Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning(2021)

R
06/04/2021 (US)Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance2h 18m
7.7

Overview

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.

Keishi Otomo

Screenplay

Keishi Otomo

Director

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads

Powered by JustWatch

Popularity Trend

Last 30 Days
This chart shows the popularity trend over the past 30 days.

Part of the Rurouni Kenshin Collection

Collection of the live-action adaptation of the Rurouni Kenshin comic series.

Media

Official Main Trailer [English Subtitles]

Official Main Trailer [English Subtitles]

Trailer

Social

A
A review by Alunauwie
10.0

Written on September 30, 2025

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning delivers an emotionally rich prequel that perfectly concludes the saga, revealing Kenshin’s tragic past and deepening his transformation. With touching performances and cinematic consistency, the film offers a poignant, satisfying closure.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)