Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (Rurouni Kenshin)

In the final years of the Bakumatsu era lived a legendary assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai. Feared as a merciless killer, he was unmatched throughout the country, but mysteriously disappeared at the peak of the Japanese Revolution. It has been ten peaceful years since then, but the very mention of Battousai still strikes terror into the hearts of war veterans.

Unbeknownst to them, Battousai has abandoned his bloodstained lifestyle in an effort to repent for his sins, now living as Kenshin Himura, a wandering swordsman with a cheerful attitude and a strong will. Vowing never to kill again, Kenshin dedicates himself to protecting the weak. One day, he stumbles across Kaoru Kamiya at her kendo dojo, which is being threatened by an impostor claiming to be Battousai. After receiving help from Kenshin, Kaoru allows him to stay at the dojo, and so the former assassin temporarily ceases his travels.

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan tells the story of Kenshin as he strives to save those in need of saving. However, as enemies from both past and present begin to emerge, will the reformed killer be able to uphold his new ideals?

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Adaptation:	Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
Prequel:	Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen
Side story:	Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka, Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques, Rurouni Kenshin: Review Special, Rurouni Kenshin Special
Sequel:	Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Seisou-hen
Alternative version:	Rurouni Kenshin DVD-BOX Special Ending, Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Shin Kyoto-hen, Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023)
Summary:	Rurouni Kenshin Recap
Other:	Sobakasu

Sakurai, Tomo
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Hasegawa, Hiroshi

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Furuhashi, Kazuhiro

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Yoshida, Shunji

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Chigira, Kouichi

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	1: "Sobakasu (そばかす)" by JUDY AND MARY (eps 1-38)
	2: "½" by Makoto Kawamoto (eps 39-82)
	3: "Kimi ni Fureru Dake de (君に触れるだけで)" by CURIO (eps 83-94)

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	1: "Tactics" by THE YELLOW MONKEY (eps 1-12)
	2: "Namida wa Shitteiru" by Mayo Suzukaze (eps 13-27)
	3: "HEART OF SWORD ~Yoake Mae~ (HEART OF SWORD 〜夜明け前〜)" by T.M.Revolution (eps 28-38,43-49)
	4: "the Fourth Avenue Café" by L'Arc~en~Ciel (eps 39-42)
	5: "It's gonna rain!" by BONNIE PINK (eps 50-66)
	6: "1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou (1/3の純情な感情)" by SIAM SHADE (eps 67-82)
	7: "Dame! (ダメ！)" by You Izumi (eps 83-95)

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Nov 13, 2023

MxS7HGS

Recommended

The series in question is an amazing piece of entertainment that boasts well-crafted characters with dramatic storylines. The protagonist character can display a wide range of emotions, from comical to romantic to violent. The female characters are portrayed as strong and admirable, making them easy to root for.

The story is set in the 1870s era and features impressive sword-fighting action scenes. The show offers viewers a glimpse into the past and its historical context while touching on contemporary issues. For instance, it addresses terrorism by showing the villains attacking the government, and it also explores the complexities of living a life of peace instead of ...

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Apr 30, 2017

KingBaloo

Mixed Feelings

I am a 90’s kid, but not enough of a 90’s kid to think that this amine is truly amazing. Now, don’t get me wrong - I enjoyed the whole thing and watched it till the end. It has a solid storyline, a handful of nice battle scenes, and a nice range of classic characters. But in the end, I give it a 6 because it pales in comparison to the current anime that I have seen in the past year.

Here’s what I like:

Kenshin - What an amazing character. From the very beginning of the anime, we are introduced to Kenshin as a ... man-slayer, who during the recent revolution took countless lives due to his unparalleled swordsmanship. However, after the revolution passes, he becomes a wanderer to partially atone for his sins and to find new purpose. Although he his already wise, calm, and a invaluable friend, he still undergoes some really interesting character development. Despite some of the major flaws in the anime, this “classic” sense of character development gives the show a powerful foundation.

Some of the other characters are quite interesting too (a necessary aspect for most anime so the show has dynamism). Sanosuke has that all-out, loyal, reckless, and I would even argue humble personality that makes him a really enjoyable character to watch. His relationship with a certain character who dies bring an emotional dynamism into the show. Yahiko is the funny, yet extremely determined kid - honestly I think he is a character that most modern shows have drawn a ton of inspiration from (I honestly see a lot of the characteristics of Naruto in him). Hajime Saitou and Aoshi Shinomori are fierce and demonstrate their fighting spirit in as little words as possible.

No super powers (for the most part) - Every anime/manga nowadays features characters of insane power. From the various stages of the Saiyan in Dragon Ball to the immeasurable chakra in Naruto, everyone keeps on getting stronger by acquiring more power. However, in Rurouni Kenshin, the only way to get stronger is to refine the swordsmanship skill. At least for me, this more relatable form of betterment is sobering - a sort of detox from mainstream anime if you will.

Here’s what I don’t like:

I wanted to see more of Yahiko - Various parts of the anime tease him as a student of Kenshin. We get to see him in battle a few times, but not enough. There is so much wasted potential in Yahiko - he is not only really entertaining to follow, but also has decent strength and unlimited willpower for a kid. There should have been a Yahiko arc as the inheritor of the Hiten-Mitsurugi style.

The end of the anime derails - Well, first of all, there are certain arcs and episodes that are pretty unnecessary; they draw out the anime and actually dilute the certain strong elements of the story. Filler episodes bring in a tacky sense, after Shishio the story devotes a little, and the last arc brings in magic powers (what a sellout).

If I had watched it in the 90’s, I would have probably given Rurouni Kenshin at least an 8 or a 9.

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Jun 6, 2021

Resting_Bonfire

Not Recommended

Rurouni Kenshin

This work has undoubtedly a deserved cult status for its performance at the time. Many still see her as a heavyweight of her time and would call this shounen even today one of the best.

Note, I only watched the anime adaptation and not read the manga. The manga is supposed to be better and also have a different ending, I don't know about this.

At the time, he was definitely one of the more individual anime among the anime. The portrayal of the old Japanese era in which there was a lot of cruelty has given the series a certain atmosphere.

Apart from that, the ...

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