In the new show they could easily add ten years to almost everyone. Kenshin being 38-40 and Kaoro 28 would be perfect. Specially for her since she has a dojo and had students. I know the audience are teenagers, but I think kenshin would work perfectly being older and it would add some depth to the fights with younger rivals.

or is it like only because it's anime and its there for fun

I recently saw the ova, which tells the story of kenshin. and I wanted to say what I think about their relationship. I know the post may not be well accepted, but for me their relationship is very strange. because kenshin killed tomoe's husband, of course I know that over time she starts to look at kenshin with different eyes. But for me there's something that makes this so hard to swallow, you know? and apparently I haven't seen many people who think similar. I wanted to know what everyone thinks personally(no hate please)

Hi guys, after watching the OVA Trust and Betrayal I wanted to download the original song "Memories In Kotowari", but everything I found on YouTube was covers. I also found it on Spotify but I want to alter its speed (just for me, mind you). If anyone has the song file or a page where I can download it it would be great.

Hajime Saito is considered one of the most vicious fighters in the series, and his devotion to his justice of "Aku Soku Zan" is what gives him strength. However beneath that sarcastic, snide, and sometimes socially awkward surface is someone who experienced war, trauma, and death of some of his closest companions. Even with all that trauma he never lost his belief in fighting for a better world.

Saito's first appearance is his most brutal one, but he still had a real purpose behind that. He fought Sano and Kenshin to give them the very real message that they're not strong enough to fight Shishio. If Kenshin and Sano fought Shishio in their pre training states, they would be dead. Even though he was an antagonist, he still he showed a bit of care towards them. He went for a non fatal blow on Sano, and then quickly knocked him out to avoid further injury. When he first fought Kenshin, he used the same exact gatotsu 4 times while holding back, so Kenshin had a fair chance of regaining his strength. He also knew Megumi would be able to heal them back.

Even after their brutal fight Kenshin still had major respect for Saito. When Sano asked how he could trust Okubo, Kenshin said that Saito was one of the most principled people he knows, and if Saito trusted Okubo, that was enough for him to trust Okubo.

When Sano was talking about how much a jerk Saito was, Saito sneezed everywhere making a mess at the restaurant. He apologizes to the waitress and says he says he'll clean it up. I thought that was really nice of him.

When Aoshi showed up to kill Megumi, Saito interfered and stopped him. Saito told him about Kenshin's plans, and Megumi asked him why he would do that. He said if he didn't Aoshi would kill her, and that he could tell Aoshi was very strong. Instead of letting his pride or ego get in the way, he chose a diplomatic route to help out one of Kenshin's friends.

In Saito and Sano's second fight, Saito took time to show him he needed to improve his defense. Despite showing annoyance, he never once said that he would just let Sano die if he joined. After the fight was over, Sano even noted Saito played by the rules and never once targeted his shoulder.

He also can be complimentary. When Saito and Kenshin meet up again, Kenshin tells him he's going to Kyoto on foot instead of using the navy to make sure that no one else gets involved. Even though Saito scoffs at his plan, he says Kenshin is an extremely skilled individual and if that's the route how he wants to do things he trusts Kenshin will make it work.

When Misao gets enraged at the villagers for betraying Eiji's brother and joining Shishio's side, Saito goes and comforts her. He tells her to not be angry, and that fact she cares about injustice is very admirable. I thought that was a really sweet moment by him.

During the confrontation against Shishio in Shingetsu village, he notices Misao and Eiji watching. He tells them that they can watch, but to stay close because things are going to get dangerous.

When Eiji goes to kill Senkaku Saito stops him from killing him and tells him a revenge killing will get him nowhere. Kenshin backs up that point and tells Eiji that throwing his life away in the pursuit of revenge isn't worth it.

Before they all part ways, Saito offers to adopt Eiji on the spot

Saito is happily married to his wife Tokio

Saito and Tokio were both great parents to Eiji

When Saito and Sano see each other in the prison, Saito actually notes how strong Sano has gotten since learning the FnK. He still gets angry at him for learning 0 defense showing he did genuinely want Sano to do well in the upcoming fight.

After broomhead Cho reveals Shishio's plan to burn down Kyoto, Sano says that he'll fight Saito at another time. Saito says he doesn't have a reason to fight Sano, and that he'll come along and help. He tells Sano that the Shinsengumi fought for a peaceful Japan, and that he wants his fallen Shinsengumi comrades to rest in peace knowing their lives meant something. Sano says he wasn't expecting to see that side of Saito, and he's glad they're fighting together.

When Kenshin realizes his life matters when learning the ArNH, he remembers all the people who are important/close to him. Saito's face is one of the people that shows up.

Kenshin criticizes Saito for falling for Shishio's diversion and Shishio's real plan was with the Rengoku. Saito took the criticism well, and despite being angry at himself for falling for it, composed himself and quickly moved to work with Kenshin and Sano

He pretended to poke Sano in the butt twice when he got annoyed, but never actually did

On the Rengoku, Shishio reveals the Gatling gun and fires on Sano. Kenshin and Saito both look afraid/concerned but then smile when they see Sano defend himself(granted Saito's was more of a smirk)

Saito also is pretty considerate of other people's feelings. When Saito wanted to fight on the Rengoku, Kenshin stopped him(specifically because he didn't want any of Shishio's soldiers to die). Despite being annoyed, he did listen to Kenshin and stepped back.

