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Rurouni Kenshin  
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Description
From Viz:

140 years ago in Kyoto, with the coming of the American "Black Ships," there arose a warrior who, felling men with his bloodstained blade, gained the name Hitokiri, man slayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progressive age known as Meiji . Then he vanished, and with the flow of years, became legend.

Ten years later, a young woman's life is saved when she happens upon a strange wandering swordsman named Kenshin. The young woman accepts the wanderer into her dojo, despite his secretive past, and the two become fast friends. As their relationship grows, they meet and make more friends (as well as enemies), and they grow accustomed to their life together.

However, one man can only run from his past for so long, and it isn't long before Kenshin is forced to face the life he thought he'd left behind. Now, together with his friends, he must fight the ghosts of his past if he wants the people he loves to have any kind of future.

Contains a side story called Yahiko no Sakabato.

Type
Manga

Related Series
Rurouni Kenshin - Tokuhitsuban (Alternate Story)

Associated Names
Бродяга Кэнсин
Самурай Х
るろうに剣心
浪客剑心
神劍闖江湖
ซามูไรพเนจร
바람의 검심
Kenshin the Wanderer
Lãng Khách Kenshin
RK
Ruroken
Ruroni Kenshin
Samurai X
Yahiko no Sakabato

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Latest Release(s)
v.2 c.10 by HAO (561d ago)
v.2 c.9 by Ascension (635d ago)
v.1 c.1-8 (v2) + Special by Ascension (692d ago)
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Status in Country of Origin
28 Tankoubon Volumes (Complete)
22 Kanzenban Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?
Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at vol.1, Ch.1
Ends at ****pick up reading at vol.18 ch.151 after that watch Samurai X: Reflection

User Reviews
Rurouni Kenshin by Rashid

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10 topics, 111 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.9 / 10.0 (1439 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.85 / 10.0
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Last Updated
March 8th 2013, 1:01am PST

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Genre
Action  Comedy  Drama  Historical  Martial Arts  Romance  Shounen  Tragedy 
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Author(s)
WATSUKI Nobuhiro

Artist(s)
WATSUKI Nobuhiro

Year
1994

Original Publisher
Shueisha

Serialized In (magazine)
Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha)

Licensed (in English)
Yes

English Publisher
Viz (28 Volumes & 9 Omnibuses - Complete)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #512 increased(+94)
Monthly Pos #379 decreased(-76)
3 Month Pos #335 increased(+33)
6 Month Pos #322 decreased(-114)

List Stats
On 993 reading lists
On 876 wish lists
On 3555 completed lists
On 154 unfinished lists
On 321 custom lists

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Forum Posts
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 Brings Back Memories   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by P_O_C_K_Y
May 14th, 2013, 6:13pm
I remember watching the anime when I was younger and then discovering the manga which, of course, turned out to be even better. You grow to love the characters, the plot, the adventures, the love. This manga has it all, nicely woven together in a nice 28 volumes....

Haha, okay, it's a bit long and I read it sporadically, but liked it nonetheless! It might take you a while or you could be one of those people that reads a manga in one sitting (might not be possible for this one), but you'll finish because it's impossible to give up on.

You'll be satisfied in the end and you might not revisit it because you'll remember it's over 200 chapters long, but you'll always remember it. A brilliant, brilliant manga. Definitely an ace and a manga all should read at least once.
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 One Cannot Be So Beautiful   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by Honeymilk8
May 13th, 2013, 9:21pm
Ever since the first chapter, this book has inspired me. Even though I love Kenshin, you always have that book feeling of, "But they're such a wonderful couple!" I would hate to take Kenshin away from Kaoru.

No one can match Watsuki-sensei's art or creativity when it comes to this book. Yes, I have read many other very unique and favorable books that I would say the same about, but right now, this is the page for Rurouni Kenshin.

I read it all on my iTouch through scans, but unfortunately, the chapters contains the battle against Shishio was missed by me. Regretfully, I am happy to read through all of the chapters that come up to the climax of the main arc, because I read thisanga so quickly that I have forgotten most of the chapters.

Well, all I need to say is that this is a wonderful book, and I reccommend some of this same authors other books, which, I have to say, I have not read all, but all are satisfying reads, not to be compared with RuroKen.

... Last updated on May 13th, 2013, 9:22pm
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 Kenshin and kaoru forever   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by kaorudojo
September 5th, 2012, 10:45am
Kenshin and Kaoru forever.
I love this couple, they are tender, touch my soul, are incredible.
They are one of my favorite couples of manga and anime.
The story is interesting, very good, you get caught.
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 Awesome   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by scarredswordheart
May 15th, 2012, 9:06am
RK seems to have the right blend of drama, romance, tragedy and comedy all within one story. Rare is the story that can be all of these things and still be believable.

