Rurouni Kenshin

TV-14United States rating199625 min episodesAction & Adventure, Animation, Comedy
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This anime follows a former warrior named Kenshin who tries to live peacefully in a new era where swords are no longer allowed. He meets a young woman and a group of friends while trying to leave his violent past behind. The story focuses on his journey to find peace and protect those around him.

Spoiler-free summary written by AI from the plot and dialogue.

What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Strong
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Fast
The show features frequent action sequences and fast-paced sword fighting scenes typical of shounen anime. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryKenshin faces off against a man claiming to be the legendary Hitokiri Battōsai.
  • Approx.ScaryKenshin is confronted by various warriors who are seeking him out due to his past fame.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How does Kenshin try to change his ways even when people from his past try to bring him back?
  2. 2What does it mean to be a person who chooses to be peaceful even when they have the power to be violent?
  3. 3How did Kenshin's new friends help him find a place in the new era?

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