Rurouni Kenshin (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 5

Rurouni Kenshin (3-in-1 Edition) #5

by Nobuhiro Watsuki

The beloved landmark tale of a Meiji-era swordsman’s quest for redemption.

Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time!

With terrifying force, Shishio unleashes his army and his plot to conquer Japan. While Misao leads the ninja defense of Kyoto, Kenshin, Sanosuke and Sato take the battle to Shishio’s lair. Facing their most powerful foes yet at the center of an all-out war, will Team Kenshin have the willpower to fight on?

Genres: Manga, Japan

559 pages, Paperback

Published January 2, 2018

About the author

Watsuki 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.

Reviews

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

This collection is mostly all the fights previous to the big one against Shishio, and Kenshin's goodbye to his friends before battle. The action scenes are great for sure, but there might have been too many fights for my tastes. Usually all other parts were more balanced between fights and normal scenes. I guess, since this is the final epic battle, there has to be more chaos and destruction. So, just one more fight before Kenshin goes to Shishio.

[Christopher Funk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick steppin and child prodigies, woowee!

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume was a superb accumulation of the ongoing plot, leading Kenshin and co to their final showdown against Shishio’s thugs. Everyone, and I mean everyone in the cast is at their absolute best in this volume, and it was an exciting pleasure to read. While Kenshin does not face Shishio yet, there is so much going on that I was rather pleased for the draw out.

Most notable moment: Kaoru and Misao’s fight with Kamatari. It’s always a pleasant surprise to see Kaoru at her best, and goddamn, did I ever enjoy this fight!

Highlight of the volume: when Hiko Seijuro shows up with all that sass! Freaking love that guy.

All in all this volume showcases Rurouni Kenshin at its best: Heavy action, but with conviction and heart.

[ダンカン · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Kyoto Arc story line is almost towards the end. This is probably one of the most important story arc in Ruruni Kenshin series. What I can't say more is that the only thing I can say is this is one of the affordable 3 in 1 omnibus edition worth reading.

[Rob Marney · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first warning sign that the desire to create video game villains has run away with the author. These 500 pages of fight scenes are fun, but ultimately inconsequential, and start repeating elements from earlier in the series.

[Dylan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sadly, the entirety of this volume is just a battle sequence. It's a lot of pages dedicated to fighting without any real development of character or plot. Disappointing, considering the heart found in many of the earlier volumes.

[Alissa ❀ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I almost cried.