Ranked #82

Rurouni Kenshin

Rurouni Kenshin is one of the more well-known 90s anime series out there, and I'd heard lots of great things about it. On that premise, I decided to begin watching it.

RK can be divided into three major parts. The first part, the first 30 or so episodes, is basically an introduction-type of thing, where we get to know the characters and learn about them. It's not any continuous story here, just a new event every episode, or maybe small 2-3-episode arcs. Every time, Kenshin and/or Sanosuke ends up saving the day, or Yahiko manages to prove himself just a little bit more. It's not extraordinary in this part, but it's still very good - I'd give it a 9.

The second part, which is from episode 28 to 62, is where the story finally begins to develop. Now it's a continuous story, much like what most shonen anime series does. It is in this part that Rurouni Kenshin shows its best side, and there's a lot of pasts to look on, tons of emotions and resolves to change, and great action. Te pacing is just right too; it's not too fast, nor too slow. Everything about this part is perfect story-wise, if you ask me. This part also has an ending (since the remainder of the show is filler), which you may or may not like. Everyone, including the bad guys, get their story wrapped up, and for me, that's fine, but not everyone may share my opinion. All in all, I'd give this part a 10, and the story ends on a 10.

The remaining 32 episodes are filler as far as I've heard, and I haven't watched them yet. I don't think I will, since I thought the story ended so nicely; it'd kinda ruin the end if I watched more.

The animation is very good - considering the time it was made, that is. The coloring is a bit dull, and drawing style of the eyes and hairs of the characters is a style I don't really like a lot. However, aside that it's really good - the environments are lovely, and at times the animation is really smooth, even when comparing to anime of today. Lighting effects are good too, but I noticed one or two failed attempts in that department. One more thing - during sword fights, I got a bit let down every now and then. They don't always show when the sword hits someone. Instead, a a blue beam of light is shown and the character who's been hit is flying from the impact. It may create a "final blow" effect, but I didn't like it that much, really. All in all, I'm settling on a 8 score for the animation.

Character-wise, Rurouni Kenshin is a real masterpiece. The characters - even some of the bad ones, have pasts which have deeply affected how they act in the present. These pasts which serves as a motivation for their present actions adds depth to the characters, and it's easier to sympathize with them - even the bad ones. In addition to that, there's tons of character development; Yahiko evolving as a swordsman, Sanosuke turning from a fighter-for-hire into a person for fights more for his friends, bad guys questioning their being bad, and not to mention, Kenshin fighting against his past as a manslayer. I'm pretty much tied between 9 and 10, so I'll leave it at 9.

The soundtrack is, in my opinion, awesome. The background music is moody, fits right in with the setting of RK, and the songs are awesome. However, this is highly subjective, so you'll have to experience it for yourself. Unfortunately, the fansubs I watched didn't have the OP and ED themes included, so I just had to listen to them on Youtube. None of them really appealed to me, but you might think otherwise. Again, it's subjective, so you'll have to listen for yourself. Sound effects are good; from explosions to swords clashing against each others to cicada chirping. The voice acting is very good too, and I really enjoyed Kenshin's voice and his "gozaru". Due to not liking the OPs and EDs, I'll settle on a 9 (I've only heard them once, so for me it wasn't a big problem).

All in all, I really enjoyed RK, and take my word: If you like shonen, RK is a must-see for you. Which means, most of the anime fans out there should see RK.

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Story - 10
The story in Rurouni Kenshin is set in the Meiji era of Japan. The story follows protagonist, Himura Kenshin, who begins as a wanderer. Throughout the anime, Kenshin's dark past is revealed, showing that he was a once notorious assassin, the Hitokiri Battousai. As a wanderer he meets a woman who owns a local dojo, a boy forced into theft, and a fighter-for-hire hired to kill him, who all come together to form some type of a family. The group faces many enemies, where usually Kenshin and Sanouske (the fighter-for-hire) fight to maintain peace. The story is original and great which is one of the strong points of the anime.

Art - 9
The art in the anime is a bit older than most, however, it is very well-done. The characters are well drawn as well. But most importantly, it is the battle sequences in this anime where the art explodes and enthralls. This is not due to any special effects, as the sword fighting is somewhat realistic, but it is because of how well motion is captured and then presented that the art thrives in this anime, making it truly spectacular.

