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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 rel... More...
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 rel... More...
Type
Manga
Related Series
Rurouni Kenshin - Tokuhitsuban (Alternate Story)
Rurouni Kenshin Ibun: Ashitarou Zenka Ari (Sequel)
Rurouni Kenshin (Novel) (Side Story)
Rurouni Kenshin Uramaku - Honoo o Suberu (Prequel)
Rurouni Kenshin Ibun: Ashitarou Zenka Ari (Sequel)
Rurouni Kenshin (Novel) (Side Story)
Rurouni Kenshin Uramaku - Honoo o Suberu (Prequel)
Associated Names
Kenshin (WATSUKI Nobuhiro)
Kenshin - Samurai vagabondo
Kenshin Le Vagabond (French)
Kenshin, el guerrero samurái
Lãng khách Kenshin
Rurouni Kenshin: Una historia romántica de un espadachín de la era Meiji
Rurōni Kenshin
Rurōni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Rōman Tan-
Samurai X
Wandering Swordsman Kenshin
Бродяга Кэнсин
Րուրոունի Կենշին
الرحال كينشين
ซามูไรเพนจร
るろうに剣心
るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-
Kenshin - Samurai vagabondo
Kenshin Le Vagabond (French)
Kenshin, el guerrero samurái
Lãng khách Kenshin
Rurouni Kenshin: Una historia romántica de un espadachín de la era Meiji
Rurōni Kenshin
Rurōni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Rōman Tan-
Samurai X
Wandering Swordsman Kenshin
Бродяга Кэнсин
Րուրոունի Կենշին
الرحال كينشين
ซามูไรเพนจร
るろうに剣心
るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-
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Latest Release(s)
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Status
in Country of Origin
28 Tankoubon Volumes (Complete)
22 Kanzenban Volumes (Complete)
14 Bunkoban Volumes (Complete)
22 Kanzenban Volumes (Complete)
14 Bunkoban Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1 (1996/2023) / Vol 19, Chap 165 (Trust & Betrayal) / Vol 8, Chap 62 (New Kyoto Arc) / Vol 8,Chap 58 (Kyoto Douran)
Ends at Vol 18, Chap 151 (1998 EP 62) / Vol 21, Chap 179 (Trust & Betrayal) Skips Chap 171 / Vol 17, Chap 147 (New Kyoto Arc) Heavily abridged / Vol 7, Chap 57 (2023)
Ends at Vol 18, Chap 151 (1998 EP 62) / Vol 21, Chap 179 (Trust & Betrayal) Skips Chap 171 / Vol 17, Chap 147 (New Kyoto Arc) Heavily abridged / Vol 7, Chap 57 (2023)
User Reviews
Rurouni Kenshin by Rashid
Forum
14 topics, 118 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.7 / 10.0 (2004 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.66 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.66 / 10.0
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Last Updated
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Genre
Action Comedy Drama Historical Martial Arts Mature Romance Shounen Supernatural
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Categories
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Spriggan
Kamui-Den Dai-2-bu
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Spriggan
Kamui-Den Dai-2-bu
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Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
1994
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Shuukan Shounen Jump (Shueisha)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #483 
(+173)
Monthly Pos #1010(+227)
3 Month Pos #1605(+67)
6 Month Pos #1793
(-106)
Year Pos #1669(+53)
(+173)Monthly Pos #1010
(+227)3 Month Pos #1605
(+67)6 Month Pos #1793
(-106)Year Pos #1669
(+53)List Stats
On 1361 reading lists
On 1414 wish lists
On 5060 completed lists
On 244 unfinished lists
On 673 custom lists
On 1414 wish lists
On 5060 completed lists
On 244 unfinished lists
On 673 custom lists
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The plot is good, but not great. The characters really pull the story through. Kenshin has so much personality and is a completely developed character. Extremely rare.
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.
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.
Another classic.
Art, characters, action - all great. It was the depth to Kenshin that drew me into the story, wanting to learn more about his past.
The beginning dragged quite a bit for me. For a while, it felt repetitive and aimless. But then someone along the way the author discovered the direction in the story and from there, its wonderful. Worth a read!
Art, characters, action - all great. It was the depth to Kenshin that drew me into the story, wanting to learn more about his past.
The beginning dragged quite a bit for me. For a while, it felt repetitive and aimless. But then someone along the way the author discovered the direction in the story and from there, its wonderful. Worth a read!
RK is the best manga ever. It´s totally deep within the storyline and the characters are really suitable. Kenshin´s past was also exiting to read through and I think this manga´s worth of reading it. The OVA was actually good but I liked reading this part better. Even if the OVA is really sad, I almost had to cry ...
The pure idiocy of the decision to end the Rurouni Kenshin anime with a FILLER arc baffles me. Making the anime shit. If you've seen the anime, come give the manga a chance. At least read the Jinchuu Arc, which starts at volume 19. (Read volume 18 just in case-- it's been a long time since I've finished RK.) They mashed the whole Jinchuu Arc in one measly OVA (or two, I forget) with sub-par animation.
The Jinchuu Arc (roughly translated as Divine Retribution) is the most well rounded and conclusive arc of the series. It's a very gripping and satisfying ending to a great story. Character and relationship development end on a clear and solid note (for the most part). The mystery, turmoil, and pain of Kenshin's past is finally fully revealed AND concluded as the events of the Jinchuu Arc forces him to completely come to terms with his past for the last time.
So, in conclusion, if you've only watched the anime, you've been jipped. Go read the manga.
... Last updated on October 14th, 2008, 11:18pm
The Jinchuu Arc (roughly translated as Divine Retribution) is the most well rounded and conclusive arc of the series. It's a very gripping and satisfying ending to a great story. Character and relationship development end on a clear and solid note (for the most part). The mystery, turmoil, and pain of Kenshin's past is finally fully revealed AND concluded as the events of the Jinchuu Arc forces him to completely come to terms with his past for the last time.
So, in conclusion, if you've only watched the anime, you've been jipped. Go read the manga.
... Last updated on October 14th, 2008, 11:18pm
especially kyoto arc very good
protagonists and antagonists really interesting
but sometimes finishing without killing
really annoying.
protagonists and antagonists really interesting
but sometimes finishing without killing
really annoying.
Rurouni Kenshin is the best manga out there. It's just awsome. The characters are all awsome, and the plot never gets boring. It's a page turner. The ending wasn't what I think it should have been but it was still good. A warning though, don't watch the Rurouni Kenshin movie Reflections
In my opinion, this is one of the greatest manga series of all time. The plot is original and there's a nice balance between the fighting and the character interaction. I love all of the characters, and the best thing about this series is the development. I don't think there was a single character that hadn't changed by the the end of the manga (except maybe Tae-san ^_~). I loved the development of Yahiko the most. He improved in every fight and was very mature by the end of the manga. My only regret was that the two extra stories at the end weren't included in the VIZ manga books... ><
... Last updated on June 7th, 2008, 8:32am
... Last updated on June 7th, 2008, 8:32am
One of the best shounen I've read, that's for sure (and I have read many^^). The storytelling lacks a little bit inbetween, trys to stretch some fights unnecessary - but especially the character development and the atmosphere is just great.
... Last updated on March 23rd, 2007, 5:16pm
... Last updated on March 23rd, 2007, 5:16pm
I will read it and edit my comment afterward. But if you like Samurai with action and romance, check out Blade Of The Immortal.
... Last updated on January 22nd, 2007, 8:00pm
... Last updated on January 22nd, 2007, 8:00pm
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