However, that said... When they follow the manga, the anime is great. The first season has some fillers and takes liberties with the source material. However, if you can sit through it, the second season makes up for it. Following the manga almost 100%, the Kyoto Arc contains enough drama and action to make up for the childish fillers of the first season.
However, where it all falls apart is the third season. The anime caught up with the manga, which was in the middle of its final arc and had to air fillers. Fans lost interest, the ratings tanked and the show was canceled, without the manga's final arc ever being animated.
Thankfully, we have Tsuiokuhen to tell about Kenshin's past and the Memorial episode to show his future.
Hopefully, someday the Jinchuu Arc will get a full season animation.
