Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins List

• Samurai Champloo - Both are set in Japan and feature strong samurai characters with a blend of action and drama.
• Attack on Titan - While more modern, it features intense fights, a post-apocalyptic setting, and strong themes of survival.
• Naruto - Focuses on a young warrior's journey, friendships, and battles, similar to the journey of Kenshin.
• Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood - Explores themes of redemption and strong character arcs, with a well-written story.
• Cowboy Bebop - Offers a mix of action, deep character development, and a unique style, similar to Rurouni Kenshin.
• Bleach - Follows a boy who takes on the role of protector and warrior, with engaging battles and story arcs.
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Similar in its exploration of swordsmen, supernatural elements, and emotional depth.
• Sword Art Online - Focuses on characters with swords in various battles and emotional storylines, akin to Rurouni Kenshin.
• Akame ga Kill! - Features action-packed fights and themes of rebellion, with complex characters.
• Inuyasha - A blend of historical and fantastical elements, focusing on a warrior’s adventures.
• The Last Samurai - Set in Japan and deeply explores samurai culture, with themes of redemption and honor.
• Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Features beautiful martial arts choreography and explores loyalty and honor similar to samurai films.
• Hero - A visually stunning film with a deep storyline centered around fights for honor.
• Seven Samurai - Classic samurai film that deeply explores themes of honor and sacrifice.
• 47 Ronin - Explores the themes of loyalty and revenge, set in historic Japan.
• The Sword of Doom - Features an anti-hero and explores the darker aspects of samurai life, similar to Kenshin's struggles.
• Berserk - Delves into dark fantasy with complex characters, featuring a warrior's journey similar to Kenshin's.
• Yasuke - Follows a samurai's adventures and incorporates elements of both history and fantasy.
• One Piece - Adventures and battles reflecting themes of friendship and justice, similar to Kenshin's ideals.
• Gintama - Blends action with humor, featuring a strong anti-hero and battles, echoing similar themes.
• Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works - Involves epic battles and complex characters, with themes of honor and redemption.
• Raging Fire - A modern action film that explores themes of righteousness and confrontation similar to Kenshin.
• Shogun Assassin - Explores themes of vengeance and honor in a samurai context, similar in style to Rurouni Kenshin.
• The Twilight Samurai - A moving portrayal of a samurai's life, balancing duty and personal struggles.
• Goemon - An action-adventure drama with historical elements and a samurai at its center.
• Restless - A Japanese film that explores themes of past and honor, with dramatic tension.
• The Last Ronin - Explores themes of loyalty, honor, and revenge in a samurai context.
• Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings - Action-packed with strong historical ties, focusing on warlords and their battles.
• Kubo and the Two Strings - Features a young hero's journey with samurai-like themes, richly animated.
• The Assassin - A beautifully shot film centering around a skilled warrior with themes of duty and honor.
• Drifters - Features a mix of historical figures and battles, combining action with historical fantasy.
• HERO: 108 - Anime that mixes action and fantasy, exploring themes of heroism and justice.
• Tsukiyono's Nocturne - A unique blend of history and fantasy with strong samurai themes.
• Your Name - While not a samurai film, it deals with themes of connection and destiny, reminiscent of Kenshin's journey.
• Mugen no Junin: Immortal - A dark samurai film that deals with vengeance and morality similar to Kenshin's story.