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This just an observation that I found interesting. The majority of the time the choice of weapon makes the difference, and so many times Kenshin would have killed with a proper sword, except for 1 time.

Various henchmen, Gohei, Sano, Hannya, Raijuta. Saito, Senkaku, Sojiro, Aoshi 2, Shishio, Enishi... against almost every single opponent Kenshin has landed a blow that would have crippled or killed an opponent. Aoshi is basically the only opponent he never actually hit with his sword. He used the hilt of his own and Aoshi's own sword to hit Aoshi in the throat two separate times, knocking him out.

The reason I say technically is just because it's demonstrated that past Kenshin wasn't above finishing a downed opponent to make sure they're dead, so unless the other Oniwaban got there faster he would still kill Aoshi.

I'm uncertain how to classify Gein, though, as he might be the second. However, if Kenshin wrecked his suit with ARNH that badly with the dull side of a sword I can only assume Gein would have died if Kenshin used a proper sword with the move as it would be much faster and thus stronger.

Gein even says he would have been finished without the impact absorption mechanism and is too drained to keep fighting afterwards, so a little more power, even without direct contact, feels like it should be enough to kill him.

I guess if you REALLY want to stretch the definition of a "fight" the artist guy with the bombs would live, but the fight got interrupted before Kenshin would need to land a blow and it's obvious he would have won if it had continued.

Aoshi has a shorter sword than Kenshin, which gives him higher speed to block all of Kenshin's blows before responding with punches or kicks to wear the opponent down. To circumvent this Kenshin adjusts his hold on his sword so he's not gripping the bottom of the sword but slightly above the crossguard. While this does cut his own hand a little it does allow Kenshin to get a good hit in.

I can understand shifting the center of gravity but his hand is still low on the sword so the weight distribution wouldn't change that drastically. As well, it doesn't change that Kenshin is still wielding a heavier full-length sword compared to Aoshi's smaller and lighter sword even if he was holding it dead center where the weight distribution would be almost equal.

Am I the only one who doesn't seem to have a favorite between any adaptations of the series? I, for one, prefer the original through its art style and animation, but I don't want to throw any shame on the original as well. It has its own flair like the calmer hue of the colors, or it's more expressive on the emotions, plus the comedy is top notch as well. So I am just that curious on why a lot of people are so against the remake, that they just say watch the original? Is it because of nostalgia? Is it because of its perks? Is it because you don't like the modern version? I really want to hear all of your thoughts on this, thank you for reading this and interacting in advance.

En los flashbacks del bakumatsu del arco de Hokkaido Saito usa el gatotsu Zero y en el manga original decía que lo estaba guardando para el battosai entonces no uso su mejor técnica contra kenshin , Saito shinsengumi es más fuerte que hitokiri battosai ?. En el arco del jinchuu Sanosuke menciona que el gatotsu está al nivel del kuzuryusen , no sé si será el gatotsu Zero

Hi all,

Big Rurouni Kenshin fan here. Back in the early 2000's, I was gifted a few volumes of the manga in Japanese. A few years later, I ended up going to Japan for a high school exchange program and I ended up collecting the rest of the series. I brought back with me 20ish volumes of the 28 volumes written. And it has been one of the cool things I've kept in my home since.

I remember when searching for these manga volumes, there were some other books available. If I remember correctly, there were 3 books that weren't mangas, but were diaries. I think they were Tomo's 3 diaries. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Is that correct? Or am I confusing this with something else?

Thanks in advance!

Most agree that the old is better than the new anime. But why?

I tried to answer this, but I just couldn't. It's like not one big thing but more like hundreds of subtle things that make it less enjoyable.

Anyone got any idea why?

I am looking to buy the original Rurouni Kenshin anime with the (not Sony) english dub. Is the 20th anniversary collecters edition box set off of playtech asia a good idea, or should I try to acquire the original volumes individually

When he's fighting against Cho with his broken sword to protect Iori he loses it as well as the sheathe, leaving himself at a massive offensive disadvantage.

Iori's dad grabs Shakku's last sword and throws it to him, but Kenshin refuses to draw it because it's not a reverse blade sword and it's too dangerous with his vow not to kill to draw a bladed weapon. And because the sheathe is made of wood he can't use that either.

In the end it just so happens that the sword IS a reverse blade sword, but if it WAS like a normal sword then just flip it and fight normally. Its not like he hasn't flipped his reverse blade sword on occasion when he's not using it on a person, like against Sano's Zanbato, so its possible for him to fight with a flipped sword.

I don't get why he refuses to even check it at least besides for a dramatic moment and reveal.

Rurouni Kenshin - Nobuhiro Watsuki | MANGA MILLION