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るろうに剣心 [Rurōni Kenshin] #11
Rurouni Kenshin, Volume 11
With Misao's help, Kaoru finally manages to locate Kenshin in Kyoto--at the home of Hiko Seijûrô, his master in the school of Hiten Mitsurugi. Having convinced his master to resume (complete) his training, Kenshin assumes the role of pupil once more, while elsewhere in Kyoto, other forces come together. There is the arrival of Shinomori Aoshi, soon approached by the men of Shishio Makoto to join their cause; there is the arrival also of Saitô Hajime, who comes to free Sano from jail and also to join him in questioning "Ten Swords" member Chô. The truth of Shishio's plan for Japan is beginning to be unveiled…
192 pages, Paperback
First published June 4, 1996
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Nobuhiro Watsuki
250 books425 followersWatsuki Nobuhiro (和月伸宏) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for his samurai-themed series Rurouni Kenshin. He once worked as an assistant for his favorite author Takeshi Obata.
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February 16, 2017
This volume kicks off with Chapter 85: Half Feelings.
I'll write more when editing mode hits me.
Have fun reading!
Ta-ta Pretties!
I'll write more when editing mode hits me.
Have fun reading!
Ta-ta Pretties!
October 17, 2023
Kenshin’s master is…something else, haha. Totally the opposite of Kenshin in nearly every way yet you can tell they have a bond, even if it does involve a lot of insults on his master’s part, lol.
I actually liked how this volume focused a lot on expanding Misao and the change she goes through when Aoshi arrives in town as watching her make the best decision for her and her ninja family despite going against what others told her to do was really inspiring and I admire her for that.
Aoshi has truly fallen to the dark side and Shishio is an insane maniac and his followers are just as insane and it’s totally crazy and they all need to be taken down fast! Like I’d be running from Mr Mummy Wraps and these people actively want to join him and I question their sanity, lol.
And Sano has finally arrived! Not gonna lie his scenes at the end were the funniest in the whole volume and made me crack up more then once. He’s a nut but so loyal to Kenshin it makes me smile. Though Kenshin needs to make up with or at least talk to Kaoru soon or I’m gonna punch him… 😒
‼️Content‼️
Language: damn; hell (as a place); dammit; a character flashes a middle finger; a guy says a girl has balls
Violence: fighting with weapons and hand to hand (PG-13 to R); injuries and blood (PG-13 to R); a man is hung then his body is cut in half with a sword and burned (R); an assassin’s body is sent back bloody with candles melted on his hands and a message carved in his back (R); a man is tortured by heat from another’s hand; a man’s throat is slit (R); dead, bloody bodies (R)
Sexual: a woman wears a very low cut dress; an old guy gets excited about seeing young women at his door
Other: a man spits on a woman’s face; characters are imprisoned/shackled; a lit cigarette is put against a character’s head
I actually liked how this volume focused a lot on expanding Misao and the change she goes through when Aoshi arrives in town as watching her make the best decision for her and her ninja family despite going against what others told her to do was really inspiring and I admire her for that.
Aoshi has truly fallen to the dark side and Shishio is an insane maniac and his followers are just as insane and it’s totally crazy and they all need to be taken down fast! Like I’d be running from Mr Mummy Wraps and these people actively want to join him and I question their sanity, lol.
And Sano has finally arrived! Not gonna lie his scenes at the end were the funniest in the whole volume and made me crack up more then once. He’s a nut but so loyal to Kenshin it makes me smile. Though Kenshin needs to make up with or at least talk to Kaoru soon or I’m gonna punch him… 😒
‼️Content‼️
Language: damn; hell (as a place); dammit; a character flashes a middle finger; a guy says a girl has balls
Violence: fighting with weapons and hand to hand (PG-13 to R); injuries and blood (PG-13 to R); a man is hung then his body is cut in half with a sword and burned (R); an assassin’s body is sent back bloody with candles melted on his hands and a message carved in his back (R); a man is tortured by heat from another’s hand; a man’s throat is slit (R); dead, bloody bodies (R)
Sexual: a woman wears a very low cut dress; an old guy gets excited about seeing young women at his door
Other: a man spits on a woman’s face; characters are imprisoned/shackled; a lit cigarette is put against a character’s head
May 18, 2018
Saya sedang dalam marathon menghabiskan siri manga Samurai ini. Dulu pernah disiarkan di tv3 (ke NTV7) sewaktu saya kecil.
