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Aug 12, 2023 9:23 PM

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I didn't enjoy the first episode all that much but the last few have been pretty decent, looking forward to see the next ones.

Aug 13, 2023 3:47 PM
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Jin e looking like a psychopath. May samurai x teach him good lesson for not doing the evil deeds
Aug 13, 2023 11:29 PM
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Ok, but seriously, I laughed way too hard at the dude kidnapping her in a fricking small boat.

She wasn’t even THAT dumb. At least she was about to go back lol. It’s slightly smarter than the average lady in distress.

But seriously, I can’t get over the fucking boat.
Aug 14, 2023 6:01 PM

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I am disappointed in Kaori, she seriously is selfish, putting her desire to cling to Kenshin above kenshin's literal safety and well being.
Aug 14, 2023 9:26 PM
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lmao Jine slid through at the end like he was hittin a lick..wait that's exactly what he did LOL

3/5
Aug 15, 2023 2:47 AM
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Guthem said:
Sugita is an amazing seiyuu but i held back the laughter after he starts to laugh

I'm not saying that he voiced badly, on the contrary, he's excellent and he was excellent. but i laughed
i like him too. Watch his other great voice acting like Gintama
Aug 16, 2023 6:38 PM
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It was just great and Jine scared the shit out of me at the end of the episode even though I know it happens.
Aug 16, 2023 8:43 PM

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If you manage to piss of Kenshin enough like shown here you best make your own grave lol

Aug 17, 2023 10:49 AM

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Kenshin's next target: this Kurogasa serial killer who has killed all types of people, political and all, even the Gun Bearing Police. It's people like Kurogasa that Kenshin knows all too well with their unique blade traits, especially his Nikaido Heiho, the Shin no Ippo a.k.a one-sided heart skill. But the police chief Tani is stubborn, and when both Kenshin and Sanosuke came in, he was scared shitless to allow free reign from the Himura Battosai. Indeed, Kurogasa came for the kill, though Kaoru has the certain unsavory feeling that Kenshin will not make it out alive. The Isukumi Spell that Kenshin has heard so much of being a rumor being a pure assassin: the Rogue Hitokiri Jin-e Udo.

Himura Battosai vs. the Rogue Hitokiri, they're in a league of their very own, though this battle will be a long-drawn one to settle a 10-year long feud, right at a riverbank. Despite obvious warnings, Kaoru still wants to see Kenshin fight and protect him, if he chooses to leave her at the unopportune time. Sure, Kaoru managed to find Kenshin and entrusts her ribbon to him, though she got kidnapped by Jin-e in a flash.

One super effective cliffhanger, Kenshin is ready for the kill.
Aug 18, 2023 1:36 AM
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KANLen09 said:
Kenshin's next target: this Kurogasa serial killer who has killed all types of people, political and all, even the Gun Bearing Police. It's people like Kurogasa that Kenshin knows all too well with their unique blade traits, especially his Nikaido Heiho, the Shin no Ippo a.k.a one-sided heart skill. But the police chief Tani is stubborn, and when both Kenshin and Sanosuke came in, he was scared shitless to allow free reign from the Himura Battosai. Indeed, Kurogasa came for the kill, though Kaoru has the certain unsavory feeling that Kenshin will not make it out alive. The Isukumi Spell that Kenshin has heard so much of being a rumor being a pure assassin: the Rogue Hitokiri Jin-e Udo.

Himura Battosai vs. the Rogue Hitokiri, they're in a league of their very own, though this battle will be a long-drawn one to settle a 10-year long feud, right at a riverbank. Despite obvious warnings, Kaoru still wants to see Kenshin fight and protect him, if he chooses to leave her at the unopportune time. Sure, Kaoru managed to find Kenshin and entrusts her ribbon to him, though she got kidnapped by Jin-e in a flash.

One super effective cliffhanger, Kenshin is ready for the kill.
super effective but very funny honestly
Aug 18, 2023 11:52 AM
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Kaoru is scarier than Jine
Aug 18, 2023 2:40 PM
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Jine mopping up Kaoru actually had me react a bit, they did a good job here for the sudden shift. 

Sugita always amazes me lol 
Aug 18, 2023 11:24 PM

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That Jine gave me a goddamn jumpscare out of nowhere...

Aug 19, 2023 12:26 PM

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This feels like where the show is starting to hit it's groove a lot more. 

More slapstick and ridiculous expressions between the main group start to appear here, which greatly improve the atmosphere.

I feel the background music isn't entirely on point still, and there are still some disconnects where things feel for some reason flat and rote. This might be about dunamism in the animation.

The voice acting seems quite on point, or at least I feel the seiyuu are doing well. I like the jp seiyuu (as a fit for the character anyways) for the reboot more than the 90s casting.

Overall, this is the best episode thus far. 7 does even better. hopefully the studio is getting in the groove for figuring out everything now. 

I do like the colours and glossiness in the adaptation quite a bit. There might be some background foreground stuff which seems off, maybe in lighting and textures (might contribute to flatness.)


Overall, I'm pretty excited to see the story progress. And hoping the studio figures out the missing je ne sais pas to give the remake what it fully deserves.

Aug 19, 2023 3:25 PM
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Me encanta mucho este remake.

Aug 19, 2023 3:59 PM
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Oh i just remember how silly Sagara is when getting left alone with Yahiko. He really miss the big fight that is going to happen for the next lol
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Aug 19, 2023 8:57 PM

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I can't be the only one who was laughing their butt off when they were having a heartfelt moment and then dude snatched his girl up with a big grin on his face.
Aug 21, 2023 6:43 PM

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Goes way out of his way to prevent HER from being used as a weapon against him, still says screw it, and plows headlong into a situation she can't compete in.

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Sep 9, 2023 5:14 PM
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You know, I thought Kaoru was going to be able to protect herself at least a couple episodes back when she fought off the chump guys. Now she gets whisked away at the end of the episode.. although I guess this guy isn't the same as those kind of chumps. Would have liked to see her try and step on his foot or something to struggle.

But here we have a guy who maybe on't get one-tapped like the one-note villains of the past. Don't know how much more effective this guy can be when his paralyzing ability does nothing to Kenshin, but I guess as long as he dangles Kaoru in some dangerous scenario Kenshin won't be able to think straight. Think pissing Kenshin off more would be counter-productive to you standing a chance against him tho. Kenshin + rage buff could probably solo anyone.
Oct 1, 2023 11:50 AM
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When I started watching this show I didn't expect it to be so political, but it's a really pleasant surprise. I wish Kaoru stopped being a damsel in distress tho, it's starting to annoy me
Oct 1, 2023 12:19 PM

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Martinch said:
When I started watching this show I didn't expect it to be so political, but it's a really pleasant surprise. I wish Kaoru stopped being a damsel in distress tho, it's starting to annoy me

I actually liked Kaoru , aside from everyone thinking she’s a pushover , she’s a sweetheart
Oct 15, 2023 9:58 AM
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Starts the black hat arc!!!

He is a ruthless killer!! kekeke
Jan 4, 3:43 PM
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I like seeing Kenshin and Sanosuke together on a guarding mission, but that Jinne guy is hardcore with his legendary skill, especially how he kidnapped Kaoru right after we got that sweet romance part with Kenshin, at least now we know what they need to do next
Feb 26, 12:13 AM

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Kaoru you really are an IDIOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jine is the Gambit of the Meiji era, minus the exploding cards.
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