# Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/rurouni-kenshin-the-legend-ends-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 91% |
| Audience Score | 93% |
| Metascore | 75/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Keishi Otomo |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 135 min |
| Festival premiere | Tokyo 2014 |

## Quick answer

Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. A thunderous trilogy closer — Satoh’s final technique training and the ironclad showdown deliver pure live-action anime  Metascore 75/100. Directed by Keishi Otomo.

## Critics consensus

A thunderous trilogy closer — Satoh’s final technique training and the ironclad showdown deliver pure live-action anime catharsis.

## Synopsis

With Shishio’s ironclad ship threatening the Meiji government, Kenshin returns to his old master to learn the ultimate Hiten Mitsurugi technique. Allies reunite for a decisive assault as Kenshin’s vow never to kill is tested against an enemy who believes mercy is weakness — and Japan’s future hangs on the outcome.

## 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 III: The Legend Ends worth watching?**
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends holds a 83% Celluloid Score. A thunderous trilogy closer — Satoh’s final technique training and the ironclad showdown deliver pure live-action anime catharsis.

**What is Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends about?**
With Shishio’s ironclad ship threatening the Meiji government, Kenshin returns to his old master to learn the ultimate Hiten Mitsurugi technique. Allies reunite for a decisive assault as Kenshin’s vow never to kill is tested against an enemy who believes mercy is weakness — and Japan’s future hangs on the outcome.

**Who directed Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends?**
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) was directed by Keishi Otomo.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 91%, audience 93%, Metascore 75/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.7/10.

**Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends?**
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends 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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