Mujurlah bang Perewa membenarkan komik sebagai salah satu bacaan untuk Cabaran Bacaan 32 Buku. Banyak juga, ada dekat 28 naskhah yang menghimpunkan kesemua siri Rurouni Kenshin.
Mujurlah bang Perewa membenarkan komik sebagai salah satu bacaan untuk Cabaran Bacaan 32 Buku. Banyak juga, ada dekat 28 naskhah yang menghimpunkan kesemua siri Rurouni Kenshin.
September 19, 2017
Expanding the supporting cast by adding the Kyoto branch of the Oniwabanshu, with Misao, Okina, and the others made for an almost unwieldy group but introducing them fulfilled a narrative role. It gave Kenshin a place to stay in Tokyo and valuable resource for information for a couple of people he needed to find. It also planted the seeds that would lead to Aoshi's own redemption which is appropriate. This manga is, after all, all about second chances.
June 21, 2023
Training and wisdom from the past chronicles ♾️🥷🏼
November 7, 2015
The adventures of the rurouni swordsman continued, but really this volume is the story of his friends more so than him. The issue at the end of the previous volume, that of Kenshin trying to convince his swordmaster to teach him the rest of the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū, including the secret final techniques, has been resolved quickly. Kenshin's friends, having arrived, convince Hiko Seijūrō, Kenshin's swordsmaster, to train him.
While the two go out to train, the other characters have some more development. Well, two of them do while the others just hang in the background and wait their turn presumably to do something important. The point is that this volume is not about Kenshin but his allies and even enemies. Basically it is to allow them to have some plot details and characterization to prepare for the actual fights in the culmination of this arc.
I have to say that I was surprised that a volume with so little of the wandering swordsmand, and so much of other characters could be engaging, but it was. So compelling and even likable (or easy to hate) were the characters that I found myself pulled along with the story.
I am so excited too, though. I know this will be a promising ending to this arc. The bad guys have a plan and all of the former capital of Kyoto, and the country as a whole, will suffer and many will die if they don't succeed.
This arc proves what a masterful storyteller the mangaka, Nobuhiro Watsuki, truly is. The art is also very vivid and helps to depict the characters quite well. Even the fight scenes, which never are that clear to me, have gotten better. Certainly highly recommended.
While the two go out to train, the other characters have some more development. Well, two of them do while the others just hang in the background and wait their turn presumably to do something important. The point is that this volume is not about Kenshin but his allies and even enemies. Basically it is to allow them to have some plot details and characterization to prepare for the actual fights in the culmination of this arc.
I have to say that I was surprised that a volume with so little of the wandering swordsmand, and so much of other characters could be engaging, but it was. So compelling and even likable (or easy to hate) were the characters that I found myself pulled along with the story.
I am so excited too, though. I know this will be a promising ending to this arc. The bad guys have a plan and all of the former capital of Kyoto, and the country as a whole, will suffer and many will die if they don't succeed.
This arc proves what a masterful storyteller the mangaka, Nobuhiro Watsuki, truly is. The art is also very vivid and helps to depict the characters quite well. Even the fight scenes, which never are that clear to me, have gotten better. Certainly highly recommended.
July 24, 2008
Ha, I really liked this volume. Particularly the broom head/rooster head bits. I'm getting surprisingly fond of Saitō.
March 11, 2021
Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 11 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next nine chapters (85–93) of the on-going manga series.
