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 of Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romant…
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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) – 04
We've now checked off the casting for main quartet without, in my view, any misfires. 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) – 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) – 06
Kenshin has chosen to make things very difficult for himself. Read more
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) – 23
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) – 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) – 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) – 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) – 10
Structurally speaking, it's with the Oniwabanshuu that the series starts to take on its final form. Read more
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) – 08
Ah, yes - now we're into the meat of the story. Read more
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) – 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) – 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) – 03
"Kasshin-Ryu - Reborn"" Kenshin’s arc is often driven by the disillusionment theme, but Yahiko is the poster boy for pride.
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) – 08
「逃走麗女」 (Tōsou Reijo) "Beauty on the Run" Ah, yes - now we're into the meat of the story.
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) – 09
The Oniwabanshuu arc makes for an interesting acid test. Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 02
"Tokyo Samurai・Yahiko Myojin" To understand Himura, you have to understand his disillusionment with the revolution in whose name he killed so many.
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) – 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) – 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) – 05
"The revolution is still ongoing" indeed. Read more
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…
First Impressions – Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023)
I've been waiting for this for a long time so good luck trying to shut me up about it. Read more
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.
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Rurouni Kenshin 2023 – 04
「喧嘩の男・相楽左之助」 (Kenka no Otoko・Sagara Sanosuke) "The Fighter for Hire - Sanosuke Sagara" We’ve now checked off the casting for the main quartet without, in my view, any misfires.
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 – 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 2023 – 09
「御庭番強襲」 (Oniwaban Kyōshū) "The Oniwabanshu Strike" The Oniwabanshuu arc makes for an interesting acid test.
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 – 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 – 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.
Filler Free Rurouni Kenshin
Rurouni Kenshin is an anime where 40% of its episodes are filler episodes. I list which episodes are filler content and which ones are part filler and part…
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.
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 – 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 – 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 – 16
「理想の男」 (Risou no Otoko) "The Ideal Man" Damn five minute episodes...
The Rurouni Kenshin Controversy
Rurouni Kenshin is without a doubt one of the most beloved manga and anime out there. However, behind the scenes lies a dark reality which has permanently marked…
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 – 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: 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.
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 – 22
「蘇る狼」 (Yomigaeru Ookami) "Resurrection of the Wolf" In many ways, this is the moment when Rurouni Kenshin really begins.