Sound - 8
The sound was mediocre. Sound effects throughout the anime were done well. The opening and ending songs were nothing special. The background music during the anime was actually pretty good at times, which was a good change. However, the music did not really have much effect on the anime.

Character - 9
The characters in the anime are great. Amongst the characters Kenshin meets throughout the anime, many are interesting.Also, some of them are based on historical figures, giving them even more depth. Characters also develop, and we see a lot feelings expressed from each character throughout the anime. However, there are some typical and predictable characters, which exist in all animes, so although there can be some nuisances, they won't take away from the show.

Enjoyment - 9
There are so many aspects of this anime that are great, however, depending on your taste, they could be canceled by other aspects. For example, if you like action but not romance, or if you like romance but not comedy, etc. This is because the anime consists of many themes, which is good and bad, but most audiences can enjoy it because of that. The main character is likely to drive the anime the most, since the anime is fixated on him, you will want to figure out more about his mysterious past, and be drawn into this long anime.

Overall - 9
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Rurouni Kenshin - an amazing anime taking place during the Japan Revolution - is an amazing story first written by Nobuhiro Watsuki in 1994 and first aired as an anime in 1996. If you're one of the older anime fans, chances are that you probably have seen this anime already and give it the respect that it deserves. If you are one of the younger anime fans out there and haven't heard too much about Rurouni Kenshin (also known as Samurai X in other countries outside of the United States), I urge to immediately to get your hands on a copy of the anime somehow and start watching it, you won't be disappointed if you are into samurai.

The story is deep, intricate, emotional, and touching. Everything from romance, action, suspense, and even some thriller in included in Rurouni Kenshin. There are a total of 95 episodes to Rurouni Kenshin, however, only the first 62 (the first two seasons) are only worth watching because the third season is all fillers. The first two seaons depict the story of Himura Kenshin, also known as Hitokiri Battousai, and his motley bunch of friends in Sagara Sonouske, Myojin Yahiko, and Kamiya Kaoru. Without giving too much away, the first season is based on his stay with Kaoru Kamiya and how he keeps his vow of not to kill. The second season is where the plot develops and we are introduced to a little bit of Kenshin's past.

To some of the younger fans out there, the animation may seem a bit older and not as new as some of our recent anime like Death Note and Full Metal Alchemist, it still is drawn with very exceptional quality and after the first few episodes, you find that the style perfectly suits the time frame in which the story takes place.

Taku Iwasaki has done a beautiful job with the soundtrack to Rurouni Kenshin as during each and every part, there is the perfect song that fits the scene. This is especially the case during the second season as Iwasaki unveils a multitude of amazing pieces of music that you will undoubtedly look to download.

You will either hate the characters or love them. The character development during the anime is portrayed very well. An example of this is the development of Yahiko from an innocent child to an exceptional swordsman throughout the show. The only qualm people may have is the lack of romance between Kenshin and Kaoru. Though its hinted at very slightly during the first two seasons, there is not much between them. All of Kenshin's rivals also have unique personalities and Nobuhiro Watsuki has done an excellent job with them.

The only reason I advise you to avoid the episodes 63-95 is that they are pointless fillers. By the time the second arc had ended, the Kyoto arc, the anime had caught up to the manga. So as with all animes, they stopped animating the manga and aired fillers so the manga could develop. However, by the time the manga finished, the fillers were so terribly bad that Rurouni Kenshin had to be cancelled.

That is why after episode 62, I urge you to find the manga and start reading it from Volume 18 to enjoy the amazing story of Enishi and the Revenge Arc. It is there where the true story of Kenshin is continued and completed, and not with the later episodes.

Overall,
I rate episodes 1-62 a 10/10 because they follow the manga very well..
I rate episodes 63-95 a 6/10 because even though they are pointless, some of the fillers do have good back stories and battle scenes..

A final overall rating of a 9/10 is due to the anime, Rurouni Kenshin (the manga I would give a 10 ^_^). There is no doubt in my mind that if you are looking for an anime with a little bit of everything and looking for an anime that involves mystic sword styles, amazing battles and an "oro-ing red-headed samurai," look no further. read more

Based on the actual Meiji Period of Japan, Rouruni Kenshin is a Shounen, Action, Adventure about a wandering samurai, "Kenshin". Even though he is a kind and friendly person, he carries a bloody past he wishes not to return to. This shounen anime starts of like any other as we are introduced to the characters the story revolves around (Kenshin) and we learn quite a bit about them. Also like the typical shounen anime, once all the main characters are together to form some kind of fighting team, it starts of with couple short random adventures. There's plenty of action and comedy here but it lacks substance and it is not until later on in the Kyoto Arc. That is when the story becomes truly interesting, with even more intense battles, drama and a decent array of characters to back it up.

