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Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno Review (2014) — 80% Celluloid Score

Directed by Keishi Otomo · 2014 ·

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Is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno worth watching?

Yes. Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014) earns an 80% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

80%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

90% Editorial Rating
92% Audience snapshot · excluded
74 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.6 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 18m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 15 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Streaming
Netflix
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese

Also known as るろうに剣心 京都大火編 Samurai X: Infierno En Kyoto Kenshin, el guerrero samurái 2: Infierno en Kioto Kenshin : Kyoto Inferno Rurouni Kenshin 2: Kyoto Inferno Samurai X: O Inferno de Kyoto 바람의 검심: 교토 대화재편 浪客剑心：京都大火篇

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  • Netflix

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
  • Celluloid Score 80% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

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  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, adventure, drama, fantasy pick

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    Is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno worth watching?

    Yes — Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno earns an 80% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, adventure, drama, fantasy pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    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.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

    Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno Review: The Saga Catches Fire

    Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno sends Takeru Satoh's wandering swordsman to stop Tatsuya Fujiwara's Shishio, a bigger, darker Japanese action sequel.

    Yes. It is one of the best live-action manga adaptations ever made and a superb action film, but watch Origins first and have The Legend Ends ready to follow.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno: frequently asked questions

    Is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno worth watching?

    Yes. Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014) has a Celluloid Score of 80%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno?

    In the United States, Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno?

    Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

    What is Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno rated?

    Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno is rated PG-13 in the United States, 15 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno?

    Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno is directed by Keishi Otomo and stars Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Munetaka Aoki, Yu Aoi, Yosuke Eguchi.

    What is the Metascore for Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno is 74 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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