Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X) Watch Order Guide

Rurouni Kenshin is a historical-romance anime taking place in an alternate history of the Meiji era when Japan was undergoing its transition period ending the samurai era. As a classic anime with a take on samurai’s aesthetic, Rurouni Kenshin is a series whose entirety is respected and appreciated in the anime community.

Despite what the anime is about, it is a show that commits to its themes quite well, with the romance part having more shoujo-esque aspects, among other things. Rurouni Kenshin surprisingly deals its story with great relish, but the conflict elements and time setting made with a more mature shounen audience in mind is what draws you into the show.

Rurouni Kenshin is a 90s anime that might throw off some new anime fans used to the current animation style. But trust me, the old animation still looks good, and the story is worth watching. If you are planning to watch Rurouni Kenshin, then watch it according to this order.

Rurouni Kenshin Watch Order:

01. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan

Alternate Title: Samurai X
Episodes: 94
Buy/Stream On: Crunchyroll, VRV, Funimation

02. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka

Alternate Title: Samurai X: The Motion Picture
Episodes: 1 (1 hr. 31 min. Movie)
Buy/Stream On: Unknown

03. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Tsuioku-hen

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen

Alternate Title: Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal
Episodes: 4 (OVA)
Buy/Stream On: Unknown

04. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Seisou-hen

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Seisou-hen

Alternate Title: Samurai X: Reflection
Episodes: 2 (OVA
Buy/Stream On: Unknown


Rurouni Kenshin is an action samurai anime series by Studio Deen and Gallop. The anime is an adaptation of the popular Japanese manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki.

Synopsis: People feared a legendary assassin named Hitokiri Battousai, who lived during the Bakumatsu era. He was known throughout the nation as undefeatable and a ruthless assassin. However, one day, he vanished without a trace. Since his disappearance and peaceful ten years, the world has forgotten Battousai except for the war veterans.

Now, as a wandering swordsman, Battousai has vowed never to kill anyone ever again and lives a peaceful life as Kenshin Himura. One day, he saw a man calling himself Battousai and threatening a dojo. Kenshin decides to help the Dojo owner. From here begins his new life as he temporarily ceases his travels and settles down at the dojo.

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