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Rurouni Kenshin ![]()
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Description
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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 (2008 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.66 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.66 / 10.0
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Last Updated
April 15th 2024, 6:36pm
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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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Rurouni Kenshin - Tokuhitsuban
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 #592 
(+25)
Monthly Pos #1205(+43)
3 Month Pos #1633(+128)
6 Month Pos #1803(+71)
Year Pos #1722 (No change)
(+25)Monthly Pos #1205
(+43)3 Month Pos #1633
(+128)6 Month Pos #1803
(+71)Year Pos #1722 (No change)
List Stats
On 1363 reading lists
On 1415 wish lists
On 5062 completed lists
On 245 unfinished lists
On 672 custom lists
On 1415 wish lists
On 5062 completed lists
On 245 unfinished lists
On 672 custom lists
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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
If you have a girlfriend you want to pass the joy of manga to or simply are new to it and looking for a masterpiece of efficient, quality shonen style manga then Rurouni Kenshin is for you. I simply do not know of any other title that asks very little of you and yet gives so much. Deathnote requires patience while Berserk requires certain mindstate/ maturity but Rurouni kenshin asks " are you ready for a good story". If the answer is great then this quick running, superheroic, educating (if you are evenly mildly interested in japanese history around the Bakumatsu and Meiji periods), romantic and swordplay stories then this is for you. Every character is developed and matures throughout the story--the love portion is as enjoyable as the fighting and the villains are imaginative and linked to so many american superheroes/ villains that it becomes a neat side fact to go through the series and connect the characters with their marvel dopplegangers. Great great series!!
I actually own all 28 volumes of this Manga....and this manga will remain as my favorite even after million years...that much I can assure you!!!!So...saying that much should mean something....so just try it!!!
what can u say it is just plain great
This is a definite classic.
The characters in this story really are the deepest ones I've read, and not just the leads. I mean like _every_ character with decent screen-time could easily have a brilliant stand-alone manga. And of course, because it is a samurai manga, expect some truly amazing scenes with beautiful artwork and angles.
Even with 28 volumes I still want more...
The characters in this story really are the deepest ones I've read, and not just the leads. I mean like _every_ character with decent screen-time could easily have a brilliant stand-alone manga. And of course, because it is a samurai manga, expect some truly amazing scenes with beautiful artwork and angles.
Even with 28 volumes I still want more...
a true masterpiece... the characters are admirable (even the baddies!)... i like this series because you get to see the character development through the story, especially Kenshin... the way how the story ended was satisfying (the OAV... *snif* it's so sad...)
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.
If u have not read this, go get it NOW!
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