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Netflix Adds Rurouni Kenshin Anime

posted on 2016-01-13 04:43 EST by Andrew Osmond

First TV season available on site

The first television season of the period samurai anime Rurouni Kenshin, based on the manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki, is now available on Netflix UK.

Thanks to NormanicCrazer for the heads-up.

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Netflix Adds Rurouni Kenshin Anime