Summaries

The adventures of a young wandering swordsman who stumbles upon a struggling martial arts school in Meiji era Japan.

A man slayer, Kenshin Himura, who played a major role in defeating Tokugawa Shogunate of feudal Japan carries his reverse blade sword (with a promise not to slay anymore). He embarks on a quest to repent for his sins by helping the innocent. He lodges in Kamia Kashin dojo where he becomes an acquaintance of Kaorou, the assistant instructor of the dojo. After being saved by Kenshin from mafia, a stubborn young boy, Yahiko Myojin joins the dojo as a student. Sanousuke, a victim of war becomes an acquaintance of Kenshin after losing to him in a duel. Together with his new friends, Kenshin carries out his ideal of helping the innocent. A series of events unfold that questions his ideal of living for the innocent and not slaying men. Kenshin faces every opponent with his reverse blade to uphold justice.[email protected]

During the Bakumatsu (the final days of the Tokugawa government) in Japan, there was a merciless swordsman known as Hitokiri Battousai (Himura Kenshin), who fought alongside revolutionaries against the government. After the revolution, he suddenly disappeared and throughout the years became a legend. About ten years later, he is a wandering swordsman, who dedicates his life to helping and protecting people as a way to pay for all the lives he took during the revolution. This is the story of Kenshin, wandering swordsman, master of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu style of sword fighting. His many adventures begin with his arrival at Tokyo and meeting Kamiya Kaoru, sword instructor and owner of a dojo...—Agent Neuman

Details

Keywords
  • martial arts
  • based on comic book
  • action hero
  • swordsman
  • one on one
Genres
  • Action
  • Thriller
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Animation
  • History
Release date Jan 9, 1996
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-14
Countries of origin Japan
Language Japanese
Production companies Aniplex Shueisha SME Visual Works

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Tech specs

Runtime 24m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
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