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In Kiri's school there are 3 boys who carry out transformations on random pretty girls; Narumi Shougo, the hairstylist, Minami Kei, the nail artist and Ochiai Kazuhiko who balances the overall look. They are adored by the girls because they...
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First Impression
Rurouni Kenshin was actually one of the first animes I've ever seen. So knowing that, this is quite an old "classic" in my book. The beginning introduces the series quite nicely, and definitely starts you going on the storyline. However, it quickly does become episodic after the first dozen episodes or so.
The Artwork
Stylistically, Rurouni Kenshin doesn't have a super-unique style. You can see the same type of drawing style in many anime.
However, I do appreciate the fighting scenes a little more. They tend to seem a little more detailed, with a bit more movement to each move than what is usually shown in anime fight scenes.Overall Impression
I'd like to say I enjoyed this series from the beginning. But it still took some work to get through...all 95 episodes. Still, I have to admit that the story is very good. Watsuki weaves together ancient Japanese history, traditions, and culture with modernized ideas, and especially technology and culture. The art is pretty good--not the best I've seen but B+ range when compared to others. It has a lot to do with moral values and defining a "right to kill"--there is a big emphasis on the Today Vs. Yesterday conflict and adds a bit of irony to that. If you've ever seen the movie The Last Samurai and liked it, you will probably like Rurouni Kenshin :).
Breaking It Down
The Pros - Deep history that actually includes some real references
- The conflicts also get deep
- Nice mix of the known martial arts and science fiction
The Cons - It's a neverending story
- Sometimes gets a little too idealistic and preachy
- Many parts of past episodes are repeated later on
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