Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends Review (2014) — 81% Celluloid Score
Directed by Keishi Otomo · 2014 ·
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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Warner Bros. Japan Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (91/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (93%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (75/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, adventure, fantasy pick
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Is Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends worth watching?
Yes — Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends earns a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
A thunderous trilogy closer — Satoh’s final technique training and the ironclad showdown deliver pure live-action anime catharsis.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends Review — Trilogy Catharsis Delivered
★★★★½
The Legend Ends pays off every vow and every scar — Satoh’s final technique and the ironclad showdown are pure live-action anime catharsis.
A thunderous, deeply satisfying trilogy closer. Honor, friendship, and steel collide in one of Japan’s finest action finales.
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