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Is Rurouni Kenshin on Netflix in Japan?
Yes Rurouni Kenshin (1996) is available on Netflix in Japan. We first spotted it on January 20, 2022.
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Rurouni Kenshin
1996
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.
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Actors
Dean Wein, Mayo Suzukaze, Dorothy Elias-Fahn, Richard Cansino, Rebecca Forstadt, Mîna Tominaga, Lex Lang, Derek Stephen Prince, Brianne Brozey, Yûji Ueda
Where to watch Rurouni Kenshin in Japan
Netflix Japan currently has Rurouni Kenshin available for streaming right now
Rurouni Kenshin can be streamed on Netflix in these countries
Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
Seasons
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| 1: The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love | 1996-01-10 | available in Japan |
| A mysterious wanderer known as Kenshin is taken at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school run by a young woman named Kaoru. | ||
| 2: Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student | 1996-01-17 | available in Japan |
| Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters. | ||
| 3: Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past | 1996-01-24 | available in Japan |
| After reining in some renegade police officers, Kenshin is recognized as the Samurai whose bravery helped establish the Meiji Era and is asked to rejoin the army. | ||
| 4: Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire | 1996-01-31 | available in Japan |
| Gohei enlists a vicious street-fighter known as Sanosuke to seek revenge against Kenshin. And even though Kenshin exposes Gohei's plan, Sanosuke makes it clear that the two of them will fight each other one day. | ||
| 5: The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle | 1996-02-07 | available in Japan |
| After accepting Sanosuke's challenge, Kenshin encourages him to release his anger towards the corrupt Royalist forces. | ||
| 6: The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows | 1996-02-14 | available in Japan |
| With a ruthless ex-Samurai killing high ranking politicians, the Chief of Police asks Kenshin to catch him. But as Kenshin confronts the deadly Jin-nai Udo, Kaoru's efforts to stop the battle end with her kidnapping. | ||
| 7: Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love | 1996-02-21 | available in Japan |
| After kidnapping Kaoru, the ruthless Jin-nai Udo draws Kenshin into the fight he's been seeking for years. Though Kenshin tries to resist, Jin-nai's powerful spell over Kaoru leaves him no other choice. | ||
| 8: A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere | 1996-02-28 | available in Japan |
| When local gangsters threaten the life of a beautiful woman, Kenshin and Sanosuke step in to save her. | ||
| 9: The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group | 1996-03-06 | available in Japan |
| Though her medical knowledge has saved Yahiko's life, Sansosuke suspects Megumi of producing the opium responsible for a close friend's death. | ||
| 10: Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening | 1996-03-13 | available in Japan |
| Having pledged to save Megumi, the Peace Force must first take on a band of ruthless drug dealing mobsters. But when a rift inside the gang leads to a change in leadership, Kenshin must confront a fighter whose powers he's underestimated. | ||
| 11: Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow | 1996-04-24 | available in Japan |
| Kenshin defeats a local mob's most powerful fighter, only to then face a gang leader who's determined to spread powerful new guns across Japan. | ||
| 12: Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko | 1996-05-01 | available in Japan |
| When a criminal gang threatens a young girl he loves, Yahiko seeks Kenshin's advice on how to defend her in a lopsided fight. | ||
| 13: Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log! | 1996-05-08 | available in Japan |
| After jealous harassment forces an aspiring young man out of a sumo wrestling school, Kaoru steps in to take over his training. | ||
| 14: To Save a Small Life Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue | 1996-05-15 | available in Japan |
| After a shady faith healer discredits her medical skills, Megumi's patients abandon her. And once a worried family panics and pays the phony shaman to heal their sick daughter, Megumi must intervene in order to save the young girl's life. | ||
| 15: Two Legendary Manslayers Two Legendary Slashers | 1996-05-22 | available in Japan |
| A group radicals intent on assassinating political leaders attempt to recruit a local teacher into their cause. After finding that Heihachiro is a former foe who's now dedicated his life to helping children, Kenshin steps in to repel the assassins. | ||
| 16: A Promise From the Heart The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden | 1996-06-05 | available in Japan |
| After saving Heihachiro's life, Kenshin sets out to stop the teacher's misguided former student from being used as a pawn in a game of political corruption. | ||
| 17: Fly to Your Dreams Marimo, The Human Cannon | 1996-06-12 | available in Japan |
| Kenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of a jealous competitor. | ||
| 18: Run, Yahiko! Get the Reverse-Edged Sword Back | 1996-06-19 | available in Japan |
| After stopping a restaurant robbery, Yahiko's boastfulness lands him in trouble with Kenshin's old foe, Gohei Hiruma. And once Yahiko agrees to a fight, Gohei uses the opportunity to steal Kenshin's Reverse Edged Sword. | ||
| 19: Raijuta's Ambition The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom | 1996-06-26 | available in Japan |
| While on vacation at the home of Dr. Gensai's niece, Kenshin and company attracts the attention of a wealthy but arrogant boy who wants to learn the art of swordfighting. | ||
| 20: Revival of the Shinko Style Revival of the Killer Sword – Shinko Style | 1996-07-10 | available in Japan |
| Though Kenshin tries to warn him of the bad influence, Yutaro continues to believe in Raijuta, unaware that the renegade is using him plot his revolution. So, when he's told that the government is out to stop him, Yutaro sneaks away to warn Raijuta. | ||
| 21: Dissolution of a Nightmare Destruction of a Nightmare | 1996-07-21 | available in Japan |
| After learning the truth behind Raijuta's duplicitous plan, an injury sidelines Yutaro, leaving Kenshin to fight the renegade Samurai alone. | ||
| 22: Danger on a Runaway Locomotive Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive | 1996-07-31 | available in Japan |
| During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from being robbed by thieves. | ||
| 23: Sanosuke's Betrayal The Fateful Reunion | 1996-08-14 | available in Japan |
| An artist's work leads Sanosuke to a reunion with an old army comrade, Tsukioka. But when his old friend wants him to join in avenging the death of their former leader, Sanosuke must stop him. | ||
| 24: Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited | 1996-08-21 | available in Japan |
| Following a lavish party at the dojo, Sanosuke can no longer resist joining his old army troop's plot to punish the government. However, in an effort to stop them, Kenshin is forced to take on Sanosuke. | ||
| 25: The Crimson Pirate The Red Pirate – Kenshin and Kaoru Separated | 1996-08-28 | available in Japan |
| In order to earn money for their dojo, the Peace Force signs on to help protect a merchant ship from pirates. However, to keep Kaoru from falling into the hands of the pirate's female leader, Shura, Kenshin offers himself in exchange. | ||
| 26: Lightning Incarnate Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate | 1996-09-04 | available in Japan |
| After Kenshin's kidnapping, a bond begins to develop between him and Shura. However, while Shura is confident in the loyalty of her crew, the profits to be made from dealing opium draws them into a mutinous plan. | ||
| 27: Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate - Conclusion | 1996-10-16 | available in Japan |
| After her trusted colleagues betray Shura, it's left up to Kenshin to save her life and stop the pirate's opium smuggling scheme. | ||
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