Rurouni Kenshin

, sometimes called Samurai X, is a Japanese anime television series, based on the manga series of the same title by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It was directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi, produced by SPE Visual Works and Fuji Television and animated by Studio Gallop (episodes 1–66) and Studio Deen (episodes 67–95). It was broadcast on Fuji TV from January 1996 to September 1998. Besides an animated feature film, three series of original video animations (OVAs) were also produced; the first adapts stories from the manga that were not featured in the anime series; the second is both a retelling and a sequel to the anime series; and the third was a reimagining of the second arc of the series. The series was later licensed in North America and released on DVD by Media Blasters. The first two seasons aired in the United States on Cartoon Network, as part of the Toonami block, while the third season was only featured on DVD. The English-language versions of the OVAs, as well as the film, were originally released as Samurai X in North America, although the original name was included on the later DVD and Blu-ray releases. Rurouni Kenshin has ranked among the 100 most-watched series in Japan multiple times. A second anime television series adaptation by Liden Films premiered in 2023 on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block.