When Sano finally shows up on the burning Rengoku Saito walks away annoyed. Kenshin says that he should give Sano more credit, and that Sano is very reliable. Saito says that he knows Sano is very reliable and an important member of the team (but still thinks he's annoying).

During the Sano vs Anji fight, Saito is the one who keeps telling Kenshin they need to intervene or Sano is going to die. Kenshin tells Saito that he should stop underestimating Sano, but it is nice to see him care so much about Sano (which Saito tries to play off).

When they confront Usui, an angry Kenshin tells him to get out of the way because his friends are in danger at the Aoiya. Saito says that he will fight Usui alone, and tells Kenshin to finish the mission so he can go back to the Aoiya.

Usui even remarks he's surprised to see how much Saito/Kenshin/Sano all care about each other.

When Yumi tells Sano that Usui is going to kill Saito, Sano scoffs and says "You think that guy can kill OUR Saito?". I thought it was really cute how Sano considered Saito to be "his Saito".

Saito also has a forgiving side. When he sees a defeated Aoshi, he gives Aoshi a map of Shishio's hideout and shows an immense trust in Aoshi to redeem himself. When Aoshi asks Saito what will happen if Kenshin dies, Saito says his rivalry is secondary to defending Japan from Shishio. I think Aoshi seeing Saito put aside a personal rivalry to fight for something bigger really did help in his path towards redemption.

When Saito is thought to be dead, Sano breaks down in tears thinking his friend died.

Saito employed broomhead Cho directly under him and gave Cho a second chance at life. Shows his morality isn't all that black and white and he does believe in redemption.

Despite being very edgy and dramatic in his entrance he does indeed help Kenshin during the first Enishi fight.

When Enishi gives a crazed look to Kaoru, he tells Kaoru to step back because things are going to get dangerous. Kaoru notes that Saito is "half of Kenshin's rival"(and the other half being a close ally)

When Hyogo attacks Kenshin, Saito is the first to step in and help Kenshin

When Cho brings in evidence, Saito tells him it's not enough for a conviction and says they need more. I thought that was a really cool moment showing Saito does respect the law, and wants to ultimately work in a fair system.

During the entirety of the Jinchuu arc, Saito showed how much he was there for Kenshin. Saito even admits that Enishi was never the primary goal, and that his shipment of weapons was. When Kenshin went into his deep depression, Saito was there for his friend when he most needed him.

During Hyogo's fight with Yahiko, Sano, Aoshi and Saito all prepare to step in. However they all stop to see a renewed Kenshin ready to fight Hyogo. Everyone reacts, and Saito in particular looks proud to see Kenshin back

Saito uses his government connections to get the Kenshingumi a boat to Enishi's island and rescue Kaoru.

In Saito's fight with the Su-Shin, Kenshin says that if defeating the gatotsu was the key to defeating Saito, their rivalry would have ended a long time ago. Saito's true strength comes from the justice he believes in. And I think that's what made Saito so cool. Saito experienced an immense amount of trauma, he lost the war, and saw all his friends die in front of him. He had every reason to be angry and bitter and turn into another Shishio, but instead he never lost what he believed in. He continued to fight for a better world, even if the world he was born in was unfair.

When Kenshin tells Enishi he's not alone, because he's surrounded by his closest companions, six faces appear on the panel with Saito being one of them.

In the final "confrontation" between Kenshin and Saito, Cho asks why Saito refuses to fight Kenshin. A visibly stressed out Saito says he thought that "Aku Soku Zan" was the path for Kenshin, but he realizes now that he was wrong. He tells Cho that Kenshin Himura and Battosai the Manslayer are different people, and ultimately accepts that Kenshin has chosen his own path. He moves on from the past, understanding that Kenshin and him have both found their own justice.

When Aoshi asks who won between Kenshin and Saito, Kenshin simply smiles and says that Saito didn't want to fight, because he doesn't think they're rivals anymore.

Hello,

I want to buy the series. Best case scenario it will be both the English “good Dub” and Sub option. However, if that doesn’t exist I would settle for just the English “good Dub” I have seen some online but I am nervous of buying the set only to find out it was the bad dub. Has anybody been successful in getting it recently?

Thanks!

I don’t read the mangas or watch the og anime. I watched the remake one and I instantly liked this series. I’m wondering if Kaoru, Sanosuke and Yahiko return in kyoto arc cause i don’t want to see their story end after the final ep

I've been playing Rise of Ronin and I really love the combat of the game and I just wanted to open up a discussion about a Rurouni Kenshin video game using that similar combat style of souls-like/ Sekiro and how y'all feel about a game like that

can i watch the old version after i finish the 2023 version or does the story differ

lwky wanna cosplay..

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Which one should i read?

I’ve really wanted to get a copy of the 1996 anime on dvd as it’s impossible to find the bang zoom dub streaming and I don’t enjoy the remake in English - though I haven’t checked out the Japanese yet. My wife and son really want to watch it and have enjoyed the beginning of the series when we watched it.

I also know that almost every copy you find for sale is a bootleg and not an actual official release of the English. I’d love to buy an original but since I see them going for like $200, that’s not feasible.

That being said, can anyone point me to a good bootleg copy that I won’t have issues with? The one with the red box seems to have the episodes all out of order, some discs where the menu can’t be clicked, and some discs that outright don’t work. I’ve also seen reviews of scratched discs in this set.

Mick Lauer - Makoto Shishio

Now to be clear this casting has not been officially confirmed yet but I immediately recognised Micks voice from his portrayal of Yoruichi from Demon Slayer.

Does anybody know where to watch the old rurouni kenshin ?

Lmk pls