Kamiya Kaoru and Myōjin Yahiko catch up with Himura Kenshin at Hiko Seijūrō's home and he sends Kenshin out and questions them about his apprentice's life since he saw him last. They tell him about Kenshin's vow not to kill and his struggles to redeem himself and atone for all the lives he has taken. Afterwards, Hiko decides to teach Kenshin the final technique after all and Kaoru, Yahiko, and Makimachi Misao return to the Aoi-Ya to wait for him.
While on the way back, Kaoru and Yahiko are surprised and alarmed to discover that Misao is a member of the Oniwabanshū. Misao in her turn is upset to discover that all her friends are dead and Shinomori Aoshi has had some kind of breakdown.
Meanwhile, Shishio Makoto meets Aoshi and offers him the opportunity to join forces. Aoshi is not interested in joining anyone, but he is willing to work with Shishio, since he wants to kill Kenshin. Knowing that the Oniwabanshū are sheltering Kenshin and his friends, Aoshi arranges a meeting with Okina. Okina is shocked that Aoshi has turned on the Oniwabanshū and they get into a fight. Aoshi leaves Okina badly injured and tells Misao he never wants to see her again. Misao takes over Aoshi's position as leader of the Oniwabanshū.
Saitō Hajime arrives in Kyoto and finds Sagara Sanosuke in prison – he got himself arrested in order to find Saitō. Together they question Sawagejō Chō, who was turned over to the police by Kenshin, on what Shishio's plans are. Chō reveals that Shishio plans to conquer Japan by starting a fire in Kyoto and burning the city down.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The Kyoto arc continues as Himura Kenshin learns the final technique to complete his training from Hiko Seijūrō, the plans of Shishio Makoto are revealed – to rule Japan, by burning down Kyoto, and a new enemy is made through Shinomori Aoshi, who wants revenge on Kenshin.
All in all, Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 11 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems really intriguing and I can't wait to read more.
Kamiya Kaoru and Myōjin Yahiko catch up with Himura Kenshin at Hiko Seijūrō's home and he sends Kenshin out and questions them about his apprentice's life since he saw him last. They tell him about Kenshin's vow not to kill and his struggles to redeem himself and atone for all the lives he has taken. Afterwards, Hiko decides to teach Kenshin the final technique after all and Kaoru, Yahiko, and Makimachi Misao return to the Aoi-Ya to wait for him.
While on the way back, Kaoru and Yahiko are surprised and alarmed to discover that Misao is a member of the Oniwabanshū. Misao in her turn is upset to discover that all her friends are dead and Shinomori Aoshi has had some kind of breakdown.
Meanwhile, Shishio Makoto meets Aoshi and offers him the opportunity to join forces. Aoshi is not interested in joining anyone, but he is willing to work with Shishio, since he wants to kill Kenshin. Knowing that the Oniwabanshū are sheltering Kenshin and his friends, Aoshi arranges a meeting with Okina. Okina is shocked that Aoshi has turned on the Oniwabanshū and they get into a fight. Aoshi leaves Okina badly injured and tells Misao he never wants to see her again. Misao takes over Aoshi's position as leader of the Oniwabanshū.
Saitō Hajime arrives in Kyoto and finds Sagara Sanosuke in prison – he got himself arrested in order to find Saitō. Together they question Sawagejō Chō, who was turned over to the police by Kenshin, on what Shishio's plans are. Chō reveals that Shishio plans to conquer Japan by starting a fire in Kyoto and burning the city down.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The Kyoto arc continues as Himura Kenshin learns the final technique to complete his training from Hiko Seijūrō, the plans of Shishio Makoto are revealed – to rule Japan, by burning down Kyoto, and a new enemy is made through Shinomori Aoshi, who wants revenge on Kenshin.
All in all, Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 11 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems really intriguing and I can't wait to read more.
December 2, 2017
The Kyoto/Sishio storyline continues to bring in every major character (and group) we've dealt with in the story so far.
Touching story with the Oniwabanshu in this volume, and a clear sign of just how shut-off Aoshi has become as he chases Kenshin.
Kenshin trains with his old master--although we mostly hear others talking about him in this one, as opposed to seeing him directly involved.
