Rurouni Kenshin
TV-14United States rating202323 min episodesAnimation, Action & Adventure
Set in Japan during the Meiji era, this series follows a wandering swordsman who seeks to live a peaceful life after a violent past. He uses his skills to help people and protect others while trying to navigate a changing society.
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Set in Japan during the Meiji era, this series follows a wandering swordsman who seeks to live a peaceful life after a violent past. He uses his skills to help people and protect others while trying to navigate a changing society.
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 action sequences feature rapid cuts and intense movement while the narrative segments provide some breathing room. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryThe protagonist's past as a feared assassin and the presence of violence in the streets.
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- 1Why do you think the main character chose to use a sword that cannot kill?
- 2How does the main character try to make up for his past actions?
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