The characters are great and well developed, which is the sort of thing you'll expect from a shounen action series, of this calibre. But the character that truly stands out is "Kenshin", with his 3 contrasting personalities; dopy Kenshin, noble protector Kenshin and manslayer Kenshin and it is interesting how all of this is crammed into a single character. However there are a few brat-like characters that can get quite annoying at times but it doesn't take much away from the show.

There were two things I had to consider when looking into the quality of the animation; the time it was made and how well it depicted scenes. The animation quality of RK is exactly what you'd expect from something made in the 90s however when it comes down to it, it is really good especially during the action sequences. It is able to show the true intensity of the intense fights however those kinds of fights happen to rarely in RK.

The music on the other hand isn't all that special and there are only a few noticeable good tunes that go well, with the situations. The OP and ED themes are a range of catchy and annoying tunes however you'll definitely find some of them really enjoyable and hard to get out of your head. Another thing I just have to mention is that RK is one of those few anime that even a Sub anime fan like myself, actually prefered viewing the Eng. Dub version (uncut).

Overall RK is definitely one of the classic Shounen anime series that every shounen anime fan must watch. There a great deal of action, comedy and drama; with a superb story to back it up. The characters are also well developed and bring forth some really emotional moments but some are just plain annoying. Also little things like stupidly thought-up enemies and the huge number of cheesy moments reduce the overall quality of this fine anime. Another thing that badly affected the series was that it ended with a bunch of fillers but if you don't get bothered by all this, then you'll definitely enjoy RK.

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Man its been awhile since i watched this but i recently watched an amv of kenshin and i just felt inspired to write so lol:P

Synopsis

Rurouni Kenshin recounts the adventures of Kenshin Himura, a wandering swordsman struggling to begin a new life in the Meiji era. Once a feared manslayer, Kenshin has taken up a reverse-blade sword and pledged to use it only to protect others.

Review

During the war 10 years ago, Kenshin Himura was known as Battousi the Manslayer, the most-feared swordsman of the revolution, personally responsible for taking countless lives as an assassin for the Emperor. After the Imperialists were defeated in the war against Tokugawa, Kenshin has been attempting to assimilate himself back into society. His enemies aren't so willing to forget his violent deeds, however; and he is confronted at every turn by shadows from his past.

The section of the show leading up to the confrontation with Shishio, known as the Legend of Kyoto Arc, is the best-executed portion of the show, with sufficient action, plot twists, and new developments to maintain viewer interest.

Unfortunately, instead of ending on a high note, the show continues to linger on, feeling sometimes as if it is languishing on life support and no one has the gumption to pull the plug. The final 20-30% of the show feels somewhat unnecessary, and the writers rely more on simplistic action and corny humor to propel the story along. Despite this, there are some entertaining moments, but they are certainly diamonds in the rough.

The characters of the show are lovingly-crafted, displaying a healthy range of personalities. The main cast consists of a stubbornly-independent swordswoman, a wise-cracking brawler/slacker, a street urchin turned apprentice, a young shinobi, and a beautiful druggist. Over the course of 95 episodes we certainly have ample opportunity to get to know and love them, but there did seem to be some inconsistencies in their behavior.

For instance, Kaoru's sudden transformation from an assertive dojo master to a simpering, needy melodrama queen was a bit startling. Kenshin, on the other hand, almost seems to have split personalities throughout the entire series, morphing from legendary swordsman to bumbling homemaker in an unnerving fashion. As much as I liked aspects of Kenshin's character, the dichotomy of his personality was a bit overplayed. It is understandable that he struggles between a need to use violence and a desire to never kill again, but there's really no need to portray him as a socially-handicapped moron in order to make the point.

The enemies that our heroes must face also have the very consistent habit of turning from their evil deeds and joining the circle of friends. While this could be used convincingly in isolated instances, as the show wears on it becomes predictable and unexciting plot device. It is more than a little doubtful that even the most black-hearted of individuals could be so thoroughly rehabilitated by a few words from a known killer, but that certainly doesn?t seem to discourage them.

