Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
2012, Japanese. Directed by Keishi Otomo.
The journey begins.
In 1868, after the Bakumatsu war ends, the ex-assassin Kenshin Himura traverses Japan with an inverted sword, to defend the needy without killing.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 25 August 2012
- Original title
- るろうに剣心
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kiyomi Fujii, Keishi Otomo
- Box office
- $62M
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What Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is based on
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is based on Rurouni Kenshin, a manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki.
Manga series
Rurouni Kenshin
By Nobuhiro Watsuki
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Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins: quick answers
What comes after Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
Next in the series: Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014), Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014), and Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021).
Is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 965 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins on?
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
If you liked Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins, try Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno, Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final.
Who directed Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012) was directed by Keishi Otomo and stars Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Koji Kikkawa.
What is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins based on?
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is based on Rurouni Kenshin, a manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki.