Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran

Rurouni Kenshin and Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran both are placed in the same time era. Both have good plots spotted by comic relief. The main difference is that Tsukikage Ran is more female-based (the main character is a swordswoman, as opposed to Kenshin, who is male). 

Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran is closer to Samurai Champloo. It is not easy to compare to the famous anime, but Kazemakase has similar world and adventure, with being more realistic also music is good. Shows how the medieval Japan was and excellent fight scenes when compared to its time. This has better episodic stories than Samurai Champloo. 

The relation between Ran and Meow is similar between the relationship between Sanzo and Goku. They fight together and while one is serious the other one is childish. 

Both are episodic buddy-samurai adventures with female protagonists.  

-both duo comedy with polar opposite female leads  

The stories aren't terribly similar and Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran doesn't have romance, but for some reason, these two just remind me of each other. Both are really light-hearted, short series that aren't very plot-heavy, yet are still enjoyable.  

Directed by the same person, the similarities in the mood in hard to miss. Both feature really well done action scenes that take your breath away despite being on a small budget. Although that small budget is noticeable in the comic relief parts, the director's quirky style makes it acceptable. If you crave fast-paced sword battles, along the line of Rurouni Kenshin and the like, check these two out. Instantly likable characters, specifically kick ass female characters, makes these two series worth checking out. 

Time period is around the same, animation and character designs. Both follow a hero character's journey. Action isnt about ridicilous magic powers but instead they have well choreographed fight scenes revolving close combat and swordfighting 

Aside from being short, episodic series, both stories feature a strong, interesting lead woman who, along with a fellow companion, whimsically travel to different places. While Kino is more philosophically based, Ran is more action-adventure.