Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 14

Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 14
Author: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2011-07-09
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1421546442

As the Juppongatana or "Ten Swords" move to attack those at Aoi-Ya (Kaoru, Yahiko, Misao, and the rest of the Kyoto-based spy clan), Kenshin--accompanied by Sanosuke and Saitô--squares off against one of his most powerful opponents yet: Shinomori Aoshi, former Okashira or "head" of the Oniwabanshû. Bound by promises to both return Misao's "Aoshi-sama" to her safely, and to face Shinomori himself in a climactic, decisive battle, the time is now to learn once and for all who has the will to live, who has the will to die...and who has the will to fight. -- VIZ Media

Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 10

Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 10
Author: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2005-01-04
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781591167037

The battle to decide the fate of Meiji-era swordsmanship has begun! 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 Shonen Jump titles among fans to date. Himura Kenshin, once an assassin (or hitokiri ) of ferocious power, now fights to protect the honor of those in need. His sakabato broken in battle, Kenshin seeks out the man who forged it--Arai Shakkû--only to be turned away. Seikû, son of the legendary swordsmith, had for a time been continuing his father's work (the forging of katana, meant for killing), but has since given up that calling and spends his time making humble cooking knives. Respecting Seikû's wishes, Kenshin leaves without the desired blade...but not before Shishio's spies learn that Shakkû has forged one last sword. Meanwhile, Shishio arrives in Kyoto with orders for his ten generals or "Ten Swords" to join him and put into motion a plan to take over Japan. Chô, one of Shishio's "swords," learns early of Shakkû's final blade and determines to secure it at any cost. Now, armed only with his broken sakabatô, Kenshin must face Chô in battle...

Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1

Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1
Author: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2011-07-09
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1421546094

One hundred and forty years ago in Kyoto, with he coming of the American "Black Ships," there arose a warrior who, felling men with his bloodstained blade, gained the name Hitokiri, manslayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progressive age known as Meiji. Then he vanished, and with the flow of years, became legend. -- VIZ Media

Rurouni Kenshin (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 8

Rurouni Kenshin (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 8
Author: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781421592527

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! Under attack by an alliance of warriors with grudges against Kenshin, the dojo battles on three fronts at once. Sanosuke takes on weapons expert Inui Banjin and his indestructible gauntlets. Yahiko faces off against Otowa Hyōko, who specializes in the secret techniques of assassination. And Kenshin has a rematch with the puppet master Gein, who’s invented a deadly new toy. All the while, Enishi, the architect of the attacks, watches the chaos from above…

Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 19

Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 19
Author: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2011-08-08
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1421546507

It began with a sin, committed by Kenshin, back during his bloody days as hitokiri or a government-sanctioned slayer of men. Although stopping most of the assassins who still come seeking revenge should be easy enough, what of the innocent--Sanosuke and Yahiko (Kenshin's comrades), everyone at Akabeko Inn (Kenshin's friends), Kaoru (Kenshin's...?). For once there was another love in Kenshin's life, one which--given his nature--must by definition have been tragic. Can Kenshin escape the shades of his past, and find the will to fight for the real world--for the living--for reality?! -- VIZ Media

Rurouni Kenshin (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 5

Rurouni Kenshin (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 5
Author: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-03-17
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781421520773

Change your perspective: get BIG 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. A Collection of Volumes 13 - 15! As Shishio Makoto's Juppongatana warriors descend on Aoi-Ya and the Kyoto-based Oniwabanshū, Kenshin, Sanosuke, and Saitō Hajime take the fight right to Shishio's front door: his mountain stronghold. Sano tests both his fists and his powerful "Mastery of Two Layers" against the immovable Yūkyūzan Anji, the very person who taught him that technique. Saitō matches blades with the homicidal "Blind Sword" Usui, while Kenshin and Shinomori Aoshi resume their match, which was put on hold back in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Misao and her compatriots desperately try to turn the tide against a slew of Juppongatana fighters. With Yahiko and Kaoru getting in on the action, things begin to look slightly less insurmountable…and then the giant Fuji appears. Facing strength and skill that can literally reduce buildings into piles of kindling, Kenshin's weary friends may lose all hope. Is there a swordsman alive who can stand up to Fuji's horrific might?

Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1 (VIZBIG Edition)

Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1 (VIZBIG Edition)
Author: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-01-29
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781421520735

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. A hundred and fifty years ago in Kyoto, amid the flames of revolution, there arose a warrior, an assassin of such ferocious power he was given the title Hitokiri: Manslayer. With his bloodstained blade, Hitokiri Battosai helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu period and end the reign of the shoguns, slashing open the way toward the progressive Meiji Era. Then he vanished, and with the flow of years became legend. In the 11th year of Meiji, in the middle of Tokyo, the tale begins. Himura Kenshin, a humble rurouni, or wandering swordsman, comes to the aid of Kamiya Kaoru, a young woman struggling to defend her father's school of swordsmanship against attacks by the infamous Hitokiri Battosai. But neither Kenshin nor Battosai are quite what they seem... This VIZBIG edition of Rurouni Kenshin contains Volumes 1-3, bonus color content, and updated text.

Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 9

Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 9
Author: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2004-12-07
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781591166696

The battle to decide the fate of Meiji-era swordsmanship has begun! 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 Shonen Jump titles among fans to date. Himura Kenshin, once an assassin (or hitokiri ) of ferocious power, now fights to protect the honor of those in need. A glimpse of the new Japan if the mad ambitions of Shishio Makoto should succeed is revealed when Kenshin arrives in Kyoto and meets him at last...although the epic battle between them will have to wait. Pitted against Shishio's soldiers, Kenshin's reversed-edge sakabatô is broken--can it be reforged? Should it be reforged? For time has once again begun to flow, and violence once more washes over the land. Although Kenshin has abandoned the ways of the hitokiri and has sworn to take life no longer, a new assassin has now arisen--one whose taste for blood and thirst for power knows no bounds…

Rurouni Kenshin

Rurouni Kenshin
Author: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Publisher: Gollancz
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2006
Genre: Assassins
ISBN: 9780575078451

Also a hit anime series, this book is a mix of historical detail, spectacular battles and romantic comedy.