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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...
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.
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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 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.
Read for FREE on Manga Plus Less...
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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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
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User Rating
Average: 8.7 / 10.0 (2007 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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Spriggan
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Spriggan
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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 #586 (+28)
Monthly Pos #1002 (+277)
3 Month Pos #1719 (-47)
6 Month Pos #1840 (-153)
Year Pos #1692 (+30)
Monthly Pos #1002 (+277)
3 Month Pos #1719 (-47)
6 Month Pos #1840 (-153)
Year Pos #1692 (+30)
List Stats
On 1362 reading lists
On 1414 wish lists
On 5062 completed lists
On 245 unfinished lists
On 673 custom lists
On 1414 wish lists
On 5062 completed lists
On 245 unfinished lists
On 673 custom lists
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The best romance/martial arts manga ever....
by grungefan23
March 26th, 2014, 7:01pm
March 26th, 2014, 7:01pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Needless to say, this manga is an absolute masterpiece. The work of art is pure beauty and inspiration. Much better than the anime and will always have a special place in one's heart who enjoyed this series from beginning to end. 'Nuff said.
... Last updated on November 14th, 2015, 10:35pm
... Last updated on November 14th, 2015, 10:35pm
One of the Best
by Pridelook22
November 30th, 2010, 10:44pm
November 30th, 2010, 10:44pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
This series started out great in terms of of narrative. As the series progressed though, the story was replaced with a goal in each arc. This produced many well done fights that helped me continue on with the story.
amazing realistic samurai story !!
by Coconana
June 25th, 2010, 4:27pm
June 25th, 2010, 4:27pm
Rating: N/A
OMG !! Kenshin was one of the first manga I start reading !! unforgettable !! well there was sad moments and funny ones ! I really loved the art and the story !! I was so much into Kenshin story and his dark past... really original and true... such an amazing manga !
Absolutely Amazing
by Kyo_Takasuki
November 23rd, 2009, 5:52pm
November 23rd, 2009, 5:52pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I started reading this manga when it first started got translated in English I've never turned back ever since.Now I own every single volume, even the perfect edition. If you looking for martial arts, sword fights, a bit of Japanese history, and comedy this is the manga for you. All three arc were awesome but the last arc was the one that touched me to most. I feel that Watsuki Nobuhiro is on of the most talented and creative mangaka ever and I look up to him to also become a great mangaka. Jinchu, the last arc was definitely the best I've ever read and art work was the one of the best I've ever seen. It kept me so interested wanting to read more and peaked my interest with every page. Rurouni Kenshin is truly a great read.
... Last updated on November 23rd, 2009, 5:54pm
... Last updated on November 23rd, 2009, 5:54pm
Good read
by sparrow
September 18th, 2009, 7:31am
September 18th, 2009, 7:31am
Rating: 8.9 / 10.0
I liked the series. It has strong characters and a storyline that fits perfectly for a historical/fighting manga. When I finished reading the Kyoto arc, I feared that the only purpose of the rest of the story would be to continue a good selling manga. But the last arc was well done too. And there would be something missing in the series without some insight in Kenshin's past.
The reason why I haven't voted a perfect score is, that the series had no moments that absolutely touched me or forced me to read on. So in my opinion it's a very good manga, that only lacks the super-strong moments which the very best mangas have.
The reason why I haven't voted a perfect score is, that the series had no moments that absolutely touched me or forced me to read on. So in my opinion it's a very good manga, that only lacks the super-strong moments which the very best mangas have.
greatest
by Hetien
November 17th, 2008, 2:17pm
November 17th, 2008, 2:17pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
personally, my immortal favorite series, of all time. the anime is great too, up till the end of the Shishio arc. then i hear it drops somewhat, due to master Watsuki not being done the final arc at the time. it's light and it's funny, and it's dark and deep. what more can you want? read it. now. like, right now.
GREAT!!!
by flapple
January 14th, 2008, 10:32pm
January 14th, 2008, 10:32pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
OMG u have to read this if u like swords, fighting, martial arts, killing, and bits of romance ^_^. THIS manga is for anyone to read =) it will make you happy, sad, pissed, laugh, depressed, and VERY satisfied ^_^...once u finish this manga u will be sooooo happy that u will want to write a comment like this one once it is over...BUTTTTTT if u want to go PAST the manga ending u have to watch the movie (Samurai X: Reflection) <--- but beware it is SAD OMG so depressing but at the same time really interesting and enjoyable... it twists the manga a little bit, but it still has the same concept.
you must be aware.... that those of u that watch the movie Samurai X:reflection, it is DEPRESSING. i dunno about u but it was a GREAT movie... i just wanted to kill the writers (not the mangaka), director, storyboard person, the screenplay dude, the animation director, the animation staff the director of photography, and all the other ones listed at animenewsnetowrk... lol but it still was a really good movie well i hope this helped
i think i might have A.D.H.D
YOU MUST READ!!!!!
... Last updated on June 1st, 2008, 8:18pm
you must be aware.... that those of u that watch the movie Samurai X:reflection, it is DEPRESSING. i dunno about u but it was a GREAT movie... i just wanted to kill the writers (not the mangaka), director, storyboard person, the screenplay dude, the animation director, the animation staff the director of photography, and all the other ones listed at animenewsnetowrk... lol but it still was a really good movie well i hope this helped
i think i might have A.D.H.D
YOU MUST READ!!!!!
... Last updated on June 1st, 2008, 8:18pm
one of the best
by Manmankyle
September 10th, 2006, 4:37pm
September 10th, 2006, 4:37pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
what can u say it is just plain great
If u have not read this, go get it NOW!
All-time favorite manga
by zero9345
September 1st, 2007, 5:48pm
September 1st, 2007, 5:48pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
This series is probably my all-time favorite manga of them all. All the panels have been drawn nicely and well-done. The story is also very good. I really do enjoy Watsuki Nobuhiro work.
... Last updated on September 1st, 2007, 5:49pm
... Last updated on September 1st, 2007, 5:49pm
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