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Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

7.520122h 14mPG-13MovieAdventureActionFantasy

In 1868, after the Bakumatsu war ends, the ex-assassin Kenshin Himura traverses Japan with an inverted sword, to defend the needy without killing.

DirectorKeishi Otomo
WritersKiyomi Fujii·Keishi Otomo
ProducersMasahiko Ibaraki·Tatsuro Hatanaka

Where to watch

NetflixNetflix
Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Keishi Otomo

TSTakeru Satoh
Takeru Satoh
Kenshin Himura
ETEmi Takei
Emi Takei
Kaoru Kamiya
KKKoji Kikkawa
Koji Kikkawa
Udo Jine
YAYu Aoi
Yu Aoi
Megumi Takani
MAMunetaka Aoki
Munetaka Aoki
Sanosuke Sagara
GAGo Ayano
Go Ayano
Gein
GSGenki Sudo
Genki Sudo
Banjin Inui
TTTaketo Tanaka
Taketo Tanaka
Yahiko Myojin
EOEiji Okuda
Eiji Okuda
Aritomo Yamagata
YEYosuke Eguchi
Yosuke Eguchi
Hajime Saito
TKTeruyuki Kagawa
Teruyuki Kagawa
Kanryu Takeda
KHKaoru Hirata
Kaoru Hirata
Tae Sekihara

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Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is streaming on Netflix in India.

Is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins on Netflix?

Yes — Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is available on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now. It's on Netflix instead.

Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins for free?

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is available on Netflix in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?

Yes — Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is followed by Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014) in the Rurouni Kenshin Collection.

Is there a prequel to Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins?

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is the first film in the Rurouni Kenshin Collection.

Is Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins part of a trilogy?

No — Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins is part of the Rurouni Kenshin Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Rurouni Kenshin Collection?

There are 5 films in the Rurouni Kenshin Collection: Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012), Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014), Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014), Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021) and Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021).