 If you liked
Trigun
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Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
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Although one anime (Trigun) has a Wild West Cowboy feel, and another (Rurouni Kenshin) has Samurai, they both have a simalar story to tell. Both have a main character who dosen't kill no matter the situation, and both main charaters are skilled badasses. If you enjoyed Trigun then you'll probably enjoy Kenshin just the same, and vicea versa.
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Recommended by Little-Curty
Both feature a similar main character who is strong, but does not seem strong.
Here comes the "incapable hero", but there is absolutely no way that they're THAT hero, because they're from all appearances the bumbling fool - or so everyone thinks. While the genre is different, one being of the historical genre and the other being of the space opera genre, they're both action and humor packed with very colorful cast of characters that will likely make the viewer fall in love or laugh their heads off, possibly even both.
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Recommended by Yemi_Hikari
Godly Swordsman/Gunman wanders around in bright-colored clothes determined not to kill anyone and uses his amazing skills to save people leaving everyone around in awe.
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Recommended by shinigamidono
If you want to see a pacifist MC with a dark past be pushed far beyond his limit of patience, pushed into a corner, and forced to destroy his enemies in awesome fight scenes, look no further.
Each show also has light hearted comedic relief, great plots, memorable characters, and great english voice acting.
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Recommended by Dragonheardt
The main character in both animes seems like he is totally oblivious and clumsy, but he's really a major badass. That's about the only similarity, besides the fact that they both rock =)
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Recommended by CuteAnimeJunkie
Both protagonists have a dark past, are immensely skilled fighters, and are being hunted for some reason. Both also appear unthreatening and vulnerable until forced to defend themselves and other, are clumsy outside of combat, and serve as their own comic relief.
Both shows feature a highly-skilled warrior with a troubled past, wandering throughout the world on a mission of peace. Yet, despite their efforts, trouble follows them around, constantly challenging their main principle to not take a life.
Of course, this is all done in a hilarious manner, but while in Kenshin the last 20 or so episodes are just funny filler, Trigun turns more serious the closer it gets to the end.
Both protagonists have a troubling past that haunts them and both tries to bring peace to the land without killing. They are both very skilled in combat and both characters can be goofy at times. The only difference is that one has a Western, cowboy setting and the other has a Japanese, samurai setting
both the protagonists have a troubled past that made them swear never to kill again. they also share several other traits plot and character wise
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Recommended by Gurreninja
They both involve a mass murderer that somehow suddenly wants peace and vows never to kill anyone and both are awesome
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Recommended by WilhelmPrice
both main heros dont kill they repent for their past killings
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Recommended by gunslinger90
Both have seemingly innocent protagonists that despite how clumsy and carefree they seem, they are actually skilled god-like fighters who want nothing more than to save lives and preserve the peace.
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Recommended by LittleCaesars
While completely different in setting, Rurouni Kenshin and Trigun share a main character who is trying to escape a violent past through a life of pacifism. They are helped along the way by an often pugnacious female and a really cool second male lead. Trigun is thematically like Kenshin, but has action more akin to Cowboy Bebop.
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Recommended by Walrusthewill
If you like Tirgun you will LOVE Rurouni Kenshin....it's basically Trigun with Swords....the main character also acts like a dumbs like cash did...but he's actually the best swordsman just like cash was the best gunman....soooo cool
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Recommended by justinwiggins
These two anime are SO much alike and I think a list will best describe the similarities:
*Both have main characters, who are masters at killing, but are instead pacifists.
*The main struggle of each is that the MC is trying to escape his past, but each must ultimately confront.
*Both are action heavy, but have a very goofy side.
*MC have scars!!!!
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Recommended by TurtleHermit
Goofy protagonists that can mow down anyone in their way without taking a life, but struggle with their pacifistic ideals as their series continue and their enemies become more dangerous and ruthless.
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Recommended by NeoRinTinTin
Similarity
-both are about a wandering person who is a mater of their own respective skills . . .
-both are about justice. . .
-a good blend of comedy and action, not the best but good enough. . .
Difference
-Trigun has a western cowboy theme, while Rurouni Kenshin has a traditional Japanese Samurai theme. . .
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Recommended by ignominy15
-Both protagonists have a moral code who have sworn never break.
-Both protagonists had a difficult past.
-Both protagonists try to live a peaceful life
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Recommended by LuisEnriqueRyu
To the point. The main characters are very similar and the type of fights are the same.
Fans of the bad ass pacifist of Trigun, meet Kenshin, a sword swinging total kick ass sweetie pie who knows how to do laundry. If you loved Vash you'll love Kenshin.
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Recommended by Kugleblitz
While playing in widely different settings, Rurouni Kenshin and Trigun both revolve around a protagonist who has sworn to never kill anyone after realizing their bloody actions. Both shows feature the journey of the character, while also having lots of action and a bit of comedy. The animation is also very similar.
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Recommended by AnimeXHunter
both rurouni kenshin and trigun set in a old fashioned historical time period Rurouni Kenshin feudal Japan/Trigun old wild wild west and both series star a dorky yet friendly warrior who has a dark past and are striving to reform..repentance....both vash and kenshin have morals so in both their cases when they fight the bad guys, they fight without killing and somehow manage to pull it off!...both rurouni kenshin and trigun came out in the late 90's.... and for those who like english dubs, both rurouni kenshin and trigun share most of the same
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Recommended by Josiah-Joestar
In both series, the main character is a badass pacifist, and both storylines tackle similar themes. The settings are very different, but the overall feel of both shows is very much alike
Side note: the first episode of both shows have basically the exact same storyline.
Both shows star individuals who have achieved widespread notoriety through their past actions and are extremely skilled with their weapons of choice.
The true personality of both individuals surprise the other characters who only know of them by their reputation.
Both individuals, despite their reputations and status as dangerous warriors, have sworn to never take a life and go to great pains to abide by that vow. However, they are still willing to fight if necessary.
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Recommended by sonicstorm1114