The other surviving Oniwabanshu are drawn in to the conflict between Kenshin, Sishio, and the Meiji government because of Aoshi's involvement, and Kenshin's tag-alongs are with them for the moment.
Building to something big here. Hope it delivers.
Touching story with the Oniwabanshu in this volume, and a clear sign of just how shut-off Aoshi has become as he chases Kenshin.
Kenshin trains with his old master--although we mostly hear others talking about him in this one, as opposed to seeing him directly involved.
The other surviving Oniwabanshu are drawn in to the conflict between Kenshin, Sishio, and the Meiji government because of Aoshi's involvement, and Kenshin's tag-alongs are with them for the moment.
Building to something big here. Hope it delivers.
May 30, 2020
Alright, so given that Manga is more of an ongoing story split into arcs that are in no way split up between volumes. I'm going to be reviewing story arc by story arc. This will then be copy and pasted throughout all of the 28 Volumes of the Manga. Also, let's get this out of the way. This is 1. A Reread and 2. Spoiler Warning I won't be directly recapping, but I will use points to describe my thoughts and feelings.
Tokyo Arc - Acts/Chapters 1-47 - Rating: 8/10
-A great start for a historical fiction. A bit on the nose, but I generally find with historical fictions you have to pretend that no one knows what time period you're talking about so it's nearly unavoidable.
-Great character work. Each Character introduced in Kenshin's gang are examples of how the war has hurt these people. This reflects on Kenshin as he was a key figure in the war that caused all these people that he growing to love, pain. Whether it's Yahiko who lost his parents to draft of war. Or Sanosuke who joined the rebellion and through political means lost his captain and the person he admired most. Or even Kaoru, who attempts to run a dojo in a time when Swords are forbidden by the government. All of these are monumental in Kenshin's redemption from the wrongs he has committed.
-My issue is moreso in how these conflicts come up. They seem very much villain of the week story. And most Shonens are when they initially start and I understand that. Some do it great. (Yu Yu hakusho) some do it terribly (Reborn) I think RuroKen does it OKAY. There are a lot of conveniences and Kenshin is the type of character who can nearly fix everything at any point because he's Kenshin and he outclasses the people they face.
-This arc is really split into 4 mini arcs. Beginning 6/10. Sanosuke Arc 9/10. Jin-E Arc 7/10. Oniwanbanshu arc 10/10
The Kyoto Arc - Acts/Chapters 48-151 - Rating: 9/10
-Phenomenal Arc. Kenshin must tackle with the concept of whether he can keep his oath against a man who is arguably his better. The man who replaced him as Hitokiri. Shishio Makota.
-The jupponganta, the villain group of this ark are all well designed and each one makes perfect sense why they would follow Shisho. Whether they love, respect or just want to kill him. Each one feels like a tough nit group. As for Shishio himself. He's one of those cool villains. I understand why he is and why he's so charismatic. But as far as being an actual villain. He doesn't do much. I think that's to his benefit. His whole concept is realistic in terms of, he has a time limit to how long he can fight. Which is why he created the jupponganta. But that doesn't make him still do so little in the story besides sit and wait for Kenshin to show up. My only real gripe.
-Kenshin conquers all of his fears and redeems himself completely towards the government by stopping the man that replaced him. Mastering Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu and finally allowing his friends to help him. It's a profound and beautiful arc that makes Kenshins character shine.
Jinchu Arc - Acts/Chapters 152-255 - Rating: 7/10
-Where in the last arc we saw Kenshin redeem himself in the eyes of the government. This is the arc where we see Kenshin redeem himself in the eyes of himself. When his Brother in law returns from China and threatens his friends and everyone he's grown to care for over the last 151 chapters Kenshin struggles with the reality of what murdering his late wife has become of Enishi.
-To me, there are three chunks, but they all work towards the same goal. The beginning.(7/10) The Flashback. (9/10) The End (5/10)
-The flashback is the strongest part of this. It was the missing piece in Kenshin's character and it really helps us figure out how and why he became who he became. He smiles constantly because his late wife wanted him to smile more. It's so sweet and tragic.
