Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012)
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Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins rates well above most Japanese films. It holds a 7.5/10 on TMDB from 958 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 134 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 2h 14m on it?
2h 14m of Japanese adventure with action threaded through, fine for the whole family. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.5/10 from 958 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- sprawling quest structure isn't what you're after
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
In 1868, after the Bakumatsu war ends, the ex-assassin Kenshin Himura traverses Japan with an inverted sword, to defend the needy without killing.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 14m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Adventure / Action |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Keishi Otomo
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 9 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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