Rurouni Kenshin (1996– )

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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 ... See full summary »

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Series cast summary:
Richard Cansino ...
 Kenshin Himura (1 episode, 2003)
Dorothy Elias-Fahn ...
 Kaoru Kamiya (1 episode, 2003)
Wendee Lee ...
 Yahiko Myojin (1 episode, 2003)
Mari Devon ...
 Megumi Takani (1 episode, 2003)
Michelle Ruff ...
 Tae (1 episode, 2003)
Steve Kramer ...
 Dr. Gensai (1 episode, 2003)
Mona Marshall ...
 Soshi Okita (1 episode, 2003)
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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. Written by kumar29nov1992@gmail.com

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Megumi and Kaoru have the nicknames Kitsune (Fox) and Tanuki (Racoon Dog). In Japanese folklore, the Kitsune and Tanuki are thought of as "dangerous spirits". The Kitsune is said to often take on the form of a bewitching woman who seduces and tricks unworthy men, whilst protecting and rewarding deserving people. These are the two very different attitudes Megumi holds towards Sanosuke and Kenshin. The Tanuki, on the other hand, is said to also take on the form of a woman, but is regarded as much more playful and mischievous than the judgmental Kitsune. See more »

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Kaoru Kamiya: [to Yahiko and Sanosuke, before she and Megumi go to the hot springs] Hey, you guys, don't even think about peeping on us!
Sanosuke SagaraYahiko Myojin: Trust us, we won't.
Yahiko Myojin: Did you see anyone worth peeping at around here?
[Kaoru clocks him]
Kaoru Kamiya: [to Megumi, brightly] Come on, lets go!
Sanosuke Sagara: [pushing back the branches of a bush] Even though we said we wouldn't...
Yahiko Myojin: [pushing back the other side of the bush] ... We'll do it because she said not to.
[the boys are met with a bucket of water in their faces]
Kaoru Kamiya: [laughing] Too easy! You idiots, you ...
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"Freckles"
(Opening theme)
Original lyrics by Yuki Isoya
Original composition by Kaito Onta
Performed by Sandy Fox
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Rurouni Kenshin - The finest anime series ever
28 October 2001 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Rurouni Kenshin is an epic anime series about a wandering swordsman named Kenshin Himura who protects people with his reversed-blade sword. Rurouni Kenshin has everything you could possibly want in an anime series. It is available on DVD and VHS.


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