Rurouni Kenshin (1996–1998)

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TMDb8.53/10· 807 votes

About Rurouni Kenshin

The Meiji Era was one of great renewal for Japan, where swords and killing were outlawed. However, many survivors from the time of Revolution still live, lurking in the shadows and waiting for a chance to use their killing blades again. Only Kenshin Himura, formerly one of the most brutal of killers, hopes to keep his swordsman's honor and still live in the new era.

Cast of Rurouni Kenshin

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  Mayo Suzukaze

  as Kenshin Himura (voice)

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  Miki Fujitani

  as Kaoru Kamiya (voice)

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  Mina Tominaga

  as Yahiko Myoujin (voice)

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  Yuji Ueda

  as Sanosuke Sagara (voice)

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  Mika Doi

  as Megumi Takani (voice)

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  Hirotaka Suzuoki

  as Hajime Saitô (voice)

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  Tomo Sakurai

  as Makimachi Misao (voice)

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  Yoshito Yasuhara

  as Aoshi Shinomori (voice)

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  Yoku Shioya

  as Gensai (voice)

Our take on Rurouni Kenshin

This classic anime follows a wandering former assassin in the early Meiji era who has sworn never to kill again, defending the helpless with a reversed-edge blade. Action-rich yet thoughtful about redemption and the cost of violence, it became a samurai-anime touchstone. If its blend of swordplay and conscience gripped you, seek out samurai and historical anime about warriors seeking peace in a changing world.