More like this
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
On the thematic side of things, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning tells the story of two broken people, each driven only by their own singular, all-consuming goals.
JFF16 - Rurouni Kenshin
るろうに剣心 Keishi Otomo, 2012 Rurouni Kenshin is without a doubt, THE blockbuster of JFF16. The first screening in Sydney…
Megumi, Rurouni Kenshin, Samurai X Recap, Rurouni Kenshin: Review Special
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.
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 05
「そして仲間がまた一人」 (Soshite Nakama ga Mata Ichi-nin) "And Then, Anothe" “The revolution is still ongoing” indeed.
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 09
「御庭番強襲」 (Oniwaban Kyōshū) "The Oniwabanshu Strike" The Oniwabanshuu arc makes for an interesting acid test.
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…
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 2023 – 15
「その男・雷十太」 (Sono Otoko Raijuuta) "That Man – Raijuta" This was the first episode where I'd say the '23 version flat-out thrashed the '96.
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 06
「黒笠」 (Kurogasa) "Black Hat" Kenshin has chosen to make things very difficult for himself.
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 2023 – 16
「理想の男」 (Risou no Otoko) "The Ideal Man" Damn five minute episodes...
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 14
「弥彦の戦い」 (Yahiko no Tatakai) "Yahiko's Battle" He may decline to teach Yahiko (or anyone else) Hiten Mitsurugi-ryuu, but Kenshin is quite serious about teaching him how to be an honorable…
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 13
「死闘の果て」 (Shitou no Hate) "Battle's End" Megumi frankly gets a better deal than she deserves here, but that just puts the onus on her to do the right thing with…
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 07
「人斬りふたり」 (Hitokiri Futari) "The Two HitokiriThe Two Hitokiri" This was a crucial part of the story to get right, and this adaptation really did.
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 10
「動く理由」 (Ugoku Wake) "A Reason to Act" Structurally speaking, it’s with the Oniwabanshuu that the series starts to take on its final form.
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 2023 – 12
「御頭・四之森蒼紫」 (O-kashira・Shinomori Aoshi) "Okashira - Aoshi Shinomori" I can’t but think of Dylan Thomas as I watch these two rage against the dying of the light.
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 11
「壮烈の般若・創痍の式尉」 (Souretsu no Hannya・Sōi no Shikijōu) "Savage Han'nya - Honorable Shikijou" One thing that can be said about Rurouni Kenshin is that it gets increasingly unconventional as it progresses.
The INSANE Story Of Rurouni Kenshin
Check Out AdamandEve.com. Use code BONSAI for 50% Off 1 Item + Free Shipping in the US & Canada + Free Rush Processing *some exclusions apply* Rurouni Kenshin is…
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final Film Review
My review of Rurouni Kenshin: The Final is now up over on Anime News Network.
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021) review
“Ohtome succeeds in giving Himura’s bloody and tragic coming-into-being its rich and engaging emotional texture.”
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning Film Review
My review of Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning is now up over on Anime News Network.
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021) review
“Ohtomo’s does not only preserve the essence of Watsuki’s narrative but delivers this essence with necessary emotionality and adorns it with many breathtaking sword-fighting moments that neit…
Is This Still Rurouni Kenshin?
The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/bonsaipop08231 Rurouni Kenshin is a classic manga and anime beloved by many.…
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 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 Season 2 – 13
「蒼紫対翁」 (Aoshi tai Okina) "Aoshi vs. Okina" The growing pool of evidence is that this adaptation is up to the massive task that was laid before it.
Rurouni Kenshin (1996) — Anime Review
Rurouni Kenshin, even years after it first released, holds up as a formidable samurai drama in anime format.
Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 – 12
「修羅の会合」 (Shura no Kaigou) "Meeting of the Warlords" Yes, worlds are definitely colliding here.
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…
Rurouni Kenshin: Reflections- A Fractured Reflection
While the talents of Fukuhashi and Iwasaki shine through, the haphazard structure and priorities of Rurouni Kenshin: Reflections has the series end on a largely sour and unsatisfying…
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 08
Ah, yes - now we're into the meat of the story. Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 15
While there are differences, before this episode I think the two adaptations of Rurouni Kenshin were of comparable quality.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 17
There are many things that make Kenshin exceptional, but the truth is that the most exceptional thing is the number of people he's killed
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 16
I knew the Raijuuta arc was better than its reputation but.even I've been a bit surprised by just how good these last two episodes have been.
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.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 11
One thing that can be said about Rurouni Kenshin is that it gets increasingly unconventional as it progresses. Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 13
A look at Episode 13 of Rurouni Kenshin 2023, as the new anime wraps up its first cour with a retelling of one of RK's signature stories.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 05
"The revolution is still ongoing" indeed. Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 09
The Oniwabanshuu arc makes for an interesting acid test. Read more
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.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 03
Kenshin's arc is often driven by the disillusionment theme, but Yahiko is the poster boy for pride. Read more
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: 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: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 02
To understand Himura, you have to understand his disillusionment with the revolution in whose name he killed so many. Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 07
This was a crucial part of the story to get right, and this adaptation really did. Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 01
I’ve been waiting for this for a long time so good luck trying to shut me up about it.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 12
I can't but think of Dylan Thomas as I watch these two rage against the dying of the light. Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 14
Rurouni Kenshin's second cour kicks off with a new OP and ED, and one of the most important and memorable episodes from the Tokyo Arc.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 06
Kenshin has chosen to make things very difficult for himself. Read more