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| In terms of animation quality, this is a massive upgrade but also, I liked how they kept the tense opening for the episode. Kenshin's introduction into this anime is no short of intense and I enjoyed seeing his meeting with Kaoru. She seems like a character with a strong personality with fighting skills and not afraid to back down from others. Her character designs looks a little simlar to Sakura from the more recent Sakura Wars anime though. I also like the refreshing style of the setting this takes place. Overall, a pretty good starting imo. 2-cour anime confirmed so plenty to focus on the story. |
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| A remake of a show which dates back close to three decades ago. Great though, hope it kinds of starts a trend in itself. Anyways just a look and it’s pretty evident that LIDENFILMS did try their best to retain the original art, so will give them that atleast. Now to the main thing, we’re in the Meiji Era and guess what our main man is kind of a famous personality, Battousai the Manslayer. But hey he’s trying to move away from his past, but that’s easier said than done, I mean when you kind of develop such a notorious personality, even if you trying to lay your hands off from a thing, the society won’t let you so easily. Happened the same here when a dweeb started calling himself with that infamous title, and doing every bad deed in the books just to sully the name of that title and in a way Kenshin’s too. Meeting with Kaoru was the same, with her being still the same and jumping to the conclusions a tad too quickly lol. Though hey Kenshin didn’t tell her about his real identity back then, in fact he did at the most MAIN moment of them all, when the dweeb was about to make Kaouru’s day. He came and he owned everyone, mister Rurouni aka the real Battousai the Manslayer aka Himura Kenshin. He’s not going anywhere rest assured. Really funky OP and cool ED as well. Already liked the start. |
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| 25 years since the adaptation of one of anime's classic gems of the 1990's, the remake/reboot of mangaka Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin is finally here, courtesy of Liden Films, which helmed a similar style through the subpar Mugen no Juunin: Immortal a.k.a Blade of the Immortal reboot/remake back in 2019 to 2020. I hope that Rurouni Kenshin will NOT get that level of treatment. Ayase feat. R-Shitei is back on the OP, classic Buddy Daddies song vibes. Reol's ED has the feels like a 90's Anisong. "Ruruoni" Kenshin Himura carrying a Sakabato blade around with him, Kaoru Kamiya mistook him for the Hitokiri Battosai, who commits atrocities of killings that her and the Meiji Metropolitan police have been trying to catch him for quite some time, which has defiled her Kamiya Kasshin-ryu sword style name claiming to be of the Battosai. Sensing danger, Kenshin advises Kaori to stay put so that he can handle the matter in her stead, despite "Rurouni" meaning a failure. A few days later, Kaoru, with her live-in servant Kihei, found Kenshin caught by police because of his blade, though Kihei manages to bribe his way to let the police off Kenshin's tracks. Though Kaori's suspicious about the killings, Kenshin has business to deal with Battosai from the intel he gained, knowing his real name as the Crossroad Killer Hiruma Battosai. At the same time, Kihei wanting Kaoru's seal on the paperwork, it was all a trap for his brother Gohei to capture her alive, along with her swords and her dojo. It's a good thing that Kenshin comes for the kill after realizing what's going on, and the Battosai are onto him, with the Rurouni Manslayer Battosai living up to his name with his Hiten Mitsuru-ryu ancient Sengoku Era sword style. A tit-for-tat with clearing Kaoru's name, and Kenshin decides to stay with her for the time being. Kenshin's "Oro?" expression is a trademark, wonderful. I've got a good feeling now that this adaptation will do the OG 1996 - 1998 anime adaptation justice for a modern reboot / remake. I'm digging this rather impressive adaptation of Chapter 1 of the manga! |
KANLen09Jul 6, 2023 12:29 PM
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| Welp, it looks like after 25 years Rurouni Kenshin has finally made a long-awaited comeback with its 2023 modern reboot for new audience! This beloved franchise, known for its compelling characters, intricate storytelling, and exhilarating sword fights, continues to leave a lasting impression almost almost 20 years later, and it definitely makes an excellent reintroduction to the world of Rurouni Kenshin. Set in the Meiji era of Japan, the story follows Kenshin, a wandering swordsman with a mysterious past. Holy shit the animation quality is top-notch, from the vibrant colors and fluid movements that bring the characters and action sequences to life. Kenshin's lightning-fast swordplay or the intensity of a heated battle, the animation maintains a high level of consistency, drawing viewers into the heart of the action. One of the strengths of Rurouni Kenshin has always been its well-developed characters, and the first episode successfully reestablishes this aspect. Kenshin himself remains a fascinating protagonist, portrayed as a gentle and kind-hearted individual who carries the weight of his violent past. The introduction of other key characters, such as Kaoru Kamiya, promises intriguing dynamics and future character growth. The narrative of this first episode strikes a perfect balance between establishing