Rurouni Kenshin (2023)
Rurouni Kenshin is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Rurouni Kenshin ranked near the top of that week's Japanese series crop. It holds an 8.3/10 on TMDB from 150 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 23 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation with action & adventure threaded through.
- Why
- It rates 8.3/10 on 150 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~23 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Action & Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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