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Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – Episode 07 Review
「京都到着」 (Kyouto Tōchaku) "Arrival in Kyoto" To say Kyoto has a checkered history doesn't begin to do it justice.
Classic Shonen Analysis: The Complete Collection
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Rurouni Kenshin, Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac, Trigun, City Hunter, Dragon Ball
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – 07
To say Kyoto has a checkered history doesn't begin to do it justice.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – Episode 06 Review
「森の出会い」 (Mori no Deai) "Encounter in the Forest" It’s obvious where everyone is going to end up – Kyoto – but their journeys are a major component of…
Gakkou no Yuurei (School Ghosts), Volume 1
Gakkou no Yuurei ( School Ghosts ) is an anthology of ghost stories, mostly set at schools. Seven volumes were released between 1995 and 19...
Dirty Pair, Gakkou no Yuurei, Macross, Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - Ai no Shiro, Orphen
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – 06
It's obvious where everyone is going to end up - Kyoto - but their journeys are a major component of the story.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – Episode 05 Review
「再び京都へ」 (Futatabi Kyōto e) "To Kyoto, Once More" There are times when the purity of Kenshin’s pathos really gets to me, and this is one of them.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – 05
There are times when the purity of Kenshin's pathos really gets to me, and this is one of them.
Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 – 04
「野心家の肖像」 (Yashinka no Shouzou) "Portrait of the Ambitious" Obviously, this is a watershed episode for Rurouni Kenshin.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – 04
Obviously, this is a watershed episode for Rurouni Kenshin.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – Episode 03 Review
「⾒捨てられた村」 (Misuterareta Mura) "The Abandoned Village" The true impact of Shishio Makoto on the story begins to be felt.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – 03
The true impact of Shishio Makoto on the story begins to be felt.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – Episode 02 Review
「明治東海道中」 (Meiji Tōkaidou-chuu) "On the East Sea Road" I’m just going to tell myself it’s three cours until I know it isn’t.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – 02
I'm just going to tell myself it's three cours until I know it isn't.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – Episode 01 Review
「京都へ」 (Kyouto e) "To Kyoto" We’re revisiting what’s probably (along with Evangelion) the single-most formative story in animanga for me as a fan.
First Impressions – Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran
We're revisiting what's probably (along with Evangelion) the single-most formative story in animanga for me as a fan.
Anime Like The Elusive Samurai
In the year 1333, the Kamakura shogunate government is toppled after the betrayal of Ashikaga Takauji, a once-trusted retainer who was responsible for
Golden Kamuy, Hells, Rurouni Kenshin, The Elusive Samurai, The Heike Story
Fall 2024 Preview Patreon Early Release
Summer may be fading as the school season, colder weather, and pumpkin spice lattes start kicking in, but in the world of anime things are only heating up.…
BLUE LOCK Season 2, You are Ms. Servant, Rurouni Kenshin, Blue Miburo, BLUE LOCK
Fall 2024 Preview
Move over pumpkin spice and leaf piles, in autumn it's all about anime!
DAN DA DAN, Natsume's Book of Friends, Demon Lord 2099, Blue Miburo, BLUE LOCK
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
Oro, oro? Oh my. Yet another classic anime series has been given a makeover. After Fruits Basket and Shaman King had their successful remake, it is the turn…
Anime Like Sengoku Youko
Humans and demons known as Katawara live in contentious balance with each other. With Katawara often devouring humans, even offering their protection and
Heart Cocktail Again
Twenty years after the original Heart Cocktai l manga, Watase Seizou released another anime collection, Heart Cocktail Again . Unlike the or...
Banner of the Stars, Galaxy Angel, Hashire!, Love Hina, Ozma
Anime Like Meiji Gekken – 1874
Once a samurai until the warrior caste was disbanded, Shizuma Origasa began working as a rickshaw puller after the samurai rebellion in his home province of
Blade of the Immortal, Golden Kamuy, ONIHEI, Rurouni Kenshin, Shigurui: Death Frenzy
Superfluous Shonen Sagas: How Long is Too Long?
What makes a shonen anime too long? That was the deep and philosophical question put forth in a recent blog comments area debate. Like trying to understand where…
First Impressions – Meiji Gekken 1874
Here’s one that may be of more interest to those of you who are fans of Rurouni Kenshin.
Japan Top 10 Weekly Anime Blu-ray and DVD Sales Ranking: December 25 – December 31, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. It is thanks to the wonderful…
Case Closed, Detective Conan: Zero's Tea Time, Rurouni Kenshin, Ayakashi Triangle, Ayakashi
Ranking Every Anime I Watched in 2023
Rendering this pushed my computer to its limit I don't know how Quentin Reviews does it but here it is! Anime: 0:23 - Demon Slayer (season 1 only) 1:02 - Cardcaptor…
Rurouni Kenshin (2023), Anne of Green Gables, Legend of the Crystals: Final Fantasy, FLCL, GR: Giant Robo
2023 in Review
A year of retreads and repeats, none of them good: War in Ukraine. War in the Middle East. Covid, flu, and RSV. Donald Trump and Joe Biden r...
