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Rurouni Kenshin

Original title: Rurôni Kenshin - Meiji kenkaku romantan
  • TV Series
  • 1996–19991996–1999
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
19K
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Rurouni Kenshin (1996)
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The adventures of a young wandering swordsman who stumbles upon a struggling martial arts school in Meiji era Japan.The adventures of a young wandering swordsman who stumbles upon a struggling martial arts school in Meiji era Japan.The adventures of a young wandering swordsman who stumbles upon a struggling martial arts school in Meiji era Japan.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
19K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,622
45
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    • Stars
      • Mayo Suzukaze
      • Dorothy Elias-Fahn
      • Richard Cansino
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    • Stars
      • Mayo Suzukaze
      • Dorothy Elias-Fahn
      • Richard Cansino
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    • 65User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews

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    Mayo Suzukaze
    Mayo Suzukaze
    • Himura Kenshin…
    95 episodes95 eps • 1996–1998
    Dorothy Elias-Fahn
    Dorothy Elias-Fahn
    • Kaoru…
    95 episodes95 eps • 1996–1998
    Richard Cansino
    Richard Cansino
    • Himura Kenshin…
    95 episodes95 eps • 1996–1998
    Rebecca Forstadt
    Rebecca Forstadt
    • Kori Kamiya (Sony Samurai X dub)
    95 episodes95 eps • 1996–1998
    Mîna Tominaga
    Mîna Tominaga
    • Yahiko Myôjin
    93 episodes93 eps • 1996–1998
    Lex Lang
    Lex Lang
    • Sanosuke Sagara
    92 episodes92 eps • 1996–1998
    Derek Stephen Prince
    Derek Stephen Prince
    • Sanosuke Sagara (Sony Samurai X dub)
    92 episodes92 eps • 1996–1998
    Brianne Brozey
    Brianne Brozey
    • Yoshi (Sony Samurai X dub)…
    92 episodes92 eps • 1996–1998
    Yûji Ueda
    Yûji Ueda
    • Sanosuke Sagara
    91 episodes91 eps • 1996–1998
    Dean Wein
    Dean Wein
    • Shikijo (2000)
    89 episodes89 eps • 1996–1998
    Dina Sherman
    • Ayame
    26 episodes26 eps • 1996
    Dan Lorge
    Dan Lorge
    • Gonzo…
    26 episodes26 eps • 1996–1997
    Mika Doi
    Mika Doi
    • Megumi Takani
    22 episodes22 eps • 1996–1998
    Richard Epcar
    Richard Epcar
    • Seijuro Hiko…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1996–1997
    Wendee Lee
    Wendee Lee
    • Yumi Komagata…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1997
    Miki Fujitani
    Miki Fujitani
    • Kaoru Kamiya
    5 episodes5 eps • 1996–1997
    Norihisa Mori
    • Police Man…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1996–1997
    Tara Sands
    Tara Sands
    • Sojiro Seta
    4 episodes4 eps • 1997
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      One of the main characters, Hajime Saitoh, was a real person. Saitoh was a swordsman for the Shinsen Gumi throughout the last days of the Bakufu (Shogunate) government and the fighting leading up to the Meiji Restoration. After the defeat of the Shogunate, he did obtain a job in a provincial police organization, where he spent his days before this death near the end of the century.
    • Quotes

      Hajime Saito: I'll kill you now.

      Kenshin Himura: "I'll kill you now"? That's my line.

    • Crazy credits
      The USA Region 1 Media Blasters DVDs have overlays over the Japanese credits.
    • Alternate versions
      There is a alternate English dub version called "Samurai X" which aired in various Asian countries.
    • Connections
      Edited into Rurouni Kenshin: Volume 6: The Flames of Revolution - Outtakes (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Freckles
      (Opening theme)

      Original lyrics by Yuki Isoya

      Original composition by Kaito Onta

      Original Japanese version Performed by Judy and Mary

      English Version Performed by Sandy Fox

    User reviews65

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    Excellent!A good story,the best animation ever!
    Excellent!A good story,the best animation ever!I love this series.The story of a samurai who wants a new life and protect the people.The music is superb,and the action scenes are fantastic.This is a good drama.10\10
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    • Is there a light novel?

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    • Release date
      • March 17, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Rurouni Kenshin: Wandering Samurai
    • Production companies
      • Aniplex
      • SME Visual Works
      • Shueisha
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    • Runtime
      24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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