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.
The 1995–1997 Japan Window
142 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Rurouni Kenshin sits at position #6.
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Also On Fuji TV
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The 1990s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Rurouni Kenshin premiered. 447 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
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%).
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 |
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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.