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| Back together at last! It's like a family reunion with Karou, Kenshin, and his friends. On another note, they're definitely building more into the arc with the other swordsman. Hopefully with Kenshin's sword and new technique, he can make a difference. Got eerie vibes from this episode. |
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I ♥ Two Syaorans from Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and TRC!!! |
| Misao and Yahiko asking real questions lol. They should’ve asked about his attire as well, at that. Anyway, when all is said and done, Hiko Seijuro is one fine man. He knows why Kenshin after all this time has come to meet him, so yeah, good to see we didn’t waste much time and went straight to the training part. Like it’s been plain obvious, Kenshin does need that training to become a new him. They’ll take their time with this as well I guess, but I think that works. Btw, you know it was really about time. For Aoshi to actually show up and declare his intentions, and him eventually joining forces with Shishio, plus most of Juppongatana to make their appearance as well. Though yeah, his part will mainly come later down in the arc, and yeah this time he’d have more characterization. I mean he’s literally having it as well, selling out his own people for the sake of getting his hands on Kenshin. Sheesh, he’s really done at this point. |
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| Himura obeys his master in front of the allies that came to find him, but while he is away they tell Hiko Seijuro something Himura himself won't tell; what he's been up to, how he's a Rurouni that uses Hiten Mitsurugi to protect people. There's no time to find a new student and while Hiko Seijuro could go to defeat Shishio himself, this is Himura's fight. Kenshin admits to Kaoru that half of himself is relieved that she came to meet him again. Thus Himura and his master are back by the waterfall fifteen years later. Before Kenshin learns the final technique, his master makes it clear that upon learning it, he shouldn't be conceited, nor should he shoulder everything himself; they are still humans not buddhas or gods. When Yahiko recalls he has to inform Kenshin about Aoshi being in Kyoto, Misao is of course interested by using the -sama honorific, Yahiko realises she is of the Oniwanban group and accuses her of getting close to Kenshin for an ulterior motive. Misao has no idea what happened between Kenshin and Aoshi. Kaoru who only heard second-hand fortunately diffuses the situation. Since Misao led her to the person she was looking for, Kenshin, it's fair that Kaoru returns the favour. Speaking of Aoshi, he makes a back-to-back rendezvous with Okina. Aoshi had left Misao in Okina's care. Now, he is only set on defeating Himura. Seta and the Juppongatana take him to meet Shishio, where they outline their alliance. There, Aoshi reveals he'd let Aoiya be attacked if it meant he could get information on Himura. Two people Misao cares about, Aoshi and Okina will soon fight each other. |
Fortress_MaximusDec 20, 10:01 AM
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| What a cliffhanger xD. Good episode! |
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| : ( I like everyone from the Aoiya, Aoshi you idiot. |
| Getting Kenshin’s Hiten Mitsurugi story from the people he’s saved is actually a really dope story idea. Obviously Kenshin’s not a liar, but it just means more to hear from the people who’ve benefited from it Finally we get Aoshi showing up! Been waiting to see him for like two months now. Also cat’s out the bag with Misao about what really happened to the Onibawan group. But no way Aoshi really betrays the onibawan group and its principles by working with Shishio right? Surely he’s playing him to get the info and will step in to prevent someone at Aoiya from being hurt.. right? His obsession and bloodlust for Himura just doesn’t really make sense to me. I watched the original so long ago I don’t really remember any of the twists so surely he links with Battosai to help take down Shishio?? Otherwise he’d be going back on his promise to Misao.. Did bro just slice someone in half so fast the body caught fire? And that’s just his first sword technique?? |
Marinate1016Dec 19, 4:39 PM
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Reaction to Aoshi's betrayal be like: 5/5 episode. We finally got a glimpse of Shishio's combat style and man, gotta love the idea of him casting fire with his attacks. Kenshin really about to face a hellish demon for real. |
| Lol can't believe Kenshin master easy to persuade when they arrive. Well at least its makes everything easier for the next Kenshin growth. Really looking forward to see what kind of training Kenshin need to endure with his eccentric youthful master. In the meantime, the truth of the Aoshi story soon getting revealed to Misao. While the old man Okina gonna have a rough time next week, i can feel it through my teeth. He's looking very menace there, so i am also looking forward to see how Aoiya history holding off against Aoshi and his newly founded Shishio deal. With them good luck.... |