Himura Kenshin is a man of depth and contradiction, seeming to be a placid, even clownish personage upon first glance, but if one looks into the depths of those violet eyes, one can find the hidden sorrow and ferocity that drive him beneath the humble facade.
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 The sentimental manga   
Rating: 8.9 / 10.0
by Cassiopea
May 4th, 2012, 9:05pm
I read this series awhile ago, at least a good few years by now (And I actually haven't finished it) it was back when I first started out reading manga.

It's a quality series, definitely a worthy one. It is legimately engaging and makes for a nice read.

It isn't my all time favourite manga, but it was definitely a likable one. Feel free to have a go at it!
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 A Classic   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by rvmr
April 10th, 2012, 11:37pm
There are classics in the manga world, I find. The really popular ones of the past few decades I call The Classics. These include Naruto, Fruits Basket, Bleach, Inuyasha, etc. Titles that everyone knows whether they read manga or not. Rurouni Kenshin is one of them.

If you haven't read it, read it now. I've read Rurouni Kenshin about six times, I think. It has romance, it's funny, it's all action, history and adventure, and the familiar anime action-fantasy. It's amazing. Just read it.
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 Rare Gem   
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
by Day Dreamer
December 26th, 2011, 11:48pm
I had started watching the anime a few months ago but never really had the chance to finish it, so I decided to read the manga instead.

The Rurouni Kenshin manga is definitely one of those rare gems---I am satisfied with the ending but I'll always desire more of this manga.Could the length of the fighting scenes have been shortened? Sure, but they weren't too bad and the fact that the characters were all very likeable made a big difference in execution of the storyline.

Rurouni Kenshin will be one of my most memorable reads for the simple reason that it's been one of the few captivating action/adventure/romance/historical mangas worth my time.
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 Amazing comic/manga   
Rating: N/A
by Animeslayer31
September 3rd, 2011, 12:24pm
I loved this manga at first sight. I love it so much I keep on re reading and re watching it over and over again. I actually liked the author's art better in this than in his future look seems like it went from bad ass anime style to another One Piece style but oh well I love this manga in one of my favorite manga's of all time.
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 Great manga! A classic!   
Rating: 8.7 / 10.0
by crazyboutcute
August 21st, 2011, 4:13pm
I love Kenshin! This was one of the first shounen mangas I read, so it's very dear to me. Unlike your typical mainstream shounen series, this manga not only attempts but succeeds in conveying a deeper meaning and in enlightening certain aspects of the human condition. The characters, I think, are RK's strongest point. They are well-rounded, likeable, and beautifully developed. The adorkable eponymous Kenshin is highly complex in terms of character and at the same time is very human and sympathetic. Each character gets his or her share of development, making for an extremely colorful cast.

One aspect of Rk that I particularly appreciated was Watsuki's portrayal of women. The heroine Kaoru is strong, independent, and genuine. There are no damsels in this manga. In fact, arguably the strongest character in the entire series is
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Kenshin's dead wife
Tomoe, and her direct role in the story isn't even all that big. As a feminist, I was very pleased with the number of strong and reliable women in this manga. Even Big Bad Shishio's lover Yumi, apparently a prostitute, proves to be a strong character with her strategic thinking and unwavering devotion. As a side note, the girls of RK all have relatively NORMAL body proportions. Thank God.

There are a lot of boring, drawn-out, and highly implausible fight scenes in this manga which could easily have been removed to create a better flow. I guess that's to be expected for a manga serialized in a weekly publication. Usually, they aren't too-too cumbersome, and since this is an older manga, I can forgive it its faults. The art is beautiful, and the character designs are generally very good. The lines are soft, almost wispy-looking, creating a nostalgic sort of feeling. I wish this were a style employed more often in shounen manga.

Overall, this manga is fantastic, certainly groundbreaking in its genre. I highly recommend this sweet story with its endearing characters. It's definitely a classic!

... Last updated on August 21st, 2011, 4:16pm
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 One of the best...   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by k_rocks2
July 11th, 2011, 4:03pm
Rurouni Kenshin is in the top ten on my list of the best manga out there. The plot is great, the fighting scenes are amazing and never repetitive (or longwinded like SDK), the characters (even the supporting characters) are likeable and sympathetic, the pacing of the story is so perfect that you'll never get bored. Kenshin is definitely a great hero, someone who fights for what he believes in, as an idealistic Battousai or as a peace-loving Rurouni. There are times when I get a little angry with him for not killing his opponent, even when his opponent would readily kills him in a heartbeat. But that's what makes him Himura Kenshin, and I really admire him for sticking to his beliefs.
I would recommend Rurouni Kenshin to anyone who loves a great story, one with a consistent plot and strong characters development. 28 volumes went by really fast for me (I was wishing for more).

... Last updated on July 11th, 2011, 4:33pm
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