Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
2021, Japanese. Directed by Keishi Otomo.
This is how it ends, this is where it began.
Before he was a protector, Kenshin was a fearsome assassin known as Battosai. But when he meets gentle Tomoe Yukishiro, a beautiful young woman who carries a huge burden in her heart, his life will change forever.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
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Where to watch Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Keishi OtomoDirector
- Takeru SatohKenshin Himura
- Kasumi ArimuraTomoe Yukishiro
- Issey TakahashiKogoro Katsura
- Nijiro MurakamiSoji Okita
- Masanobu AndoShinsaku Takasugi
- Kazuki KitamuraTatsumi
- Yosuke EguchiHajime Saito
- Towa ArakiEnishi Yukishiro
- Shima OnishiIizuka
- Soko WadaToshizo Hijikata
- Mansaku IkeuchiKatagai
- Mayu HottaIkumatsu
Details
- Released
- 4 June 2021
- Original title
- るろうに剣心 最終章 The Beginning
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Keishi Otomo
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What Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is based on
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is based on Rurouni Kenshin, a manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki.
Manga series
Rurouni Kenshin
By Nobuhiro Watsuki
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Watch before Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
2012 · 7.5/10
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Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno
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Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends
2014 · 7.7/10
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Rurouni Kenshin: The Final
2021 · 7.7/10
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Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning: quick answers
What should I watch before Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?
Watch Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012), Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014), Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014), and Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021) first.
Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 574 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning on?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?
If you liked Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning, try Azumi, Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final.
Who directed Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021) was directed by Keishi Otomo and stars Takeru Satoh, Kasumi Arimura, Issey Takahashi.
What is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning based on?
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is based on Rurouni Kenshin, a manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki.