Rurouni Kenshin (Rurouni Kenshin)

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Summary: No more of the to be continued stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: FINALLY, the Kenshin manga is available in English! If you're coming in blind, this is a story set during the Meiji (late 1800s), Japan's restoration period after the Bakumatsu revolution. If you're already confused, that's one of the few drawbacks about this title: being a partially historical period piece, it relies on some familiarity with Japanese history. However, all pertinent events are explained in the story, and Viz has included a short glossary of terms and events in the back. The only other setback might be a concern over how appropriate this is for younger children. I would say that Kenshin is best for ages 11+, due to the occasional violence and political tone. The focus of this story is more about finding peace than fighting, so the violence is coupled with lessons about the meaning of true strength, etc. If you're okay letting your child watch samurai dramas or kung-fu movies, then Kenshin is fine.
I felt it best to start with concerns since I've heard them from parents. But if you're coming into this series after viewing the anime, or are like me a long-time manga reader, you know that Kenshin is worth reading for the endearing characters and gripping story. It manages to be equally dramatic and humorous with telling ease, and doesn't skimp on the romance OR the action. Even when you know it's dipping a bit too far into martial arts cliche, even when you know what's going to happen, Kenshin's story is always worth following, and has garnered a huge worldwide following since the manga first started in 1996. It's almost 10 years later, and fans still get choked up, excited, and laugh out loud when they see either the book or the show.
To new fans, it might be fun to watch the anime AND read the manga to note the differences in how the stories are presented, but neither is dependent on the other. The manga is probably a fuller Kenshin experience due to the added depth. The anime follows the book through the Kyoto story arc (season 2 in the show), but then departs from the original material, so around volume 10 in the manga starts all new storylines that make this piece of work even richer.

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Summary: Tons of value packed into the manga.
Review: First off, the first 6 acts are great, with lots of action, good character designs and allows you great insight into the characters themselves. The anime pretty much follows this manga, with only a few changes. There is a cool glossary in the back and character information is spread through-out. A bonus story in the end is in fact the FIRST story - Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story. This short story came out a year before the Rurouni Kenshin series - the star is left unnamed, but we all know who he is. Volume One is truly a great gift for fans of the anime, of Japanese history or of cool sword fights!

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Summary: The Wandering Samurai
Review: I have seen the original (Japanese) series and I think that the book is a great added feature to anime fans all over. I have seen the English TV series, but especially prefer the Japanese version. The manga (volumes) are a bit more closer to the Japanese version, but are more vivid and definitely more graphic than the TV versions all together. I really enjoy Kenshin and I really appreciated the work put into this anime!

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Summary: An excellent story, coupled with a great translation.
Review: I just feel I had to review this book. I know people are worried about the translation job, but as in the first book, this one has also been wonderfully translated (I think this is the most accurately translated series I've seen so far). Kurogasa is stilled called Kurogasa, not the black hat (Which I think is what it means). And of course the proper suffixes are still kept (Kaoru is called Kaoru-dono by Kenshin). And there's also a nice glossary in the back in case you are unsure of what something means.
This book is also great in the fact that Viz has had, what seems to be everything, translated. From Nobuhiro Watsuki's beginning comments on the manga (how he calls himself a liar is hilarious), and to his little comments throughout the story (like where he comments on drawing the one picture left-handed). I don't see anyway that they could have possibly done a better job :)
(Sorry for making my review all about the translation, but if you want to know what happens then buy the book :D It's definently a worthwhile read, I have read through it twice already).

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Summary: Kenshin!!!!!
Review: I love Rurouni Kenshin it is one of my fav. anime's and manga's but my friends gave me the nick name Kenshin and i didn't know who that was then i saw the show and i fell in love with it insantly so i recomend it for anybody

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Summary: JUST AWESOME
Review: I love this manga so much! It's shonen, but i'm a huge fan of shonen(Even though I'm a girl) so it dind't bother me that much. Currently, there are 11 vols. out and i have all of them. There are 28 vols. of RK, so i suggest u save ur money!(Hint: 12 is coming out next month!!!^_^) Also, after u read it, you'll never forget Kenshin's favorite pharse: "ORO!!!" LOL

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Summary: KENSHIN IS THE B-E-S-T!!!!!!!!
Review: Okay, I saw the ad for the anime on tv, and then and there I decided to watch the show...and it was amzazing. Then I bought all the mangas out so far...and they are just as great!!!!! I love it!! I love Rurouni Kenshin it is a great anime. I love the storyline, and it's full of History/Action/Romance/Comedy/ and Drama.

I recommend it for everyone, anybody who enjoys a good laugh or drama will love this anime/manga. Not to mention Kenshin's in here and so is Sano...and many more. You can't see or read this show without having a favorite character or episode in the end. It's amazing!! ^_^

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Summary: Real close to the good stuff.
Review: Rurouni Kenshin is one of the best mangas of all time. Its funny, romantic, and has some of the best action and characters of all time. The manga is much better than the anime since it moves along quickly to the Legend of Kyoto saga against, but it does have Volume 5. I love the whole series but this one part seems tedious. But despite that its still awesome. It revolves around the appearance of Raijuta, a swordsman who feels that the old ways of the samurai have died out, and its time for a new way of teaching sword. Kenshin, representing the old style needs to prove that there is still value in the old ways. Thats not the best plot synopsis, but its generally OK.
The real reason to get excited about this volume is how close it is to Volume 7. In the sequence of the manga series, Vol. 7 is where Saito Hajime is introduced to the plot, and the Legend of Kyoto saga begins. I own that volume in Japanese and I will attest that it is the high point of the series. I also know that Volume 6 was recently released so that just means even less time before this masterpiece of Japanese manga comes out.
The Romantic Meji Swordsman, Rurouni Kenshin is probably the very best you can do as far as mangas go. Volume 5 isn't that important to the over all plot but is still a five star read. Read it and marvel at Nobuhiro Watsuki's storytelling skills.

Oro!

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Summary: Impossible to put down!
Review: Seriously, how can anyone not like Rurouni Kenshin? I mean, it's got something for everyone-romance, comedy, action, history- what's not to like? The plot of these books is extremaly interesting, you never get bored and I am DYING to get the next one as soon as it comes out. Totally addictible and kicks the butt of second-rate action manga like Yu-gi-oh, Dragonball, and Yu-yu-hakusho!

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Summary: Impossible to resist!
Review: Seriously, how can anyone not like Rurouni Kenshin? I mean, it's got something for everyone-romance, comedy, action, history-what's not to like? The plot of these books is extremaly interesting, you never get bored and I am DYING to get the next one as soon as it comes out!
This series is about the swordsman Himura Kenshin, formerly known as Hitokiri Battosai (Battosai the Manslayer) As a hired assasin, he helped bring about the Meiji age and end the Bakumastu. Now, however, he uses no sword but a sakabatou (reverse blade) that can't kill anyone. He took to living as a rurouni (wanderer) but all that changed as he was confronted one day by Kamiya Kaoru, female instructor of Kamiya Kashin-ryu. Want to know what happens? You'll need a lot of commitment and a lot of money to find out, because the only downside to this series is that the whole story totals into a whopping 28 books! But if you're going to get into manga at all, this is definately a series worth buying!