the central conflict and providing enough context for newcomers to the series. It sets the stage for the overarching storyline of Kenshin learning to leave his past and focus on his present. The episode adeptly combines action, drama, and hints of humor just like the original 2 decades later and the soundtrack is still goes so fucking hard and plays a significant role in enhancing the emotional impact of the episode. The familiar melodies from the original series are masterfully integrated, heightening the intensity of fight scenes and adding depth to emotional moments. The opening theme also evokes a wave of nostalgia in me. Overall, this a great first episode and is a triumphant return for the beloved franchise. With its superb animation, compelling characters, and an engaging narrative, it captures the essence of what made the original series so captivating. Looking forward to see Kenshin and Karou's bond to grow and for this show every week! |
IzanaSolosJul 6, 2023 3:09 PM
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| Well, this one had the opportunity to clean up some of the issues in the first few episodes in the 90s adaptation which had some hiccups along the way... Unfortunately I feel that in the pursuit of an adaptation that is loyal to the source material, it loses a lot of the charm and chemistry that was added in the 90s offering. Kenshin's voice is not goofy-samurai but male-model, the OST is bland as all hell (not even in the same league or same universe) Character design and animation looks good, but nothing standout by today's standards... I like the motivation for Kaoru here, her dad died while not staying true to his ideals, and she wants to continue his legacy, I just checked and that was omitted from the 90s version. I'll keep tuning in for now I guess, but judging from what was on display this week I don't have high hopes Edit:  |
Perrin4869Jul 6, 2023 10:20 AM
| Samurai X was one of the first animes or tv shows I watched. Used to watch it with my cousins when I was like 4-5. Ofc I didn't know it was anime back then and nor did I remember much but I remembered a specific fight scene from it and years later when I was watching Ruroni Kenshin and came across the fight scene I realised this was the same anime I used to watch as a kid. Anyway my history with the anime aside, I'm not really a big fan of the anime or anything but I do like it quite a bit. So, glad to see it readapted as a modern day anime after all this years. Hopefully a full manga adaptation this time around. The episode itself was pretty good. Like Kenshin's new voice, the old one just felt wrong. A grown man, a samurai no less with a feminine voice felt weird. The new OP song though, doesn't suit the anime. Otherwise a decent first episode to start the series. Looking forward to more. |
MegamiRemJul 6, 2023 12:21 PM
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| the art and animation look so good this was one of the shows I was most hyped for this season and it delivered can't wait for the next ep Lets hope this adapts all of the manga unlike the original 90s anime |
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| I miss Kenshin's original voice (https://myanimelist.net/people/108/Mayo_Suzukaze). His new voice is too ikemen-like? |
| Never seen the original but off to a good start. Art looked good, animation could've been better though, but still fine. Surprised that Rie Takahashi voices Kaoru, but don't mind it. That old geezer betraying someone who saved his life, what a dick. And then pissing himself when faced with Kenshin, lol. |
| I'm guessing the low rating because the author is a convicted pedophile, i mean i understand but reviewbotting 1s and 10 is lame regardless of the case. |
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| Been far too long since I've watched the 90s anime, but from what I can recall this new adaptation seems to be quite a bit different. Maybe it's closer to the manga or something. While I mostly liked it, the opening song was simply atrocious. They couldn't possibly have chosen a worse song. Adding to that, the OST is just very weak. It would be an insult to even compare it to the old one. All things considered, it's about as good/bad as I expected of a modern reboot, especially one produced by Lidenfilms. |
| Haven't watch the old one yet but this series is just, fine. The animation is pretty average compared to other classic samurai shows I've seen, which had a more unique charm to it, but what's keeping me interested is well, how the story goes on. I kinda like the scene where they make a contrast between their POV of swords. OP and ED is ok but something just doesn't sit right with me, visuals were good thou. |
| pls😐..... why such low rating after only 1 episode ? how can ppl rate a whole show after watching just 1 episode !? i really have high hopes for this cuz i could never watch the old one. now i can watch it as it gets released and maybe later i watch the old version as well ! |
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| Really enjoyed the first episode of this remake. The animation looks good, and the atmosphere set up by Lidenfilms is quite nice. Kenshin and Kaoru are just as I expected them to be. The OP and ED are really good. The OSTs are nice as well. Good start to the show. Looking forward to more. |
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puddinz said: pls😐..... why such low rating after only 1 episode ? how can ppl rate a whole show after watching just 1 episode !? i really have high hopes for this cuz i could never watch the old one. now i can watch it as it gets released and maybe later i watch the old version as well ! Don’t worry about the score. It’s a great story and I think you’ll enjoy it. |
