumi Tanaka
Chieko Honda
Trailer
Himura Kenshin (Rurouni Kenshin Season 1 Trailer)
Seasons
3 seasons
Episodes · Season 3
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Legend of the Fireflies: A Girl Who Waits for Her Love | 1997-10-14 | 25m | 5.5 |
| 02 | The Birth of Prince Yahiko? An Elegant Debut into Society | 1997-10-28 | 25m | 9.0 |
| 03 | Find the Lost Treasure! The Great Detective Dog Notaro | 1997-11-04 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 04 | Kaoru Ecstatic! Kenshin's Proposal? | 1997-11-11 | 25m | 9.0 |
| 05 | Gleaming Blade of Legends! The Mystic Swordsman Shougo Amakusa | 1997-11-18 | 25m | 9.0 |
| 06 | The Medallion of Destiny: The First Meeting of Sanosuke and Sayo | 1997-11-25 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 07 | To the Battlefield of Shimabara: The Moment of Decisive Battle | 1997-12-02 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 08 | Shock of the Rai Ryu Sen! Kenshin Sent into Darkness | 1997-12-09 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 09 | The Conspiracy of Kaiou: Shougo Caught in a Trap | 1997-12-16 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 10 | Days of Remorse: The Sad Past of Shougo and Sayo | 1998-01-06 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Sneering Demon: Shouzo and Karyu Scattered in the Explosive Flames | 1998-01-13 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 12 | Sanosuke's Tears: An Eternal Farewell Befalls the Two | 1998-01-20 | 25m | 9.0 |
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Is Rurouni Kenshin renewed or cancelled?
Rurouni Kenshin has ended — it concluded its planned run.
Rurouni Kenshin — frequently asked
When did Rurouni Kenshin first air?
The series premiered on January 10, 1996 and has since concluded.
How many seasons of Rurouni Kenshin are there?
The anime consists of 3 complete seasons.
What is Rurouni Kenshin about?
The series follows Kenshin Himura, a former skilled assassin, who attempts to live peacefully in Japan's Meiji Era while protecting others from dangerous survivors of the old violent age who still pose threats.
What genres does Rurouni Kenshin include?
The show combines action and adventure with animation and comedy, offering both intense battles and lighter comedic moments.
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