Japan Rurouni Kenshin sits in the top 3% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #126 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
るろうに剣心 明治剣客浪漫譚
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.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #126 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (97th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.6 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Action & Adventure productions specifically: #59 of 743 (top 8%).
Audience Engagement
680 audience reviews — more than 95% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 96th percentile among Japan seriess.
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
Other Titles From Studio Deen
Action & Adventure + Animation in Japan
706 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Action & Adventure and Animation genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Rurouni Kenshin itself).
The 1995–1997 Japan Window
Among 142 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, Rurouni Kenshin places #6 — near the top of its class.
The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1990s in Japan, 447 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Rurouni Kenshin premiered alongside 42 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 42 other Japan seriess in 1996.
The 1050th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Broadcast Timeline
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Studio Deen, SME Visual Works, Gallop, Fuji Television Network |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 3 / 94 |
| Release Date | January 10, 1996 |
| Official Site | www.kenshin-tv.com |
Questions Answered
When did Rurouni Kenshin end?
Rurouni Kenshin finished its run with its final episode airing on September 8, 1998.
How highly rated is Rurouni Kenshin?
Among Japan Asian seriess in this catalog, Rurouni Kenshin ranks #126 of 4579 — in the top 3%.
Where did Rurouni Kenshin air?
Rurouni Kenshin aired on Fuji TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.