Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014)
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Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno is streaming in Japan on Netflix, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno sits near the top of Japanese films on audience ratings. It's sitting at 7.6/10 on TMDB across 679 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 138-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 2h 18m on it?
2h 18m of Japanese action, leaning adventure, fine for the whole family. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 679 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you'd rather a story driven by people than by set pieces
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 18m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Action / Adventure |
| 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 11 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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