# Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/rurouni-kenshin-the-final-2021/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 71/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Keishi Otomo |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, History, Drama |
| Runtime | 138 min |
| Festival premiere | Tokyo 2021 |

## Quick answer

Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Mackenyu’s Enishi elevates a brutal, emotionally charged finale — Otomo’s action craft remains best-in-class Japanese bl Metascore 71/100. Directed by Keishi Otomo.

## Critics consensus

Mackenyu’s Enishi elevates a brutal, emotionally charged finale — Otomo’s action craft remains best-in-class Japanese blockbuster filmmaking.

## Synopsis

In 1879, Kenshin and his allies face their fiercest reckoning yet: Enishi Yukishiro, Kenshin’s former brother-in-law, leads a revenge army sworn to destroy everything the wanderer loves. Old wounds reopen as Tokyo becomes a battlefield, forcing Kenshin to confront the bloodiest chapter of his past while protecting Kaoru and the life he rebuilt.

## Cast

Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Mackenyu, Munetaka Aoki, Yu Aoi, Yusuke Iseya

## Accolades

Premiered at Tokyo 2021.

## 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: The Final worth watching?**
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Mackenyu’s Enishi elevates a brutal, emotionally charged finale — Otomo’s action craft remains best-in-class Japanese blockbuster filmmaking.

**What is Rurouni Kenshin: The Final about?**
In 1879, Kenshin and his allies face their fiercest reckoning yet: Enishi Yukishiro, Kenshin’s former brother-in-law, leads a revenge army sworn to destroy everything the wanderer loves. Old wounds reopen as Tokyo becomes a battlefield, forcing Kenshin to confront the bloodiest chapter of his past while protecting Kaoru and the life he rebuilt.

**Who directed Rurouni Kenshin: The Final?**
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021) was directed by Keishi Otomo.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Rurouni Kenshin: The Final?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 89%, audience 90%, Metascore 71/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 7.7/10.

**Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin: The Final?**
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final 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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