-However, the actual arc collects a bunch of random riff raffs to challenge Kenshin and his group of friends that also kinda have "beef" with him. But this and the end were pretty much the weak parts of this arc to me. The one dudes whole problem was that he got his hand cut off....and Kenshin DIDN'T kill him so...he decided to lose his whale-like mind and join a terrorist group. Two of the others had people they loved died. Who weren't good dudes btw, they were villains. But still...revenge. The other guy had some kind of clan responsibility but when he was defeated Kenshin just told him to go back to his family so it really wasn't an issue. And the final guy...well he didn't even have a beef. He just wanted to test out his mega unrealistic puppets. I'm talking Naruto unrealistic for a historical fiction.
-But all of those dudes at least had reasons. The villains in the final part were all just throw away villains that even Watsuki reveals himself were just throwaways. They aren't too compelling and giving the characters we have grown to love a final fight may have been appreciated by me the initial go. (because I was 14) I just found myself not caring whatsoever about these fights that lasted a whole volume by themselves upon rereading.
Overall, Rurouni Kenshin is a fantastic historical fiction centered around fantastic real life historical individuals. It's ability to write honest, true characters of the time period makes me remember them and I truly found so much more good in this series with the reread. The biggest issues this series has is staying consistent and opting to expose it's lack of authenticity for grenade launchers. Overall 8/10
Tokyo Arc - Acts/Chapters 1-47 - Rating: 8/10
-A great start for a historical fiction. A bit on the nose, but I generally find with historical fictions you have to pretend that no one knows what time period you're talking about so it's nearly unavoidable.
-Great character work. Each Character introduced in Kenshin's gang are examples of how the war has hurt these people. This reflects on Kenshin as he was a key figure in the war that caused all these people that he growing to love, pain. Whether it's Yahiko who lost his parents to draft of war. Or Sanosuke who joined the rebellion and through political means lost his captain and the person he admired most. Or even Kaoru, who attempts to run a dojo in a time when Swords are forbidden by the government. All of these are monumental in Kenshin's redemption from the wrongs he has committed.
-My issue is moreso in how these conflicts come up. They seem very much villain of the week story. And most Shonens are when they initially start and I understand that. Some do it great. (Yu Yu hakusho) some do it terribly (Reborn) I think RuroKen does it OKAY. There are a lot of conveniences and Kenshin is the type of character who can nearly fix everything at any point because he's Kenshin and he outclasses the people they face.
-This arc is really split into 4 mini arcs. Beginning 6/10. Sanosuke Arc 9/10. Jin-E Arc 7/10. Oniwanbanshu arc 10/10
The Kyoto Arc - Acts/Chapters 48-151 - Rating: 9/10
-Phenomenal Arc. Kenshin must tackle with the concept of whether he can keep his oath against a man who is arguably his better. The man who replaced him as Hitokiri. Shishio Makota.
-The jupponganta, the villain group of this ark are all well designed and each one makes perfect sense why they would follow Shisho. Whether they love, respect or just want to kill him. Each one feels like a tough nit group. As for Shishio himself. He's one of those cool villains. I understand why he is and why he's so charismatic. But as far as being an actual villain. He doesn't do much. I think that's to his benefit. His whole concept is realistic in terms of, he has a time limit to how long he can fight. Which is why he created the jupponganta. But that doesn't make him still do so little in the story besides sit and wait for Kenshin to show up. My only real gripe.
-Kenshin conquers all of his fears and redeems himself completely towards the government by stopping the man that replaced him. Mastering Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu and finally allowing his friends to help him. It's a profound and beautiful arc that makes Kenshins character shine.
Jinchu Arc - Acts/Chapters 152-255 - Rating: 7/10
-Where in the last arc we saw Kenshin redeem himself in the eyes of the government. This is the arc where we see Kenshin redeem himself in the eyes of himself. When his Brother in law returns from China and threatens his friends and everyone he's grown to care for over the last 151 chapters Kenshin struggles with the reality of what murdering his late wife has become of Enishi.
