Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends Review (2014) — 81% Celluloid Score
Directed by Keishi Otomo · 2014 ·
Is Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends worth watching?
Yes. Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as るろうに剣心 伝説の最期編 Samurai X: El Fin de la Leyenda Kenshin, el guerrero samurái 3. El fin de la leyenda Kenshin : La Fin de la légende Rurouni Kenshin 3: The Legend Ends Samurai X: O Fim de Uma Lenda 바람의 검심: 전설의 최후편 浪客剑心：传说的完结篇
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 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, adventure, fantasy pick
Not ideal for
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Is Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends worth watching?
Yes — Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, adventure, fantasy pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
A thunderous trilogy closer — Satoh’s final technique training and the ironclad showdown deliver pure live-action anime catharsis.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
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: The Legend Ends Review: The Vow Under Fire
★★★★½
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends completes the Kyoto story as Takeru Satoh's Kenshin trains with his old master and faces Shishio in a thunderous finale.
Yes. It is a rousing, superbly staged conclusion to the original trilogy, essential for anyone who has seen Kyoto Inferno, though it is not a standalone film.
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Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends: frequently asked questions
Is Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends worth watching?
Yes. Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, 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 III: The Legend Ends?
In the United States, Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, 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 III: The Legend Ends?
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
What is Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends rated?
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends is rated R in the United States, 18A in Canada, 19 in South Korea and R 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 III: The Legend Ends?
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends 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 III: The Legend Ends?
Metacritic's Metascore for Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends is 75 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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