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| Even with the reunion between Kenshin and Kaoru finally happening, there’s not much time to revel in it because it was quickly back to business once Seijuro was convinced to complete Kenshin’s training, I figured the dude would bend once he saw the difference Kenshin has made with his own eyes, let’s just hope this training is effective. And there’s Aoshi, bro became a ghost for most of this season but he’s finally back, it’s just unfortunate he’s let his obsession of Kenshin steer him down a dark path, he’s now helping the enemy even at the cost of the Oniwaban Group’s remnants, kinda fucked up after his squad dying put him in this position in the first place and now he’s willing to sacrifice all he has left, but it’s possible he’s smarter than that and is actually playing Shishio, guess we’ll find out. And lastly, poor Misao is about to find out the truth of the Oniwaban Group, it had to happen eventually, although Kaoru I feel is probably the best to tell her so there’s one bright side at least lol. And no one’s mentioned it yet, but looking at crunch and LiveChart the next episode isn’t until 1/9/25, meaning there will be two weeks with no episode, ngl this wasn’t that great of a stopping point for the first cour but the season as a whole has been great so far, I’m excited to see what the 2nd cour holds in 2025! |
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Getting Kenshin’s Hiten Mitsurugi story from the people he’s saved is actually a really dope story idea. Obviously Kenshin’s not a liar, but it just means more to hear from the people who’ve benefited from it
Finally we get Aoshi showing up! Been waiting to see him for like two months now. Also cat’s out the bag with Misao about what really happened to the Onibawan group. But no way Aoshi really betrays the onibawan group and its principles by working with Shishio right? Surely he’s playing him to get the info and will step in to prevent someone at Aoiya from being hurt.. right? His obsession and bloodlust for Himura just doesn’t really make sense to me. I watched the original so long ago I don’t really remember any of the twists so surely he links with Battosai to help take down Shishio?? Otherwise he’d be going back on his promise to Misao..
Did bro just slice someone in half so fast the body caught fire? And that’s just his first sword technique??
Finally we get Aoshi showing up! Been waiting to see him for like two months now. Also cat’s out the bag with Misao about what really happened to the Onibawan group. But no way Aoshi really betrays the onibawan group and its principles by working with Shishio right? Surely he’s playing him to get the info and will step in to prevent someone at Aoiya from being hurt.. right? His obsession and bloodlust for Himura just doesn’t really make sense to me. I watched the original so long ago I don’t really remember any of the twists so surely he links with Battosai to help take down Shishio?? Otherwise he’d be going back on his promise to Misao..
Did bro just slice someone in half so fast the body caught fire? And that’s just his first sword technique??
| @Marinate1016 With Aoshi is important too that due to Kenshin, indirectly, he did lost his friends. @TheColonel76 Nooo! No episode until that date? Aghh, thanks for the news anyway. As you say awesome first cour, waiting for the next! |
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| I know how you feel lol, and no problem, not sure where those sites got the info tho since I didn’t see the official Twitter account post anything, but I trust LiveChart usually |
| Nice to see Aoshi back in the fray and link up with Shishio, got glimpses of him from season 1 but to see his desire to take down Kenshin be strong enough to link up with someone already full of power as Shishio makes it more dangerous for Kenshin and company. Episode wasn't the most exciting but it flew by, another setup episode before the proper Kyoto arc action takes place. Kenshin's training, Misao's reactions towards hearing about Aoshi's actions from Yahiko and Kaoru and more still to come in the buildup over the next couple episodes so time is still there. |
| How far Aoshi has fallen... |
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How far Aoshi has fallen...
| @WolfWood37 I mean he was fairly fallen before this as well. |
| Finally after much searching Kenshin and Kaoru are finally reunited. Misao had the rudest of awakenings thanks to the revelations that Yahiko revealed about her former comrades deaths. Aoshi finally makes contact huh. Yes Iwanbo is an idiot with exceptional strength. Looks like a storm would be hitting the inn next ep. |
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| Okina is the best supporting character, no doubt about it. Aoshi fucking sucks, he knows Kenshin has nothing to do with the death of his group, fuck this guy. |
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| This episode reminded me of why the narrative, the story, of Himura Kenshin is more than the sum of its parts. The fighting choreography and sakuga is definitely a staying point, but this episode focused entirely on the characters' motivations, interactions, and machinations. It still kept the plot feeling fresh with anticipation of the future climax and kendo showdowns. It is that deeper aspect of the series' story that makes it rise above other anime series and franchises these days. It almost rivals the characterization one sees in Miyazaki, Kurosawa, and Ozu films. |
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