-To me, there are three chunks, but they all work towards the same goal. The beginning.(7/10) The Flashback. (9/10) The End (5/10)
-The flashback is the strongest part of this. It was the missing piece in Kenshin's character and it really helps us figure out how and why he became who he became. He smiles constantly because his late wife wanted him to smile more. It's so sweet and tragic.
-However, the actual arc collects a bunch of random riff raffs to challenge Kenshin and his group of friends that also kinda have "beef" with him. But this and the end were pretty much the weak parts of this arc to me. The one dudes whole problem was that he got his hand cut off....and Kenshin DIDN'T kill him so...he decided to lose his whale-like mind and join a terrorist group. Two of the others had people they loved died. Who weren't good dudes btw, they were villains. But still...revenge. The other guy had some kind of clan responsibility but when he was defeated Kenshin just told him to go back to his family so it really wasn't an issue. And the final guy...well he didn't even have a beef. He just wanted to test out his mega unrealistic puppets. I'm talking Naruto unrealistic for a historical fiction.
-But all of those dudes at least had reasons. The villains in the final part were all just throw away villains that even Watsuki reveals himself were just throwaways. They aren't too compelling and giving the characters we have grown to love a final fight may have been appreciated by me the initial go. (because I was 14) I just found myself not caring whatsoever about these fights that lasted a whole volume by themselves upon rereading.
Overall, Rurouni Kenshin is a fantastic historical fiction centered around fantastic real life historical individuals. It's ability to write honest, true characters of the time period makes me remember them and I truly found so much more good in this series with the reread. The biggest issues this series has is staying consistent and opting to expose it's lack of authenticity for grenade launchers. Overall 8/10
February 7, 2025
Kenshin reunited with his master has continued his training to learn the ultimate technique! Always easier said than done. Team Kenshin catches up with Rurouni and while a bit awkward is exactly what Kenshin needs. This story is chalk full of real emotions and that is something that seems to be so elusive to writers and Nobuhiro Watsuki has a true talent for that. The interactions between people, the laughter, love and anger all come off so real. I love the paneling and pacing of this volume as it is building up like a powder keg...ready to explode!
April 1, 2023
The first time I read this I was 10. I was just as confused then as I am now that a character would torture and kill their family in order to get information out of them about where a specific person is so that they can go and kill that person to regain glory for their family.
Just dont... kill your family?
Radical thinking, I know.
Just dont... kill your family?
Radical thinking, I know.
May 24, 2023
More pieces are moving into place. The Ten Swords are gathering, Kenshin is training, Kaoru is... I don't know, and Aoshi is just kind of being a dick. I'm still drinking the Kool-Aid here, but I feel like either Watsuki is just continuing to withhold information on Aoshi's true motives for the sake of a surprise, or boy is he just another fucking Sasuke.
Onto Volume 12!
Onto Volume 12!
July 12, 2017
This is a guilty pleasure re-read of the series alongside my regular GR challenge. I’ve loved Rurouni Kenshin since I was a kid, and it makes me happy to dive back into this series.
September 15, 2017
Rurouni Kenshin is one of my favorite animes and manga. Quite enjoyable.
March 2, 2018
This is how you become a Kenshin Addict
+kenshoru
+ameishi (Shipping Aoshi and me)
+ Aoshi is mine
=
Kenshin Addict
+kenshoru
+ameishi (Shipping Aoshi and me)
+ Aoshi is mine
=
Kenshin Addict
February 8, 2019
Ο Σισιο έχει αρχίσει να με κουράζει με τα μουχαχα του.
July 13, 2021
The 3 party conversation between Sanosuke, Cho, and Saito is good.
Ogina vs Aoshi is a fight with very predictable outcome. so it's not important.
Ogina vs Aoshi is a fight with very predictable outcome. so it's not important.
September 25, 2024
True the dare being revealed, trainings are happening, and plans are underway. The Kyoto arc is heating up!