Regardless of these flaws, the characters are still very distinctive and enjoyable to watch, and this is one of the few shows that contain memorable secondary characters and enemies as well.

The battle sequences and sword techniques are a large part of the show, so it's fortunate that they are managed with such aplomb. For such a long-running series, most of the action sequences convey a sense of action and intensity, although some are certainly more well-animated than others.

I found some of the earliest fights to be the most skillfully done, containing more dynamic movement, fewer still frames, and, in some cases, more brutal action. Some of the later fights in particular tend to rely on Kenshin being beaten mercilessly until he finally finds the wherewithal to end the fight with a single blow. Another gripe I had was that the near-supernatural techniques used by Kenshin and others were often explained away in rather mundane terms, removing much of their mystery and appeal.

Although I'm no historical expert, the setting seemed convincing enough for the era, with a few obvious exaggerations and anachronisms. Throughout the animation is crisp and colorful, and the character designs are excellent. Some of the episodes feature varying levels of quality, with several looking particularly hideous, but this is not at all uncommon, especially among the longer-running shows.

The soundtrack quality was above-average, effectively blending the past and present into a moody and fitting musical score. The voice-work seemed to fit the characters well, but be warned that Kenshin's speech patterns can cause fits of rage. His habit of appending "that it is" or "that it does" onto almost every phrase he utters is an attempt at cuteness that is immensely frustrating.

Humor, action, and romance are all incorporated into Rurouni Kenshin's style, and the show manages to deliver on all counts, although it doesn't particularly excel at any of them. The action was no doubt the high point, and the warrior philosophies espoused by several of the show's characters were often thought-provoking. The comedy was consistently humorous, but I found little of it to be truly laugh-out-loud funny. Romance and drama elements were mercifully infrequent, and although they were sometimes moving and inspirational, they typically tended towards melodrama. Kenshin's personal conflicts marked both the most effective and most frequently-used dramatic theme.

Conclusion

Rurouni Kenshin has a variety of elements that appeal to a widespread audience, making it one of the best-loved anime series of all time, despite its flaws. Its colorful visuals, compelling theme, and lovable characters will leave an impression on any anime fan. It may not become your new favorite, but its quality and longevity cannot be denied.

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The hard part about reviewing this series is if you decide to count the filler arcs as part of the series. The quality of the story telling between the canon (based on the manga) and the filler (stuff they did to give the manga time to catch up) is radically different. I've seen both subbed and dubbed episodes but I'm more familiar with the dubbed version so I'll be reviewing that. I will note that much of the context of what is said in the Japanese version is missing, for which I recommend reading the wikipedia synopsis of this show because it goes into these "lost in translation" moments with great detail.

Story: To sum up this story as simply as possible, it's a Spaghetti Western with Samurai instead of cowboys. The hero, Kenshin Himoura, is a former manslayer (Samurai assassin) who's vowed to never kill again. He wields a "reverse-blade" sword (a sword that one uses the blunt side to strike with) and the fictional Hiten Mitsurugi-style of sword techniques. At the beginning he's a wanderer, struggling to find his way in the world as a man who's only skill was killing, but becomes a permanent guest at the Kamiya-dojo. Kaoru Kamiya, the dojo's owner, is the primary romantic interest for Kenshin. They are quickly joined by Yahiko (teenage son of former Samurai, and Kaoru's student) and Sanoske (street ruffian and political malcontent). These four make up the core heroes. There are several groups of foes in the series, most of whom are insane or just plain corrupt. My favorites are Shisio and the Edo Oniwabon Group.

Art: There are few parts that blew me away, but the show was overall aesthetically pleasing. The credit for the unique outfits (inspired by Marvel comics characters, per the author) go to the manga. I found the swordfights were often painfully abbreviated. A couple of flashes, then a two minute explanation on how Kenshin defied the laws of physics.

Sound: It was a solid soundtrack. I liked the ending song, Heart of the Sword quite a bit. The in-show music went well with the action and never stagnated **cough** Shippuden **cough**.

