Anime Like Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023)

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Gintama: The Final

Movie2021Action

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

Two years have passed following the Tendoshuu's invasion of the O-Edo Central Terminal. Since then, the Yorozuya have gone their separate ways. Foreseeing Utsuro's return, Gintoki Sakata begins surveying Earth's ley lines for traces of the other man's Altana.

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Gintama.

TV12 epAction

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

After joining the resistance against the bakufu, Gintoki and the gang are in hiding, along with Katsura and his Joui rebels. The Yorozuya is soon approached by Nobume Imai and two members of the Kiheitai, who explain that the Harusame pirates have turned again

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Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen - Kouhan-sen

TV14 epAction

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

Following the temporary retreat of the Altana Liberation Army from the Kabuki District, the state of the war has seemingly improved. However, as the Oniwaban, Shinsengumi, and residents of the district combat the army's remnants, Edo's greatest inventor Gengai

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Gintama. Shirogane no Tamashii-hen

TV12 epAction

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

After the fierce battle on Rakuyou, the untold past and true goal of the immortal Naraku leader, Utsuro, are finally revealed. By corrupting the Altana reserves of several planets, Utsuro has successfully triggered the intervention of the Tendoshuu’s greatest

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Gintama. Porori-hen

TV13 epAction

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

Following the grim events of Iga, Kokujou Island, Rakuyou, and multiple fruitless confrontations with the Tenshouin Naraku and Tendoshuu, Gintama. Porori-hen takes its viewers on a trip down memory lane to when Yorozuya were mostly doing what they did best—odd

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Gintama: The Semi-Final

Special2 epAction

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

As the war temporarily calms down and Edo rebuilds, Gintoki finds Shinpachi—who is still unaware of his return—on a bridge. However, as a fight quickly breaks out between the Yorozuya and the Tenshouin Naraku, suspicion grows, forcing Gintoki to use what is ne

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Gintama Movie 3: Yoshiwara Daienjou

Movie2026Action

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

Movie remake of the Yoshiwara Enjou arc.

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Dororo

TV24 epAction

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

The greedy samurai lord Daigo Kagemitsu's land is dying, and he would do anything for power, even renounce Buddha and make a pact with demons. His prayers are answered by 12 demons who grant him the power he desires by aiding his prefecture's growth, but at a

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Jigokuraku 2nd Season

TV12 epAction

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

Seeking the key to the elixir of immortality, the group arrives at the fortress of the island's monstrous ruler, the "Tensen." To survive and escape the island, cooperation becomes essential—regardless of whether one is a condemned criminal or an executioner.

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Jigokuraku

TV13 epAction

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

Sentenced to death, ninja Gabimaru the Hollow finds himself apathetic. After leading a blood-soaked life, Gabimaru believes he deserves to die. However, every attempt to execute him inexplicably fails. Finally, Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, a fledgling member of a fa

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Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi

TV12 epAdventure

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

Tokiyuki Houjou, a carefree eight-year-old noble, is content with the serene life in Kamakura and shows little regard for the serious responsibilities that come with his eventually succeeding his father as the next shogun. Instead of dedicating himself to rigo

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Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Kyoto Douran

TV23 epAction

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

After living peaceful days at the Kamiya dojo, Kenshin Himura finds himself at a crucial crossroads, as his vow to never end a life is put to the ultimate test. Following the murder of his former commander, he now has to retread the road of violence and blood

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Gintama on Theater 2D: Ikkoku Keisei-hen

Movie2024Action

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

A compilation film of the Courtesan of the Nation Arc, episodes 5–9 in the third season, featuring additional footage. The movie is a part of the "Gintama 20th Anniversary Project."

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Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi 2nd Season

TV12 epAdventure

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

Second season of Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi.

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Gintama on Theater 2D: Baragaki-hen

Movie2023Action

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

A compilation film of the Thorny Arc, episodes 43–46 in the second season, featuring additional footage. The movie is a part of the "Gintama 20th Anniversary Project."

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Ao no Miburo: Serizawa Ansatsu-hen

TV14 epAction

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

Second season of Ao no Miburo.

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Gintama on Theater 2D: Kintama-hen

Movie2024Action

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

A compilation film of the Kintama Arc, episodes 1–4 in the third season, featuring additional footage. The movie is a part of the "Gintama 20th Anniversary Project."

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Orient: Awajishima Gekitou-hen

TV12 epAction

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

After Musashi rescues Michiru Saruwatari from a demon, his friend Kojirou Kanemaki discovers that his father was a member of the Uesugi clan. Determined to learn more about his own past, Kojirou—alongside his Kanemaki clansmen—decides to participate in Uesugi'

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Ao no Miburo

TV24 epAction

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

Though he grew up as an orphan, Nio Chirinu finds a place to belong: being a waiter at his adoptive grandmother's restaurant. But this peace does not last long; Nio and his sister Iroha are used as bait to arrest child abductors by Toshizou Hijikata and Souji

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Peace Maker Kurogane Movie 1: Omou Michi

Movie2018Action

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

Although traumatized by witnessing the murder of his parents by one of the Choushuu, Ichimura Tetsunosuke's thirst for revenge leads him to desire strength. At the age of 15, Tetsunosuke approached the Shinsengumi, wanting to become one of its members. However

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Orient

TV12 epAction

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

Freed from the rule of samurai 150 years ago, the people of Hinomoto live peaceful lives and revere their liberators—demons whose true forms remain elusive—as gods. Fated to mine rocks for the demons to feast on, Musashi knows the grim truth: humanity is ensla

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Peace Maker Kurogane Movie 2: Yuumei

Movie2018Action

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

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Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi: Makuai (1333-nen - 1334-nen) "Rekishi"

TV Special1 epAdventure

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

Recap of the first nine episodes of Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi.

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Heike Monogatari

TV11 epDrama

Shared themes: Historical · Samurai.

The Taira clan, also known as the Heike, holds immense authority over Japan. When a young girl, gifted with an odd eye that allows her to see the future, foolishly disrespects the clan, her father pays the price of her crime with his life. Soon after, as fate