December 3, 2024
Gila juga Kakek Ogina bisa bertahan setelah dihajar sedemikian rupa sama Aoshi. Dapat 318 jahitan loh! Weh.
February 26, 2017
Paduan aksi dan komedinya pas.Konflik Kyoto makin memanas.Para Juppongatana mulai berkumpul.Aoshi berpaling ke Shishio.Dan Sagara bersama Saito dan Cho bergerak terjun ke pertempuran.
October 3, 2016
Today's post is on Rurouni Kenshin volume 11 by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It is 192 pages long and is published by Shonen Jump. The cover has Kenshin on it looking cool. It is the eleventh volume in the long running series. You have to have read the first ten in the series to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes historical stories, manga, and interesting characters. There is no foul language, no sex, but some violence in this series. The story is told from third person close following different characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.
From the back of the book- With Misao's help, Kaoru finally manages to locate Kenshin in Kyoto--at the home of Hiko Seijûrô, his master in the school of Hiten Mitsurugi. Having convinced his master to resume (complete) his training, Kenshin assumes the role of pupil once more, while elsewhere in Kyoto, other forces come together. There is the arrival of Shinomori Aoshi, soon approached by the men of Shishio Makoto to join their cause; there is the arrival also of Saitô Hajime, who comes to free Sano from jail and also to join him in questioning "Ten Swords" member Chô. The truth of Shishio's plan for Japan is beginning to be unveiled…
Review- The main fight in this volume is between Aoshi and Okina. Aoshi has lost his mind in the quest for revenge against Kenshin. Misao gets to see how bad Aoshi is and she decides that she is going to lead the Oniwabanshu now. It is hers by blood-right but that freaks everyone out. Kenshin does have an interesting battle with Chô. Chô loves swords and loves to kill people with them. Kenshin feels that he must stop Chô before he starts killing people just because. The sword they end up fighting over is a reverse blade just like the one that was broken. It ends with more villains being introduced and are impressively crazy. More Drama and over-the-top fighting ahead!
I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I bought this manga with my own money and I get nothing for my review.
From the back of the book- With Misao's help, Kaoru finally manages to locate Kenshin in Kyoto--at the home of Hiko Seijûrô, his master in the school of Hiten Mitsurugi. Having convinced his master to resume (complete) his training, Kenshin assumes the role of pupil once more, while elsewhere in Kyoto, other forces come together. There is the arrival of Shinomori Aoshi, soon approached by the men of Shishio Makoto to join their cause; there is the arrival also of Saitô Hajime, who comes to free Sano from jail and also to join him in questioning "Ten Swords" member Chô. The truth of Shishio's plan for Japan is beginning to be unveiled…
Review- The main fight in this volume is between Aoshi and Okina. Aoshi has lost his mind in the quest for revenge against Kenshin. Misao gets to see how bad Aoshi is and she decides that she is going to lead the Oniwabanshu now. It is hers by blood-right but that freaks everyone out. Kenshin does have an interesting battle with Chô. Chô loves swords and loves to kill people with them. Kenshin feels that he must stop Chô before he starts killing people just because. The sword they end up fighting over is a reverse blade just like the one that was broken. It ends with more villains being introduced and are impressively crazy. More Drama and over-the-top fighting ahead!
I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I bought this manga with my own money and I get nothing for my review.
May 6, 2024
Master's Guidance and Redemption's Path
At Hiko's home, Kaoru and Yahiko share Kenshin's journey of redemption with Hiko, who decides to teach Kenshin the final technique of the Hiten Mitsurugi style. Meanwhile, Kaoru, Yahiko, and Misao's encounter reveals hidden truths about their pasts and their current struggles.
Betrayal and Confrontation
Aoshi's allegiance shifts as he aligns with Shishio, driven by his desire to kill Kenshin. His betrayal leaves Misao shattered as she takes on the mantle of leadership within the Oniwabanshū.
Unveiling Shishio's Plans
Saitō and Sanosuke's investigation uncovers Shishio's sinister plot to conquer Japan through fire and the formidable power of the Juppongatana. With the shadow of impending danger looming, Kenshin and his allies face their greatest challenge yet.
