Watch Episodes Add to My List Add to Favorites Alternative TitlesJapanese: るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚- English: Rurouni Kenshin More titles InformationType: TV Episodes: 24 Status: Finished Airing Aired: Jul 7, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023 Premiered: Summer 2023 Broadcast: Fridays at 00:55 (JST) Producers: Aniplex, Dentsu, Animax, Fuji TV, Shueisha Licensors: Aniplex of America Studios: LIDENFILMS Source: Manga Genre: Action Themes: Historical, Samurai Demographic: Shounen Duration: 22 min. per ep. Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity) StatisticsScore: 7.611 (scored by 43,644 users) 1 indicates a weighted score. Ranked: #15452 2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #1804 Members: 129,940 Favorites: 868 Available AtResourcesStreaming Platforms |
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Jul 24, 2023 Tiago_Vaz_007 Recommended Preliminary (3/24 eps) In narrative terms, it fulfilled one of my biggest wishes, which was that the gimmicks and euphemisms would be reduced. Characteristics that are present in the first version and that are typical of its time. Well, in the past they made adaptations that seemed almost apart from the original with so many changes, in order to make the works lighter, childish, longer and very authorial by the director. Also, in this new version, they didn't do it in a way that was compressing everything at a rushed pace, as they usually do in remakes. The proof of this is that, in the first three episodes, ... Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 14, 2023 KANLen09 Recommended Rurouni Kenshin, the remake – For better or for worse, a somewhat competent effort the second time around, because this isn't studio Liden Films's first attempt at a remake. For those who are not in the know, Liden Films was actually handed the task back in 2019 to adapt one of AniManga's most classic and famous works: mangaka Hiroaki Samura's Mugen no Juunin a.k.a Blade of the Immortal, which was one heck of a work back in the early 90s under Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine, which ran from 1993 to 2012. The first anime adaptation being Bee Train's rather mediocre effort in Summer 2008, and afterwards, ... Read more Open Gift Report
Aug 29, 2023 Byc33 Recommended Preliminary (8/24 eps) Ah... So many of these reviews wreak of rose tinted glasses. The same thing happens all the time in my other hobby, gaming. The original was the best, this one didn't improve on it, therefore bad remake. This one changed the music, therefore bad remake. This one was different from the original in any way, therefore bad remake. Now I'm not saying I'm immune to the effects of rose tinted glasses myself, but I am very aware of it so I tried to approach this remake with an open mind. For context, the original anime was/is one of my favorite anime of all time, I ... Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 14, 2023 whiteflame55 Not Recommended So, I grew up on this series and loved it. Given what we've come to learn of the mangaka behind it, my feelings on the series' legacy aren't quite so nice as they were when I was watching it back in the late 90s, but this was a story I really enjoyed. And so when it was announced that it would be getting a reboot, I was... well, pensive. Reboots don't always work, particularly when you're talking about taking a classic and updating the style, and I always worry that a reboot won't justify its own existence by modifying the plot or finding some new ... Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 15, 2023 Vyaiskaya Recommended At last, the season closes and I can start a review for the 2023 remake of Rurouni Kenshin, one of the biggest franchises in Anime history. I'm going to first of all, note that the remake doesn't actually quite achieve 10 stars, but I certainly feel it holds up well. Voice actors: Art: Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 18, 2024 doughnutsfan Recommended The remake (re-adaptation?) of one of the most seminal stories in the genre does the source material justice It won’t be an exaggeration to say that Rurouni Kenshin made a lasting impact on both the world of manga and anime in the 90’s that still reverberates to this day. From its heartfelt, thoughtful, tragic yet charming and poignant portrayal of characters living in one of the most transformative and tumultuous periods in the history of Japan to its over the top yet effective action, Rurouni Kenshin has truly left the lasting impact on people around the globe, myself included. The original works are so sacred that ... Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 14, 2023 Marinate1016 Recommended When remaking a classic such as Rurouni Kenshin, a couple questions have to be asked. “Is it necessary” and “Does it in anyway enhance the experience of the original?” In my opinion, the 2023 remake answers “yes” to both of those and does the legendary series justice. Enjoyable for newcomers and longtime fans alike. Before continuing, I have to say that it’s been a very long time since I watched the original Rurouni anime, so I don’t have a lot of the criticisms that younger fans of the original who watched it more recently have. With that out the way, I can’t emphasise enough how ... Read more Open Gift Report
Apr 19, 2024 LastWhiisper Recommended Basis of a prologue: "A sword is a weapon, kenjutsu is the art of killing" Read more Open Gift Report
Nov 18, 2023 RedSwordHeart Recommended Preliminary (24/24 eps) This is what I've been waiting for: an RK anime that adapts the manga. No filler eps, no cloying little girls, no pink gi. There are a few extra things, such as extended flashbacks of Sanosuke's and Katsu's days in the Sekihoutai. Also, of Aoshi, Hannya, and the Oniwabanshuu. These flashbacks add depth to all the characters. So awesome to finally see the Hiruma Bros and the real plot against Kamiya Kasshin Ryu. I can't wait to see the Kyoto Arc and hopefully the Jinchuu Arc. The music is the one area this anime lacks. As riddled with fillers as it was, the old anime ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 27, 2023 Gamer_John57 Recommended Preliminary (4/24 eps) I think a lot of people are being too critical with their reviews (yes I understand that everyone has their opinions) So far they've done great with animating this series and there is no complaints from me, they aren't censoring super hard or anything and everything so far has been keeping to what seems to be the main story line. I agree that the 90s animation looked better but this doesn't look bad either, the company who's animating has been known to have a brighter touch to things and have bold lines for character designs and I think they've kept very good to the original ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 22, 2023 MizunoWaveRider Mixed Feelings Preliminary (3/24 eps) The new Rurouni Kenshin anime is the attempt to adapt the manga more faithfully by being completely accurate to the events in the manga. While that may sound like the most important thing an adaptation can do, it ultimately misses the point in my eyes. Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 14, 2023 Dr_Stoned Recommended I am honestly somewhat surprised that this series flew under the radar the way it has. Rurouni Kenshin is one of the anime that defined 90's shounen. Although I am not the biggest fan of remakes, I find it appropriate in this case since the original series has its downsides (lots of filler, incomplete adaptation etc.). Being a remake, it will naturally be compared the 1990's variant of the series. How does it compare? I think it's pretty solid so far. The voice actors are all casted pretty well in my opinion. Kenshin has an appropriate male voice in this series. It was difficult for ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 20, 2023 MokkoriOtoko Mixed Feelings Preliminary (3/24 eps) At this point it hardly comes as a surprise that Rurouni Kenshin is getting a new adaptation. Considering how Bleach is back, City Hunter is back, Black Butler is going to be back, Spice and Wolf is going to be back, Panty and Stocking will be back, and now Kenshin. Why is it then that there is still no news about either High School DxD and No Game no Life. Why is it particularly these two? Well anyway, For those of you who are oriented with the original, you know what it is more than my meagre words can express. For the newbies who are wondering ... Read more Open Gift Report
Aug 21, 2023 juljan_04 Recommended Funny Preliminary (7/24 eps) Story is good and more faithful to the manga than the old anime, animation is well done and fights are fun, music is also good even though people tend to dislike it because it isn't quite as good as the old anime, but in the old anime the music became memorable in the Kyoto arc and before that it was mostly average. If we compare both anime for the episodes they have both done so far I think the OST is also better in the new one (that might change in the Kyoto arc). Overall the anime is very good and I've been enjoying it. When ... Read more Open Gift Report
Oct 6, 2023 PikaCheeks Recommended Preliminary (14/24 eps) Have you ever wanted to get into Rurouni Kenshin but never found time or the OG anime seemed too old for you? I think this series is a great way to get into the franchise! HOWEVER, only as an entry - here's my story. I've always liked Rurouni Kenshin but never got around to watching the original anime, I watched the Live Action movies first actually and quite enjoyed them! I tried giving the original anime a watch and I'm not into Shounen much to begin with, especially ones that drag out things so I lost interest within 3 episodes. However I still respected and enjoyed ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 14, 2023 Cartier117 Recommended Preliminary (11/24 eps) As someone who watched the original back in the day and has rewatched it since, I believe that this reboot is better in basically every single category. If there is any weakness or criticism to be had about RK 2023, it's from the cookie-cutter storyline and not the adaption. Lindenfilms is doing a great job with this. It's a shame oldheads are weighing the score down over petty shit, because if the reboot doesn't do well enough in its first season then we might not get the latter manga arcs adapted after all. -------------------------------------------------------------- MUSIC: I'm honestly surprised people enjoyed Freckles and the other OPs as standalone ... Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 15, 2023 chekkit Mixed Feelings Funny Going to try to keep this short and simple. This is my first experience with the Rurouni Kenshin series and as such I have no prior knowledge or nostalgic rose-tinted glasses when it comes to giving this anime a try. Despite what's been said about the author, I'd heard plenty of times how good this series was and how much of a classic it is. That everything gets better the further into the story we go. Well I gave it a go and stomached the whole 24 episode season for the sake of giving it a fair shot. But c'mon... no matter how much everyone ... Read more Open Gift Report
Aug 27, 2023 Kaz135 Recommended Preliminary (8/24 eps) I just watched the entire 90s version for the first time, along with this new version (as well as all the live-action adaptations, and I've started reading the manga). Anyway, since I don't have any nostalgia for it, I can say clearly that, as a filmmaker myself, the direction of the new version is significantly better. As a musician for films, I also find the music to be less impactful. And as a viewer, I enjoyed the 90th version just slightly more. If I were to introduce Rurouni Kenshin to someone who isn't used to older animations, I would definitely recommend the new version, because, ... Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 16, 2023 literaturenerd Recommended Rurouni Kenshin 2023 has finally ended and most people never even knew it was airing. Despite being a reboot of a legendary franchise that was highly anticipated in Japan, very few people on MAL watched this one. Anitubers have largely gone out of their way to not talk about it. So why the ice-cold reception? You know why! If you’re a Zoomer, you probably only know Rurouni Kenshin as being “That one old anime that boomers overrated and then it turned the mangaka is…yeah…so now I’m never going to watch it or read it.” There is a LONG discussion that could be had on the ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 15, 2023 abugroza Recommended Preliminary (10/24 eps) me who watched OG lemme rate this from my perspective as man who love comedic, the comedic tone down is a let down so 5 environmental is "too clean" due coloring technique but somewhat faithful to manga 8 animation, well this is modern tech we talking about 9 perhaps as i love OG series from atmospheric music, this one lacking 5 or 6 characters, due megumi and aoshi is the latest one shows up and seriously, megumi cheek shape and aoshi "eyes glare" is bugging me so much so 4, if they cut "megumi kitsune mode" i would edit and deduce point significantly, for kanryu, i dunno, so ... Read more Open Gift Report More Reviews |