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| I was waiting for that first "oro?". So hyped. Kind of bothered me that Kenshin's eyes turned blue instead of yellow in Battosai-mode, but oh well overall it was great. |
 This is a cartoon site, you clown. Elitism in general is cringe enough already. Let people enjoy stuff. Reminder to stay hydrated and read Umineko No Naku Koro Ni |
| Honestly can't say I've got high expectations after this episode but it was nice to see characters with new modern visuals. Best thing about it was Takahashi Rie voicing Kaoru and Reol doing the ED. Hoping at least one certain fight is on par with the old Kenshin anime. |
| i do not expect a lot of sakuga for this one unlike the old anime but i hope its a faithful adaptation this time at least |
puddinz said: pls😐..... why such low rating after only 1 episode ? how can ppl rate a whole show after watching just 1 episode !? i really have high hopes for this cuz i could never watch the old one. now i can watch it as it gets released and maybe later i watch the old version as well ! Because people can't divide the creator and creation. You might've heard of the mangaka's controversy involving 👶🌽 I think that explains the score a lot. Still, Rurouni Kenshin is an AMAZING story, and I'm glad it gets the adaptation it deserves. Even the live-action version is viewed in high regard, which says a lot. Too bad we will probably have to wait for at least season 2 until we get to the Kyoto arc, which is considered one of the best arcs in shonen. |
This is a cartoon site, you clown. Elitism in general is cringe enough already. Let people enjoy stuff. Reminder to stay hydrated and read Umineko No Naku Koro Ni |
Charisma88 said: "outdated"puddinz said: because this is outdatedpls😐..... why such low rating after only 1 episode ? how can ppl rate a whole show after watching just 1 episode !? i really have high hopes for this cuz i could never watch the old one. now i can watch it as it gets released and maybe later i watch the old version as well ! It can't be above 7 🤣 thats why ppl call new gen anime fans the worst! how can a NEWLY MADE ANIMATION be outdated? idk if it deserves above 7 since i havnt finished it yet! but based on the manga and the og anime rating it def deserves higher ! new gen anime fandom have 0 taste. they only enjoy what tiktok hypes them to watch. smh |
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| It's cheesy in weird ways having seen the original. |
| I like how they showed a little bit of the Ruroni:The Beginning movie opening scene at the start. OP still got that 90s anime style of charm too. Art and animation solid. Not doing long write ups for this out of principle because of the author, but it’s a solid remake so far. |
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| I'm so excited for this anime since I've heard so many good things about both the manga and the original anime. |
| Good first episode, as someone who missed and never watched the OG airing of this, I am happy I get to see it, hope the adaption is faithful. |
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| a bit more serious remake of the 95 version not as goofy HELL YES sing me in i love this series one of my favorite animes of all time and from what im seeing so far they made it with full respect and even a more mature tone than the original more child friendly version |
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| great episode. I haven't seen the original yet, but does anyone know why the hell they translated his "de gozaru" sentence enders like he's the most British man alive? It's kind of irritating and distracting. Is it localizer autism? |
ZweifooterJul 6, 2023 1:31 PM
Perrin4869 said: Well, this one had the opportunity to clean up some of the issues in the first few episodes in the 90s adaptation which had some hiccups along the way... Unfortunately I feel that in the pursuit of an adaptation that is loyal to the source material, it loses a lot of the charm and chemistry that was added in the 90s offering. Kenshin's voice is not goofy-samurai but male-model, the OST is bland as all hell (not even in the same league or same universe) Character design and animation looks good, but nothing standout by today's standards... I like the motivation for Kaoru here, her dad died while not staying true to his ideals, and she wants to continue his legacy, I just checked and that was omitted from the 90s version. I'll keep tuning in for now I guess, but judging from what was on display this week I don't have high hopes Edit: I disagree. I like this new form better. It is on point with the story. |
| A pretty intense fight scene to start things off. The opening sure wasa pretty unique one. Great visuals and catchy as well. Kaoru's opening scene huh. That fake really done a number on their rep thats for sure. Guess no matter which year you live in money is the best way to grease one's hand. Kaoru's determination really is impressive despite the painful fight last night. Now that was one hell of a betrayal that Kaoru fell for. Still it proved to be the perfect stage for Kenshin. Overall a pretty solid opening ep that featured a good balance of worldbuilding, character intros and action. Animation so far has been pretty good and on point. Pretty catchy ending theme. |
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