Rurouni Kenshin is the latest classic anime TV series to get a modern remake of the original manga series of the same name. Moreover, the new adaptation revitalizes the series with updated visuals and sound that can appeal to a modern audience. There was an early adaptation of the manga in the 90s. However, the new remake is surprisingly close to the manga in pretty much every way. It follows the manga source material very closely.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Rurouni Kenshin via streaming services such as Crunchyroll.
Is Rurouni Kenshin available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Rurouni Kenshin is available to watch via streaming on Crunchyroll.
The new anime is based on the upheaval of the Bakumatsu Era. There was an Imperialist warrior feared as the “Hitokiri Battosai.” It shows Kenshin’s journey as he makes treasured friendships with Yahiko Myojin, a descendent of a samurai-class family in Tokyo, and Sanosuke Sagara, a fighter for hire. The team faces off against various foes who have unfinished business from Kenshin’s past.
The titular character of Kenshin Himura is voiced by Sôma Saitô. Whereas the other characters: Kaoru Kamiya is voiced by Risa MeiRisa Mei, Yahiko Myojin is voiced by Yahiko Myojin, and Sanosuke Sagara is voiced by Darius Johnso.
Watch Rurouni Kenshin streaming via Crunchyroll
Rurouni Kenshin is available to watch on Crunchyroll. The first episode aired in July 2023 and ran for two consecutive hours of 24 episodes. The new remake offered a faithful retelling of the story of the classic manga. It even adds to its character’s development.
You can watch via Crunchyroll by following these steps:
- Go to CrunchyRoll.com
- Choose your payment plan:
- $7.99 per month (Fan)
- $9.99 per month (Mega Fan)
- $14.99 per month (Ultimate Fan)
- Enter your personal information and select ‘Create Account’
The Crunchyroll Fan plan lets users stream the service’s entire library ad-free, watch new episodes shortly after they air in Japan, and read digital manga.
The Mega Fan plan offers the same service but also lets users stream on up to four devices at a time, allows offline viewing, and provides a $15 discount off $100+ purchases in the Crunchyroll Store every three months.
The Ultimate Fan plan offers all of the above on up to six devices at once, $25 off Crunchyroll Store purchases over $100 every three months, free shipping on all purchases, and an exclusive “swag bag” after 12 months of subscribing.
Rurouni Kenshin synopsis is as follows:
“Ten years have passed since the end of Bakumatsu, an era of war that saw the uprising of citizens against the Tokugawa shogunate. The revolutionaries wanted to create a time of peace, and a thriving country free from oppression. The new age of Meiji has come, but peace has not yet been achieved. Swords are banned but people are still murdered in the streets. Orphans of war veterans are left with nowhere to go, while the government seems content to just line their pockets with money.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
