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Originally airing from 1996-1998 in Japan, the beloved anime follows the skilled swordsman as he wanders Japan during the Meiji era, seeking forgiveness for his past of death and destruction. This blog covers all the “Rurouni Kenshin” movies in order of release for your reading enjoyment.

The Rurouni Kenshin franchise, a fascinating and enduring phenomenon since the late 1990s, continues to capture the hearts of anime enthusiasts worldwide. This enthralling series follows the adventures of Kenshin Himura, a former assassin on a quest for redemption as he traverses the length and breadth of Japan.

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Over the years, the Rurouni Kenshin saga has been adapted into numerous movies, each chronicling different stages of Kenshin’s journey. If you’re looking to delve into this legendary anime franchise and immerse yourself in the gripping tale of Kenshin Himura, then you’ve come to the right place.

Corruption Causes Justice To Appear As Insanity

“Samurai X: Trust & Betrayal” (or if you prefer “Rurôni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Roman Tan: Tsuioku Hen”… whew, that’s a mouthful…) is an extension of the series by the same name. It comes in four half-hour episodes. It has a distinctive darker tone than the T.V. series which is particularly appealing to me. The main character is the same but his story feels very different. This title was directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi.

Trust Act 1: The Man of the Slashing Sword

The story begins when Kenshin Himura was just a boy. In fact, that wasn’t even his name. He witnesses the savage extermination of everyone around him only to be saved by a passer-by of colossal skill. This man dispatches every attacker within seconds and leaves the boy alone to fend for himself.

The next day, the mysterious samurai, Seijûrô Hiko,...