Rurouni Kenshin
1996 3 seasons · 94 ep live_tv Scripted Japan

Rurouni Kenshin

るろうに剣心 明治剣客浪漫譚

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.

  1. Romeo and the Black Brothers
    #1

    Romeo and the Black Brothers

    ★ 8.9 · 1995

  2. Sasuke
    #2

    Sasuke

    ★ 8.8 · 1997

  3. Neon Genesis Evangelion
    #3

    Neon Genesis Evangelion

    ★ 8.6 · 1995

  4. Revolutionary Girl Utena
    #4

    Revolutionary Girl Utena

    ★ 8.6 · 1997

  5. Long Vacation
    #5

    Long Vacation

    ★ 8.6 · 1996

  6. Rurouni Kenshin

    #6

    Rurouni Kenshin

    ★ 8.5 · 1996

  7. Berserk
    #7

    Berserk

    ★ 8.5 · 1997

  8. Hell Teacher Nube
    #8

    Hell Teacher Nube

    ★ 8.4 · 1996

Other Titles From Studio Deen

Also On Fuji TV

Other series that aired on Fuji TV.

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.

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Broadcast Timeline

First Air Date
January 10, 1996
Last Air Date
September 8, 1998
Broadcast Span
2.7 years
Total Episodes
94 across 3 seasons
Total Runtime
≈ 39.2 hours

Reception Benchmarks

8.5
TMDB Rating
680
Audience Reviews
Outstanding
Critical Tier

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.