Rurouni Kenshin

1996

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  • 1
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8.5| TV-14| en| More Info
Released: 10 January 1996 Ended
Producted By: Fuji Television Network
Country: Japan
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.kenshin-tv.com/
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The Meiji Era was one of great renewal for Japan, where swords and killing were outlawed. However, many survivors from the time of Revolution still live, lurking in the shadows and waiting for a chance to use their killing blades again. Only Kenshin Himura, formerly one of the most brutal of killers, hopes to keep his swordsman's honor and still live in the new era.

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AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks
Fairaher The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.
Keeley Coleman The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;
Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
Johnny H. Ruroni Kenshin is one of the best television cartoons ever made. Its characters are colourful and fun to watch, they're not your typical Shonen-cast of anime characters, and the fact that this series is a period piece makes it stand out from quite a lot of the other animes on the market. It's nothing like DragonBall Z, Naruto nor One Piece. THIS one focuses on Meiji-Period Japan; and a samurai who's vowed to never kill another soul again. This series is an appealing yet culturally- specific show that oddly works for a general audience. Its story is engaging, its direction fast-paced and never dull, and the voice-acting (of the Japanese cast) is pitch-perfect.This series is definitely worth a watch; even if you're not a hardcore anime fan!
John Doe Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (released in North America, Canada and various other countries as 'Rurouni Kenshin' and in various Asian countries as 'Samurai X') is a ninety five episode television series based on the manga written and drawn by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The anime series was directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi.While not as violent and bloody as the OVA, this TV series features light-hearted comedy and action instead. The characters are funny and the animation style is cartoonish and doesn't take itself too seriously. The version aired on some TV channels but the DVDs are uncut and uncensored. If you can, BUY THIS SERIES! :) This has a lot of action and comedy and drama. You will be very happy you did! I give Rurouni Kenshin a 7/10
blink-fanlife There is one word to describe Rurouni Kenshin, Superb. It really is the best of the best. It deserves to be at the top of the top list for animes. Season one one really great, it was mainly about Kenshin saving the day, he fight people with great streghths, pirates, And his own friends. Season two got better, not that 1 was to good to be true. But kenshin was sent to Kyoto to stop Shishio from destroying the meiji government. Shishio kills innocent people and believes the weak die and the strong live. Kenshin fights through juppengatana, Aoshi, Saito and Sishio. He meets Misao on the way. Even kenshin friends help. Season 3 was good, but not the best. I've only seen parts. I need to order it like right now. But its starts off the same as season 1. Fighting off bad guys. Then this dude appears to be the son of god and uses the hiten mitsrugi sonic sword techniqes(If you didn't know that what kenshin uses). Also it's a lot more of a romance.
SimpleWalrus First off i am a serious fan of this anime, it alone got me involved in anime and manga..Anyway the person who wrote that they don't get this anime and didn't think it was all that great probably hasn't seen the OVA's which would probably fill in the plot hole that they spoke of in the beginning of their entry. The OVAs sum up his childhood through adolescence and i think you cant truly appreciate this anime until you've seen them, because it really helps you understand the "inner" Kenshin and you even get to see a bit of Shishio at the end when he kills the traitor, so i think that would help them to understand the plot and really make Kenshin much more enjoyable to anyone who enjoys a good anime