Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-
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Format
TV series
Episodes
23
Episode length
23 min
Total watch time
8 h 49 min
Status
Finished
Aired
October 4, 2024 – March 21, 2025
Season
Fall 2024
Source
Manga
Director
Yuki Komada
Original creator
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Music
Yuu Takami
Age rating
PG — Teens 13 or Older
Country
Japan
AniList score
77/100
Estimated watch time
8h 49m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Swordplay90%Samurai87%Male Protagonist77%Historical75%Travel72%Found Family65%Martial Arts65%Assassins65%Ninja60%Military55%
TVFINISHED2024 FALL7.7 / 10 AniList score

Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-

るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-京都動乱• Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Kyoto Douran
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Synopsis

A phantom of the Bakumatsu who must be taken down. All the answers you desire are in Kyoto! (Source: Aniplex USA)

Should you watch Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-?

Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- has been well received, with an average AniList score of 77/100 — 67% of 6,737 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

It ranks #37 highest-rated anime of 2024, and #10 highest-rated anime of Fall 2024, and #29 most popular anime of Fall 2024 on AniList.

Of the 15.7K AniList users who started it, 3.0% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 10.9K have finished it.

At about 8 h 49 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.

Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Drama — especially swordplay, samurai, male protagonist, historical.

Where to Watch Officially

Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.

Episodes

23 episodes are listed.

Main cast & voice actors

Creators & key staff

Original creator
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Director
Yuki Komada
Series composition
Hideyuki Kurata
Series composition
Kaoru Kurosaki
Character design
Terumi Nishii
Character design
Kazuo Watanabe

Where it fits in the series

Full franchise watch order

Opening & ending themes

Openings (2)

  1. OP1“Iranai mono” by Tatsuya Kitani & natori · eps 1-
  2. OP2“BURN” by yama & WurtS · eps 13-

Endings (2)

  1. ED1“Suikou Setten” by NOMELON NOLEMON · eps 1-
  2. ED2“Tada Hitotsu” by ZARAME · eps 13-

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Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- FAQ

How many episodes does Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- have?

Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- has 23 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 8 h 49 min in total.

How long does it take to watch Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-?

About 8 h 49 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 9 days.

Is Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- finished?

Yes. Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- has finished airing — the final episode aired March 21, 2025.

Is there a season 2 of Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-?

Yes — the story continues in Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan 3rd Season.

What should I watch before Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-?

Watch Rurouni Kenshin (2023) first — Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- is a direct sequel.

Is Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- based on a manga?

Yes. Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- adapts the manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki.

Who animated Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-?

Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- was animated by LIDENFILMS and directed by Yuki Komada.

Who sings the opening of Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-?

The opening, "Iranai mono", is performed by Tatsuya Kitani & natori.

Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-?

Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance- is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.