# Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/rurouni-kenshin-kyoto-inferno-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Director | Keishi Otomo |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 138 min |
| Festival premiere | Tokyo 2014 |

## Quick answer

Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The stakes explode in Kyoto as Otomo scales the franchise into civil-war spectacle without losing Kenshin’s moral core o Metascore 74/100. Directed by Keishi Otomo.

## Critics consensus

The stakes explode in Kyoto as Otomo scales the franchise into civil-war spectacle without losing Kenshin’s moral core or Satoh’s graceful ferocity.

## Synopsis

Settled with Kaoru and friends, Kenshin is pulled back into national crisis when Makoto Shishio — a burned, betrayed former assassin — gathers warriors in Kyoto to topple the Meiji government. Against Kaoru’s wishes, Kenshin journeys west to stop Japan from sliding into civil war, facing Juppongatana killers and a foe who matches his legend.

## Cast

Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Munetaka Aoki, Yu Aoi, Yosuke Eguchi, Tatsuya Fujiwara

## Accolades

Premiered at Tokyo 2014.

## Where to watch

the United States: Netflix
the United Kingdom: Netflix
Indonesia: Netflix
India: Netflix

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno worth watching?**
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno holds a 82% Celluloid Score. The stakes explode in Kyoto as Otomo scales the franchise into civil-war spectacle without losing Kenshin’s moral core or Satoh’s graceful ferocity.

**What is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno about?**
Settled with Kaoru and friends, Kenshin is pulled back into national crisis when Makoto Shishio — a burned, betrayed former assassin — gathers warriors in Kyoto to topple the Meiji government. Against Kaoru’s wishes, Kenshin journeys west to stop Japan from sliding into civil war, facing Juppongatana killers and a foe who matches his legend.

**Who directed Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno?**
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014) was directed by Keishi Otomo.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno?**
82% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 92%, Metascore 74/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.6/10.

**Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno?**
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno is on Netflix in the United States; on Netflix in the United Kingdom; on Netflix in Indonesia; on Netflix in India. Availability varies by region.

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