At Hiko's home, Kaoru and Yahiko share Kenshin's journey of redemption with Hiko, who decides to teach Kenshin the final technique of the Hiten Mitsurugi style. Meanwhile, Kaoru, Yahiko, and Misao's encounter reveals hidden truths about their pasts and their current struggles.
Betrayal and Confrontation
Aoshi's allegiance shifts as he aligns with Shishio, driven by his desire to kill Kenshin. His betrayal leaves Misao shattered as she takes on the mantle of leadership within the Oniwabanshū.
Unveiling Shishio's Plans
Saitō and Sanosuke's investigation uncovers Shishio's sinister plot to conquer Japan through fire and the formidable power of the Juppongatana. With the shadow of impending danger looming, Kenshin and his allies face their greatest challenge yet.
April 13, 2014
Excellent shounen series. This volume offers new development in the masterfully crafted Kyoto arc and ventures deep into personal sphere of every single character. Next to Fullmetal Alchemist this series offers more than any other average shounen series, such as One Piece, Fairy Tail, D.Grey-Man, etc. It offers great combination of historical events, which are changes to a certain degree, yet still offer plausible happenings, since some historical events still remain a mystery today, and fantasy, which is highly influnced by fighting video games. Watsuki is a master storyteller and after 11 volumes the series is as fresh as ever. In fact, it shifts in an entirely different gear. A masterpiece.
April 10, 2015
Reedición de Rurouni Kenshin volumen 11.
Incluye la popular sección "Aclaraciones de la traducción" y el índice original, inédito en la primera edición argentina.
Rurouni Kenshin Volumen 11: Preludio a la destrucción
Capítulo 85: Sentimientos a medias
Capítulo 86: Aoshi y Okina
Capítulo 87: Encuentro violento
Capítulo 88: Preludio a la destrucción
Capítulo 89: Aoshi vs. Okina
Capítulo 90: Tumba de sangre
Capítulo 91: La determinación de Misao
Capítulo 92: El Gallo y la Escoba
Capítulo 93: El nombre es Usui.
Incluye la popular sección "Aclaraciones de la traducción" y el índice original, inédito en la primera edición argentina.
Rurouni Kenshin Volumen 11: Preludio a la destrucción
Capítulo 85: Sentimientos a medias
Capítulo 86: Aoshi y Okina
Capítulo 87: Encuentro violento
Capítulo 88: Preludio a la destrucción
Capítulo 89: Aoshi vs. Okina
Capítulo 90: Tumba de sangre
Capítulo 91: La determinación de Misao
Capítulo 92: El Gallo y la Escoba
Capítulo 93: El nombre es Usui.
February 13, 2013
Kenshin has begun training with Hiko Seijūrō and doesn't play to big of a part in this volume. We have a big battle between Aoshi and Okinawa, that breaks Misao's heart. Sanosuke is back and Saitō have to put bygones aside and team up momentarily to save Kyoto from being burned.
Much of this volume was set up for future battles coming up.
Much of this volume was set up for future battles coming up.
October 20, 2008
Not only was this an action packed series, but it was also full of great historical information. I learned so much about Japan's history by reading this series. Watsuki managed to throw in a nice amount of romance as well. All in all, it was a great fun read that kept me wanting more.
May 9, 2009
I am loving Hiko more and more, arrogant bastard that he is, and I think Misao might now officially be my favorite female character in Rurouni Kenshin, trumping even Tomoe and Megumi. She has a strength to her that I like in female characters.
Also Aoshi is teh crazy.
Also Aoshi is teh crazy.
August 9, 2009
Having obtained a new weapon in the last volume, Kenshin now confronts his master for the final technique of his school.. blah blah blah...
What carries this book is the Onmitsu storyline about Saito and the remaining members of the Oniwabashu. A good story to be found there.
What carries this book is the Onmitsu storyline about Saito and the remaining members of the Oniwabashu. A good story to be found there.
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