Kenshin Himura
main character
MOVIE
7.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 20, 1997
- Season
- Fall 1997
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Gallop
- Director
- Hatsuki Tsuji
- Original creator
- Nobuhiro Watsuki
- Music
- Tarou Iwashiro
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
1h 31m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Swordplay79%Historical79%Samurai79%Shounen70%Male Protagonist70%Martial Arts60%Revenge40%Guns20%
MOVIEFINISHED1997 FALL7.2 / 10 AniList score
Rurouni Kenshin The Movie
るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚- 維新志士への鎮魂歌• Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Requiem
Synopsis
The war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are some who are not happy with the outcome. Shigure Takimi watched his friends and family get slashed down in the name of freedom and prosperity. Now he and a band of desperate rebels have sworn to settle one final score. Only one man stands in their way: Kenshin Himura. But when Shigure discovers Kenshin's true identity as the Hitokiri Battousai, his fight becomes a personal vendetta. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Rurouni Kenshin The Movie?
Probably, if you enjoy action and drama, especially stories with swordplay, historical, samurai.
Reception is positive but mixed: 72/100 on AniList, with 43% of 3.6K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #7 highest-rated film of 1997.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 1.3% of viewers drop it.
As a 91-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Nobuhiro Watsuki
- Director
- Hatsuki Tsuji
- Character design
- Hatsuki Tsuji
- Music
- Tarou Iwashiro
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
Rurouni Kenshin The Movie FAQ
How long is Rurouni Kenshin The Movie?
Rurouni Kenshin The Movie runs 91 minutes (1 h 31 min).
Is Rurouni Kenshin The Movie finished?
Yes. Rurouni Kenshin The Movie has finished airing — the final episode aired December 20, 1997.
Is Rurouni Kenshin The Movie based on a manga?
Yes. Rurouni Kenshin The Movie adapts the manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki.
Who animated Rurouni Kenshin The Movie?
Rurouni Kenshin The Movie was animated by Studio Gallop and directed by Hatsuki Tsuji.
Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin The Movie?
Rurouni Kenshin The Movie is listed on Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.