Character: While not a character-driven as many newer anime titles are, the characters are all solid, interesting, and usually not two-dimensional. Kenshin's near superhuman abilities are matched by the depth of his character. Most of his development, and most of the series' as well, is during the Kyoto arc where he learns to set aside his "inner-manslayer" and learn to fight at his full power without suicidal bloodlust. The tenderness of his and Kaoru's love is interesting. It never becomes fully passionate, but a Kenshin's quiet adoration and Kaoru's determination to be strong for him is handled very maturely. At first disconcerting, Kenshin also respects Kaoru as a swordswoman by not rushing to confront men who slight her but trusting her to handle it. His passive nature is at odds with the Samurai-stereotype, but that is part of his nature in his role as wanderer/pacifist. Sanoske and Yahiko are good characters, but don't have much depth and mostly develop in skill rather than personality. One of the more interesting charactes is Hajime Saito, a former nemesis of Kenshin's turned police officer. Despite being rather cold-hearted, he's ruthlessly committed to destroying evil (his motto "Slay Evil Immediately"). The fact that he was a real person, makes him more interesting.

Enjoyment: Rurouni Kenshin doesn't spend a lot of time trying to make you think. It's a popcorn experience in that the good guys spend most of their time beating the crap out of (but no killing, no guilt) the bad guys who are almost all thoroughly evil and no one would cry much if they were "accidentally" killed off. A little sprinkling of Japanese history and their civil war (aka the Boshin Wars); all wrap up into the anime equivalent of Josie Wales.

Overall: I hadn't seen a lot of anime when I first watched this series, but it remains one of my solid favorites. This series only falls short of perfection with it's DREADFUL filler episodes. The filler episodes are marked by a series of mediocre villains, only one of which is even close to Kenshin's level of fighting. I actually quit watching just shy of the final episodes because I couldn't take the threat of Feng Shui (that's right, interior decorators) using their powers to threaten Tokyo. We should be thankful that they didn't continue on to the Ninja Hairdressers.
My diatribe against these filler episodes (and most fillers for that matter) aside, the core part of the series, especially the Kyoto Arc, were classics and nothing has surpassed them as of yet.
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"Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryu...Kuzu Ryusen!"

Story: The story is your classic samurai story. But the important thing is that it is the anime that made samurai anime popular. Based on the Meiji era, the story is divided into 3 main parts. The first part is sort of like an introduction to series, going in an episodic nature and introducing new characters every few episodes. The second part is where the plot thickens and Kenshin actually starts to fight against his opponents. The episodic nature is left alone and instead we have a flowing story. The last part is all fillers, so you don't have to watch them. I did watch them for the sake of seeing more of our Hitokiri, but that of course is your decision.
9/10

Art: The most important thing while rating the art is to remember when it was animated. For an anime made in 1996, the animation quality is superb. Of course, you can't compare them to new productions, but RuroKen won't make you think that you are wasting your time. Characters are well drawn, sword fights and special moves are awesome. Background is detailed (for an anime from '96 anyway.) I think I have seen a few (only a few) scenes where the background was dull and discolored, but that doesn't mean the quality is bad. OP and ED sequences were pretty well drawn, but of course you can see that ED sequence was worse than the OP.
10/10

Sound: I can't really recall how was the BGM, mainly because I was 7 years old when I watched it ^^ But I still can remember some of it, and that few things I remember tells me that soundtrack was great. Iwasaki Taku's BGM always amazes me. Even 12 years ago, he made great BGMs, and he continues to make great BGMs. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, anyone? One thing I remember is that the first OP is awesome. It holds a special place in my heart as it's the first anime song I've ever downloaded. I still listen to it. I can't really talk about the Voice Actors as I've only seen the first 15 episodes in Japanese, but Kenshin's voice is great. And how that voice can come from a girl is yet another mystery.
8/10

Characters: Kenshin is one of my favourite characters. He is so awesome that all of the other characters seem dull. Don't get me wrong, all of the characters are explained in-depth and they all have their places in the story, but Kenshin is way above them. Not too overpowered like Alucard (from Hellsing), but he gives a feeling that he is unbeatable. Along with his friends and rivals, Kenshin alone would make watching the anime worthwhile.
10/10

Enjoyment: Hell yea! This IS a shounen anime, so if you like shounen, there is no way you won't enjoy it. All of my friends who watched the series have taken an interest in swords, and one of them actually bought a katana (as an accessory of course, not to use it.) Although the blood can scare some little kids, there is a reason for this to be rated PG-13. All of the 95 episodes are worth your time, and if you are a boy, you'll like every second of it.
10/10

Overall: My favourite anime... What can I say? It's nostalgic to write a review for it. One of the greatest anime of all the time. It is a classic and remain a classic. Don't be scared of the number of episodes, the first part may seem a little slow, but you won't understand how fast the second part finished. Wanting more, you'll move on to the OVAs, I guarantee you. May your swords stay sharp!
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Rurouni Kenshin (A) – in my opinion, THE samurai anime. It’s a series that attempts to blend reality and history with superhuman action and suspense. It succeeds at being hugely entertaining and almost flawless.

