Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 4 #10-12

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story - VIZBIG Edition #4

by Nobuhiro Watsuki

One of the most popular manga series in the world now in an omnibus format. Packed with action, romance and historical intrigue, Rurouni Kenshin is one of the most beloved and popular manga series worldwide.

Packed with action, romance and historical intrigue, Rurouni Kenshin is one of the most beloved and popular manga series worldwide. Set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, it tells the saga of Himura Kenshin, once an assassin of ferocious power, now a humble rurouni, a wandering swordsman fighting to protect the honor of those in need.

Genres: Manga, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Comics, Comics Manga, Anime

561 pages, Paperback

First published December 23, 2008

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

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

This omnibus is the second installment of the Kyoto arc, continuing the journey of Kenshin’s imminent confrontation with Shishio Makoto and his goal of stopping Shishio from destroying Kyoto and overthrowing the Meiji government. I find this a very entertaining read, with a section featuring Kenshin’s past (including his boyhood name!) and his training for the final technique of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū* under an obstinate master. I think the film adaptation is a bit glossy and different, and I don’t remember the anime version of it, so I’m glad to have read this book.

* an ancient sword (kenjutsu) style that allows a samurai to defeat numerous foes singlehandedly

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading this I am really getting into the story line of this series. It's really getting good. I am feeling the pull of wanting to get through them fast now. One after the other. I am excited to see where this plot line is going to go. I was left on a cliff hanger with this one, but I can't wait to see what comes next.

Also I was a little shocked to see Kenshin partly disrobed here. I said to my friend who let me borrow the book that I didn't think that's in his nature. Kenshin is kind of reserved in a way and I like that about his character. However at the same time, it was bound to happen with people swinging sharp objects at each other. Someone is bound to end up slashed, torn and bloody.

[Ivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una lectura ligera y para pasar el tiempo que trae a la memoria buenos recuerdos, enseña (si bien no en un estricto sentido académico) el periodo un tanto turbulento que se vivió en Japón durante transición que tuvo hacia la modernidad a finales del siglo XIX y finalmente resulta bastante divertida, en especial en el empleo de las características reacciones del manga.

Una lectura que sin lugar a dudas me deja cuestionándome el hecho de por qué no leo más material de este género.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely enjoy this series, in all formats! And Shishio Makoto remains one of my all time favorite villains!

[Yukii Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story, worth reading

[MJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is just AMAZING!

There isn't a single moment of it which i dislike!
I'm hardly finding any time to read or listen to anything else really!

[andré crombie · Rating 5 out of 5]

[Bradley · Rating 3 out of 5]

The build-up, the suspense, FIGHT ALREADY!

[Rita Verdial · Rating 5 out of 5]

Volume 10 "Mitsurugi, Master and Student"

Mais uma acesa luta de Kenshin, desta vez contra Chō (fanático por espadas e por matar), um dos 10 espadas do Juppongatana de Shishio.
Confesso que sempre achei este final de batalha muito fixe. É lindo como Kenshin, para salvar um bebé, símbolo do futuro de um novo Japão, sacrifica os seus votos de não voltar a matar e usa a última espada fabricada por um dos grandes mestres criadores de Katanas. Isto sem saber que esta última grande obra se tratava de uma Sakabatō... Aquele momento de reconhecimento vale por mil palavras.
E é assim que Himura consegue substituir a sua antiga espada, por uma nova e de qualidade superior.
Ainda neste volume, Kenshin volta a encontrar-se com o seu mentor de modo a que possa aprender o segredo final da escola Hiten Mitsurugi. E é também aqui que se dá o tão esperado reencontro de Kenshin e Kaoru <3
(tão esperado pelo menos por mim hehe)

Volume 11 "Overture to Destruction"

Volume 12 "The Great Kyoto Fire"

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now past anything I know about the storyline, we get to see Kenshin's past quite a bit. The whole book is more a build up to a storm that kind of has an ending, I'll be curious to find out how much longer this particular storyline is carried on. Relationships are developing too... in any case, looking forward to the next one.

[Jesus Flores · Rating 5 out of 5]

The arrival of Kenshin to Kyoto, meeting Kaoru, going back to train to his master, the flashbacks to how they met and teachings were nice, but the final teachings seemed to contrived. And then the initial part of the confrontation to Shishio, good book, can’t wait for the next vol to arrive.

[Hailee · Rating 5 out of 5]

*reread May 2014*

[Maqluba · Rating 5 out of 5]

read this in one sitting..even though I told myself "only a little break in my studying time"...sigh...I love you Kenshin!! I'm so freaking excited for the movies thus year!!!

[Paolo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lotsa build up, but a whole lotta story to go with!

[Keiran Thegreat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series keeps getting better, the characters are well developed and likeable and the plot is becoming more complex and intriguing. A very fine manga indeed.

[Allison Turbitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great character arc with Misao. She's less annoying than she was in the show so maybe that helped. Looking forward to Kenshin's big battle with Shishio.

[Chelle (crazytrinket) · Rating 5 out of 5]

No words for this series anymore. So so good!