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Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

7.720212h 18mRMovieActionAdventureDrama

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.

DirectorKeishi Otomo
WriterKeishi Otomo
ProducersSatoshi Fukushima·Hiroyoshi Koiwai

Where to watch

NetflixNetflix
Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Keishi Otomo

TSTakeru Satoh
Takeru Satoh
Kenshin Himura
KAKasumi Arimura
Kasumi Arimura
Tomoe Yukishiro
ITIssey Takahashi
Issey Takahashi
Kogoro Katsura
NMNijiro Murakami
Nijiro Murakami
Soji Okita
MAMasanobu Ando
Masanobu Ando
Shinsaku Takasugi
KKKazuki Kitamura
Kazuki Kitamura
Tatsumi
YEYosuke Eguchi
Yosuke Eguchi
Hajime Saito
TATowa Araki
Towa Araki
Enishi Yukishiro
SOShima Onishi
Shima Onishi
Iizuka
SWSoko Wada
Soko Wada
Toshizo Hijikata
MIMansaku Ikeuchi
Mansaku Ikeuchi
Katagai
MHMayu Hotta
Mayu Hotta
Ikumatsu

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Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is streaming on Netflix in Philippines.

Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning on Netflix?

Yes — Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is available on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now. It's on Netflix instead.

Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning for free?

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is available on Netflix in Philippines, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is currently the latest film in the Rurouni Kenshin Collection.

Is there a prequel to Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning?

Yes — Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021) comes before Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning in the Rurouni Kenshin Collection.

Is Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning part of a trilogy?

No — Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning 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).