Rurouni Kenshin

Synopsis

Set during the early Meiji era in Japan, Rurouni Kenshin follows Himura Kenshin, a former legendary assassin known as 'Battousai the Manslayer' during the Bakumatsu war. Having vowed never to kill again, Kenshin now wanders the countryside with a reverse-blade sword, offering protection to those in need. When he meets Kamiya Kaoru, a kendo instructor struggling to keep her family dojo alive, Kenshin finds a new home and purpose. This 2023 remake brings the beloved classic to life with modern animation techniques while staying faithful to the original manga's spirit of redemption, honor, and the struggle between a violent past and a peaceful future.