The title character, Himura Kenshin is timeless and classic character set in a history piece that manages to be original and absolutely likable despite his past. Supporting characters Saito and Sanosuke also manage to be memorable favorites with some rather annoying, but unique and identifiable characters rounding out the cast.

Kenshin’s story is wonderfully told through seasons 1 & 2, through flashbacks and encounters with characters from his blood soaked past. The action is a mix of Kenshin dispatching villains in quick and sometimes funny ways and epic battles with masterful assassins/manslayers. In true shonen style, the other characters get a chance to knock heads, but in the end it always comes down to Kenshin.

The series also adds in comedy and romance with mixed results. I don’t find Kaoru to be a particularly likable character, and I found Yahiko to be extremely annoying for most parts of the show. And usually when one of them was featured something less than entertaining was probably going to happen. This usually took the form of some less than stellar filler episodes or completely skippable scenes.

The music for the series is extremely well done and memorable, with nothing really standing out as out of place. Well, nothing except the shows first opening theme, that really rubbed me the wrong way. Saying that I own the soundtrack should tell you how much I enjoy it.

Every series has a pivotal story arc and action series usually have a turning point battle that changes the series from that point forward. That battle was the match between Kenshin and Saito, which finally gave the viewers more than slight glimpse into what Kenshin truly was and let everyone know that things had gotten very serious. The arc is of course the Kyoto Arc (season 2) leading up to more battles of that caliber and a deep and powerful story. That arc may be the best in any series.

I also prefer to not include season 3 in my reviews, as I did not particularly care for it. It gave an ending completely deviating from the manga, and the pivotal Jinchuu Arc in the manga where Kenshin was forced to face the darkest part of his past. This is covered though in the excellent OVA’s Trust & Betrayal and Reflections. If I were to take into account the final season of the anime, I would probably drop it a point, because it drops the ball, in my opinion.

In the end, Rurouni Kenshin is an action series where the comedy helps round things out, and the romance will help give the characters depth. But make no mistake, it is the action and Kenshin and the villains/allies who make this series what it is.
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Story: 9
The storyline was fresh, about a man who is wanting to get away from the name he came to be known as during the war. The name is that of an assasian killer. To get away from this, he takes only this name and hides it and changes his swords to a reverse sword, one that can not kill. The sword concept is pretty cool.

The extras that aren't in the Manga most part keep with the author's idea and seem to be part of the world that they are in. The exception to the rule is the whole last arc, which was a major disapointment as it did not fit with the feel of the whole story. Which is why I scored it at a nine instead of a ten and the only reason.

Art: 8

While the art is awsume, it does not in any way compare to the art work of the manga. There are parts that aren't as clear. The clearest points are when battle comes out in Kenshin, one might say.

Sound: 10

I completly fell in love with the music for the series. Each note fit the theme for the time it was needed. There was music themed for every single thing, including Kenshin's little band. The music was humourous, sad or serious when need be.

Character: 10

Kenchin comes to live with a young dojo mistress who is looking to keep her fathers good name and school going. They slowly gather and add companions to their list. Two of the ones that stay on with them through the whole thing is a young orphan boy who comes from a Samurai line and an ex for hire killer who was looking for a good fight with his fists. The interaction between these three is wonderful. As for other characters, even minor ones are given depth here.

Enjoyment: 10

I found myself laughing at the funny parts, crying at the sad parts and very disapointed with the last arc, because I had been enjoying the series so much.

Overall: 9

Overall, the Anime was wonderful. Other then the last arc, it flowed well, the characters drew me in, not to mention the story line. read more

Rurouni Kenshin is one of the best anime I´ve ever seen. The way the story is being telled is exactly like the manga, except for a few sagas, not included in the manga. The artwork is very good, even though in some episodes the quality falls a bit. The soundtrack is amazing, and the characters are well made, full of personality, specially for Kenshin. The series has prooved itself full of energy and quality! A must see!