Laughing Salesman, Noel's Fantastic Trip, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Tomo-chan Is a Girl!, Undead Murder Farce
12 Days of Anime 2023 – Day 12: Merry Christmas + 4 good male characters from 2023 anime
Merry Christmas everybody. Today I break the rules I set for this years theme and do something slightly different. So when I came up with the idea for…
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior, Rurouni Kenshin, Shangri-La, Shangri-La Frontier, My Happy Marriage
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 24 (End)
「明治十一年五月十四日」 (Meiji Jūichinen Gogatsu Jūyokka) "Meiji 11, May 14th" Rurouni Kenshin really begins from here, and one can’t judge this version of the series until it has a chance to…
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 24 (End) and Series Review
As much as I'm naturally inclined to pessimism , even for me it's hard to imagine this adaptation not continuing.
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 23
「牙を剥く狼」 (Kiba o Muku Ookami") "The Wolf's Fang" Ultimately, the real battle here is not between the Battousai and the Shinsengumi captain, but between the Battousai and the Rurouni.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 23
Ultimately, the real battle here is not between the Battousai and the Shinsengumi captain, but between the Battousai and the Rurouni.
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 22
「蘇る狼」 (Yomigaeru Ookami) "Resurrection of the Wolf" In many ways, this is the moment when Rurouni Kenshin really begins.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 22
It might be argued that the rest of the series is one extended chain of events with its origins in this episode.
Japan Top 10 Weekly Anime Blu-ray and DVD Sales Ranking: November 20 – November 26, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. It is thanks to the wonderful…
Ayakashi Triangle, GYO: Tokyo Fish Attack, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2, Mr. Osomatsu, Rurouni Kenshin
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 21
「明治剣客浪漫譚 第零幕 後編」 (Meiji Kenkaku Roman Tan Dai Rei-maku Kouhen) "Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story: Act Zero – Part Two" Apparently Western imports through Yokohama didn't include the Hippocratic Oath.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 21
Nothing essential for either plot or character happened here, I don't think, but there was no harm done either.
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 20
「明治剣客浪漫譚 第零幕 前」 (Meiji Kenkaku Roman Tan Dai Rei-maku Zenpen) "Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story: Act Zero – Part One" Yes, it’s canon.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 20
If the 2023 has to fill time, I'm happier if they do it this way, with Watsuki's own material, even if it's not absolutely essential.
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 19
「津南と錦絵」 (Tsunan to Nishiki-e) "Tsunan & Nishiki Paintings" There are many different paths Kenshin could have chosen to express his dismay over the state of the world and his role…
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 19
There are many different paths Kenshin could have chosen to express his dismay over the state of the world and his role in it.
Japan Top Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: October 30 – November 5, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. It is thanks to the amazing…
My Hero Academia, Everlasting Heart, One Piece, Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign, Rurouni Kenshin
TSUTAYA Weekly Manga Sales Ranking: October 30 – November 5, 2023
There have been some changes to the reporting style here on the Blog. Please refer to the post here for further information. All of the data you find…
My Hero Academia, Everlasting Heart, One Piece, Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign, Rurouni Kenshin
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 18
「左之助と錦絵」 (Sanosuke to Nishiki-e) "Sanosuke & Nishiki Paintings" Most of the events depicted in the series were instigated be people scarred in one way or another by the Boshin War.
Jack Jeanne OST
Yeah, I dont know why I didnt make one of these sooner. Heres a long overdue index for my reviews, for this one being specifically for everything I…
Shonen Onmyoji, Natsuiro Kiseki, Rurouni Kenshin, Haibane Renmei, Land of the Lustrous
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 18
The tone of this version of events is somewhat different than in the 1996 version, but I interpreted them more or less the same way.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 18
The long arm of the Boshin War easily reached into the era depicted in Rurouni Kenshin. It reaches even today’s Japan, truth be told – the cultural divisions…
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 17
「決着」 (Ketchaku) "Settling the Score" There are so many things that make Kenshin exceptional, but the hard truth is that the most exceptional thing is the number of people he’s…
Fall 2023 Schedule
Sunday The iDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE! 10:00 TV Tokyo (10/08) DOG SIGNAL 17:00 NHK E (10/22) Shangri-La Frontier 17:00 CBC (10/01) Captain Tsubasa Season 2: Junior Youth-hen 17:30 TV Tokyo (10/01) Dekoboko Majo no Oyako Jijou 22:00 TOKYO MX…